Streamline with Mike Warner: Recent Episodes
Mike Warner
Giving artists and their teams the latest tips, tricks, advice and news in bite sized episodes. This podcast aims to help you stay updated, informed and succeed in the music industry!
TIDAL just went and opened up the opportunity to pitch directly to TIDAL’s editorial team for playlist consideration - for a limited time. This pitch tool will only be available from November 29 until December 13, 2023 via TIDAL Artist Home.
Artists.Tidal.Com
Fancy a trip to Germany to experience four days of music and networking? Reeperbahn is the place to be!
Reeperbahn Festival is the biggest club festival in Europe and the largest European platform for international pop culture and the music industry. Since 2006, for four days each September the Reeperbahn in Hamburg, Germany has become the centre of the international music world and a sustainable interface between artists, the public, industry representatives and society.
On Thursday 21 and Friday 22 September 2023, around 110 sessions with high profile speakers will dive deep into the current challenges and issues in the sectors Live Entertainment, Recorded Music, Publishing, Sync, Marketing, Sustainability, Technology, Politics.
The Reeperbahn Festival conference offers industry representatives a programme of sessions, networking events, matchmakings, showcases, meetings and award shows which will provide insights into the current challenges and topics of live music, publishing and recorded music, sync business and brands, technology, sustainability, and more.
A strong focus for this years Reeperbahn is on “what’s next?” With all the changes in the way we discover, deliver, create and work with music, it’s going to be on everyone’s lips. Topics relating to mental health, talent development and technology are also gaining a significant amount of interest.
Still not convinced? Here’s some more facts about Reeperbahn.
- 2023 is the18th Edition
- 50,000 visitors Expected
- 700 individual programs (Festival + Conference)
- 500 concerts (including showcases)
- Approximately 100 non-concert program items (Arts / Word / Next Gen)
- Approximately 220 B2B program items:
- 500 Companies
- 80 venues
- Targeted gender ratio: at least 50/50
https://www.reeperbahnfestival.com/
This one time, at Bandcamp!
But seriously, Bandcamp have come through with some cool features recently, in this episode I give you a quick breakdown.
If you don't like the sound of my voice you can also read about it on my blog, but you may find yourself reading it in my voice still.
https://workhardplaylisthard.com/bandcamp-live-listening-parties-e6c6918b38a0
You can find me on almost every social channel @AskMikeWarner
Keep creating!
Back in your ears with two updates this episode. Covering the new TikTok Music app and the Groover x SoundCloud integration.
If you don't like the sound of my voice you can also read these stories on the blog, links are below.
TikTok Music App:
https://workhardplaylisthard.com/tik-tok-music-app-launches-bb3ef5188665
Groover + SoundCloud Integration:
https://workhardplaylisthard.com/groover-soundcloud-integration-99d7f53b0a3
You can find me on almost every social channel @AskMikeWarner
Have a great day.
Editorial + Algprthmic playlists = Algotorial! Here is a link to the original blog post mentioned. https://engineering.atspotify.com/2023/04/humans-machines-a-look-behind-spotifys-algotorial-playlists
In this episode, we are going to get a little deep. I hope this resonates with you and helps you to realize you aren’t alone. If you are starting out in music please consider this advice. Sending love to you and yours, happy new year!
TIDAL is rolling out a new artist dashboard, TIDAL Artist Home, and their TIDAL for Artists website. This new feature allows artists to easily manage and update their profile, including their biography, social media links, and account details.
Read the full article on my blog:
https://medium.com/work-hard-playlist-hard/tidals-new-artist-dashboard-tidal-artist-home-cd5e1911de24
Work Hard Playlist Hard:
https://workhardplaylisthard.com
Mike Warner:
https://askmikewarner.com
In this episode I share a recent conversation recorded for The Moliner Podcast. If you like we you hear please check out their Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/66hdWsCAyru8YF2X6oZamn.
Follow Moliner’s journey:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@m.moliner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.chowell/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CChowell_
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mmoliner
Listen to my music here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2F7xJmFCNxt6qUmfyvl4uU?si=401ba0f1c1554da7
Listen to Arbor Avenue here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DV...
Follow Arbor Avenue here:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arboravenue?l...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arboravenueband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arboravenue...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/arboravenueband
YouTube: https://youtu.be/O4PnLiSA6K8
Find everything Mak here: https://linkpop.com/mikewarner
It felt incredible to get back on stage at the DIY Musician Conference in Austin. Trust me, this was worth the three year wait! There were so many takeaways from this years conference!
