Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. & Indie Music

Our advice for indie DIY artists this week covers putting commentary tracks on Spotify, the three pillars behind a successful artist brand, how tell a story through your music other. Continue reading

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How To Promote Music On Spotify Using ‘Behind The Scenes’ Playlists and Commentary Tracks

CD Baby's Chris Robley shares a seldom used strategy to promote music on Spotify and other streaming services: the recording and sharing of commentary tracks in a 'behind the scenes'. Continue reading

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How To Get More Followers On Spotify

One of the most popular streaming platforms out there, Spotify is a great tool for artists to promote their music with, but getting people to follow your playlists can be. Continue reading

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5 Ways To Get On A Spotify Playlist

Getting on a high-traffic Spotify playlist is a great way to draw in listeners to your music, but how do you do it without followers or connections? Here we look. Continue reading

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Otto Radio Adds Personalized Themed Stations

Audio content aggregator Otto Radio has added Themed Stations – personalized digital radio station that plays audio, news and podcasts based on user preferences.  Much like Pandora or Spotify play. Continue reading

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Playlist Placement’s Critical Role In Having Your Music Discovered

While radio may have once been the means of making or breaking a hit, the onset of the streaming age means the playlist is now the primary avenue for listener. Continue reading

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Artificial Intelligence Is The Future Of Music and Here’s Why

During the course of 2016, the music industry saw double digit growth for the first time since 1998, something for which they have artificial intelligence, and its use by platforms. Continue reading

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TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot

The most popular and often read posts on Hypebot this week included the question of whether labels are encouraging Spotify's free users to become pirates, The diversification of Pandora and. Continue reading

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Being On Official Spotify Playlists Has A Lasting Effect, Even For Unknown Artists

Playlists really are the new radio; and just like getting played on the radio, inclusion leads to discovery and sometimes new loyal fans.  But which playlists you are featured on. Continue reading

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Apple Music Had 20% More Users Last Month Than Spotify or Pandora

90 day free trials helped Apple Music amass 20% more unique monthly users in the U.S. in February than Spotify or Pandora, says a new just released study by Verto Index.

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