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Notes from the lift room.
Playlist strategy, campaign case notes, and Spotify growth breakdowns — written for independent artists.
Release Strategy
The Complete Spotify Pre-Release Checklist
Everything to do in the two weeks before your song goes live — including the editorial pitch deadline most artists miss permanently.
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Algorithm
Spotify Save Rate: The Metric That Beats Stream Count
Save rate is weighted roughly 3× more than streams by Spotify's algorithm. Here's what a good save rate is, where to find yours, and 6 ways to raise it.
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Playlist Vetting
How to Spot a Fake Spotify Playlist
Seven checks that expose a botted playlist in under 60 seconds — and what to do if your song is already on one.
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