🎵 The amount of new artists was huge. Love seeing so many new artists and those starting fresh with new projects.
🎵 Many artists feel overwhelmed by all of the data and tools now available to them.
🎵 Time management is a huge challenge for many artists today.
🎵 Artists now talk about finding and building their team whereas in previous years many felt a team would find them.
🎵 Surveying the room there was a number of music streaming platforms artists were not aware of, despite the fact their music is on them.
All links mentioned can be found here - https://www.linkpop.com/mikewarner
I've got another special long-form conversation to share with you. This comes courtesy of Adam Meckler and the GigBoss Podcast. Thanks to Adam for giving me permission to upload this episode and share it with all of you. If you like what you hear please consider subscribing to the GigBoss Podcast!
In this episode Adam Meckler talks with Mike about strategy for pitching songs via Spotify for Artists, why emails are better than socials when building fan-artist relationships, how to get your music in retail stores, and a bunch more
Gig Boss is a podcast with the goal of helping musicians learn how to navigate the new music economy. Hear directly from artists on how they built their careers, and from Industry pros on how to navigate streaming, social media, sync licensing, booking gigs, routing tours and more.
Links to Adam, GigBoss and Mike:
https://www.adammeckler.com
https://linktr.ee/GigBoss
https://linkpop.com/mikewarner
Things we talked about:
Chartmetric: https://chartmetric.com/
Spotify for Artists: https://artists.spotify.com/
Soundiiz: https://soundiiz.com/
I'm doing something different for this episode. Thanks to my good friend Forbs West for giving me permission to share this with all of you. Recently I was a guest on his Media Industry Guru Podcast and we had an awesome chat. I wanted to share this with you and if you enjoy the conversation please check out the Media Industry Guru podcast with Forbs West, subscribe and show him some love.
Also! My debut course as a LinkedIn Learning instructor is now live. If you want to learn about music release strategies and earn a certificate you can display on your resume and LinkedIn profile please check it out here - https://linkedin-learning.pxf.io/MWCourse1
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Streaming music has proven it is here to stay. Artists and their teams now find themselves with many new challenges in the digital landscape.
With more options than ever for music distribution, standing out in a crowd, deciding where to focus your energy and finding ways to reach your audience become critical choices you and your team will have to make.
Now updated to include the latest in digital music, this second edition of Work Hard Playlist Hard covers everything from growth hacks for TikTok and Twitch plus many more.
With a focus on playlists and beyond, Work Hard Playlist Hard breaks down the streaming platforms and provides tools that can help artists find and grow their audience.
Work Hard Playlist Hard (Second Edition) includes contributions from artists and music-industry experts and is written and narrated by Mike Warner.
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Do not buy streams! Repeat after me. Do not buy streams!
This is something I will not stop talking about. I don't want to see artists risk their music being taken down, their distributor or label breaking up with them, or even worse, giving up on music all together. It is not a fast track to success, it will actually harm you long term.
There's so much more I could say but I needed to get this off my chest. Please, do not buy streams! Thanks for hearing me out and please spread the word, protect your fellow artists and friends.
Video description: A white male in his 30's wearing a t-shirt that says "practice safe sandwiching". Standing at a desk with a boom mic near his face and vinyl records plus a fake fiddle leaf fig plant with toy koalas in the background. Please note. I am making every effort to ensure my content is accessible to as many people as possible. That is why I include closed captions and a video description. If there's something I can do to make my content even more accessible please let me know. Thank you. Make some noise in the comments if there's something I missed, and if you know another artist that could benefit, please tag or share this with them!
If you have the Spotify app on your phone, computer or TV you can watch the video version of this podcast. For anyone else that would like to see the video version you can find it on my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/askmikewarner
Want to book a one-on-one consultation? Book me at https://joinbonsai.co/mikewarner
Are Pre-Saves still worth it? What about Pre-Adds? How do I set up a pre-add without paying for it?
I’ve had so many questions and seen lots of debates about pre-saves and pre-adds. In this video I weigh in on the debate and share some examples of how to collect pre-saves in Spotify in the day leading up to an album release, I also cover instant gratification tracks in Apple Music and iTunes.
