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- ED · 026GUEST LISTBCKSTG · Jul 31Email & Fan Marketing
Building a Fan Text List That Outperforms Your Instagram Reach
Your Instagram following is a number someone else controls. The platform decides who sees your posts, when they see them, and whether they see them at all. M…
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jul 31, 2026 - Tour & Events
The Real Cost Breakdown of a 10-City Regional Mexicano Tour
Running a 10-city regional mexicano tour in 2026 costs more than most artists expect and less than most managers quote when they're trying to pad their own t…
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jul 28, 2026 - Music News
D.C. PASSES THE STRONGEST CONSUMER PROTECTIONS LAWS FOR CONCERT FANS IN THE NATION
The RESALE Act establishes a 10% resale price cap, bans speculative ticket sales, increases accountability for professional resellers, and delivers compreh
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jul 28, 2026 - Music News
Gala V reveals the story behind "El Deseo"
Before it became her debut single as a solo artist, the song was born from an intimate moment: a new emotional chapter, an unexpected phrase, and the need to reconnect with what she was feeling.
By Ángel J. Centeno Pérez · Jul 25, 2026 - Music News
Corridos Bans Keep Spreading in Mexico While the Genre Powers a Global Chart Run
The corridos tumbados wave is running into a wall, literally state by state, as Mexican authorities expand performance bans while the genre simultaneously po…
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jul 24, 2026 - Music News
DISCOVER PUERTO RICO BRINGS THE VIRAL PUERTO RICO SONG TO LIFE WITH THE RELEASE OF ITS OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
After generating millions of views online, the viral hit comes to life through the official music video and a sing-along experience filmed in
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jul 21, 2026 - Releases & DSPs
How Pre-Save Campaigns Actually Move the Spotify Algorithm in 2026
Pre-save campaigns work. They also get oversold. The honest version of this article covers what a pre-save actually signals to the Spotify algorithm in 2026,…
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jul 21, 2026 - Music News
Dionicio Matos releases "Te amaré", his first single after winning Objetivo Fama 2025
The Venezuelan singer who won over Puerto Rico presents a feeling-filled ballad as the first preview of his debut album.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jul 15, 2026 - Behind The Scenes
What I Saw Working the Merch Table for 30 Nights Straight on a Mid-Size Tour
Thirty nights. Fourteen states. One folding table, a credit card reader, and enough sharpies to fill a small box. By the end of that run, the data was sittin…
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jul 14, 2026 - Behind The Scenes
What I Learned Running Presales Directly to Fans for an Entire Tour Cycle
Running presales directly to fans for a full tour cycle was one of the better decisions I made for my touring budget and one of the more educational experien…
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jul 10, 2026 - Music Reviews
Melodie x Gyanma’s “Cicatriz” is What the Wait Does to You
One room. Pink bleeding from the chest. Blurred musicians. The new track from two Puerto Rican artists turns grief into something you can't look away from.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jul 4, 2026 - Tour & Events
How to Build a Touring Budget That Accounts for 2026 Fuel and Fee Realities
Most independent artists build touring budgets the same way: they estimate gas, add up guarantee offers, subtract hotel costs, and assume the math works out…
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jul 3, 2026 - Music News
Operación Triunfo USA premieres tonight on Telemundo with 20 contestants
The first edition of Operación Triunfo USA starts tonight on Telemundo with 20 contestants from across Latin America and the United States competing in Gala 0 for a spot in the Academy.
By Ángel J. Centeno Pérez · Jul 3, 2026 - Music News
Puerto Rican artist Kevin Dalí is officially introduced as an Operación Triunfo USA talent
The production of Operación Triunfo USA officially introduced Puerto Rican artist Kevin Dalí, a semifinalist on Objetivo Fama 2025, highlighting his unique style and confirming his participation ahead of the big July 7 premiere.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 30, 2026 - Music News
Xavi and De La Rose Just Made the Cross-Genre Collab the Industry Usually Waits Years For
Pensando En Ti is urbano with a hint of corrido tumbado, with Nohemy, Joma, and Bernier on the writers list. Two emerging artists doing the crossover that usually only happens once both are headlining arenas.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 26, 2026 - Music News
Nohemy Sets the Tone With "Ven Ven"
Nohemy's new single "Ven Ven" is out now, with the official video premiering Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6 PM Eastern and a Saturday release party at Serena Cafe & Cocina.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 25, 2026 - Music News
Six Days of WORSHIP. Arena-Scale Drum and Bass Hits North America.
