Blue checkmark or real relevance? In an era of AI floods and content farms, Spotify is introducing the "Verified" badge to make real artists stand out. 🔍
👉 This badge is more than just decoration: it rewards authenticity, live activity, and your identity as a human creator. Moving forward, relying on algorithms alone won't be enough. We break down how to get verified and why your presence outside of Spotify is now more important than ever. 🛡️🚀
🔗 Link in bio for the full article.
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The application deadline for Initiative Musik is fast approaching (April 10–30)—and yes, filling out the application can feel a bit like doing your taxes at first. 😅
In our guest post, Julia Gröschel (sechsfuenf / “Hip Hop Lebt”) shares her top tips on how to get started without the application stress—including eligibility requirements, your own contribution, and how the jury thinks.
👉 Read now: Link in bio
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Streaming isn’t just streaming. Between algorithm-heavy “fast food listening” and endless background noise, more artists are looking for platforms that treat music as art — and pay it fairly.🚀
We spoke with Lena & Mareile from Qobuz about fair pay, Hi-Res, editorial curation, and why Qobuz sees itself as the “neighborhood record store” of streaming. Plus: Qobuz has opened a Berlin office — the perfect reason to take a closer look.🎶
👉 Full interview on our blog — link in bio.
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Happy Easter! 🐰💐
Instead of colorful eggs, this year we’ve hidden some great discounts for your next release!🚀
We’re giving you a 25% discount on your next release so your track comes out just in time for spring. You’ll find the code in the comments under our latest post! 🐣
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