The FreeYourMusic blog
Music news, tips & stories
Playlist how-tos, service comparisons and music-marketing tips — fresh every week.
Recent
Spotify vs Apple Music Royalty Calculator
As an artist, it is important that you get paid for your creative works, but who pays more royalties, Spotify or Apple Music?
July 30, 2026
Estimate Your Earnings with our Spotify Royalty Calculator
Spotify's payout calculator is a tool that helps you estimate how much money you'll make from streaming music on Spotify (or other streaming platforms).
July 28, 2026
Micro-Study on User Interaction with Music Streaming Platforms
What do users really think of their music streaming platform? We conducted a study, where we discussed with real users what they love, and dislike about their platforms. We focused on Qobuz, Spotify, TIDAL and Deezer.
July 14, 2026
7 Tips For Playlist Management
7 tips for playlist management that you need to know.
July 9, 2026
Best Music for Studying: Playlists and Tips to Boost Focus in 2026
Looking for the best music for studying? The right study playlist can sharpen your focus, reduce stress, and help you retain more information. Here is everything you need to know about picking the perfect focus music in 2026.
July 8, 2026Best Workout Playlists and Music to Power Your Gym Sessions (2026)
The right workout playlist can turn a boring gym session into your best performance yet. Whether you need high-energy beats for heavy lifting, steady rhythms for running, or motivating tracks for HIIT, this guide covers the best workout playlists across every major streaming platform in 2026. You will also find tips for building your own gym playlist, a curated list of the hottest workout songs this year, and easy ways to take your music wherever you train.
July 8, 2026
TIDAL or Spotify – Which One Wins in 2026?
TIDAL vs Spotify in 2026: TIDAL is now cheaper ($10.99 vs $12.99) with hi-res FLAC and Atmos, while Spotify counters with lossless, discovery, and podcasts.
July 7, 2026
How to Share a Spotify Playlist: Every Method Explained (2026)
Learn how to share a Spotify playlist in six easy ways. Copy links, post on social media, use QR codes, SharePlay, and more.
July 6, 2026
Top 100 Most-Streamed Songs on Spotify
Blinding Lights by The Weeknd is the most listened to song in the history of Spotify. What other songs made it to the top? Discover the most-streamed songs of all time with FreeYourMusic.
July 6, 2026
How to Make a Spotify Blend Playlist With Friends & Artists (Step-by-Step Guide)
Creating the perfect playlist isn’t always easy, especially when you’re trying to match everyone’s taste. That’s where Spotify Blend comes in. Whether you're looking to share songs with close friends, discover overlaps with your favorite artists, or just shake up your algorithm a bit, Blend makes collaborative listening simple, and _surprisingly personal_. Here's how it works, how to set one up, and why it's one of Spotify's most fun features.
July 6, 2026
The Ultimate List of Cool Music Websites and tools
If you love music, you need to know about these fun Spotify websites and tools for music discovery, music stats, playlist generation and more.
July 1, 2026
How to Add Spotify Widget?
Here is how you add the Spotify Widget to iOS or Android - plus cool tips for using it.
July 1, 2026Get SongsBrew in your inbox
SongsBrew — our free music newsletter
A free perk for FYM users. Tips, playlists, no spam.