If you have the Spotify app on your phone, computer or TV you can watch the video version of this podcast. For anyone else I would like to see the video version you can find it on my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/askmikewarner
This episode is a recording of the live stream I hosted with three members from the Pandora team. We discuss and walkthrough Pandora's Artist Marketing Platform and some of the new tools that have been added recently. Follow me on YouTube to see when the next live recording will take place. YouTube.com/askmikewarner
Speakers listed in alphabetical order:
Andee Connors
Senior Manager, Catalog & Creator Services
Head Of Metal & Punk Programming
Jamie Freedman
Catalog & Creator Services - Operations Manager
Head of Classical Programming
Michelle Solomon
Catalog & Creator Services - Senior Operations Manager
Head of Jazz, Oldies & Showtunes Programming
SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC: https://amp.pandora.com/submit
AMP: https://amp.pandora.com/
AMP PLAYBOOK: https://www.ampplaybook.com/
SIGN UP FOR STORIES: https://www.ampplaybook.com/pandora-stories-signup
AMP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amp_pandora/
AMP TWITTER: https://twitter.com/pandoraAMP
AMP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pandoraAMP
ANDEE’S EMAIL: andee@pandora.com
_________________
ANDEE’S BANDS:
https://myheartaninvertedflame.bandcamp.com
https://commoneiderkingeider.bandcamp.com
ANDEE'S RADIO SHOWS:
BATTLEFLUTES & SIDEWAYS SKULLS - https://battleflutesandsidewaysskulls.com
CASTLE WEATHER - https://www.repeater-radio.com
_________________
MICHELLE aka DJ MEXICAN SPITFIRE: https://www.facebook.com/djmexicanspitfire
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JAMIE'S CHOIR: http://www.conspiracyofvenus.com/
Artists have long been asking for a way to pitch music for editorial playlists and programming consideration on Amazon Music, similar to how they pitch on platforms such as Spotify for artists.
The wait is over! Artists can now pitch their music directly within the Amazon Music for Artists App. Songs can be pitched in advance or up to 14 days after they are released. This update went live in the App Store on October 27, 2021. Make sure you download the latest update and happy pitching!
One instant benefit is that all followers of the artist will receive a notification on the device the day the song is released. Additionally there are hints that this may provide benefits beyond the opportunity to be considered for playlists. For example, adding additional tags to your music could help it to go into rotation across radio within Amazon Music, resulting in more listeners (and the right listeners).
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This is a video podcast on Spotify. Check it out in the Spotify App. It will be audio only on other platforms.
This workshop is for artists and their teams that want to make sure they are capturing every opportunity. Platforms covered include Amazon Music, Anghami, Apple Music, Boomplay, Deezer, JioSaavn, Pandora, Qobuz, Spotify, Twitch, Twitter and YouTube Music.
This is an audio only version of the workshop. You can view the video in full at https://workhardplaylisthard.com/p/workshop or by going to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-XD9oSCn30
This workshop covers specific tools provided from the major music streaming platforms including:
- Amazon Music for Artists App
- Amazon Music x Twitch Integration
- Amazon Music Artist Merch
- Anghami for Artists
- Anghami Editorial Pitching
- Apple Music for Artists
- Apple Music Milestones
- Apple Music Artist Playlists
- Apple Music Twitter Preview Cards
- Boomplay for Artists
- Deezer Backstage (Deezer for Creators)
- Deezer Highlights
- JioSaavn for Artists (JioSaavn ArtistOne | JioSaavn for Creators)
- JioSaavn Shorties
- JioSaavn Artist Playlists (Artist Hits | Made By)
- Pandora AMP (Artist Marketing Platform | prev. Next Big Sound)
- Pandora Featured Track
- Pandora Catalog Track Reporting
- Pandora Artist Audio Messages
- Pandora Stories (for Creators, Brands and Curators)
- Pandora Skip Rates, Completion Rates and Listener Data
- Qobuz Artist Bio (TiVo | AllMusic)
- Spotify for Artists
- Spotify Codes
- Spotify URI (how to find a Spotify URI instead of URL)
- Spotify Promo Cards (Milestones | Podcasts | New Releases | Playlist Adds)
- YouTube Music
- YouTube New Analytics for Artists
- YouTube Official Artist Channel (OAC)
- YouTube Community Posts
- YouTube Shorts (BTS)
We also highlight creative marketing ideas from Emperors Night, Charlie Lane, BTS and a number of other very smart artists! We also cover Twitter Tips, the new tipping feature.
