Spotify has launched Discovery Mode so it’s time to discuss whether this is a great opportunity for musicians or highly unethical. I discuss:
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0:00 Spotify Has Launched Discovery Mode For Musicians
1:02 What Is Spotify’s Discovery Mode?
3:12 What Are The Benefits Of Spotify’s Discovery Mode?
4:25 Who Can Use Spotify’s Discovery Mode?
6:36 Why Is Spotify’s Discovery Mode Controversial?
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Grab your headphones, because we’re diving deep into Spotify’s latest buzzworthy feature – Discovery Mode! Is it a musician’s dream come true or a Pandora’s box of ethical questions? Our unique discussion is your backstage pass to understanding what makes Discovery Mode tick. We’ll unravel the mystery behind this new tool, explore the perks it offers to artists, and unveil who gets the golden ticket. But hold onto your playlist, because we’ll also dissect the controversy swirling around Discovery Mode, adding a dash of intrigue to the mix. Whether you’re a music maven or just love a good debate, come join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation that’ll leave you grooving with insights!
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NOT avaiilable for Tunecore artists I just found out – dissappointung.
I just got Discovery mode available today? Should I literally use it for all my songs? Currently Spotify offered me 15 and a couple of them are odd choices tbh
I'm fine with this deal. It's something you have to do because your competition is using.
And builds up a moat against those not doing it.
Yeah, those "other youtubers" who needs them. Idiots. There's only one true youtuber worth watching: Damian Keyes, NO, I mean… Andrew Southworth, NOOO, I mean Jesse Cannon – the only non-other-youtuber on youtube.
Again, great content! Thanks for the research! I appreciate it!
This is fuggin ridiculous! I went in the SFA to look for Discovery Mode me I found out that that the eligibility requirements are even higher than Marquee. 20,000 monthly listeners? Aren’t these tools supposed to help you get there in the first place!?!
To be very honest, I feel like Spotify trying to "help" indies is just another way to keep indies trapped under the major's monopoly. Majors own shares of Spotify, yes, so even though they don't control Spotify, they obviously are relevant stakeholders. Do some research on the Merlin folks and that'll answer you some questions. They all connect with each other so no, nobody is an idiot for saying the majors control the industry. Maybe you're saying this because it'd affect your channel negatively since your channel is all about you feeding hope into indies. Why would Spotify want to step on their toes by giving advantages to a group of artists that the majors don't highly benefit from and that could pose as real competition to their signed artists? And considering that a large chunk of indie artists even pay for Spotify plays that will cause Spotify to dish out royalties to them, I could argue Spotify loses money with indies.
I just submitted 13 songs for an April campaign. Let's see what happens 🙂
Also thanks for your jokes! Please keep them coming. They are gold. 😂
At least it’s not 30% permanently for all future streams or something like that… might be fair enough a trade off.
Thanks for the always straight forward info Jesse
What popularity score is needed for this?
To be fair, Spotify isn't where the money is made anyway so 30% for more visibility isn't all that bad
I’m not sure if you’ve always been crackin jokes like how you are in this video but if not man keep doing it. Like this more open and comedic style w/ the information you’re giving us
Thanks Jesse!
Random question for you Jesse. Do you have an opinion of PR firms and whether the ones that work with bigger and smaller indie acts are worth going through?
T-shirt as great as the video
😅 I won’t even qualify to participate soooooo
I feel like the initial boost it’s giving artists will become the new norm
Kinda like how a lot of social media starts with good organic reach and then ads can give you the extra boost so everyone starts doing it so now you have to pay just to get the reach you had before
Hell some platforms you even have to pay just to reach more of your own followers
4:50 what was the name of that union? "Merwin"?
I just heard about this, but I can tell you now it is worth it. How much do you spend on marketing? Plus everyone needs to realize. Spotify and Apple Music, Ect are nothing more than another social media account. Money is rarely made here as an independent. Good luck.
i listen to most of your videos when i dont have free time an be work on other things and i get the stuff you talk about can be applied to every genre artist but anything different for producers of bass music?
You give great advice but I can tell your racist against young black people, a lot of your mockery and jokes are on the way we talk and may even think in our ignorance of the music industry……anyway to each his own, IDGAF……great advice tho……..#ignoranceisblisstoafool