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What is Music Publishing?
Production & Music Industry

What is Music Publishing?

Discover the essentials of music publishing, its importance in the music industry, and how it impacts artists, songwriters, and copyright protection.

· By Unchained Music Team
What Is Spotify Ads Manager?
Production & Music Industry

What Is Spotify Ads Manager?

Spotify Ads Manager lets artists create targeted audio and video ads, set flexible budgets, and reach listeners using Spotify’s powerful first party data.

· By Unchained Music Team
What Is Spotify Marquee? A Powerful Tool to Boost Your Music’s Reach and Engagement
Production & Music Industry

What Is Spotify Marquee? A Powerful Tool to Boost Your Music’s Reach and Engagement

Spotify Marquee boosts new releases with full screen recommendations that reach the listeners most likely to stream your music.

· By Unchained Music Team
What Is Spotify Showcase?
Production & Music Industry

What Is Spotify Showcase?

Spotify Showcase puts your music front and center with sponsored placements on the Home tab, helping drive streams and re‑engage listeners.

· By Unchained Music Team
What Is the Most Popular Genre of Music in the US?

What Is the Most Popular Genre of Music in the US?

Discover the most popular genre of music in the US, including trends, statistics, and how American listeners' preferences have shifted over the years.

· By Unchained Music Team
What are the Most Viewed Videos on Youtube?
Production & Music Industry

What are the Most Viewed Videos on Youtube?

Find out which videos have dominated YouTube, with Baby Shark leading the pack at 14.77 billion views, followed by Despacito and more.

· By Unchained Music Team
What is Vevo? Understanding Its Role in Music Video Distribution

What is Vevo? Understanding Its Role in Music Video Distribution

Vevo is a key music video platform offering global reach and high-quality content, making it essential for artists to gain visibility and credibility in the music industry.

· By Unchained Music Team
Who is the Best Selling Recording Artist of All Time?

Who is the Best Selling Recording Artist of All Time?

Who is the best-selling artist of all time? The Beatles lead with 183M RIAA-certified units. See the full ranked list with verified 2026 sales data for all top artists.

· By Unchained Music Team
Who is the Biggest Artist in the World Right Now?
Production & Music Industry

Who is the Biggest Artist in the World Right Now?

Find out who the biggest artists in the world are right now, including Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift, based on their streams and influence in 2024.

· By Unchained Music Team
Why there are no rules in the music industry
Production & Music Industry

Why there are no rules in the music industry

There's a rulebook to the music industry, but how you use it is up to you.

· By Ryan Ferris · 6 minutes
Your Music Career in 2025: How to Make Money as a Musician
Production & Music Industry

Your Music Career in 2025: How to Make Money as a Musician

Monetizing your music might seem challenging, but rest assured, it's achievable. Learn about how to make money as a musician in 2023.

· By Unchained Music
YouTube Premieres for Musicians: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
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YouTube Premieres for Musicians: Everything You Need to Know (2026)

How YouTube Premieres work in 2026: setup steps, trailers, countdown themes, Super Chat, and how artists can turn a music video premiere into a release-day event.

· By Matt Waters · 7 min read