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How Label and Artist Services Create Success for Musicians
Production & Music Industry

How Label and Artist Services Create Success for Musicians

Discover how artist-driven platforms can outsmart record labels in the music industry, offering artists increased control over royalties, cost savings, and revenue opportunities.

· By Unchained Music
Your Music Career in 2026: How to Make Money as a Musician
Production & Music Industry

Your Music Career in 2026: 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 2026.

· By Unchained Music
What Are Spotify Countdown Pages?
Production & Music Industry

What Are Spotify Countdown Pages?

Spotify Countdown Pages help artists build anticipation, drive pre saves, and engage fans with exclusive content and a real time release countdown.

· By Unchained Music Team
The 5 Most Common Upload Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Unchained Best Tips

The 5 Most Common Upload Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Every month, thousands of tracks get flagged or delayed because of easy-to-avoid mistakes. At Unchained, we want your release to go live exactly when you planned with zero issues.

· By Unchained Music Team
The Spotify Logo
Production & Music Industry

Spotify's Music Catalog Was Scraped. What does it Mean?

Spotify confirms a massive catalog scrape. What was taken, who Anna’s Archive is, and why it matters for artists and streaming.

· By Matt Waters · 5 minutes
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
Understanding Musical Royalties: A Comprehensive Guide to Rights and Payments
Production & Music Industry

Understanding Musical Royalties: A Comprehensive Guide to Rights and Payments

Demystifying Music Royalties: Learn How Artists Earn from Their Creative Work

· By Unchained Music
The Top Music Publishing Companies in 2026
Production & Music Industry

The Top Music Publishing Companies in 2026

Behind every captivating melody and heart-stirring lyric is a talented artist – and, often, a dedicated music publishing company. Learn more about music publishing here.

· By Unchained Music
DistroKid vs Unchained Music
Production & Music Industry

DistroKid vs Unchained Music

DistroKid vs Unchained Music: Compare pricing, features, marketing tools, AI policies, and royalties to find the best music distributor for independent artists in 2026.

· By Unchained Music Team
Getting your tracks or stems from Ableton Live into the AI Mixing Studio
Unchained Best Tips

Getting your tracks or stems from Ableton Live into the AI Mixing Studio

A quick and simple guide on how to get your tracks/stems from Ableton Live into the AI Mixing Studio without any fuss.

· By David Ronan (Guest Post) · <10 Mins
Using short form video to massively increase organic growth (no ad spend)
Production & Music Industry

Using short form video to massively increase organic growth (no ad spend)

Breaking through organically is hard, so here's a solid strategy

· By Ryan Ferris · <10 mins
The Ultimate Guide to Vevo Video Upload: Step-by-Step Instructions

The Ultimate Guide to Vevo Video Upload: Step-by-Step Instructions

Upload your music video to Vevo, reach global platforms like YouTube and Apple Music, and start earning royalties while growing your fanbase across smart TVs and streaming services

· By Unchained Music Team