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Lola Young: The Power of Virality, Fan Engagement & Digital Strategy
Lola Young: The Power of Virality, Fan Engagement & Digital Strategy
Mark Knight, Founder.
5 min read
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Check & Compare Your Spotify Popularity Index Score For Free
Check and compare your Spotify Popularity Index Score for free.
Mark Knight, Founder.
2 min read
1,290 views

Major Labl Fights Back to Protect Artists From AI Music Theft.
We are pleased to announce a ground-breaking partnership with French tech firm Ircam Amplify. This innovative collaboration positions us...
Mark Knight, Founder.
2 min read
224 views


Quiet Revolution: The Growth of Lofi Music
In the last five years searches for Lofi music have surged by 345% on Google, so what's driving this genre explosion and how can...
Mark Knight, Founder.
2 min read
142 views


AI Music. Is It Already Too Late To Protect Future Creativity?
Major Labl founder Mark Knight discusses three worrying implications of AI music maker Udio on human music creators.
Mark Knight, Founder.
3 min read
51 views


Why Spotify's Record Music Industry Payouts Are Misleading.
At a time when TikTok and Universal Music are at war over artist payouts, it’s a great time for Spotify to share some big...
Mark Knight, Founder.
3 min read
71 views


Connor Price Is Changing Music Marketing Forever
In this article, we explore how Connor Price is redefining success for independent musicians, with a music marketing style that shifts...
Mark Knight, Founder.
2 min read
261 views


The Best Music Streaming Services In 2023
As an indie musician streaming royalties are a key revenue stream, so it's good to understand how much you can expect to get paid from...
Mark Knight, Founder.
3 min read
45 views


Apply For Manchester Jazz Festival's (MJF) Soundcheck Programme
MJF Soundcheck is for musicians who want space to try out new things and be supported to grow creatively. Find out how you can apply...
Mark Knight, Founder.
2 min read
8 views


The Bluffers Guide To Music For Indie Musicians
We've created the Bluffers Guide To Music, a simple A-Z glossary of key terms for indie musicians in 2023. Along the way, you'll find...
Mark Knight, Founder.
15 min read
88 views


How To Promote Music Independently In 2023.
If you are an indie musician, here is our guide to promote music in 2023. 1. Write, record and produce the highest quality music....
Mark Knight, Founder.
7 min read
444 views

How To Write A Song, A Simple Guide for Indie Musicians.
In this guest post, Adam Pickering from the musical duo The Daydream Club explains how to write a song. About The Daydream Club The...
Mark Knight, Founder.
7 min read
207 views


NFT's The Opportunity For Indie Musicians
In this article, we demystify NFTs and explain the real opportunity for independent musicians.
Mark Knight, Founder.
4 min read
126 views


Indie musician? 6 quick ways to create a 'bonfire' music marketing strategy
If you are an independent artist looking to promote your music, it's important you have both a bonfire and firework music marketing strategy
Mark Knight, Founder.
3 min read
479 views


Three Reasons Playlist Promotion Fails Indie Musicians.
Independent artists know every stream on Spotify earns them money, so why wouldn't they play a playlister to guarantee streams? Here are...
Mark Knight, Founder.
3 min read
423 views


Why Spotify Marquee Could Be A Game Changer For Indie Musicians
At Spotify's recent Stream On event, they announced their roadmap for the improvement of the service highlighting 8 key changes, one...
Mark Knight, Founder.
4 min read
851 views


Did Instagram Stories Kill The Full-Length Music Video?
When Instagram launched Stories, many commentators cynically saw this as a simple attack on SnapChat, but five years on it's clear the...
Mark Knight, Founder.
3 min read
101 views


What Size Should My Spotify Banner Be in 2023?
Canva is amazing, it helps you create your visual identity and brand online. But if you are a musician, artist, manager or just work with...
Mark Knight, Founder.
1 min read
3,632 views


Comparing Music Distribution Companies
In this article, we take a look at the music distribution market and profile the key players, business models and service offerings. Are...
Mark Knight, Founder.
1 min read
120 views


Does AWAL Help Or Hinder Indie Musicians?
In this article, Major Labl founder Mark Knight critically examines the AWAL offer. Asking do they really offer any more than an...
Mark Knight, Founder.
5 min read
1,537 views