Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, and Other Platforms: Is It Worth Focusing on Them?
Spotify isn't everything. Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, and Qobuz: how much weight do they carry in distribution, and does it make sense to actively focus on them?
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Music distribution: practical guides
Concrete steps, mistakes to avoid, real examples for independent artists.
Apple Music for Artists: How to Use It and What You Can Do
Apple Music for Artists is the official platform for managing artist profiles. How to access it, what to monitor, and how to optimize your presence.
Bandcamp: What It Is, How It Works, and When It Makes Sense for Independent Artists
Bandcamp isn't streaming - it's direct sales. How it works, what you can sell, how much you earn, and when it makes sense in your strategy.
Building Your Artist Identity Online: Profiles, Bio, and Digital Presence
How to build a solid digital artistic presence: from social profiles to your artist bio, before anyone has even heard your music.
Catalog Number and Label Name: What They're For and How to Choose Them
Catalog number and label name: fields that are often left blank or filled in randomly. What they are, when you need them, and how to manage them correctly.
The Most Common Mistakes in Music Distribution (And How to Avoid Them)
From the wrong cover art to a duplicate ISRC, from incorrect metadata to bad release timing: the most frequent mistakes in music distribution and how to avoid them.
Editorial vs Algorithmic Playlists: Differences and How to Get on Both
Not all playlists on Spotify are the same. Differences between editorial, algorithmic, and user-curated playlists, and how to get your music on them.
Explicit vs. Clean Version: When You Need Them and How to Handle Them
Explicit or clean? It's not just about profanity: it affects distribution, playlists, and audience reach. A practical guide.
Featuring and Credits in Distribution: How to Manage Them Correctly
Featuring, co-artists, producer credits: how they are handled in digital distribution, where to enter them, and what differentiates a 'visible artist' from a 'behind-the-scenes credit'.
Your First Release: The Complete Checklist
About to release your first track? This complete checklist covers everything: audio, artwork, metadata, distribution, artist profiles, pitch, and promotion.
How Much Do Artists Earn from Streaming: The Real Numbers
How much does Spotify pay per stream? And Apple Music? The answer is complex, but there are useful ballpark figures. Here are the real numbers and what actually affects them.
How the Spotify Algorithm Works: Discover Weekly, Release Radar, and Radio
Discover Weekly, Release Radar, Radio, Autoplay: how Spotify's algorithms work and what you can do to grow your music organically.
How to Choose a Music Distributor: A Practical Guide
Not all music distributors are equal: what to really look at among royalties, stores, costs, speed, and support. A guide for independent artists.
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