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Songwriter Forum => The Bar => Topic started by: kevysc on December 31, 2017, 10:19:51 AM
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I would like to put together a playlist with sample songs from any forum artists on Spotify. Can you post your artist link and suggest a track for inclusion? Besides personal use, I'm hoping I can also use it to help promote the forum ...
For starters, I am listed as a solo artist as Kevin ISM :
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0j9p7CyqOBHWKiIFFIqfO9
And also with my band, History of Trust:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6yCn85KZ0ZhrPBvuJT0MsM
Thanks,
Kevin
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I've just released my 12 track album "A Kiss Before a The Winter" - Paul Vasey. :-)
https://open.spotify.com/album/0TAgqG9391wLsjfay9k00y?si=RvAe8aX1
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We released our album recently, feel free to pick any of the tracks for your playlist.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5WYHzM58lxMURRtw1uG3iu
Cheers, Mikey
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I have my first 2 Hop On Pop albums up there:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JKmUEMrJuPCfFRA5hWspD
Hopefully I'll get One By One up there when it's completed.
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Hi Kevin
I've bookmarked your links, and just listening to some of your tracks now. Liking what I hear so far!
My album is here https://open.spotify.com/album/2CA5pcQ1j0sfsM9djWZt9Q - suggested playlist track is 'under the bed'
Since Paul (Wicked Deeds) didn't suggest a song for the playlist, I would like to humbly suggest 'sing' from his excellent album.
Can I also suggest that we all follow one another on spotify as this will increase our individual exposure.
[edit] since Todd didn't suggest a playlist track either, might I suggest 'c'mon angel'
Mikey, I'll bookmark your link too. I've followed you all too :)
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I'd be interested to know how much was paid to be on this platform?
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Hi Alan
There's a thread in the bar about this from a few days ago called 'amuse'
Wicked Deeds posted this link http://aristake.com/post/cd-baby-tunecore-ditto-mondotunes-zimbalam-or which offers a great comparison of all the companies who provide this service. Prices range from free to £40+ per year depending on additional services etc.
Hope that helps
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Can I also suggest that we all follow one another on spotify as this will increase our individual exposure.
[edit] since Todd didn't suggest a playlist track either, might I suggest 'c'mon angel'
Mikey, I'll bookmark your link too. I've followed you all too :)
Yes.
And thanks. Tone.
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Hi Alan
There's a thread in the bar about this from a few days ago called 'amuse'
Wicked Deeds posted this link http://aristake.com/post/cd-baby-tunecore-ditto-mondotunes-zimbalam-or which offers a great comparison of all the companies who provide this service. Prices range from free to £40+ per year depending on additional services etc.
Hope that helps
Thank you.
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Yes, I'm using the Amuse route and have releases scheduled for Jan 5th and 12th. Will report back. Incidentally anybody know exactly what revenue you get from a stream ? I think it's something like 0.0001p. Cheers guys and HNY to all :)
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Yo Kev, it would be cool to be on your list. My band's page is here...
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3CP1BK2QZ4mjsjBKZ8fmm9
And our best Spotify track is probably "Black Disc Signal" here:
https://open.spotify.com/track/60iPFvq4Gy2d5gSQFLSoYW
Thanks for taking this initiative. I will now take Tone's suggestion and follow everyone else.
Pauly
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... and while we're at it, why don't we follow each other on Deezer too? I managed to find & "heart" PopTodd, Tone, WickedDeeds, & Kevysc so far. I'm on there as Elastic Justice. Liking this streaming solidarity!
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Hi guys, I think this is a great idea, I've followed all of the links posted here and followed everyone, and will start choosing a few tracks from each to make up playlists, and I will tell Andy so he can do the same.
Alan,
We used Distrokid to publish the tracks, they charge from about £15 for the year, and they upload them to all of the popular streaming sites and collect the royalties for you
https://distrokid.com/
Cheers, Mikey
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Went through the thread and is now following all of you.
I'm here:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/71BXPr8SQ6DnkvYzDKOk46
This is my most played track
https://open.spotify.com/track/1uQ0oDwQocOc6cwl1CrdlY
And this is probably my personal fav among the stuff I have ion Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/track/6YdSZOgQm8VMfl6RzEaFWs
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Many thanks for the responses. I have created (the first version) of the playlist "UK Songwriting Forum by Kevin ISM" that you can find here
https://open.spotify.com/user/kegraham61/playlist/1WQq8V33cx9hxCxzrYUV6D
Please download and play often!
Great idea to follow one another, I have done so.
As more people add to this thread I will update the playlist, plus I may more tracks from the existing artists in the coming weeks.
Kevin
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i've just finished listening to the playlist and I all I can say is WOW!
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Hi Guys,
Really great idea, loving this, I have followed everyone on here.
