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Spotify Guide For New Independent Artists
Production & Music Industry

Spotify Guide For New Independent Artists

A starter guide from Spotify that helps independent artists promote releases, pitch playlists, and grow their fanbase using Spotify for Artists tools.

· By Unchained Music Team
The Best Self-Serve Advertising Platform for Independent Artists: Digital Promotion with Unchained Music.
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The Best Self-Serve Advertising Platform for Independent Artists: Digital Promotion with Unchained Music.

Promote your music with Unchained Music’s self-serve ad platform. Create targeted campaigns on YouTube, Spotify, TikTok, and more.

· By Unchained Music Team
Spotify for Artists Dashboard
Production & Music Industry

Spotify for Artists Dashboard

Spotify for Artists gives musicians real time data and tools to grow their audience, optimize releases, and strengthen their presence on Spotify.

· By Unchained Music Team
How to Get on Spotify Editorial Playlists
Production & Music Industry

How to Get on Spotify Editorial Playlists

Spotify editorial playlists are curated by Spotify’s in‑house editors to help artists reach new listeners and boost discovery.

· 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
How to Upload a Song to Apple Music
Production & Music Industry

How to Upload a Song to Apple Music

Learn how independent artists upload their music to Apple Music and start earning royalties from selling music. Find out the process and requirements to upload songs.

· By Unchained Music
The Best Musician Platforms for Artists to Boost Their Reach
Production & Music Industry

The Best Musician Platforms for Artists to Boost Their Reach

Discover key strategies for independent artists to grow their music career, use platforms, engage fans, and stay ahead in the music industry.

· By Unchained Music Team
Create Collaborative Playlists – Spotify and Apple Music Tutorial
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Create Collaborative Playlists – Spotify and Apple Music Tutorial

Master the art of collaborative playlists! Learn how to create and share a Spotify and Apple Music playlist with friends. Keep everyone jamming together!

· By Unchained Music
Only 20% of Artists Achieve 1,000 Monthly Streams on Spotify

Only 20% of Artists Achieve 1,000 Monthly Streams on Spotify

Just 20% of artists on Spotify reach 1,000 monthly streams. Discover why competition, global music trends, and Spotify’s payment rules make success challenging.

· By Unchained Music News
Are analog synths really better than vsts?
Production & Music Industry

Are analog synths really better than vsts?

The answer, like many in life, is yes and no.

· By Unchained Music Team · <5 mins
Ditto vs Unchained Music
Production & Music Industry

Ditto vs Unchained Music

A side by side look at Ditto Music and Unchained Music on price, royalty split, store reach and how long a release takes to go live.

· By Unchained Music Team
5 essential concepts for music production
Production & Music Industry

5 essential concepts for music production

I wish I had known these when I started producing music.

· By Unchained Music Team · <6 Minutes