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How Sara Evans' Fan Club Powers Super Fan Experiences

After more than 20 years of releasing music, Sara has a dedicated fan base, which presented a great opportunity - the chance to create something special for them. Her goal: deliver unique, exclusi...

AnnouncementsTunes and Tactics: The Strategies Behind November's Music Releases

Tunes and Tactics: The Strategies Behind November's Music Releases

This past month, we saw a ton of artists lean into the power of exclusive merch and unique album variants to connect with fans and move some units! From Dolly Parton's chart-topping album to Blink...

AnnouncementsReel Talk: How Shopify Stores Used Video in November

Reel Talk: How Shopify Stores Used Video in November

This month saw a mix of interactive live events, exclusive content, and one-of-a-kind fan experiences. Let's take a look back at what worked and how they did it - right from Shopify with the help ...

Case StudiesFantasy Records Unveils Taking Back Sunday’s Album with Exclusive Listening Party

Fantasy Records Unveils Taking Back Sunday’s Album with Exclusive Listening Party

Fantasy Records envisioned something more than a standard release for Taking Back Sunday's latest album. They set out to host a unique and exclusive event right on the band's own s...

Case StudiesHow Musical Duo MTVoid Leveraged Livestreaming on Shopify to Promote Their New Album "Matter's Knot Pt. 1"

How Musical Duo MTVoid Leveraged Livestreaming on Shopify to Promote Their New Album "Matter's Knot Pt. 1"

When it came time to promote their new album "Matter's Knot Pt. 1," musical duo MTVoid, comprised of Justin Chancellor (Tool) and Peter Mohamed (Sweet Noise) envisioned something beyond traditiona...

Case StudiesPuscifer's "Global Probing" Premier - A New Spin on Music Videos and Mockumentaries

Puscifer's "Global Probing" Premier - A New Spin on Music Videos and Mockumentaries

Puscifer didn't just release new tunes and a video when they dropped "Global Probing." They were up to something bigger - a full-on digital event. The goal? Bring fans to their Shopify store for ...

Case StudiesDaniel Donato’s “Hi-Country” Music Video Premiere

Daniel Donato’s “Hi-Country” Music Video Premiere

Daniel Donato, a rising star in country music, wanted to unveil his latest music video, "Hi-Country," in a way that went beyond just releasing a song. He wanted to build stronger, more personal c...