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Cygnus Music welcomes Mixmag

Cygnus Music welcomes Mixmag

A very warm welcome to Mixmag who have partnered with our YouTube Multi-Channel Network. As a leading voice in the...
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Join Cygnus Music at ADE

Join Cygnus Music at ADE

The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2024 is gearing up to be the largest yet, with thousands of electronic music professionals,...
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AI-Generated Music

AI-Generated Music

As an independent music distributor, our mission is to support and promote the work of real artists. We also note...
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We’re now partnered with Rythm, the new Discord Music platform

We’re now partnered with Rythm, the new Discord Music platform

Rythm started in 2016 as a side project by friends who shared a passion for music and video games. What...
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A great track record with Spotify editorial

A great track record with Spotify editorial

Spotify awards a further three 15-minute listening sessions with Cygnus Music staff, Leah Guest, Macky Gee, and Bsearl. What is...
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Why you need Apple Music’s new Pitching Tool

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

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

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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Running TikTok Ads & Advice Across the Platform

Running TikTok Ads & Advice Across the Platform

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Maximising Your Reach: Leveraging Spotify for Effective Music Promotion

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?

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!

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…

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…

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.

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

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

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…

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

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

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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