If you found value in this please share and consider checking out the Work Hard Playlist Hard book and course. You can find both at WorkHardPlaylistHard.com.
My second book is now available. I made the decision to set myself up as a publisher and distribute it directly through Amazon's Expanded Distribution offering. In this episode I share why it's so important to handle customer support and feedback directly. Find out more about the book at WorkHardPlaylistHard.com
Purchase the book Work Hard Playlist Hard (Second Edition) here!
Reach me on socials @askmikewarner
My second book is now available. I made the decision to set myself up as a publisher and distribute it directly to multiple stores include Amazon, Apple and Barnes & Noble. In this episode I explain some challenges I faced in making the book available through other stores after self releasing through Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing. Find out more about the book at WorkHardPlaylistHard.com
Purchase the book Work Hard Playlist Hard (Second Edition) here!
Reach me on socials @askmikewarner
My second book is coming and I made the decision to set myself up as a publisher and distribute it directly to multiple stores include Amazon, Apple and Barnes & Noble. In this episode I breakdown the process of self releasing through Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing. Find out more about the book at WorkHardPlaylistHard.com
Pre order the Kindle version of Work Hard Playlist Hard (Second Edition) here!
Reach me on socials @askmikewarner
My second book is coming and I made the decision to set myself up as a publisher and distribute it directly to multiple stores include Amazon, Apple Books + Barnes & Noble. In this new season of the podcast I will be walking through the steps I followed and sharing everything I've learned along the way. This first episode I explain why I purchased my own ISBN’s and set myself up as a publisher through Bowker.
Find out more about the book at WorkHardPlaylistHard.com
Reach me on socials @askmikewarner
Michael Elsner helps independent musicians create a lucrative income without signing their life away to a record label or publisher, by getting their music on TV Shows, Films and Commercials. He does this using a 4 step process he's developed over the last 16 years that has allowed him over 2400 sync placements of his own music. In this episode he says some quick tips to help artists get comfortable and get more familiar with the world of music licensing.
You can download Michael's e-book at https://www.mastermusiclicensing.com/ebook-offer
In this episode I discuss the importance of including an ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) when including a previously released song in a new release. The example I share is the new single 'Big Blue Sky' which is a collaboration between Date Night (my group) and Chris Robley. On this release we included a second song 'True North' which was previously released. On release day there was over had 1 million streams in Spotify for Artists because of the existing streams that 'True North' had already were merged.
This shows the power of an ISRC and why artists should consider releasing EP's, Compilations and Albums to include previously released songs and give them another chance to be heard.
datenightmusic.com
chrisrobley.com
workhardplaylisthard.com
In this season of the podcast we invite music industry friends to share their tips for artists going into 2021. This episode features Nick Ditri from The Disco Fries.
Follow The Disco Fries on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok @TheDiscoFries
Learn everything Mike knows on the #WorkHardPlaylistHard website @ WorkHardPlaylistHard.com
In this season of the podcast I invite music industry friends to share their tips for artists going into 2021. This episode features Dr. Ulf Oesterle .
Follow Dr. Ulf Oesterle on Twitter, Instagram & TikTok.
Learn everything Mike knows on the #WorkHardPlaylistHard website @ WorkHardPlaylistHard.com
In this season of the podcast I invite music industry friends to share their tips for artists going into 2021. This episode features Andrea Young.
Follow Andrea Young on Twitter and Instagram.
Learn everything Mike knows on the #WorkHardPlaylistHard website @ WorkHardPlaylistHard.com
Clubhouse is an audio only app that is taking over (almost) globally and has some truly exciting potential. Hope to see you on there soon!
Follow me @MikeWarner and let's chat!
In this season of the podcast I invite music industry friends to share their tips for artists going into 2021. This episode features Kelli-Leigh .
Follow Kelli-Leigh on Twitter and Instagram @kellileighuk
Learn everything Mike knows on the #WorkHardPlaylistHard website @ WorkHardPlaylistHard.com
In this season of the podcast I invite music industry friends to share their tips for artists going into 2021. This first episode features Troy Carter Jr .
