Issue Nº 22Live · May 28, 2026Weekly · Tuesdays
The Brief.
A weekly dispatch on streaming, royalties, marketing and the music industry — written from real campaign data, not theory.
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SoundCloud vs Spotify for Artists 2026: Which to Pick
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How to Get Spotify to Recommend Your Music (2026)
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Spotify Followers vs Monthly Listeners 2026: Which Metric Wins
Marcus Vale14 min read
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Spotify Pre-Save Campaigns: Do They Work? (2026)
Marcus Vale15 min read
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Spotify Algorithm 2026: 3 Systems That Control Your Reach
Marcus Vale31 min read
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Spotify Playlist Pitching 2026: 14-Day Rule That Doubles Odds
Marcus Vale21 min read
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How to Reset Your Spotify Algorithm: 7-Step Fix (2026)
Marcus Vale25 min read
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How to Get Featured on Discover Weekly (2026)
Marcus Vale19 min read
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Spotify Promotion Scams 2026: 10 Patterns to Spot Now
Marcus Vale15 min read
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Spotify Release Strategy 2026: Your First 48 Hours Matter Most
Marcus Vale12 min read
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Why Spotify Saves Beat Streams in 2026 (4x More Placements)
Marcus Vale19 min read
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Spotify Release Radar Explained: 2026 Artist Guide
Marcus Vale20 min read