Sub Focus, Dimension, Culture Shock, and 1991 are headlining six arenas this fall. Two years ago they were selling out club rooms here. Now they're booking the same venues as Bad Bunny.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 22, 2026 - ED · 026MUSIC NEWSBCKSTG · Jun 22Music News
How to Claim and Verify Your Spotify for Artists Profile
A practical walkthrough on how to claim your Spotify for Artists profile, what the blue checkmark actually means, typical timelines, common rejection reasons, and what to do once you are in.
Jun 22, 2026 - Music News
12,320,916 YouTube tracks are already training an AI. Look yourself up.
12,320,916 YouTube tracks are public in LAION-DISCO-12M, the dataset feeding AI music models. Search yours. Read what Google argued in court.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 21, 2026 - ED · 026REVENUEBCKSTG · Jun 16Monetization
How to License Your Masters for Sync Without a Publisher in 2026
Sync licensing is one of the few places in the music industry where an independent artist can earn a four-figure or five-figure check from a single song plac…
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 16, 2026 - ED · 026MUSIC NEWSBCKSTG · Jun 15Music News
Spotify Is Reserving Concert Tickets for Superfans. Here's What That Means for the Artist-Fan Relationship.
Spotify is reserving concert tickets for fans it identifies as superfans. The promise is real. The catch is who controls the data, and what that means for artists who want a direct line to their audience.
Jun 15, 2026 - ED · 026REVENUEBCKSTG · Jun 15Monetization
Merch Is the Margin: Why Touring Profit Lives at the Merch Table, Not the Guarantee
On an independent club tour the guarantee covers your fixed costs at best, and the realistic merch share is 30 to 50 percent, not the 60 to 80 percent figure that circulates in touring guides.
Jun 15, 2026 - ED · 026GUEST LISTBCKSTG · Jun 15Email & Fan Marketing
Smart Links vs Owning the List: What 2026 Marketing-Tool Roundups Get Wrong About Fan Data
Most 2026 marketing-tool roundups rank link routers by their analytics, but the only metric that compounds is whether you walk away owning the fan's email address and phone number.
Jun 15, 2026 - ED · 026REVENUEBCKSTG · Jun 15Monetization
Spotify Discovery Mode in 2026: Run the 30% Royalty Math Before You Opt In
Discovery Mode trades a 30% royalty cut for algorithmic reach on Spotify, and the math only favors independent artists when the extra streams clear a break-even most never calculate before opting in.
Jun 15, 2026 - Music News
Hypeddit's SoundCloud Download Gates Just Lost Enforcement
SoundCloud paused the API behind Hypeddit on June 11. Follower-gated unlocks stopped enforcing. Here's the direct-capture fix that survives every API pause.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 15, 2026 - Music News
Oliver Tree, 1993-2026
Oliver Tree has died at 32 in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. 4.6 billion streams, two Billboard chart-toppers, and a sound that fit no genre.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 14, 2026 - Releases & DSPs
Spotify's 2026 AI Disclosure Rules: What Independent Artists Must Tag Before Upload
<p>Spotify now requires every upload to carry a disclosure flag before a distributor submits it. Not just fully synthetic tracks. Every upload. If you used a…
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 14, 2026 - Tour & Events
Objetivo Fama Season 8 Auditions Hit Puerto Rico With Two Open Calls This June
Objetivo Fama Season 8 holds two in-person audition Saturdays in Puerto Rico, June 13 in San Juan and June 20 in Ponce. Here's who can audition, what to bring, how to pre-register, and how to prep your three-song USB.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 11, 2026 - Venues & Promoters
How Touring Artists Actually Negotiate Venue Deals in 2026
Venue deal negotiation favors whoever prepared more. For independent touring artists in 2026, that preparation gap is where money is won or lost, not on the…
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 9, 2026 - Music Reviews
Jay Wheeler's La Voz Favorita Has a Track Nobody Is Talking About Enough
24 tracks. Salsa for his grandfather. Trap for Puerto Rico. And a baile funk crossover buried at track 19 that deserves its own conversation.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 6, 2026 - Music Reviews
Robi's sorry si soy GRRRIS Is the Debut We've Been Waiting For
Two years in the making, Robi's debut album is honest, refuses to be categorized, and built on the kind of vulnerability most artists don't attempt until deep into a career.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 5, 2026 - Event Reviews
A Night Built by the Fans: Premios Tu Música Urbano Mix 2026
The Premios Tu Música Urbano Mix 2026 delivered exactly what a San Juan ceremony should: a full-spectrum accounting of where Latin urban music stands...