Follow Troy on Twitter @troycarterjr and on Instagram @troycarterjrr
Learn everything Mike knows on the #WorkHardPlaylistHard website @ WorkHardPlaylistHard.com
Hey guys! It's Mike Warner and you’re tuned into Streamline with Mike Warner. Today I wanted to update you on an exciting feature that Spotify has finally made available to most artists. It’s called Canvas. If you’ve pressed play on a track from a major artist on Spotify, you’ve probably noticed that a lot of them have short video clips that play instead of the usual static cover art. That’s Canvas. It’s basically an 8 second loop of any video you want. It's kind of like a mini music video. And until now, you basically had to be [Drake] to have access to it. So, how do you make yours? It’s pretty simple. Log in to Spotify for Artists, go to Music, pick a song and click ADD CANVAS. Then just click the big plus sign and upload your video file. Make sure your video is 9x16 and 720 px and... it should be up in around an hour! If you don’t see this option yet in your Spotify for Artists, just be patient - They’re still rolling it out. Oh, and if you don’t know how to make a video that fits those specs, you can always find someone who does on SoundBetter, which is Spotify’s own work-for-hire site to hire other creatives. That’s it! I can’t wait to see all the cool videos you guys come up with. Definitely tag me so I can see them or if you have any questions @askmikewarner, and follow the academy at @workhardplaylisthard for other quick tips like this!
You heard it here! My online course is now on sale for just $20 USD. Visit WorkHardPlaylistHard.com for all the details!
In this episode I discuss preview start times when uploading your music through a distributor and why it is so important to select the correct start time for your audio previews.
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Visit WorkHardPlaylistHard.com for live workshops, blog posts and more!
Instagram are allowing users to change the app icon. This easter egg is part of their birthday celebration. In this episode I go through the steps to change your Instagram app icon but for those that didn't quite catch what I said here they are below.
In the Instagram App
-tap the person icon in bottom right corner.
-tap the three lines (or hamburger icon) in the top right corner
-tap on settings
-press and hold anywhere in that menu and drag your finger down
-keep your finger pressed and four emojis will show
From this screen you can now select your Instagram icon, as pictured in the artwork for this episode.
If you find this helpful please share it with a friend and follow me on Instagram @askmikewarner
Spotify's latest tool for Artists and Podcasters is Promo Cards. These graphics are quickly formatted and ready for social media sharing. With color customization and three different aspect ratios to choose from. You can create a promo card for an Artist, Album, Song, Podcast or Podcast Episode.
An example can be seen in the artwork for this podcast episode and you can create your own at https://promocards.byspotify.com
More information on this will be added to the blog at WorkHardPlaylistHard.com
The team at Twitch have launched yet another tool. This one is called Soundtrack and allows Creators to to stream globally rights cleared music in their live streams.
This tool will remove any risks associated with playing music during livestreams for creators but also has a host benefits for the artists.
When viewers discover a track they love, they can save it or add to a playlist on their music service of choice.
Initial playlists include hip hip, edm, lofi, metal and with more playlists and stations coming soon. These are curated in-house by the Twitch music team.
Artists who distribute their music through SoundCloud or DistroKid can opt-in to Twitch Soundtrack beta as a store in their dashboards. Artists with a label or partner should reach out directly.
Artists that have added their music to Twitch Soundtrack can also link their Twitch channel which allows fans of their music to follow their Twitch channel and be notified whenever the artist goes live.
Links to the official announcement on the Twitch blog can be found here
Twitch Soundtrack BETA - Join the Waitlist https://www.twitch.tv/broadcast/soundtrack
Twitch Soundtrack BETA - Announcement https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2020/09/30/introducing-soundtrack-by-twitch-rights-cleared-music-for-all-twitch-creators
Follow me on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/mikewarner
In the wake of COVID-19, many artists have adapted and innovated in incredible ways. Virtual performances have become a vital way for artists to connect with their fans, and even find new fans. Spotify now allow artists to show listings for online streams and virtual performances in the concert tab. In this brief episode I explain what is required. Sites mentioned include songkick.com and artists.spotify.com
I use Anchor to host and distribute my podcast. In the Anchor app there is a cool feature that lets you record a voice message for me. I can then include this in a future episode of the podcast. Check it out! Feel free to record any questions, news, or thoughts as a voice message and I may just include it in the podcast!
Anchor.fm/streamline
Podcasts are now available on Amazon Music. In this episode I share how you can get your podcast added. If you have an Alexa device be sure to say “Alexa, play Streamline with Mike Warner on Amazon Music” 📈
Apple Music artist playlists appear to have made a comeback. Listen to this episode for a quick walkthrough of how to create a playlist as an artist and drive more traffic from that playlist to your artist profile.
