Music Marketing Blog
Real strategies, trends and advice for artists and labels who want to take their music career to the next level. No fluff.
AI Remixes on Spotify: How Indie Artists Get Paid
Spotify and Merlin let fans remix your music with AI, with credit and payment. How AI remixes on Spotify work and what changes for artists and DJs.
August 24, 2026 · 7 min read
Spotify AI Persona: the badge against AI music (2026)
Spotify is labeling AI artists with the “AI Persona” badge and removing them from recommendations from September 2026. What it means and why it helps real artists.
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How Much Does Spotify Pay Per Stream in 2026? [Real Data]
Exactly how much Spotify pays per stream in 2026: real payout data from my own statements, an earnings table and how to beat the new payment rules.
May 23, 2026 · 9 min read
Spotify Discovery Mode in 2026: Smart Tool or Trap for Independent Artists?
Is turning on Discovery Mode on Spotify a smart move or a mistake? Real data, hands-on experience and honest advice for independent artists.
January 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Followers in 2026: Why They No Longer Matter and Which Metrics Really Do
In 2026, having thousands of followers means nothing if nobody engages. Discover which social media metrics actually matter now, and why attention is the new currency.
January 26, 2026 · 3 min read
How Much to Invest in Your Music (and What NOT to Spend On)
How much to really invest to promote your music, what to do with EUR0, EUR100, EUR500 or EUR1,000, and what you should never spend a cent on.
January 21, 2026 · 4 min read
How Abraham Mateo & Ana Mena's "Quiero Decirte" Hit #1 Three Years Later
How Abraham Mateo and Ana Mena's "Quiero Decirte" returned to the top three years later — a case study in sync placements and emotional marketing.
January 21, 2026 · 6 min read
How Stranger Things Revived a 37-Year-Old Song
How Stranger Things sent a 1985 song back to #1 worldwide — and what emerging artists can learn to give their catalogue a real second life.
January 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Artists With the Most Monthly Listeners on Spotify
The 2026 ranking of the artists with the most monthly listeners on Spotify, plus the real strategies that pushed them to the very top.
December 18, 2025 · 4 min read
Rosalía's LUX: A Full Breakdown of the Album Everyone's Talking About
A full breakdown of Rosalía's LUX: the milimetric 360° strategy behind the most successful launch by a Spanish artist, and what you can learn from it.
November 19, 2025 · 4 min read
How to Make Your Song Go Viral on Spotify (Real Cases 2026)
How to make your song go viral on Spotify step by step, with real Worzero cases and the emotional strategy behind every viral hit.
October 25, 2025 · 4 min read
YouTube's New Feature for Artists (2026): Invite a Collaborator
YouTube now lets one video appear on both artists' channels. Here's how the new 'Invite a Collaborator' feature works and why it's a game-changer.
October 14, 2025 · 3 min readHow to Upload Your Music to Spotify in 2026 (Without Wasting Money or Time)
A step-by-step guide to uploading your music to Spotify in 2026 the right way, so you don't lose visibility, playlist chances or money.
October 6, 2025 · 3 min read
How to Use Spotify Clips to Grow Your Streams
How to use Spotify Clips strategically to connect with your audience and multiply your streams and followers, without spending thousands.
June 10, 2025 · 3 min read
The Technical Rider: What It Is and Why Every Artist Needs One
What a technical rider is, what it should include, and why every artist needs one to look professional and make their live show run smoothly.
June 6, 2025 · 5 min read
The Best Microphones for Recording at Home: A Complete Guide
The best microphones for recording at home: condenser, dynamic and USB mics, how to choose, and top recommendations for your home studio.
May 14, 2025 · 3 min read
How to Generate Passive Income as an Independent Artist
Royalties, publishing rights, sync licensing and digital distribution: how to build real passive income as an independent artist.
May 9, 2025 · 2 min read
How to Land Music Collaborations That Boost Your Career
How to land music collaborations that boost your career: build your brand, network the right way, and make other artists want to work with you.
May 5, 2025 · 5 min read
How to Create an Album Cover With AI: The Complete Guide
Create a professional album cover with AI, no design experience needed. The best tools, a step-by-step process and tips to maximise impact.
April 30, 2025 · 3 min read
How to Make Your Songs Go Viral on TikTok
How to make your songs go viral on TikTok in 2026: understand the algorithm, adapt trends, and use proven advanced strategies.
April 30, 2025 · 4 min read
How Much Does Apple Music Pay Per Stream in 2026?
How much Apple Music really pays per stream, the factors that affect it, and how it compares with Spotify for independent artists.
April 25, 2025 · 4 min read
The Best Free Music Distributors for Independent Artists (2026)
Everything you need to know about the best free music distributors to release on Spotify and TikTok and keep your royalties, from real experience.
