Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist has, for many artists, become somewhat of a “brass ring.” The elusive playlist is one of Spotify’s most popular assets. Landing a spot on the list with your new track is like, clout supreme.  But who *exactly* has a shot at the list and, more importantly, is it really where you

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The music livestreaming revolution is in full swing thanks to apps like Twitch and Sessions. (Related: Logic just signed an exclusive 7-figure deal with Twitch after also announcing his “retirement”). And a lot of artists have questions of Sessions, the newer livestreaming app that is designed exclusively for musicians and music-related streams. Well, we’re here to

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Facebook has been not-so-subtly making the move to become a video-first platform for a long time. And now it looks like the social media giant is taking another huge step in that direction with the upcoming addition of Facebok music videos.  The company began sending emails and in-app notifications to music page admins this week. Right

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A lot of artists don’t know much about SoundExchange. Despite being around since 2003, the organization still seems a little mysterious to even seasoned music veterans. So let’s take a real quick look at what SoundExchange does and why you shouldn’t overlook the company when optimizing your music career. What Exactly Does SoundExchange Do?SoundExchange pays money to

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TikTok ads have been invite-only for awhile now. But this week, TikTok announced that all U.S.-based businesses can now create accounts on the TikTok Ads Manager platform.  Even cooler — the company created a small and medium business ad credit program. Eligible advertisers can get $300 in free ad credits as well as a “matching” credit

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