Holiday music distribution deadlines for 2026
Late November through New Year's Day is a great time to put out music. Listeners are looking for seasonal songs, and fans are in a good mood.
Julian Thorne · Nov 11, 2026
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How to cut a live set quickly without disrupting the show
When your slot gets shortened, saving as many songs as possible is the wrong goal.
Julian Thorne · Nov 11, 2026
How To Name Mix Versions So Nobody Plays The Wrong One
Everyone has heard the joke about the file called "Final." The moment you label something final, the revision requests start arriving, and soon you're sending "Mix Final Final v4.
Ethan Miller · Nov 11, 2026
How to prepare for Spotify Wrapped 2026
Spotify Wrapped is the yearly recap that shows each listener their favorite artists, tracks, genres, and more, packaged in graphics made for sharing.
Julian Thorne · Nov 11, 2026
How to reach 3,000 monthly active listeners on Spotify
Spotify tracks a number called monthly active listeners. It counts the people who deliberately played your music at least once in the last 28 days.
Julian Thorne · Nov 11, 2026
Keep your base IEM mix: note only the song-specific changes
"Give me more lead vocal" sounds like a clear request. Over a full set, it stops being useful.
Ethan Miller · Nov 11, 2026
MIXPrep 2.3.1 Learns Your Pro Tools Mix Template And Builds New Sessions In It
Every mix starts the same way. A client sends a folder of audio, and before you hear a note of the song you're renaming files, sorting them into groups, pulling levels down, and dragging everything onto your usual tracks.
Ethan Miller · Nov 11, 2026
One IEM goes quiet mid-song: what to do next
You're halfway through a chorus and one ear drops out. Your part keeps moving, a transition is coming up, and you have no idea what just failed.
Ethan Miller · Nov 11, 2026
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Recording Your Band Together vs. Overdubbing: Which Approach Is Right?
Compare live tracking with overdubbing for feel, fixing mistakes, and the space and gear you need, so you can pick the approach that suits your band.
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How to Run a Soundcheck for Your Band
Learn how to prep an input list and stage plot, run an efficient line check, and set stage monitor levels so your band sounds clear from the first song.
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What to Send the Venue Before Your Show: Input List, Stage Plot, and Advance
Send the venue your input list, stage plot, and load-in time before the show so the sound engineer knows your setup before you walk in the door.
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Show Day Checklist: Everything Your Band Needs Before You Hit the Stage
Use this week-by-week checklist to confirm load-in times, send your input list and stage plot, and pack gear so no dead battery or missing cable derails the night.
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