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 5, 2026 - ED · 026SCENESBCKSTG · Jun 5Behind The Scenes
Why I Stopped Chasing Spotify Editorial and Built My Own Playlist Strategy
There is a version of this article that starts with a breakthrough moment, a single that finally cracked a Spotify editorial playlist, streams spiking overn…
By BCKSTG Editorial · Jun 5, 2026 - ED · 026MEDIABCKSTG · May 25Media & Photography
How Artists Find and Book Music Videographers Online
Finding the right videographer for a music video, EPK shoot, or live performance capture used to mean cold emails and Instagram DMs. Here's how the booking process has changed.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 25, 2026 - ED · 026MEDIABCKSTG · May 23Media & Photography
How Music Photographers Get Booked Online in 2026
The gig economy for music photographers has changed. Here's how photographers are building portfolios, taking bookings, and getting discovered by artists and venues without a middle-man agency.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 23, 2026 - ED · 026LABELSBCKSTG · May 22Labels & Industry
Tools Every Music Booking Agency Needs in 2026
Booking agents juggle dozens of artists, hundreds of dates, and thousands of contacts. Here's the toolstack that keeps it from becoming chaos.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 22, 2026 - ED · 026LABELSBCKSTG · May 21Labels & Industry
How Record Labels Manage Artist Rosters Online in 2026
Label management used to mean spreadsheets and email chains. Here's how modern indie labels are centralizing roster management, analytics, and access control in one place.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 21, 2026 - ED · 026VENUEBCKSTG · May 20Venues & Promoters
How Event Promoters Manage Multiple Shows Online Without Losing Track
Promoting multiple events across multiple venues is a logistics nightmare without the right tools. Here's how smart promoters are centralizing their event management in 2026.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 20, 2026 - ED · 026VENUEBCKSTG · May 19Venues & Promoters
The Best Venue Management and Event Marketing Tools in 2026
Running a venue means managing events, ticket sales, fan emails, and artist requests simultaneously. Here's the stack that actually makes it manageable.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 19, 2026 - ED · 026PLATFORMBCKSTG · May 18Platform Tools
How to Organize Your Social Links as a Musician, One Page, Every Platform
You're on Spotify, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, SoundCloud, and five other platforms. Here's how to organize your links, detect when you go live automatically, and stop updating your bio every week.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 18, 2026 - ED · 026PLATFORMBCKSTG · May 17Platform Tools
Music Fan Page vs Artist Website, Which One Do You Actually Need?
