Spotify “pre-save” campaigns are increasing in popularity, especially among independent music creators who are looking to boost their presence on Spotify. When a fan clicks your pre-save link, they’re brought to a page that allows them to “pre-save” your upcoming track or album. The “pre-save” is the streaming equivalent of yesterday’s “pre-order” – it ensures […]
How to Plan a Simple, Lean Online Promo Campaign for Your Next Music Release
This post contains affiliate links. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Music promotion takes a lot of time and effort – sadly, a luxury many part-time musicians and artists don’t have. There’s an endless list of things you can do to promote your music. But at some point, as most […]
Spotify 101: Understanding the Spotify Playlist Landscape
By this point, most independent music creators understand that getting their music added to playlists is the key to gaining more listeners and streams on Spotify. But what are the different kinds of playlists on Spotify, and what role do they play in helping to grow an artist’s audience on Spotify? The Three Types of […]
The Art of the Pitch: How to Make Contact with Independent Playlist Curators
This post contains affiliate links. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Pitching your music to independent playlist curators can seem intimidating. Most music creators would rather be making music, not selling. And no one likes rejection. Fortunately, there are ways to make the whole process a lot easier. One of […]
How to Promote Your Back Catalog on Spotify
This post contains affiliate links. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Many blog articles and online resources are aimed at music creators who are promoting new releases. But there are good reasons to promote your back catalog on Spotify too. While your previously-released material won’t qualify for influential playlists like […]