{"id":20276,"date":"2026-09-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/spotify-launches-fresh-finds-forward-for-independent-artists\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T00:00:00","slug":"spotify-launches-fresh-finds-forward-for-independent-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/spotify-launches-fresh-finds-forward-for-independent-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotify Launches Fresh Finds Forward for Independent Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotify.com\">Spotify<\/a><\/strong> has introduced <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/spotify-launches-fresh-finds-forward-artist-development-program\/\">Fresh Finds Forward<\/a><\/strong>, a new initiative that will offer resources to 10,000 independent artists each year.<\/p>\n<p>The program expands the streaming platform\u2019s Fresh Finds playlist ecosystem with studio access, production tools, tour and video partnerships, and mental health support.<\/p>\n<h2>Program benefits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Free studio time at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/electricladystudios.com\">Electric Lady Studios<\/a><\/strong> in New York City and <strong>The Lighthouse at Ocean Way Nashville<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/niva-launches-live-independent-tour-certification\/\">Tour<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/spotify-expands-video-offering-through-genius-partnership\/\">music video partnerships<\/a> with Spotify<\/li>\n<li>In-person and virtual events with Spotify team members<\/li>\n<li>Music production tools such as <strong>LANDR Studio Pro<\/strong> and <strong>Splice<\/strong>\u2019s Creator Plan<\/li>\n<li>Six months of free therapy through <strong>BetterHelp<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Eligibility and access<\/h2>\n<p>Artists added to Spotify\u2019s Fresh Finds playlists after <strong>January 1, 2026<\/strong> are eligible to be invited. 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