the frequency blog

signals.

Notes on music distribution, clipping, and how records actually travel in 2026. Written by the people running the networks.

release strategy

How to Promote a Single on TikTok in 2026

The old single promo playbook was one big influencer post and a prayer. Here is the playbook that replaced it, step by step.

August 30, 2026 · 6 min readOpen →
explained

What Is Music Clipping?

The reason you hear the same song everywhere at once is rarely luck. It is clipping, and it has quietly become the backbone of modern music marketing.

August 30, 2026 · 6 min readOpen →
the math

Theme Pages vs. Influencer Marketing: Where Music Promo Budget Actually Works

Both put your song in front of people. One buys a moment, the other buys a presence. The difference is in the math.

August 30, 2026 · 7 min readOpen →
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