Outchorus field notes

Build a music campaign you can inspect before you send it

Use practical, source-backed guides to prepare your release, evaluate public submission routes, and review each message.

music-promotion2026-10-18

Write a Music Press Release: Template and Example

Write a music press release on one page: headline, first paragraph, quote, release facts, bio and contact. Copy the template and fix 7 common mistakes.

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music-promotion2026-10-01

How Much Does Spotify Pay Per Stream? 2026 Estimate and Calculator

Spotify pays no fixed per-stream rate. Learn how its royalty pool actually works, see a 2026 per-stream estimate, and calculate your own payout range.

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music-promotion2026-10-01

How to Promote Your Music on TikTok: A Step-by-Step Plan

Promote your music on TikTok by picking the right hook, setting up TikTok for Artists, posting on a plan, and working with creators who already use sounds like yours.

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music-promotion2026-09-26

How to Get More Spotify Streams Without Risking Your Music

Learn how to get more Spotify streams the way Spotify allows: pitch its editors, fill Release Radar, reach real listeners and skip the fake-stream traps.

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music-promotion2026-09-23

Music Promotion: 12 Ways to Promote Your Music as an Independent Artist

Promote your music with a release plan that works: pitch Spotify's editors, prepare an EPK, contact blogs, radio and curators, post short videos and grow your email list. Avoid fake-stream traps.

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music-promotion2026-09-17

How to Submit Music to Blogs: A Source-Checked Pitch Workflow

Find a music blog's current submission route, check editorial fit, prepare listening links and write a focused pitch with a clear follow-up boundary.

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Music2026-09-13

Music Blogs and Publications: What to Read and How to Research a Pitch

A checked directory of six music publications with visible formats, reader and artist workflows, a qualification checklist, and a pitch template you can adapt.

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music-promotion2026-09-11

Submit Your Music to Spotify Playlists: Pitch Spotify's Editors First, Then Vet Curators

Pitch an unreleased song to Spotify's editors on time, vet independent curators for fit and artificial streaming risk, and track every submission.

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music-promotion2026-09-08

How to Submit Music to Radio Stations

Check each station’s current submission form and file requirements. Compare verified idobi and KXT instructions and prepare a focused submission checklist.

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Music marketing2026-09-02

EPK Template for Independent Artists: Every Section You Need

Build a concise electronic press kit with a release story, approved music links, photos, credits, contact details, and a one-page quality check.

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Music marketing2026-09-01

Music Marketing Strategy for Independent Artists

Learn how to build a music marketing strategy around real assets, official pitching, sourced outreach, human approval, and an honest review.

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