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Why you need Apple Music’s new Pitching Tool
Apple Music’s new pitching tool is a powerful feature designed to help artists and their teams submit their music for editorial...
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Future Independents – Meet The Distributors
AIM Presents: Future Independents 2024 - WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY 12 DISCUSSIONS The FREE online music business conference for emerging independent artists,...
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New Twitch DJ Program launches July
We are pleased to share an important development in the world of DJing and live streaming. This July, Twitch is...
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Maximising Your Reach: Leveraging Spotify for Effective Music Promotion
Spotify for Artists is a powerful promotional platform designed to help artists and labels expand their music’s reach on Spotify....
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Delayed playlist placements…a new trend?
At Cygnus Music, we've noticed a growing trend of post-release playlist additions, where support may come weeks or even months...
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Cygnus Music turns 15!
We're thrilled to celebrate 15 incredible years at Cygnus Music! It's truly been a pleasure and an honour to collaborate with such an array...
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What are Algotorial Playlists? They’ve landed…
At Cygnus Music, our mission is to keep you abreast of the latest technological advancements in Digital Service Providers (DSPs)....
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New fees for streaming fraud…
Spotify is now applying a fee for tracks where over 90% of the streams are deemed fraudulent. DSPs like TikTok,...
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Cygnus Music’s pillar review on YouTube comes back at Tier ‘A’ Status.
Cygnus Music’s pillar review on YouTube comes back at Tier ‘A’ Status. This is the highest tier that YouTube awards...
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The promise of playlist placements? Don’t risk it
As your dedicated partner in the music industry, we feel it's crucial to alert you to some of the misleading...
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Streamline Your Finances: The Accounting Suite for Labels and Artists
In the fast-paced world of the music industry, the allure of the next big idea often steals the spotlight, leaving...
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Want your release out quick? We say slow down…
In an era dominated by digital immediacy and streaming platforms, the rush to release music has never been more palpable....
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Beatport Label of the Month: Born On Road
When it comes to drum & bass imprints, it’s hard to ignore the rise of the Born On Road juggernaut....
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TikTok vs. Universal Music: Catalog Pulled Over Licensing Feud
As of January 31, TikTok will no longer host music from Universal Music Group (UMG), following a breakdown in licensing...
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A technique that will guarantee success
The landscape of the music industry is constantly changing and evolving. 2024 is looking to be fantastic for both upcoming...
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Understanding Spotify’s Playlists
Editorial playlists are curated by Spotify’s in-house editorial team, consisting of music experts and tastemakers. These playlists serve as a...
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Neighbouring Rights at Cygnus Music
At Cygnus Music the ‘Roster’ module is a feature on our label management system that allows clients to easily submit...
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The rise of Micro-Genres!
In the ever-evolving landscape of music, the term "micro-genre" has taken centre stage, spotlighting a trend where artists leverage the...
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Spotify cuts 17% of staff, what does this mean for editorial?
Spotify's CEO, Daniel Ek, announced a 17 percent workforce reduction, affecting over 1,500 employees, to streamline operations and cut costs...
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