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How to successfully launch and market a single release

How to successfully launch and market a single release

Think dropping a fabulous new track is enough? Just hitting “upload” won’t cut it anymore. Learn how to successfully launch and market a single release with this step-by-step strategy guide.. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 04/24/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Responds: Did the 1000 Stream Rule cost Artists $47M?

Spotify’s 1000 stream rule has stripped artists of $47 million in royalties, according to Disc Makers CEO Tony van Veen. After Hypebot published this article a Spotify spokesperson reached out to rebut some of the data.

Alana Bonilla on 04/17/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Songs Are Getting Shorter & The Surprising Reasons Why

Popular songs are getting shorter, with Grammy-winning hits and Spotify chart-toppers all shrinking in length. But is streaming really to blame? The answer is more complex, with history, genre, and evolving songwriting trends all playing a role.

Alana Bonilla on 04/09/2025 in Songwriting & Music Publishing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to improve a Playlist Strategy: SubmitHub Masterclass

Missed Symphonic’s SubmitHub Masterclass? Here’s a recap including 10 tips to help you target the right playlists, leverage Spotify’s algorithm, land more placements, and improve a playlist strategy.

Alana Bonilla on 04/09/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Social came for music streaming’s lunch – now is the time for streaming to bite back

Social media is at a tipping point, writes MiDiA’s Tatiana Cirisano, and it’s time for music to recapture some of the time fans spend there. Explore how integrating social into music streaming could reclaim user engagement and reshape music consumption.

Alana Bonilla on 04/03/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What Streamers can learn from Online Radio: Live and Local

Online radio is making a comeback, as music listeners get tired of the same old algorithms guiding their listening experience. If streamers want to stay on top, they may need to reintegrate that human-touch listeners crave.

Alana Bonilla on 03/27/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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How Hit Songs Have Changed in the Last 5 Years

MIDiA reports on how hit songs have changed in just five years, from evolving song structures to genre-blending trends. Find out what’s driving the shift and whether the latest chart-topping trends are here to stay.

Alana Bonilla on 03/26/2025 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Global Music Market 2024 tops $36.2B, streaming growth slows

The global recorded music market reached $36.2 billion in 2024, growing 6.5%. However, streaming’s growth is slowing, and DSPs are gaining more power, reports MIDiA.

Alana Bonilla on 03/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (5)
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Acumen Music launches to offer Flat Fee Musician Services

With a goal of improving efficiency, fostering artist growth, and minimizing costs, five industry experts have created a hybrid consulting company to offers artists and labels flat fee musician services.

Alana Bonilla on 03/14/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How Fontaines D.C. & More drive Global Rise of Irish Music

Amid political uncertainty and rising emigration, Dublin bands like Fontaines D.C. and Inhaler and the Gilla Band are driving the global rise of Irish music while staying true to their roots.

Alana Bonilla on 03/10/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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