A traditional artist website and a modern fan page are not the same thing. Here's what each one does, where they overlap, and why most independent artists only need one.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 17, 2026 - ED · 026PLATFORMBCKSTG · May 16Platform Tools
Live Streaming for Musicians in 2026, Twitch, Kick, YouTube, and Your Own Fan Page
The platforms take your audience. Your own live stream keeps it. Here's how artists are using direct live streaming to build deeper fan relationships and monetize in real time.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 16, 2026 - ED · 026PLATFORMBCKSTG · May 15Platform Tools
How to Analyze Your Streaming Royalties and Tour Data in One Dashboard
Uploading your DistroKid, TuneCore, or CD Baby royalty report gives you a complete picture of where your money is coming from and which markets are growing. Here's how.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 15, 2026 - ED · 026PLATFORMBCKSTG · May 14Platform Tools
How to Build a Bilingual Artist Page in English and Spanish
Latin music is global. Your fan page should be too. Here's how bilingual fan pages work, what gets translated, and why this matters for your reach in Latin America.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 14, 2026 - ED · 026PLATFORMBCKSTG · May 13Platform Tools
Why Every Serious Artist Should Have a Custom Domain (And How to Set One Up)
bckstg.co/yourname is clean. yourname.com is professional. Here's how custom domains work for musicians, what they cost, and how to set one up in minutes.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 13, 2026 - ED · 026REVENUEBCKSTG · May 12Monetization
How to Gift a Music Platform Subscription, BCKSTG Gift Pro Explained
Gifting a Pro subscription is one of the most useful things you can do for an artist in your life. Here's how it works, what they get, and how the redemption process works.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 12, 2026 - ED · 026REVENUEBCKSTG · May 11Monetization
How to Add Merch to Your Artist Page and Actually Sell It
Merch works when it's in front of fans at the right moment. Here's how to integrate your Shopify store, price your items, and make the carousel convert.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 11, 2026 - ED · 026REVENUEBCKSTG · May 11Monetization
How to Sell Exclusive Content Directly to Fans, Without a Middleman
Platforms take 30-50% of creator revenue. Selling direct means keeping everything. Here's exactly how to set up paid content, price it right, and get fans to buy.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 11, 2026 - ED · 026TOURBCKSTG · May 10Tour & Events
How Pre-Sale Codes Work for Artists, Venues, and Promoters, And How to Use Them Right
Pre-sale codes create urgency and reward loyal fans. Here's how to set them up, distribute them, and gate them behind the right actions.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 10, 2026 - ED · 026TOURBCKSTG · May 9Tour & Events
How to Sync Your Ticketmaster and Eventbrite Events to Your Artist Page
Manual event updates are a waste of time. Here's how to sync directly from Ticketmaster and Eventbrite so your fan page always reflects your live schedule.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 9, 2026 - ED · 026TOURBCKSTG · May 9Tour & Events
What Is MasterTour and Why Do Serious Touring Artists Use It?
MasterTour is the industry standard for tour management, itinerary, guest list, set list, crew sheets. Here's how it works and how to connect it to your fan page.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 9, 2026 - ED · 026TOURBCKSTG · May 8Tour & Events
How to Manage Tour Dates Online as an Artist, Beyond Just Posting on Instagram
Your tour dates should live somewhere permanent, searchable, and linkable. Here's how to manage your touring calendar in a way that actually drives ticket sales.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 8, 2026 - ED · 026PRESSBCKSTG · May 8Press Kit & Promotion
How to Share Unreleased Music Without Getting Leaked, Track Vault and Watermarking
Sending demos to A&R, collaborators, or press is a necessary risk. Here's how watermarking works, why it matters, and how to trace a leak if one happens.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 8, 2026 - ED · 026PRESSBCKSTG · May 7Press Kit & Promotion
What Is a Music One-Sheet and How Do You Make One That Gets Bookings?
A one-sheet is the single page document every booking agent, festival programmer, and venue booker expects. Here's what goes on it and how to make one in minutes.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 7, 2026 - ED · 026PRESSBCKSTG · May 6Press Kit & Promotion
How to Write a Music Press Release That Gets Coverage in 2026
Most music press releases get deleted unread. Here's the structure, the timing, and the specific details that make editors and bloggers actually respond.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 6, 2026 - ED · 026PRESSBCKSTG · May 5Press Kit & Promotion
How to Make an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) in 2026, What to Include and What to Cut
Your EPK is your industry handshake. Here's exactly what goes in it, what booking agents and playlist curators actually read, and how to build one that opens doors.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 5, 2026 - ED · 026RELEASEBCKSTG · May 4Releases & DSPs
The Complete Music Release Checklist for Independent Artists in 2026
Every step, from finishing the master to the day-of release, organized in the order you actually need to do them.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 4, 2026 - ED · 026RELEASEBCKSTG · May 3Releases & DSPs
What Is a DSP Editorial Pitch and How Do You Write One That Actually Works?
DSP editorial pitches go to playlist curators at Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. Most get ignored. Here's what the successful ones have in common.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 3, 2026 - ED · 026RELEASEBCKSTG · May 2Releases & DSPs
How to Set Up a Pre-Save Campaign for Your Music Release, Spotify and Apple Music
Pre-save campaigns are one of the most effective release marketing tools available. Here's the complete setup guide for both platforms.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 2, 2026 - ED · 026RELEASEBCKSTG · May 1Releases & DSPs
Apple Music Pre-Saves for Artists, How to Set Them Up and Why They Matter
Apple Music pre-saves are live and available for all artists. Here's how to set one up, what fans see, and how pre-saves affect your release day performance.