Do this right now, thank me later. Also, join me on Twitch @MikeWarner or Twitch.tv/MikeWarner
My Release Radar on Spotify is bigger than yours. Well, probably. In this episode I share how long my Release Radar runs for and why. Also, here’s a link if you want to follow and listen to my very broad (random) music taste! https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZEVXbrhqUDEoul1a
Distributing your music to Pandora is only part of the process. Follow the steps mentioned in this episode to make sure your music is available across Pandora’s ad-supported radio service, Pandora Plus and Pandora Premium. Filling out this simple request form can be done at amp.pandora.com/submit
Spotify host their own chart site where users can view daily and weekly charts dating back to January 1st, 2017. This official site hosts Top 200 and Viral charts. You can also export these charts to a CSV and open in your desired spreadsheet program. SpotifyCharts.com
Should I Release Single Tracks or Albums? This is a very common question and I wanted to address this based on my own experience.
Facebook has launched its news way feature, Instagram Reels. This is rumored to rival TikTok and does come with some very recognizable features. In the episode I explain what Reels are and how to create them. You can follow me on Instagram and see my reels @askmikewarner
Spotify Analytics for Labels and Spotify for Artists have merged. As a result many new features have started to appear within Spotify for Artists. In this episode I cover “your roster” which allows a manager to oversee release dates and manage “pitches” for all artists on one screen!
The Amazon Music for Artists app was updated and artists can now connect their Twitch channel to “ensure your fans never miss a live moment which you stream on Twitch”. Follow me on Twitch at twitch.tv/MikeWarner
There’s been rumors floating around about TikTok being banned in the US. I just wanted to use this opportunity to remind artists and creators that it’s ok to have a backup. Services mentioned are Triller and Byte, you can find me on both @mikewarner and you can reach me on social media at @askmikewarner
Spotify has just launched a new BETA feature call Group Session. This allows one host and five guests to stream simultaneously around the world. This feature is for Premium users only and can be found in the Spotify mobile app on the now playing screen. Let me know what you think of this new feature and the new, shorter podcast format @askmikewarner
With #SXSW sadly canceled. I hosted my presentation ‘The Power of Third Party Playlists’ via live stream.
The power of editorial playlists has been proven in breaking many artists’ career but what happens if a release receives no editorial support? Enter the world of third party playlists. Every user of a DSP has a profile and can become a curator, but what makes these curators influential and achieve tastemaker status. We will unravel some of the myths about third party curators and discuss the differences between real organic growth and manipulated growth or fake streams. Expect to see some real case studies of artists that have achieved success through third party playlists and gain an understanding of the additional audience that can be reached.
The full video presentation can be viewed at https://workhardplaylisthard.com/sxsw
Grahame Farmer is the founder of Data Transmission and a coach for artists through #BOOSTDJ. In this episode Grahame shares various tips for artists relating to productivity, releases and more.
Grahame Farmer is the founder of Data Transmission and a coach for artists through #BOOSTDJ. In this episode Grahame shares various tips for artists relating to productivity, releases and more.
Evan Price is a music entrepreneur based in Chicago, IL. He is the founder and artist manager at Artist Collective LLC - a music consulting company that focuses on the branding and monetization of music for independent artists.
Evan Price is a music entrepreneur based in Chicago, IL. He is the founder and artist manager at Artist Collective LLC - a music consulting company that focuses on the branding and monetization of music for independent artists.
Andrea Young is the founder and chief playlisting officer of Digital Promotions Group (DPG), partnering with artists and their teams to build their presence on the streaming platforms. At DPG, Young has worked with hundreds of artists in the past three years, worldwide and cross-platform, to help their music be heard.
Andrea Young is the founder and chief playlisting officer of Digital Promotions Group (DPG), partnering with artists and their teams to build their presence on the streaming platforms. At DPG, Young has worked with hundreds of artists in the past three years, worldwide and cross-platform, to help their music be heard.
AfterSound is an independent songwriter, producer, food lover with a keen interest in music tech. We discuss his story and share some predictions for 2020!
AfterSound is an independent songwriter, producer, food lover with a keen interest in music tech. We discuss his story and share some predictions for 2020!
Simon Field is a talented producer with his songs landing placements in Californication, plus various TV Shows and Movies. In this episode Simon shares his story from a producer for other artists, to becoming the artist. We also discuss how Simon’s landed synch for his music and dove into the curation process for his extremely popular Ibiza playlist! Simon shares best practices and pointers for artwork, song length, even the song title.
