This news digest highlights key trends and insights for the music business in 2026, focusing on artist strategy, industry developments, and practical tools. From indie artists rethinking streaming to major acquisitions and AI innovations, these stories offer a snapshot of the evolving landscape. Indie artists are advised that streams alone aren’t enough for success, emphasizing … Read more
This week’s music marketing news covers strategic releases, AI’s legal landscape, and fan-centric victories.
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It’s time to get ready for Spotify Wrapped 2025 RouteNote Blog It might feel early, but the countdown to Spotify Wrapped 2025 has already begun and for artists, now is the time to prepare. Every December, social feeds light up with fans sharing their top artists, tracks, and genres, and if you play it right, … Read more
How I Cracked Spotify’s Algorithm And Tripled My Streams in 30 Days SmartMusicBusiness If you’re serious and not curious about growing your music career and willing to invest in promotion email us a LINK to your Spotify Profile at: support@smartmusicbusiness.com Take The Spotify 5 Day Challenge For Daily Q&A https://www.10xyourfanbase.com Book a 1on1 Coaching Call … Read more
How to Get Your Music Placed in Film & TV: Advice from a Top Music Supervisor MUBUTV How to Get Your Music Placed in Film & TV: Advice from a Top Music Supervisor Unlock the world of music supervision with Grammy and Emmy-winning music supervisor Steven Gizicki! In this episode, Steven shares the biggest shifts … Read more
LIVE | UMG Power Grab | BEST Marketing Tips | Hits Act | AI Class Action | Music Industry Podcast Top Music Attorney 🟡 Sign The AI Class Action Open Letter: https://www.indieailawsuit.com> 🟡 Class Action Against Suno & Udio Website: https://www.indieailawsuit.com> 🟢 (Free PDF) Sell Before You Stream Checklist: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sellbeforeyoustreamchecklist In this episode of the … Read more
Playlist Marketing Bubble: Indie Artists Need Organic Growth Strategies Simpl. I’ve watched artists go from 200 monthly listeners to 2,000 overnight and think they just built a fanbase. They didn’t. They bought themselves a hit of dopamine and a monthly subscription to disappointment. Because playlist success isn’t building fans. It’s manufacturing the illusion of fans … Read more
Here’s why you should never trust a music promo package that … Symphonic Distribution (@symphonicdistro) | Instagram Here’s why you should never trust a music promo package that guarantees streams or playlist placements. 🙅♀️ 🚨Let’s break down some shady artificial streaming tactics that could seriously damage your career, and how to protect yourself. If you’re … Read more
John, an indie artist with 13M+ streams, shares how to make your pre-save campaign work better. John Gold Visit John Gold’s YouTube for free tips and explore Spotify Growth Switch to grow your streams fast! Copy and paste the URL below into your browser!👇👇 https://hypeddit.krtra.com/t/v8d4cK7pEFYf… Email Marketing for Musicians: A Guide to Growing Your Fanbase … Read more