Spotify expands Discovery Mode to back-catalog tracks in 2026
Spotify is letting artists opt back-catalog tracks into Discovery Mode for the first time. Here's what changes and who it actually helps.
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Editor's PickBest Spotify Promotion Services of 2026
We tested 23 Spotify promotion platforms with real campaigns across 6 genres. Only 5 delivered placements that actually held up 30 days later. Here they are, ranked.
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DistroKid raises pricing for 2026, what it means for your catalog
DistroKid's base plan is going from $22.99 to $24.99 a year. Small bump on the headline, but the add-on changes are where the real story is.
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TikTok launches direct Spotify attribution for music creators
Artists can now see how many TikTok video views actually converted to Spotify saves and follows. It's the data we've been begging for.
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Spotify expands Discovery Mode to back-catalog tracks in 2026
Spotify is letting artists opt back-catalog tracks into Discovery Mode for the first time. Here's what changes and who it actually helps.
2 min read
TikTok launches direct Spotify attribution for music creators
Artists can now see how many TikTok video views actually converted to Spotify saves and follows. It's the data we've been begging for.
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How the Spotify algorithm actually works in 2026
There isn't one Spotify algorithm. There's a stack of them, and each layer rewards a different listener signal. Here's what each one does and how to feed it.
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Best Music Distribution Services in 2026
We uploaded the same catalog through eight distributors in January 2025 and tracked royalty payouts every month for 18 months. Here's who actually keeps the most of your money.
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DistroKid raises pricing for 2026, what it means for your catalog
DistroKid's base plan is going from $22.99 to $24.99 a year. Small bump on the headline, but the add-on changes are where the real story is.
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How to distribute your music to Spotify in 2026 (the right way)
Everything you need to know before you upload your first track, picking a distributor, preparing your files, setting metadata, claiming your artist profile, and avoiding the mistakes that cost you streams.
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