By BCKSTG Editorial · May 1, 2026 - ED · 026RELEASEBCKSTG · Apr 30Releases & DSPs
How to Pitch Your Music to Spotify Editorial Playlists in 2026, The Complete Guide
Spotify editorial placement can change an independent artist's career. Here's how the pitch actually works, what curators look for, and how to write a pitch that doesn't get ignored.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Apr 30, 2026 - ED · 026GUEST LISTBCKSTG · Apr 29Email & Fan Marketing
The Super Fan Strategy, How Independent Artists Are Building Deeper Fan Relationships in 2026
Mass follower counts are out. Super fan identification is in. Here's how smart artists are finding their 1,000 true fans and communicating directly with them.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Apr 29, 2026 - ED · 026GUEST LISTBCKSTG · Apr 28Email & Fan Marketing
How to Send an Email Blast for a Music Release, Timing, Copy, and Conversion
A new release email is one of the highest-leverage things an artist can send. Here's the exact structure that gets fans to actually stream, share, and buy.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Apr 28, 2026 - ED · 026GUEST LISTBCKSTG · Apr 27Email & Fan Marketing
Email Marketing for Musicians in 2026, From Zero to Your First 1,000 Subscribers
The complete playbook for artist email marketing, how to build the list, what to send, when to send it, and how to actually get fans to open it.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Apr 27, 2026 - ED · 026GUEST LISTBCKSTG · Apr 26Email & Fan Marketing
How to Build Your Fan Guest List as a Musician, The Right Way to Own Your Audience
Social media followers aren't yours. Fan emails are. Here's exactly how to build a list that survives algorithm changes and platform shutdowns.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Apr 26, 2026 - ED · 026VS.BCKSTG · Apr 25Comparisons
Koji vs BCKSTG, Monetization Tools for Creators vs Music Industry Platform
Koji offers creative monetization blocks. BCKSTG offers a full industry stack. Here's what each one is actually built for.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Apr 25, 2026 - ED · 026VS.BCKSTG · Apr 24Comparisons
Bandzoogle vs BCKSTG, Veteran Music Website vs Modern Fan Platform
Bandzoogle has been around for 20 years. BCKSTG launched in 2026. Here's what's changed in how artists need to present online.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Apr 24, 2026 - ED · 026VS.BCKSTG · Apr 24Comparisons
Beacons vs BCKSTG for Musicians, Creator Tools vs Industry Platform
Beacons is excellent for general creators. BCKSTG is built specifically for the music industry. The difference matters more than you'd think.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Apr 24, 2026 - ED · 026VS.BCKSTG · Apr 23Comparisons
Laylo vs BCKSTG, Drop Culture vs Full Artist Platform
Laylo built a great drop and CRM tool. BCKSTG built a full platform. Here's an honest breakdown of both.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Apr 23, 2026 - ED · 026VS.BCKSTG · Apr 23Comparisons
Feature.fm vs BCKSTG, Pre-Saves, Smart Links, and What Comes After
Feature.fm is solid for release marketing. BCKSTG is for everything else. Here's where each one wins.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Apr 23, 2026 - ED · 026VS.BCKSTG · Apr 22Comparisons
Linktree vs BCKSTG, Why a Link List Isn't Enough for Serious Artists
Linktree gets the job done for casual creators. But if you're building a music career, here's what you're leaving on the table.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Apr 22, 2026 - ED · 026VS.BCKSTG · Apr 22Comparisons
Best Music Artist Website Builders in 2026, Beyond WordPress and Squarespace
Your artist website needs to do more than look good. We break down every platform built specifically for musicians, from Bandzoogle to BCKSTG.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Apr 22, 2026 - ED · 026VS.BCKSTG · Apr 22Comparisons
The Honest Guide to Link-in-Bio Tools for Musicians in 2026, Yes, We're on This List
We tested every link-in-bio tool built for musicians. Here's what actually works for artists, creators, venues, and promoters, and what's just a dressed-up link list.
By BCKSTG Editorial · Apr 22, 2026
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