In September of 2023, Spotify for Artists announced its brand new marketing tool called “Showcase”. In their own words, Showcase “lets you promote the releases you want, when you want, …
Simon Haven
Simon Haven
Simon is an electronic music producer and freelance content writer from Belgium. He also hosts his own podcast “Last Week Liquid” centered around interviews with Drum and Bass producers. His friends describe him as “Beatles-and-Oasis-obsessed”, although his musical influences span from Joy Division all the way to Fred Again.
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NEWS: How Spotify’s New Royalty Model Impacts Emerging Artists
par Simon HavenSpotify has just announced a major change to how it distributes royalties. Specifically, this new model specifically targets new and emerging artists. So, what is this change all about? Are …
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The 7 Best Music Industry Books You Need to Read in 2023
par Simon Haven“The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest (people) of the past centuries.” That is a quote from Descartes, one of the most famous philosophers and …
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Artist Branding: How to Make your Musical Project Unforgettable?
par Simon HavenAs an emerging musician, artist branding is essential. Of course, you need to make good music to start with. But as Steve Jobs once said, “packaging can create a story”. …
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The Art of Music Collaboration: 7 Do’s and Don’ts when Partnering with Other Artists
par Simon HavenMusic collaboration can feel intimidating. How should you reach out to other musicians? And who should you reach out to? If you’ve never collaborated on music before, these questions can …
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5 Must-Know Music Scales for Musicians and Producers
par Simon HavenMusic scales are a foundational part of music. Without scales, it would be impossible to write music, or improvise during jam sessions! Why? Because a music scale tells you which …
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The Best DAWs for Beginners: Which One Should you Choose? Pros & Cons
par Simon HavenEvery new electronic music producer faces the same question: “Which DAW should I choose”? There are so many options out there – and so much conflicting advice. Where do you …
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Our Top 7 Best MIDI Controllers For Every Budget
par Simon HavenNavigating the world of MIDI controllers can be overwhelming. What size should you pick? How much money should you spend? The truth is, there is a MIDI keyboard for every …
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11 Tips to Avoid Writer’s Block and Boost Your Music Inspiration
par Simon HavenFinding music inspiration can be a challenge. Some days it comes naturally, and everything flows. But other days, it simply refuses to show up. When this happens, it can feel …