Well, my trials with Mirlo.space continue. Five attempts to upload my new tune, full name “More Nervous Energy-250819-001” to Mirlo.space with attempts either terminated after 1/2 hour to an hour, or a relatively immediate abort with no file name given. The excuse is that the developers never thought anyone would use anything but a desktop to upload. This in the day-and-age when phones and tablets are almost as powerful as a desktop. The only excuse is that the developers still regard the software to be beta, though it seems more like late alpha software.
I hope to upload the tune to Bandcamp (https://jaypeach.bandcamp.com) tonight, and possibly upload to https://Mirlo.space from either my laptop, if it feels like working, or maybe my raspberry pi.
It’s a piece of premium content at https://all-about-music.ghost.io that kinda is a dry review of Spotify’s finances and reasons to direct your fans to other platforms.
It’s my method to see if I can get some subscribers to a slighthly different take on the music business from this blog. And monetize it as my other means of making some bucks are falling on hard times.
Haven’t figured out how Ghost as a blog/newsletter platform works, but I guess it’s a learning experience.
I just dropped a new tune, “Guitar Explorations 250802” on Mirlo.space and am working to put it on Bandcamp. I hooked up a Fender guitar,that’s one of my favorites, to the pedal board shown and then to a Fender Twin Reverb thru the Vibrato section. Recorded on my trusty Zoom H8 and processed on my iPhone using the AUM app.
I keep reading that the way to make money off the music biz nowadays is to put your music on platforms like Mirlo and BandCamp to get fans to purchase your music instead of streaming your music from some DSP for hundreds and hundreds less money. Admittedly, this makes sense other than the market for platforms like Mirlo and BandCamp is minimal compared to the DSPs. After all, I’ve been on BandCamp for almost 5 years and have plays totaling less than one days plays on 5-6 DSPs.
Spotify is one of the least honest companies on the planet, adding is not in their genes. On June 21, they report 32 monthly listeners, but if you add up the listeners in cities, you get 47 listeners. Huh? See the evidence. The count they get is from the country list, which is obviously undercounting the actual listeners.
Just as one example, from the country list, the US has 17 monthly listeners, but the city list counts 32 monthly listeners.
So, do figures lie? Or do liars figure, you tell me.
Update: on June 29, Spotify reports 29 monthly listeners, but if you add up the count of listeners per city, you get 45 listeners. And I’m supposed to believe their reporting of streaming plays? I don’t think so. Spotify can’t even do basic math, while Danny Ek is funding AI.military companies.
Of course, these numbers are all suspect, as before Spotify stopped paying artists unless you got 1,000 streams per year on a song, I had approximately 2500 monthly listeners and a reasonable distribution of sources of those plays. Then, all of a sudden, I stopped getting what Spotify calls “algorithmic playlists”. Because Spotify stopped promoting my songs, my monthly listener count fell into the single digits. This continued for 15-16 months where I had little or no algorythmic playlist streams. Over the past month or so, those playlist streams have been coming back.
I have to believe that the algorithmic playlist decrease is that at the same time Spotify started to promote their own pay to play scam, previously a feature of the third-party ecosystem that grown up around Spotify. You see, you pay these scammers to get your music on a playlist, the playlist supposedly subscribed by humans.
That’s the whole scam, but there’s one hitch. Spotify’s user base went up from 200 million users to 600 million user in less than 2 years. If you think that those 400 million new “users” aren’t mostly bots, then I have a bridge to sell you.
Well, I seem to have settled into getting a monthly listener base of a whole 30-40 listeners since I got more exposure on algorithmic playlists. More listeners identify as female, which is a bump up from before the listener increase. Still a far cry of the listener base of about 250 that I used to have 2021-2023.
Spotify is really a shitty platform. Discovery is almost impossible unless you pay Spotify hundreds of dollars for their promotion. If you use third party promotion services, you risk having your streams classified as fake, getting you banished.
Spotify has a bad actor problem which they don’t seem to want to fix. Their userbase increase several hundred percent over about a two year period. It’s obvious to me that most of these accounts are bots. Major labels use those bots to jazz their streaming numbers and Spotify turns a blind eye to this abuse.
Which is why I direct my fans to platforms not as obnoxious as Spotify, like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Beatport, and YouTube.
Well, make me a liar. Spotify users numbers have gone up almost 200% over the past couple of weeks. I dunno whether they’re promoting emerging artists, or what the deal is. I still have nowhere the numbers that I had back in 2021, 2022 and 2023, when I had an average of more than 250 monthly listeners, but any increase is helpful.
Maybe I should try making more EDM type music. What do you think? More EDM or more of the same? Answers in comments, since WordPress doesn’t seem to support polls.
Hey music lovers! Brace yourselves for a fresh wave of beats because there’s a brand new album in town. “Remixes Vol 3” just dropped yesterday, and it’s already creating a buzz on SoundCloud and Deezer. Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this funky electronic extravaganza!
If you’re wondering where to find this musical masterpiece, look no further than the DistroKid link: [hyperfollow/jaypeach/remixes-vol-3](https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jaypeach/remixes-vol-3). Head over there to get a taste of the tunes and even pre-save the album. It’s like getting a front-row seat to the coolest concert in town!
Now, let’s talk about the music itself. “Remixes Vol 3” is a potpourri of tracks that the talented artist, Jay Peach, has been cooking up over the past few months. This album is a delightful blend of EDM, electronic music, and a sprinkle of funky goodness. It’s the perfect soundtrack for those late-night dance parties or when you just want to groove to some infectious beats.
With its infectious melodies and irresistible rhythms, this album will transport you to a world where the dance floor is your playground. Each track is a carefully crafted masterpiece that will have you tapping your feet and nodding your head in no time. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of electronic music or just someone looking for a fresh sound to vibe with, “Remixes Vol 3” has got you covered.
So, what are you waiting for? Get your dancing shoes on, grab your favorite headphones, and immerse yourself in the funky electronic vibes of “Remixes Vol 3.” Trust me, your ears will thank you for it!
Remember, you can find the album on SoundCloud, Deezer, and don’t forget to check out the DistroKid link for pre-saves. Let the music take you on a journey you won’t soon forget!
Over the past few days, I’ve been having a blast playing around with my collection of electronic music gear. From my trusty Roland SP-404 mk II and Roland S-1 to the Moog Mavis and Moog Mother-32, I’ve been exploring the world of experimental electronic sounds.
My recording setup has been a mix of old and new. I’ve been using my Zoom H8 and a modded turquoise tape cassette recorder to capture the raw sounds. There’s something magical about the warm, analog feel of tape recordings.
Once I have the recordings, I plan to transfer them to my SP-404 and my Elektron Oktatrack for further processing. These machines give me endless possibilities to manipulate and shape the sounds I’ve captured. It’s like being a mad scientist in a sonic laboratory.
Who knows, maybe these experiments will lead to something special. I might even end up releasing some of these recordings for others to enjoy. So, if you’re a fan of electronic music and love the thrill of the unexpected, stay tuned for updates.
Remember, electronic music is all about pushing boundaries, exploring new sonic territories, and embracing the unexpected. So, join me on this journey as I dive deeper into the world of experimental electronic music. Who knows what we’ll discover along the way?
