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The 14 Best Spotify Promotion Services in 2025
Looking to try Spotify promotion and not sure which services are worth it? I personally tried dozens of companies to see which ones got real results. Based on those campaigns,
Halfway to a Million Streams: What’s Working, What’s Not, and Why I’m Still Grateful
I’m almost exactly halfway through the personal challenge I set for myself. Last August, I released the first single from a three-song EP and boldly (foolishly) proclaimed a goal of
YouGrow Promo Review: Legit Or Not?
I take it, by the fact that you’ve found this page, that you’re looking for music promotion. It’s a tough search, right? Maybe you’ve been cruising that r/musicmarketing thread on
The One Simple Fix to Improve Your Music Marketing
Neither Tom nor I sent you an email last week. Shoot. I’m sorry. I think that’s the first time we’ve both skipped in like a year. It’s a case of
How Much Money Do Musicians Make?
$13,327. That’s how much money the average musician made in 2024, according to my incredibly unscientific (but still very interesting) survey of this very email list. Honestly, that number is
How Are Musicians Making Money in 2024? Let’s Find Out Together
Hey, in lieu of a long email today, I’ve got a quick favor to ask… Would you be willing to share your music income data from 2024? If you’re like