AtticVibes - Someone to blame
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pvq3yTE07j9hU7LyBfVwM (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pvq3yTE07j9hU7LyBfVwM)
I think Mikey has already linked to everyones albums too.
Good times.
Bring on the good music in 2018.
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Hi Guys,
Really great idea, loving this, I have followed everyone on here.
AtticVibes - Someone to blame
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pvq3yTE07j9hU7LyBfVwM (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pvq3yTE07j9hU7LyBfVwM)
I think Mikey has already linked to everyones albums too.
Good times.
Bring on the good music in 2018.
Many thanks I have added that track (I already had Rebound, but I've replaced it ....over time, I will add more than 1 track from each artist, but for now, I'm keeping to one per.)
By the way, don't forget to follow the playlist as well as the individual artists ... that helps it's ranking!
Kevin
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Recently added a few tracks to Spotify and followed all on the thread so far. Cool idea Kev. :)
https://open.spotify.com/search/results/Davy%20Vance
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Recently added a few tracks to Spotify and followed all on the thread so far. Cool idea Kev. :)
https://open.spotify.com/search/results/Davy%20Vance
Skub, I have added "An Eye for an Eye" and followed you.
Cheers,
Kevin
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Great idea Kevysc :) Just wondering if I have to have a Spotify acct to listen to these songs, because I can't seem to access them ???
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Yes, Spotify requires you to have an account in order to listen. They used to have a free account option where you have to listen to adverts every half dozen songs or so, but I don't know if it's still available.
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Just had my latest album released on Spotify / ITunes today via Amuse
https://open.spotify.com/album/4zjDQmGCkH3vx7WCDnwhh8
Another album scheduled for release next Friday
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Just had my latest album released on Spotify / ITunes today via Amuse
https://open.spotify.com/album/4zjDQmGCkH3vx7WCDnwhh8
Another album scheduled for release next Friday
Pompey, I've added "Life of Grime" to the playlist and also am now following you. Can you also follow the rest of us on the playlist, plus don't forget to follow the playlist too? thanks Kevin
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Yes, Spotify requires you to have an account in order to listen. They used to have a free account option where you have to listen to adverts every half dozen songs or so, but I don't know if it's still available.
I believe the free option is still available: it also has some restrictions, such as what you can download ( vs play online) but it is still a great option.
We should encourage everyone here to be on Spotify and support our playlist: what's the best way to make this happen? A sticky in the new joiners section? Thoughts?
Kevin
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Good idea Kevin. I'll bring it up with boydie during our next forum improvement meeting.
Yes, the new and improved forum is very close to being ready for testing! :o :D
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I have actually got one song on Spotify. I came across an ad (Tunecore.fr) a few months ago offering one single release for 1 year so took them up on the offer.....it's on Spotify, iTunes etc
Only today I looked into having my own artist page so I've started the process. Don't know what's going on with it yet but will let you know when I've got it sorted and join in the fun.
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Hi guys, I've just been onto spotify and followed the guys from the newer posts, this is a great idea and we should all keep it up.
Kev, I see you have changed our track in the playlist, Andy was referring to the album which is also called Someone to Blame, so you can swap it back if you prefer Rebound, we don't mind which one you choose, we are just pleased to be included.
Cheers, Mikey
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There's another forum playlist on spotify - I just stumbled on it while I was making sure I was following everyone in this thread.
https://open.spotify.com/user/1148749499/playlist/0PPmbHnz01zJ5ftpiw7oOj
:)
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There's another forum playlist on spotify - I just stumbled on it while I was making sure I was following everyone in this thread.
https://open.spotify.com/user/1148749499/playlist/0PPmbHnz01zJ5ftpiw7oOj
:)
Interesting ... it looks like his personal list ( John Hausrath) as there don't seem to be any followers. I have sent him a message ...
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There's another forum playlist on spotify - I just stumbled on it while I was making sure I was following everyone in this thread.
https://open.spotify.com/user/1148749499/playlist/0PPmbHnz01zJ5ftpiw7oOj
:)
Interesting ... it looks like his personal list ( John Hausrath) as there don't seem to be any followers. I have sent him a message ...
http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=6949.0
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I'm following all you dudes now :)
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The only song I have on Spotify is a football club song I released earlier this year :-\ ....but on the plus side it was produced and sung on by our very own Boydie of this very parish ....so maybe a good representation of the full range of talent and variety of stuff on the forum.
Anyway heres the link:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3tKGQSaGpCUiANWAiqb5s0
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The only song I have on Spotify is a football club song I released earlier this year :-\ ....but on the plus side it was produced and sung on by our very own Boydie of this very parish ....so maybe a good representation of the full range of talent and variety of stuff on the forum.
Anyway heres the link:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3tKGQSaGpCUiANWAiqb5s0
I've added it to the list and am following you ... don't forget to follow the playlist !
