Which Artists Have Received the Spotify 1 Billion Streams Plaque?
Photo Credit: Joseph Jericson / CC by 4.0 Yes, there’s a Spotify 1 billion streams plaque, but which artists have received it? And why are some artists eating off of it? After Drake achieved the first hit with over a billion streams on Spotify with his 2016 track “One Dance” from his Views album, it wasn’t long […]
What Are Spotify Codes and How Do They Work?
Photo Credit: Spotify Since the feature’s debut in 2017, Spotify Codes have been an easy way to share and discover music — similar to a QR code. So how do they work? Spotify Codes generate a unique link to a track, album, or playlist you want to share. Like a QR code, others can scan that […]
TikTok Expands #NewMusic Into ‘A Global Music Discovery Hub’
The Jonas Brothers (pictured) have partnered with TikTok on a discovery hub for the ‘New Music’ hashtag. Photo Credit: Erik Drost Days after being banned on government devices in Florida, TikTok has expanded its New Music hashtag into “a global music discovery hub,” which higher-ups are billing as “a destination for new music.” ByteDance-owned TikTok unveiled […]
4 Music Production Methods To Try (Seriously)
Photo credit: Kelly Sikkema Sometimes a track just isn’t gelling. It’s lacking a certain vibe and you don’t know how to elevate it. Next time you run into that scenario, try one of the four music production methods below. These practices have helped me produce songs I’m way happier with. Layer (Almost) Everything Layering the […]
Beatly Music — The Pirate Bay of AI Music?
Photo Credit: Beatly Music AI music is getting ripped down from DSPs like Spotify and YouTube. Now, one site says it aims to be the home of these unauthorized AI creations. Meet Beatly Music. The developers of Beatly Music posted about their new offering on Product Hunt, attracting wider attention to the website. They say […]
Remote Producing vs. In-Person Producing: Which Is Better?
Image credit: Karsten Bergmann Producing music for indie artists can be a rewarding way to make an income. And the two ways to do that are 1) remote producing and 2) in-person producing. But which should you pursue? Maybe both? Let’s talk about it… Remote Producing Most of my production work is remote. And here’s […]
Assistive vs. Generative AI: What’s the Difference?
A sobering chat on AI at CRS (l to r): Rahul Sabnis (EVP, Chief Creative Officer, iHeartMedia), Sean Peace (Founder & CEO of SongVest), David Boehme (CEO, VBO Tickets), Zach Bair (CEO, VNUE), Chris McMurtry (VP at Pex & Head of RME), and Noah Itman (Chief Revenue Officer, Digital Music News) (Photo Credit: CRS) The […]
Instagram Now Allows 5 Links in Bio — Bad News for Smartlinks?
Photo Credit: Instagram Instagram now allows up to five links in a user bio, but is this bad news for the smartlink solutions economy? Instagram announced earlier this week the rollout of a new feature enabling users to add up to five links to their profile bios, allowing more ways for users to direct their followers to […]
5 Essential Instagram Tips for Artists in 2023
As an artist, Instagram can be a valuable platform for showcasing your work and reaching a wider audience. However, with constant algorithm changes and updates, it can be difficult to keep up with what works and what doesn’t. In this article, we’ll cover five tips for using Instagram in 2023 to optimize your posts and […]
Soundtrack Loops, Cherry Audio Team Up for ‘Humble Bundle’
Photo Credit: Humble Bundle Soundtrack Loops produces royalty-free samples, loops, and music for films, creative artists, beat makers, producers, DJs, and music lovers. The company recently announced a charitable partnership with Cherry Audio to create a donation-focused ‘Humble Bundle’. Proceeds from the sale of ‘Level Up Music Creators Power Pack’ will go to Music Will […]
