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Christian Music – Self-Love and Forgiveness

Feb 10, 2026

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Soft Christian music This Christian song centers on themes of self-love and forgiveness, carried by a gentle, mid-tempo groove that sits at around 72–76 BPM, giving it a calm, unhurried feel. Musically, it leans into a contemporary Christian / worship-pop style, blending warm piano chords, soft ambient pads, and subtle rhythmic elements that support the…

Two Is Better Than One – MP3

Feb 2, 2026

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Artist: Pure Evergreen Genre: Acoustic Pop / Indie Folk Tempo: Approximately 130 BPM Style: Rhythmic, bright, and harmonically rich Instrumentation: Dual acoustic guitars (percussive strumming and melodic picking) and layered male vocals. Song Description “Two Is Better Than One” is a melodic, emotionally driven pop-rock ballad built around vulnerability, connection, and shared strength. The song…

Short-Form music marketing for independent artists

Jan 21, 2026

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Short-form music videos is the way to go in 2026 for promoting your music on Spotify. By leveraging the algorithmic reach of vertical short-form video, bands can convert passive scrollers into steams and saves, proving that in a world of infinite choices, visibility is just as vital as the music itself. Check out SoundLink!

Music Marketing and Band Promotion in 2026

Jan 19, 2026

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How Independent Bands Can Grow Spotify Streams in 2026 Using Short-Form Video (Without Burning Out) If you’re an independent band trying to grow streams on Spotify and other platforms, you’ve probably noticed one thing by now: the old playbook is dead. Playlist pitching alone isn’t enough. Social posts without strategy disappear. And spending hours editing…

Breakout Cover Song – Cover Song Ideas

Jan 13, 2026

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This piano-pop ballad is a slow, atmospheric track that blends raw emotional delivery with a polished, contemporary sound. Its mid-tempo pacing makes it versatile for listeners across multiple demographics. If your band is looking for a breakout song to record as a cover this could be the track for you. Cover songs that get streams…

Every band has a story – share your music journey!

Jan 8, 2026

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The 9 to 5 That Pays for the Dream 🎸 Let’s be honest for a second. Most bands aren’t living off streaming checks, tour buses, or viral moments. They’re living off time clocks, lunch breaks, and just enough sleep to make it to rehearsal. The music happens after work. This post is for the bands…

Breaking News! Pigs fly as mans music is added to popular streaming service editorial playlist

Jan 6, 2026

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A man has discovered that pigs can actually fly after learning that his music has been added to a popular streaming services editorial playlist. What’s next, will the cows finally come home?

Attracting the Spotify Algorithm using only SEO and merch

Dec 31, 2025

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Can You Get More Spotify Streams Using Only SEO, Blog Posts, and Coffee Mug QR Codes?A One-Year Music Marketing Experiment What if you ignored paid ads, playlist pitching services, social media trends, and “growth hacks” entirely and tried to grow your Spotify streams using only search engine optimization, blog content, and coffee mugs with QR…

off-the-beaten-path independent music

Dec 24, 2025

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Ditch the Algorithm: Your Guide to Music’s Deepest Rabbit Hole 🎶 (Hidden Gems Await!) Are you tired of the same old songs on repeat? Do streaming algorithms feel like a broken record, serving up endless variations of what you’ve already heard? You’re not alone. The music world is vast, teeming with incredible artists creating in…

Singer songwriter coffee house moments playlist

Dec 22, 2025

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A Quiet Coffee House Afternoon You Can Step Into The light outside is softer now. Maybe it’s late afternoon, when the day finally loosens its grip. Or maybe it’s evening, when the world slows and the noise fades into the background. Either way, this is the moment your body has been waiting for—the moment when…

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