Simon Field is a talented producer with his songs landing placements in Californication, plus various TV Shows and Movies. In this episode Simon shares his story from a producer for other artists, to becoming the artist. We also discuss how Simon’s landed synch for his music and dove into the curation process for his extremely popular Ibiza playlist! Simon shares best practices and pointers for artwork, song length, even the song title.
Cherie Hu joins me to discuss key developments in music tech for 2019 + predictions for 2020. In this episode we talk about Community, Voice, AI and much more.
Karen Allen is the author of Twitch for Musicians. Karen teaches artists how to grow an engaged fan base, make real money, and have FUN as music livestreamers on Twitch! As a consultant, Karen works with digital entertainment companies to help them figure out what to do with what they built or want to build. She help them understand where they fit in the marketplace and what their opportunities are, then help them grow through strategic partnerships, client development, and general industry relations.
InRotation is a channel on Twitch that features a new artist every stream. They also provide consulting services for artists, labels, and others who want to build a presence and develop audience and revenue on Twitch. twitch.tv/inrotation
Current/past clients of Karen include Kwaai Oak, TapInfluence, Sphere, Fremantle, Audiokite, Fullscreen, and many others. She is also an advisory Board member for Indie.Ninja. You can find out more info about Karen at twitchformusicians.com
Jay Gilbert & Michael Brandvold join me to discuss changes to the music industry in 2019, holiday housekeeping for artists, hacked Spotify accounts, voice assistants and so much more. This audio for this episode is take from a livestream we hosted on LinkedIn Live, Facebook, YouTube and Periscope.
Music streaming services are the new radio, and getting on a big playlist can jumpstart your career. This was recorded live at the CD Baby DIY Musician Conference featuring myself and George Goodrich (CEO of Playlist Push).
We discuss proven strategies from successful artists and music marketers, walking you through best practices that highlight the benefits for both artists and curators.
Former triple j broadcaster Dom Alessio does a lot with music. His day job is working with Sounds Australia as their Digital Export Producer. He's also the host of the podcast Other Side Of The Tracks, a regular guest on ABC Radio, occasionally a DJ and partial to hosting an awards ceremony or two.
For eight years Dom was the host of Home & Hosed on triple j, Australia's national youth radio station. Starting in 2009, he presented and programmed the show, Monday to Thursday at 9pm, introducing audiences to the future of Australian music. Dom was an early supporter of artists such as Flume, Courtney Barnett, Boy & Bear, Methyl Ethel, Meg Mac, Julia Jacklin, Remi, Sampa The Great, D.D. Dumbo, Gang Of Youths, Alex Lahey and countless others.
Dom's career began as a freelance music writer in 2005 before joining Sydney's weekly music street press magazine The Brag as their Arts & Assistant Editor in mid-2006. It was during this period that Dom co-founded the first music blog solely dedicated to Australian music, Who The Bloody Hell Are They.
He continues to freelance and has contributed to publications such as The Guardian, The Sun Herald, triple j Magazine, Mess & Noise and Faster Louder (now Music Junkee).
http://www.domalessio.com http://www.soundsaustralia.com.au
Cherie Hu is award-winning freelance writer, editor and podcaster obsessed with how technology transforms music and culture. She writes regular columns for Billboard, Forbes and Music Business Worldwide, with additional bylines in Variety, Pitchfork and Rolling Stone. Cherie also hosts the interview podcast Water & Music, which unpacks big ideas and debates at the intersection of music and tech. In this episode Cherie shares her story in her own words, touches on current developments with AI in music, and discusses her involvement with the Music Biz Conference. This episode was recorded in Nashville, Tenessee at i65music.
Sahil Lavingia is the founder and CEO of Gumroad, a web platform that has paid out almost $200 million dollars to creators. Sahil shares the story of how Gumroad was created, expands on the challenges faced, he even shares his monthly salary and how much money some creators are making. Sahil is an open book and does not hold back in this episode. What are you waiting for, start!
Oliver Wellington is the co-founder of Headliner.app - one of the most popular audio to video creators on the market! We discuss Lyric Videos, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, 911 calls and Oliver shares various content ideas to keep your social media followers engaged!
Bree Noble is a singer-songwriter, podcaster, coach and co-founder of the Profitable Musician Summit. Bree is focused on mentoring and coaching musicians through a step by step program that helps guide musicians through their journey of making a living doing music. In this episode we discuss the Profitable Musician Summit, with 33 guest speakers hosting various workshops, this is essential (and free) for anyone to attend.
