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Cover art specs that will not get rejected
Distributors reject sloppy art daily. Meet the specs the first time.
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Make your next cover art work before anyone presses play.
Your artwork needs to look good as a tiny thumbnail and arrive in the right format. Here is a clear checklist for your next single.
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DistroKid vs TuneCore vs CD Baby: pick your distributor
All three get you on Spotify. The differences are price, speed, and who keeps what.
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ISRC and UPC codes explained for musicians
These boring codes are how you get paid and tracked. Understand them in five minutes.
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Pitch Spotify playlists like a professional
Editorial and independent playlists drive discovery. Pitch both, correctly.
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Merch bundles that make your music drop pay
Streams pay pennies. Bundles pay rent. Pair every release with something fans can hold.
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