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Top Music Industry Trends Independent Artists Must Leverage in 2025 to Grow Their Audience
The music industry is evolving rapidly, especially for independent artists who now have unprecedented access to tools, platforms, and…

Abby Jaxon
3 min read


Spotify’s New Policies: The Game Just Changed for Musicians, Labels & More
Spotify just released the formal outline of their new platform policies. When combined, these represent the biggest change in streaming...

Abby Jaxon
5 min read


Pursuing a Music Career at 30+: Turning Late Start into a Lifelong Passion
Age is just a number, and many successful musicians have embarked on their journey to stardom well into their 30s and beyond...

Abby Jaxon
2 min read


120,000 new songs uploaded to streaming platforms daily
In this article, ADAM 4 Artists explores the 120,000 new songs being uploaded to streaming platforms daily...

Abby Jaxon
3 min read


A.I. Tools: 10 REAL Ways That They Will Help Musicians' Creative Process
ADAM 4 Artists examines 10 specific ways that musicians will embrace AI to improve their creative process.

Abby Jaxon
3 min read


Spotify: 50% of Streams are From 3rd Party Playlists!!
In this article ADAM 4 Artists looks at the jewel in Spotify's streaming crown, 3rd party (user generated) playlists.

Abby Jaxon
1 min read


Cracking the Code of Hit Songs: 5 Key Themes and Stylistic Choices That Show Up “Time After Time”
In this article, ADAM 4 Artists examines five key themes and trends that consistently lead to hit records.

Abby Jaxon
3 min read


Having 1000 True Fans is Better Than Millions of Passive Ones
For emerging artists today, the modern music and social media industry have deceived us into thinking we need MILLIONS to be a success...

Abby Jaxon
2 min read


3 Simple but Bold Moves Musicians Can Take to Stand Out From the Crowd
As the music industry continues to grow, it becomes increasingly difficult for musicians to stand out. We'll share 3 tips that will help...

Abby Jaxon
2 min read


The Secret Sauce: What Makes Content Go Viral?
ADAM 4 Artists discusses how in today's digital age, going viral has become the ultimate goal for anyone trying to gain followers & fans...

Abby Jaxon
3 min read


One Million Song Streams: 10 Simple Ways For Musicians To Get There Without Breaking the Bank
In today's digital age, music promotion is easier than ever before. There are numerous ways to promote your music for free...

Abby Jaxon
3 min read


The Tragic Trifecta: Why Many Musicians Fail to Succeed
ADAM 4 Artists looks at the 3 main reasons why some artists never reach the level of success they desire...

Abby Jaxon
2 min read


Why People Become Music Fans: The Psychology Behind The Love of Music
A music fan, also known as a music enthusiast or music lover, is someone who has a strong emotional attachment to music. Let’s dive in.

Abby Jaxon
3 min read


2023 & Beyond: What Tech Tools Will Musician's Use To Thrive?
As technology continues to evolve, the music industry is constantly adapting to new marketing trends. In 2023, we can expect to see…

Abby Jaxon
2 min read


2023 Songwriters Will Be Paid More: Copyright Royalty Board Accepts New USA Rates For 5 Years
The services which will be affected by the new CRB IV rates are: Amazon Music, Apple Music, Google / YouTube Music, Pandora, and Spotify...

Abby Jaxon
2 min read


TikTok Is Driving Fewer Streams to Its Biggest Hits
The top 10 TikTok tracks were streamed far less in 2022 than they were in 2020, fueling worries that app usage isn't translating to streams.

Abby Jaxon
4 min read


Artist Merchandise: Amazon’s New Program
Amazon recently announced a brand new merch program for artists! In this post, we’ll break down everything you need to know.

Abby Jaxon
2 min read


Playlist Pitching: Not All Methods Are Created Equally
According to Spotify, the correct way to pitch for editorial playlist consideration is through the “Spotify For Artists” dashboard.

Abby Jaxon
2 min read


How Warner Music Group's Top 5 Artists Went From 15% Of Its Revenue To 5% In 10 Years
One of the most dramatic impacts that streaming has had on the record industry is been the democratization of listening. Learn how and why.

Abby Jaxon
3 min read


Video - Using Sponsored Ads: From Unknown To Famous
Using Sponsored Ads, You Can Put Yourself In Front Of Millions Of New Listeners!

Abby Jaxon
1 min read
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