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Why Spotify Canvas Matters for Musicians

As we delve further into the digital age, artists are not just defined by their music, but also by their visual branding. Today, Spotify Canvas has become a key platform for musicians to communicate their unique identities and engage with their audience. If you're an artist seeking to enhance your…

MeetingJune 8, 2023

Guides Music Business

16 Essential Books to read as an Upcoming Artist

In the harmonious symphony of life, every aspiring artist seeks the perfect melody to guide them on their path to success. As a record label dedicated to nurturing the creative spirit, we have compiled a soul-stirring collection of books to inspire, enlighten, and empower the artists of tomorrow. Delve into…

MeetingMarch 30, 2023

Guides Music Business

Rock Your Investment Portfolio: How to Invest in the Music Industry

Are you a seasoned investor looking to diversify your portfolio and explore new investment opportunities? The music industry, with its potential for high returns and unique assets, could be your next opportunity for your investment. In this article, we will show you how to diversify your portfolio even within the…

MeetingMarch 21, 2023

Guides Music Business

Spotify Takedown Notification – And what to do about it

Did you just receive the Spotify Takedown Notification? If you’ve ever curated a Spotify playlist that has gotten a few followers, or spoken to curators who have — odds are you’ve experienced or heard about the dreaded “Takedown Notice” — even though you have done nothing wrong. You have probably…

MeetingApril 7, 2022

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How to get signed to a record label in 2024?

How do I get signed by a label when I am an independent artist? Being an independent artist does have its advantages, but it can be difficult to get to the next level in your career. Being under a label helps boost your music career. Many artists, producers, rappers, singers,…

MeetingJanuary 3, 2022

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How to transfer money from DistroKid the cheapest way possible?

To transfer money from DistroKid to your own bank account can be confusing and you will not get specific advice when asking the DistroKid support which can be really frustrating. There are also some hidden fees to watch out for which means you could save hundreds of dollars with some…

MeetingOctober 27, 2021

Guides Music Business

How to submit music to Filtr, Digster and Topsify Playlists

In this article we will guide you how to submit music to Filtr, Digster and Topsify playlists. Filtr, Digster and Topsify are owned by the majors (Sony, Universal and Warner) which means they're very unlikely to feature independent music! We recently made an analysis of all the tracks within these…

MeetingJuly 25, 2021

Guides Music Business

How to know if streams are legit or not? (and debunking some myths)

As a record label, we regularly work with artists who have previously released music on services like Spotify, where fake streaming is far too common. Part of our job, before signing a licensing deal for a specific track is to root out if the traction is genuine (from real fans…

MeetingJune 7, 2021

Guides Music Business

How to submit music to Spotify Playlists? Here are 12 curators you can submit to – For Free!

How can you submit music to Spotify Playlists efficiently as an independent artist? We have reviewed a dozen of playlist curators with free Spotify playlist submission and here are 12 awesome curators that give value to artists. All musicians can submit to these curators for free. Playlist pitching should be…

MeetingOctober 17, 2018

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6 Things to do Before Going to a Recording Studio

Regardless of if you’ve never previously been in a proper recording studio or if you’re an experienced recording artist, there are a few things all artists should do before they head into their recording session. Doing these things will not only save both you and your producer some headaches, but…

MeetingJune 28, 2017