How to Write a Spotify Editorial Pitch That Stands Out
How to pitch unreleased music to Spotify editors through Spotify for Artists, with tips for timing, genre and mood tags, and writing a strong description.
Beyond Spotify: How to Grow on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music
Why independent artists should not ignore Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music, and practical ways to grow your audience on each.
How to Grow Your Monthly Listeners on Spotify
Practical ways independent artists can grow monthly listeners on Spotify, from followers and Release Radar to playlists, content, and consistent releases.
Fake Streams: Why Artificial Streaming Can Hurt Your Music Career
What artificial streaming is, why fake streams and bot playlists can get music removed or penalized, and how to grow streams the right way.
Spotify Discovery Mode Explained: Is It Worth It for Your Music?
What Spotify Discovery Mode is, how the 30% commission works, who is eligible, and how independent artists can decide whether to use it.
Spotify Marquee, Showcase, and Countdown Pages: A Guide for Artists
A plain-English guide to Spotify's promotional tools for artists, including Marquee, Showcase, Countdown Pages, and editorial pitching.
Save Rate, Skip Rate, and the Streaming Metrics That Matter Most
The streaming metrics independent artists should track, including save rate, skip rate, listener-to-follower conversion, and sources of streams.
How the Spotify Algorithm Works: Saves, Skips, and Release Radar
How the Spotify algorithm works for independent artists, including the listener signals it watches and practical ways to earn more algorithmic reach.