Find more information about Bree Noble at breenoble.com and sign up for the Profitable Musician Summit at profitablemusiciansummit.com
Rick Barker has an extensive career in the music industry. With a start in radio, to managing Taylor Swift early in her career, he now helps artists around the world to achieve their dreams through his MIB Masterclass and coaching programs. Hear Rick's story and insights into his process on Instagram Live, why he treats it and why he treats it like a TV show. Find out more information about Rick at rickbarker.com
Lance Allen has 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and has made enough money through Spotify to pay off his mortgage. Hear his inspirational story in this extended episode, packed full of tips, tricks and hacks!
Rosie is one half of the undeniably fun and extremely talented electronic duo ‘Feels’. Rosie is also a co-founder of WOMPP. We discuss the lack of Female representation in the music industry, lost luggage, SXSW showcases and much more. You can find more information about Feels @feelsofficial_ on Instagram and WOMPP at wompp.com.au
JoeySuki had a tremendous career as a Producer and touring DJ but realized this lifestyle was no longer for him. In this interview we talk about his personal struggles within the music industry and how he is helping other artists through his Artist Coaching podcast and program. Follow @joeysuki and visit his website ArtistCoaching.nl
Nick is one half of the chart topping duo The Disco Fries, manages a pop artist, runs a label and is a touring DJ. We discuss focus, sample packs, collaboration, feedback and even DM's with Tiesto.
Follow @thediscofries and @dicknitri on Instagram to keep up with Nicks latest adventures.
Vianney Ausseil is the founder of Let Me Hear It. An independent record label with a strong focus on streaming services. In this episode we discuss release strategies, editorial pitches, health, work ethic and so much more.
More information on Vianney and Let Me Hear It can be found at LetMeHear.it
I wanted to give my two cents on playlist pluggers and what to look out for to make sure you don't get burned. I also discuss the importance of pushing your music everywhere and not just focusing on one service.
Apple Music have just announced some updates to their Connect posts and Apple Music for Artists. Tune in to this episode for the latest information.
A live recording of my playlisting workshop from the Electronic Music Conference in Sydney, Australia. While the audio may be rough, the content is amazing and well worth your time.
Spotify for Podcasters is now in BETA. I was able to add my Podcast in 15 minutes using the new submission system.
Ministry of Sound and Apple Music strike an exclusive deal for all of their playlists. What does this mean for fans of the music label who use other streaming services?
In what looks to be another exciting announcement for independent artists, Spotify will soon allow uploading of music directly through Spotify for Artists.
You’ve got a great playlist and some followers... but how can you make some money as an independent curator.
This may come as no surprise but the Work Hard Playlist Hard e-book was already falling out of date. Listen to this podcast and get in touch with your feedback to potentially see it included in the next update!
Do you use Facebook Messenger for your communications and find yourself distracted from the news feed and frequent notifications. Here's a productivity tip that may just save you from hours of scrolling and help you to be more productive while still being connected on Messenger.
Ever had a song come out and it wasn't included in Release Radar? Thanks to Spotify's new submissions system your priority song will be placed in Release Radar for all of your followers.
A short clip from the Gaming Music Playlists panel at Vegas Music Summit.
Listen to this episode to how to grow a playlist following from friends, social media, gates and artists.
Have you ever wondered how some artists seem to have millions of streams on their songs the day their album drops. Why do some artists release compilations of previously released material? How do all the stream counts for the same song across multiple albums, compilations or re-releases count towards one single combined total?
Listen to this episode to learn how The Chainsmokers have applied this with their single 'Sick Boy'.
Does the related artists section of your artist profile seem a bit off? Here's a tip for how to correct it by connecting your last.fm account to Spotify.
Shout out to Vick and Grady from almost awake for the question, check out their music on your favorite streaming service.
Sites mentioned in this podcast. spotify.com last.fm almostawakeband.com
Got some old bootlegs and unofficial remixes that keep getting ripped offline and blacklisted. Let's talk about a site called MixBank that is allowing artists to upload their bootlegs, get them cleared, added to streaming services... and even pay them a cut for their efforts!
Chances are you've gone through a gate and never even realized. Gates help to grow an artists or curators following by offering something in return in the form of a submission or a free download. Services mentioned include show.co and toneden.io