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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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in The creative life

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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Thirty Seconds

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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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Thirty Seconds

in The creative life

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…

The perfect Christmas road trip playlist

Dec 19, 2025

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Thirty Seconds

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Whether you’re driving across the state or just across town, let the music carry you into the magic of the season.

9 hours of Christmas music including 5 new songs only on our playlist!

Dec 14, 2025

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This song will make you remember trying to stay awake to see Santa Claus!

Dec 14, 2025

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Thirty Seconds

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Chill Christmas songs If your holiday playlist is just the same ten songs on repeat, you are missing out on the actual feeling of the season. We just found a track that perfectly bottles that specific, late-night Christmas Eve magic—the kind you haven’t felt since you were a kid trying to stay awake for Santa.

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