streaming algorithm – Coffee & a Playlist

Man waits 43 years for the Spotify algorithm to discover his band

Jan 15, 2026

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Thirty Seconds

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Leo breaks the streaming algorithm mold

Apr 13, 2025

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Thirty Seconds

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The stale air in Leo Maxwell’s cramped Chicago apartment hung heavy with the scent of burnt coffee and the low hum of his overworked laptop. Outside, the city’s relentless symphony of sirens and traffic faded into a dull background noise, a constant reminder of the millions of unheard stories echoing within its concrete canyons. Leo,…

How to make it in the music business, or at least how to make enough to buy a candy bar

Mar 19, 2025

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Thirty Seconds

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Pandora Radio is one of the best streaming services for independent artists and here’s why

Nov 21, 2023

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Thirty Seconds

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I absolutely love Pandora Radio! Pandora Radio has been one of the most important tools for promoting my new Christmas songs. I have never seen a streaming service give such a high presence in their music streaming algorithm. I made an infographic above mostly for my collection / scrapbook of music marking efforts and success…

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Man waits 43 years for the Spotify algorithm to discover his band

Leo breaks the streaming algorithm mold

How to make it in the music business, or at least how to make enough to buy a candy bar

Pandora Radio is one of the best streaming services for independent artists and here’s why