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ProductionBest Free DAWs for Making Music in 2026
If you want to mix music but you're lacking the money for a top-drawer DAW, take a look at our list of the best free Digital Audio Workstations out there and save your cash.
IndustryArtist Image Size Guide for Music Platforms in 2026
Not sure what size or format to use for your image uploads? Our complete image size guide for all the music platforms you'll need has got you covered, full of useful tips on how to make your images stand out online.
PromotionA Guide To Facebook & Instagram Ads for Musicians in 2026
If you’re interested in running a successful ad campaign as a musician, this introductory guide will teach you the blueprint for creating and managing Facebook and Instagram ads.
LiveA guide to UK busking laws in 2026
All the basic advice on busking laws in the UK you need to know.
Industry8 Reasons Artists Should Sell Music on Vinyl in 2026
Vinyl is very much back in! Give your fans something physical to buy and own in 2026 and sell your music on vinyl.
Industry5 Easy Ways to Get DJing Gigs in 2026
Looking to set up some DJ slots in 2026? Check out our top tips on how to easily book gigs and live events post-pandemic.
Promotion10 Music Promotion Tools You Should Be Using in 2026
Get more out of your marketing efforts and start using the top 10 music promotion tools to increase your streaming stats and social media followers.
Industry10 Music Industry Blogs You Should Be Reading in 2026
Whether you’re signed, independent or just getting started in music, it’s important for artists to keep up to date with what’s going in the industry. Here our our top 11 music blogs you need to be reading.
Production10 Best Microphones For Your Home Studio in 2026
A good microphone can give your music the lift it needs - especially if you're a DIY artist. So check out our picks for the 10 best microphones for your home studio this year.
Production10 Best VST Plugins for Music Production in 2026
A great VST plugin can give your mix that clean, professional sound you need to make a real impact. So we've listed the 10 best VST plugin for producing music. Time to plug in and make sick cuts!
Production10 Best EQ Plugins for Music Production in 2026
Looking to take your production up a level? Check out the best EQ plugin options available to aspiring producers in 2026.
Promotion10 Best Music Social Media Marketing Strategies in 2026
For emerging artists, social media – when done right – offers HUGE potential for getting your music discovered, in more ways than one (10 in this case).
IndustryHow to Use Spotify Canvas & Add Videos to Your Music
Learn how to add videos to your music and use Spotify Canvas to really make your tunes stand out.
IndustryHow to Become a Rapper: A Beginner’s Guide
Are you an aspiring rapper? Learn how to start up your own rap music career from scratch and set yourself apart from the crowd with our beginner's guide on how to become a rapper.
PromotionHow to Promote Music on Instagram Broadcast Channels
Get the lowdown on Instagram's latest creator feature - Broadcast Channels. Learn how to promote music, send out polls, and communicate important updates to your followers.
ProductionAn Artist’s Guide to Microphone Polar Patterns
Avoid confusion and get to grips with the different microphone polar patterns with our artist's guide. Learn more about how your mics pick up your sounds and start getting more out of your equipment.
Production20 Must-Have Apps for Musicians and Bands
With literally thousands of available apps designed to help people learn, create and fine-tune their music, we've picked out 10 that can musicians make better music.
IndustryMusic Metadata Explained: What Artists Need To Know
Understanding your music's data can be the difference between landing that massive opportunity or missing out on your big shot. Dive into your music and get to grips with all things metadata.
IndustryIntroducing the Ditto SmartLink
Ditto SmartLinks offer every Ditto Music artist an easy way to share their music. And it's free to everyone who uses Ditto.
PromotionHow to get on RapCaviar & Spotify’s Biggest Playlists
Getting a track featured on RapCaviar has the potential to gain new artists massive exposure.
NewsRefer a Friend to Ditto Music & Earn Cash Rewards
Earn up to $50 cold hard cash just by getting your music pals to join Ditto Music!
ProductionAI for Music Production: 10 Tools to Produce Like a Pro
Want to start producing like a pro? Get a helping hand from AI and check out our list of the best AI music production tools available to musicians.
PromotionAI Tools for Artwork: 10 Awesome Apps to Build Your Artwork
Get a helping hand with your album artwork and utilise these AI artwork generators.
PromotionHow to Create an EPK for Musicians
Everything you need to know to build a killer EPK!