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Hi Kevin
This is a great idea, and a chance to follow other members.
I'm on Spotify as part of a duo, Nex't'Nothin - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4N38aXo59J2iMZNQxu37PR
The song I would suggest is What Is Right - released as a single.
cheers
Dave
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Following each and everyone! :)
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Kevin
Here is the link to the only song I've got on Spotify at present.
https://open.spotify.com/track/5u01lYczHoDJCAhtxfwnBd (https://open.spotify.com/track/5u01lYczHoDJCAhtxfwnBd)
I'm trying to set up my artist page but can't seem to access it at the moment. I went through the 'get access' process....they said they'd get back in touch if I was approved. I then clicked something and got into it anyway. Saw that I needed a header image...didn't have time then. Next day knocked up a header image. Now can't get back on to the artist page again!
When I do I'll do the playlist follow thing.
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Kevin
Here is the link to the only song I've got on Spotify at present.
https://open.spotify.com/track/5u01lYczHoDJCAhtxfwnBd (https://open.spotify.com/track/5u01lYczHoDJCAhtxfwnBd)
I'm trying to set up my artist page but can't seem to access it at the moment. I went through the 'get access' process....they said they'd get back in touch if I was approved. I then clicked something and got into it anyway. Saw that I needed a header image...didn't have time then. Next day knocked up a header image. Now can't get back on to the artist page again!
When I do I'll do the playlist follow thing.
And you just got your first follower! :)
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Thanks man!
Will reciprocate when I can bloody get in there!
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Thanks man!
Will reciprocate when I can bloody get in there!
I've added you the playlist and am following you, too. (Nice track, by the way.)
Kevin
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Thanks Kevin.
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The playlist is a cool listen. Loving the latest addition VC. :) Smokey.jazzy smooth. 8)
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Had my first album released on Spotify today via Amuse
https://open.spotify.com/album/0QPD91Tj0UF8ycENmZziwG
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Very cool, chaps...
I hope to join the party at some point.
Congratulations, John :)
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Had my first album released on Spotify today via Amuse
https://open.spotify.com/album/0QPD91Tj0UF8ycENmZziwG
Nice job, I have added "Flat" to the Playlist.
Kevin
P.S. I am planning to add a second song from each artist in the next week or so ..
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Had my first album released on Spotify today via Amuse
https://open.spotify.com/album/0QPD91Tj0UF8ycENmZziwG
By the way, this is exactly the type of announcement that would suit the proposed Facebook group ( see separate post) !
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Many thanks for the responses. I have created (the first version) of the playlist "UK Songwriting Forum by Kevin ISM" that you can find here
https://open.spotify.com/user/kegraham61/playlist/1WQq8V33cx9hxCxzrYUV6D
Please download and play often!
Great idea to follow one another, I have done so.
As more people add to this thread I will update the playlist, plus I may more tracks from the existing artists in the coming weeks.
Kevin
Sounds good - I will have to follow it and have a listen through! If you're still including new stuff, my artist page is here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qjqzEgbPSJbhOqfMXv5Kb
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Cool sounds LapTop,followed. 8)
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Many thanks for the responses. I have created (the first version) of the playlist "UK Songwriting Forum by Kevin ISM" that you can find here
https://open.spotify.com/user/kegraham61/playlist/1WQq8V33cx9hxCxzrYUV6D
Please download and play often!
Great idea to follow one another, I have done so.
As more people add to this thread I will update the playlist, plus I may more tracks from the existing artists in the coming weeks.
Kevin
Sounds good - I will have to follow it and have a listen through! If you're still including new stuff, my artist page is here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qjqzEgbPSJbhOqfMXv5Kb
I have added Masterplan and am now following you... nice sounds! Please ensure you also folllow both the artists and the playlist.
Best wishes,
Kevin
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I am planning to add a second track from each artist in the coming days .... please feel free to nominate either your own or others!
Thanks,
Kevin
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Stick this one on,if you like,Kev.
https://open.spotify.com/album/740fafK7Chi4UCJm4DKfXv
I just have the free Spotify,so don't get stats,has the playlist had many plays,do you know?
Ta. :)
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This one is brand new and would fit in nicely imho ;D ;D
https://open.spotify.com/track/2cDohrL15isrQR9zeYhz8z
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Hi Kevin
I'd be chuffed if you would add Hangin On to the list,
https://open.spotify.com/track/3w3MkgpsOV7dOvHNgI3myQ
Cheers, Mikey
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I've really enjoyed listening to the playlist. Top quality stuff
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All added as requested ....
Stick this one on,if you like,Kev.
https://open.spotify.com/album/740fafK7Chi4UCJm4DKfXv
I just have the free Spotify,so don't get stats,has the playlist had many plays,do you know?
