Modern Musician Podcast #313 - Danny Garcia: The Tools That Helped 1.5M Songs Get Discovered
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Aug 29, 2025 Danny Garcia, the founder and CEO of SongTools, sheds light on how he's democratizing music promotion, helping over 1.5 million songs get discovered. He shares innovative strategies for indie artists, focusing on the power of AI and automation in music marketing. Listeners learn about effective artist funnels and new monetization avenues like NFTs. Danny emphasizes building genuine connections with fans while navigating the evolving landscape of independent music, providing practical tools to foster sustainable careers.
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From Indie Musician To Marketing Founder
- Danny started as an indie artist and struggled to understand how other artists got streams and followers.
- He built agencies during NYU and launched Playlister Club to automate promotion and lower costs for indie artists.
All-In-One, One-Click Promotion
- SongTools' edge is offering multiple promotion tools in one click so artists only supply a Spotify link.
- Algorithms match tracks to playlists and ad audiences to scale campaigns affordably.
Use AI As An Assistant
- Use AI as an assistant, not a replacement, to speed chores and spark ideas in songwriting and marketing.
- Apply AI to production, outreach, artwork, and automation to free time for creative work.