At CD Baby, we recognize both the potential and the risks AI brings to independent artists. That’s why we’re working with Spotify to block AI-driven abuse while supporting its responsible, … Continue reading → The post What you should know about Spotify’s new AI protections appeared first on DIY Musician.| DIY Musician
The Cranberries, Sparklehorse, Thundercat and, yes, Taylor Swift| Latest from What Hi-Fi?
How to get 1,000 streams on Spotify Reaching your first 1,000 streams on Spotify might feel small compared to viral hits, but it’s a significant milestone. First, at 1,000 streams, … Continue reading → The post How to reach 1,000 streams on Spotify appeared first on DIY Musician.| DIY Musician
There are over 8 billion Spotify playlists and each one offers a gateway to new listeners. From personal mixes, to algorithm-driven feeds, to editorially curated showcases, playlists shape how today’s … Continue reading → The post Spotify Playlist Best Practices: How to safely promote your music through playlisting appeared first on DIY Musician.| DIY Musician
Lawmakers revive the FTC "click-to-cancel" bill to make it effortless to cancel subscriptions online, rather than unlimited redirects.| Digital Music News
Too Lost and 24/7 launch The Drop, a four-part songwriting contest for creators to win $10,000 in cash and prizes. Enter now!| Digital Music News
Looking for best practices to get the most out of today's top music streaming platforms? Read on for 5 actionable tips per platform to help you optimize your presence across| DIY Musician
Global recorded music revenues have grown for the tenth consecutive year, up 4.8% to US$29.6 billion in 2024, according to the IFPI’s Global Music Report 2025 . The newly released report provides the most comprehensive review of the global music market and analyzes issues and trends within the industry. Global revenue growth was largely driven […] The post IFPI’s Global Music Report 2025 reveals tenth consecutive year of growth appeared first on Music Canada.| Music Canada
Today, following weeks of consideration and consultation with members of the music community, Music Canada CEO Patrick Rogers released the following statement in response to the CRTC’s Phase 1 decision on initial base contributions. Earlier this summer, Canada’s broadcast regulator, the CRTC, announced that music streaming services will need to pay an unprecedented 5% of […] The post Canada needed a reimagined broadcasting system. The CRTC’s contribution decision offers more of the sa...| Music Canada
Your Spotify artist profile isn’t just a placeholder—it’s your storefront, your press kit, your digital merch table, and your virtual stage all rolled into one. Every day, millions of fans| DIY Musician
The rapper debuted a long-rumored collaboration with The Alchemist via NFTs, capping off a week of scavenger hunts and frenzied speculation.| Decrypt
According to a new report, both Amazon Music and Apple Music pay out significantly more than Spotify per 1,000 streams.| Digital Music News
Did you know that using Spotify's Canvas feature encourages listeners to interact with your song? Spotify’s data backs it up. If your song has a high-quality Canvas video, listeners| DIY Musician
Explore the highlights of 2023 on our DIY Musician Blog. As we wrap up the year, count on DIY Musician to guide you through the highlights and get you ready| DIY Musician
As many of you are aware, we announced new limits for US listeners in October. We’re not happy about having to establish these limits, and we wouldn’t be taking this path if we had anot…| 8tracks blog