creative life – Page 3 – Coffee & a Playlist

iHeartRadio

Oct 16, 2022

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I like that iHeartRadio offers live terrestrial radio in addition to streaming tracks. It would be really neat if the terrestrial radio stations could select tracks to play directly from the iHeartRadio catalog including independent bands.

The Spotify algorithm

Oct 15, 2022

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in algorithm, gatekeeper, spotify, The creative life

There are so many articles, books, and videos about how the Spotify algorithm works, and how to get it to notice our work. Many of the things I’ve read about the algorithm offer great insight, and have been helpful in my promotion efforts. Although many of the things presented make compete sense, and I have…

“Wherever You Go” 1 song, 2 versions, 20 years apart

Oct 14, 2022

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Intention

Oct 13, 2022

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A song I wrote from the heart when felt like I wasn’t where I wanted to be in life and unsure exactly how I got to that point. It’s about hope, and finding the right path after so many wrong turns.

Pure Evergreen – Wherever You Go

Oct 12, 2022

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Wherever You Go by Pure Evergreen 🔥 Listen now on #Deezer https://deezer.page.link/q96nBpaZa4aG6uCc9

Watch Christmas Classics Plus on YouTube Music

Oct 12, 2022

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https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsrdFbToIZRFDEodJXa_VJYLLz7kUqkhn&feature=share YouTube Music has really grown into a very user friendly, and pretty slick visual layout. I have been focusing most of my energy on Spotify marketing, and I think that’s it’s time for a change.

I just upgraded to wordpress personal

Oct 6, 2022

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Now that I’ve upgraded to the personal tier on wordpress I’m really going to have to motivate myself to learn as much as I can about music streaming algorithms in order to boost streams and pay for the upgrade. I think this will allow me to focus deeper on my “to do” list knowning that…

Persistence – DIY music. What does it mean to “make it” in the business.

Oct 6, 2022

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Years ago I would have answered this question much differently. I would have said that getting signed to a major label, and going on tour is “making it”. Today my answer completely the opposite of that. I want to write, record, and enjoy it while I’m doing it, not worrying about deadlines, meet superficial people,…

It’s all been said (Insert eye roll here)

Oct 4, 2022

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I was talking with a coworker at my “day job” about careers, and future plans. When I mentioned something about my plans for income in the future, she replied “With your music”!? Her tone was sarcastic, and her face looked as if she took great satisfaction in herself from her “clever” dig.