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Moving home: Migration between distributors
Tips for artists4 min read

Moving home: Migration between distributors

The migration or switching between distributors is one of the most common processes in an artist's career, but it is also one of the most delicate, bringing uncertainty when thinking that streams and playlists where added may get lost.

Red Flags Artificial Streaming II: Safe Landing
Tips for artists5 min read

Red Flags Artificial Streaming II: Safe Landing

There is no formula that guarantees success or at least no one has discovered it yet so we would be lying if we say that A+B is C. What does exist are good practices, which if carried out responsibly will give great results. In the previous blog, we talked about what artificial traffic is, where it could reach artists and some of the repercussions that this brings. In this second part we tell you how Indiefy identifies these streams, as well as giving you a couple of tips for organic growth.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, INDIEFY RECOMMENDS
Musical Radar3 min read

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, INDIEFY RECOMMENDS

A week ago the Indiefy team experienced the twenty-second edition of the Vive Latino festival, a two-day event with a tremendous lineup. Throughout the week we are going to show you what, in our opinion, were the best shows by national and international artists. We recommend you take a look at their social networks and check out their work, we know you're going to love it.

To Pay or not to Pay? Arificial Streaming I: The False Takeoff
Tips for artists4 min read

To Pay or not to Pay? Arificial Streaming I: The False Takeoff

The rush to crystallize success in a career leads artists to ignore good practices, lack of information is also a factor that leads them to be victims of false promotion strategies. All artists look for a way to grow and, for their work to be known exponentially. One of the greatest satisfactions is getting to be placed within the most popular playlists, this in the long run becomes a difficult task to achieve, which leads musicians to look for shortcuts, often entering in the field of what is considered illegal or fraudulent. In this first part, we are going to talk about the risks and consequences of falling into these practices, as well as how it can affect your platforms.

What is CONTENT ID on Youtube?
Tips for artists5 min read

What is CONTENT ID on Youtube?

How much do we know about CONTENT ID? In addition to protecting your works, the YOUTUBE CONTENT ID is a great income and promotion strategy.

How to get your release into Apple Music
Tips for artists3 min read

How to get your release into Apple Music

How hard is it to upload my music to Apple Music? If you read our newest blog entry it will be a piece of cake and people will be listening to you faster than you imagine.

TikTok royalties, how do they work?
Music Industry2 min read

TikTok royalties, how do they work?

It seems nowadays that if your music makes it on TikTok, you have your future made out, or is it? Learn the truth behind TikTok royalties in our newest blog entry:

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