April 23, 2025 · 3 min read
How to Make a Song Go Viral: Real Strategies
How to make a song go viral with real strategies: trends, social media, the right timing, influencers and music SEO. No label needed.
April 8, 2025 · 4 min read
Electronic Press Kit (EPK): How to Create a Professional One
What an EPK is, how to build a professional one step by step, the mistakes to avoid and how to use it strategically to land opportunities in music.
April 3, 2025 · 4 min read
How to Shoot a Professional Music Video on a Low Budget
How to shoot a professional-looking music video with just your phone: creativity, planning, filming, editing and the promotion that makes it count.
April 1, 2025 · 3 min read
How to Make Money on Spotify: The Complete Guide
How to generate income on Spotify with proven strategies: distribution, profile optimisation, playlists, social media promotion and merch.
March 29, 2025 · 3 min read
How to Become a Singer: The Complete Guide to Starting Your Music Career
How to start in music, improve your vocal technique and build an artistic career with strategy: the complete guide to becoming a singer.
March 27, 2025 · 4 min read
How to Get Gigs as an Artist or Musician
A step-by-step guide to booking live shows: build your brand, grow an audience, reach promoters and fill venues.
March 25, 2025 · 3 min read
TikTok Hashtags: How to Choose the Best Ones for Each Video
Discover the best TikTok hashtags and how to use them to make your videos go viral. Avoid the common mistakes and learn real strategies.
March 18, 2025 · 3 min read
How to Go Viral on TikTok: The Complete Guide for 2026
Want to go viral on TikTok? Learn to master the algorithm, optimise your content and reach millions of views in 2026. Includes a guide for artists.
November 15, 2024 · 3 min read
Music Videos on Spotify: The New Feature Shaking Up Streaming
Spotify is rolling out music videos to 97 more countries, including Spain. What it means for artists, users, and its rivalry with YouTube.
October 19, 2024 · 5 min read
How to Download TikTok Videos Without a Watermark
How to download TikTok videos with or without a watermark: the best tools (SSSTikTok, SaveTT, SnapTik), private videos, and apps.
October 15, 2024 · 5 min read
How to Upload a Song to Spotify: The Complete Guide for Independent Artists
A step-by-step guide to uploading your music to Spotify in 2026: choosing a distributor, pitching to editorial playlists and promoting your release.
October 12, 2024 · 4 min read
YouTube Shorts Now Up to 3 Minutes: What It Means for Creators
YouTube Shorts now allows videos up to 3 minutes, plus new creative tools. How the update impacts creators and the opportunities it opens.
October 9, 2024 · 4 min read
Kike & Manu: The Duo Revolutionising Flamenco Pop
How Kike & Manu are fusing flamenco and modern pop to become a reference for a new generation — and the digital strategy behind their rise.
September 21, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Add Music to Your Instagram Profile to Boost Your Music Career
How to add music to your Instagram profile step by step, and how to use it to promote your songs and connect with your audience.
August 23, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Promote Your Music Video on YouTube
A complete guide to promoting your music video on YouTube: organic strategies, Shorts, SEO optimisation, paid campaigns and cross-promotion.
July 29, 2024 · 3 min read
Amaia Montero's Comeback With Karol G: A Marketing Masterstroke
Amaia Montero returned to the stage with Karol G in front of 60,000 people at the Bernabéu. A look at the comeback and the marketing behind it.
July 23, 2024 · 2 min read
How to Pitch Your Song on Spotify: The Complete Guide
A complete step-by-step guide to pitching your songs on Spotify for Artists and boosting your chances of landing on editorial playlists.
July 7, 2024 · 3 min read
Suno AI: The Tool Revolutionising Music With Artificial Intelligence
Discover Suno AI, the tool that lets you create full songs — music, lyrics and vocals — with artificial intelligence, even with no musical skills.
May 31, 2024 · 3 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Building a Professional Home Studio
How to build a professional home studio step by step: the essential gear (computer, interface, DAW, monitors, mics) and acoustic treatment tips.
May 30, 2024 · 3 min read
"El Pantalón": Las Chuches' Strategic Comeback With Lola Indigo and Omar Montes
How Las Chuches revived "El Pantalón" with Lola Indigo and Omar Montes, and the TikTok strategy that made it viral before release.
May 30, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Optimise Your Spotify Artist Profile
Key strategies to optimise your Spotify artist profile, build a solid audience and make new listeners find you.
May 18, 2024 · 2 min read
How to Create Social Media Content Step by Step
How to create social media content as an artist step by step: strategy, the gear you need, authenticity, collaborations and content ideas.
May 18, 2024 · 4 min read