Beyond Spotify: How to Grow on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music
by July 23, 2026Spotify gets most of the attention, but many of your fans listen elsewhere. Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music all have loyal audiences, and ignoring them leaves listeners and income on the table.
RMG Empire insight: Great music still needs a plan. Roots Music Group builds release and marketing strategies for RMG Empire artists. See how we work.
Claim Your Artist Profiles
Claim your profiles on Apple Music for Artists, Amazon Music for Artists, and YouTube’s artist tools. Upload photos, update bios, and check your analytics.
Apple Music
Apple Music listeners often use the library and pre-add features. Share your Apple Music links alongside Spotify, and pitch through your distributor if they offer Apple pitching.
Amazon Music
Amazon Music reaches listeners through Alexa and Prime. Encourage fans to ask for your songs by name, and keep your metadata accurate so voice searches find you.
YouTube Music
YouTube Music connects to the world’s largest video platform. An Official Artist Channel, music videos, and Shorts all help. Read how to grow on YouTube.
Use Smart Links
Share one link that lets fans choose their favorite platform, so you never send people somewhere they do not use.
Track Every Platform
Compare streams and audiences across services. You may find a platform where you are growing faster than you realized.
How RMG Empire Can Help
This is the kind of work the RMG Empire team does with artists. Our artist development and label services include:
- Distribution setup across every major platform
- Profile optimization and release planning
- Content strategy for YouTube and beyond
- Marketing campaigns that reach fans wherever they listen
Serious artists deserve a serious team. View our services and packages.
Work With RMG Empire
The more places fans can find you, the stronger your career. From Los Angeles to Miami, Atlanta, and New York, Roots Music Group supports RMG Empire artists with development, release strategy, marketing, and booking preparation.
- Explore RMG Empire release and marketing services
- Submit your music for review
- Meet the RMG Empire artists
Let’s build something that lasts. Get in touch.
RMG EMPIRE STAFF
RMG Empire Staff is the editorial team at Roots Music Group Inc., an independent record label and artist-services company rooted in Los Angeles with a creative network across Miami, Atlanta, and New York. The team shares practical guidance on artist development, release strategy, marketing, publishing, and booking for independent artists.
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