Industry Trends

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Industry TrendsSeptember 2, 2026

Are Pre-Saves Dead? What Spotify's New Token Expiration Rule Actually Means

Hypeddit Soundcloud API change

Industry TrendsAugust 31, 2026

SoundCloud's June 2026 API Change: What It Means for Download Gates (and What to Do Instead)

music promotion across multiple streaming services

Industry TrendsJune 30, 2025

Diversify Your Album Release Strategy: Why Spotify Alone Won’t Cut It Anymore

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Industry TrendsApril 21, 2025

Why Major Labels Are Moving Away from Third-Party Pre-Save Pages

modern guide for pre-saves

Industry TrendsMarch 28, 2025

Are Pre-Saves Still Relevant in 2025? A Modern Guide for Musicians

phone for independent artist sms marketing

Industry TrendsMarch 11, 2025

Why Every Independent Artist Needs SMS Marketing in 2025

fans for music streaming services

Industry TrendsMarch 5, 2025

Fan Profiles of Major Music Streaming Services

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Industry TrendsFebruary 4, 2025

Email vs. SMS Marketing for Musicians: Which One Actually Works?

user engagement comparison between Amazon Music and Apple Music

Industry TrendsMay 24, 2024

Amazon Music vs. Apple Music: Which Platform Wins in User Engagement?

AI for music

Industry TrendsJune 19, 2023

The Power of Artificial Intelligence in Music – How AI is Revolutionizing the Music Scene

NFTs, Web 3, and blockchain technology

Industry TrendsJune 19, 2023

Reimagining the music industry with NFTs, Web 3, and blockchain technology