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Release Strategy

Selling out Clubs With Very Few Followers? This DIY Band Is Making It Happen.

This week, Ari is joined by the band DOUBLECAMP to discuss how they built such a successful independent career.

How Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Made History and Became the Biggest Song in the World

This week, Ari is joined by Heather Vassar, Senior VP at EMPIRE, to discuss Shaboozey’s global success on an indie label.

How Spotify’s Algorithm Works (From Its Creator)

This week, Ari is joined by Glenn McDonald, Spotify’s data alchemist and the creator of the music exploration site Every Noise at Once.

Why Spotify’s New Payment Model Falls Short For Emerging Artists

This week, Ari discusses his recent Variety article entitled “Why Spotify’s New Payment Model Falls Short For Emerging Artists.”

How To Hack Spotify (and TikTok)

This week, Ari is joined by Ryan Vaughn, Artist Manager at Backline Creative and CFO of Head Bitch Music.

How to Release an Album in 2023 (Live from SXSW)

Releasing music today is vastly different from releasing music even just 5 years ago. It's no longer about release week. It's now about release year. There are extremely important steps to take before *and after* the release of each single and album to make sure you have the biggest effect.

Ep 100! Spotify Playlists, Sync Licensing, Release Strategy (Ari Q&A Part 3)

In honor of our 100th episode celebration, Ari will be answering more of your music industry questions!
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How Independent Music Publishing Works (Or Doesn’t)

This week, Ari is joined by Marc Caruso, CEO and co-founder of Angry Mob Music, to discuss the evolving landscape of music publishing.
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Ari Herstand with the guide, 26 Things to do when you Release a Song or Album

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