Ta. :)
I get my statistics from CD Baby, as Spotify doesn't give any real details.
We have 9 followers ( thought it would be more, so some must not be following) and you need 25 listeners minimum to get detailed play statistics. However, extrapolating from the number of plays I see for my tracks, I reckon between 10 and 30 plays in the last month.
Would love to see more, and it would be great if we could find a way to get more forum members to participate, even just as listeners. A sticky in the new joiners section?
Kevin
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With soundcloud there is a similar sense of community as here,where if you listen and comment on a track,the favour is returned. Plus,you get to hear a lot of good music.Spotify doesn't appear to encourage that same behaviour pattern,so it's difficult to see how more plays may be generated. Maybe it's just a platform and 'end of',if you are not already established,it's of little merit.
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I went through the thread and hope I found everyone to follow. I don't have a playlist so far, but I've followed all the artist pages. I think....
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Yeah I think I've followed everybody on the playlist......can't say that this has been scrupulously adhered to by everybody else though!
As for stats. Detailed stats are a mixed blessing anyway aren't they? On Soundcloud I can pretend that my songs were listened to all the way through. On Bandcamp I can't hide from the fact that they get skipped more often than not......if played at all.....perhaps no plays is better.
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Yeah, Bandcamp is flipping ball breaking when you see that most listeners just skip tracks. Anyway stats are arse. The music has been released
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Yeah, Bandcamp is flipping ball breaking when you see that most listeners just skip tracks. Anyway stats are arse. The music has been released
Amen to that. Bandcamp stats are effing brutal. In fact, I'm certain they exist solely to discourage the less than dedicated musician :o
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Hi guys,
I'd like to follow you all, but I'm not going to pay $10 a month to do so. I can get a 1 month free trail, but after that, it's $10 a month. Is there a way that I don't know of, to listen without having
to pay? ??? ???
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Hi guys,
I'd like to follow you all, but I'm not going to pay $10 a month to do so. I can get a 1 month free trail, but after that, it's $10 a month. Is there a way that I don't know of, to listen without having
to pay? ??? ???
There is a free version, you have to live with the ads, limited skips and no offline listening but it works OK for me :)
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My collab project with Karen (Ashes for Dreams) just made it's first appearance on Spotify. :)
I went through the playlist and AFD is now following each and everyone of you. Being brand new on Spotify we are a little short on followers so you are all cordially invited to follow us back ;)
And if Kevin would be so very kind and add us to the playlist?
https://open.spotify.com/track/4ALxayWkz7oZfov8OQHuOL
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We're on Spotify "twofromzero". Following Ashes. I'll take a listen this evening.
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We're on Spotify "twofromzero". Following Ashes. I'll take a listen this evening.
I've added Aliens and Time Machines and I am following you. Would appreciate if you could also follow me.
My collab project with Karen (Ashes for Dreams) just made it's first appearance on Spotify. :)
I went through the playlist and AFD is now following each and everyone of you. Being brand new on Spotify we are a little short on followers so you are all cordially invited to follow us back ;)
And if Kevin would be so very kind and add us to the playlist?
https://open.spotify.com/track/4ALxayWkz7oZfov8OQHuOL
I've added Hands Off and am following you ( appreciate if you could do likewise, thanks)
Cheers, Kevin
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The album I just finished has been released on Spotify today...Friday 13th :P
https://open.spotify.com/album/1Qq2ZilhuXJwXTS2BUzM5f?si=UcKsBgjmQymzffuBICvdUQ
It was released on bandcamp on April 1st :P
Sounds promising :)
Best track is maybe “sometimes blue, mostly black” featuring the great John @pompeyjazz (http://www.songwriterforum.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=20269) Bradley
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Brilliant stuff Paul. The dates are ominous ;D It should be on iTunes, Deezer, youtube etc etc if Amuse have done the biz :)
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Thanks, John...I used “amuse” as you suggested...it was pretty quick and painless and looks to have done a lovely job for me...and cost me nothing ;)
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Thanks, John...I used “amuse” as you suggested...it was pretty quick and painless and looks to have done a lovely job for me...and cost me nothing ;)
Damn, someone beat me to it! Well, Jambrains is your second follower on Spotify then :)
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Hi I'm on Spotify - https://sptfy.com/ebm or search for Kev M
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It's cool what Spotify has done and how much it has grown. However, I much more prefer to support smaller platforms like Bandcamp and Mixcloud because there you can find some really creative artists that are not as popular but should be given credit. Here I found a list of some other sites that might be more helpful for smaller artists:
https://www.1and1.com/digitalguide/online-marketing/online-sales/soundcloud-alternatives-for-music-marketing/ (https://www.1and1.com/digitalguide/online-marketing/online-sales/soundcloud-alternatives-for-music-marketing/)