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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

When they say 150 - 250K streams I think they literally mean "150", not "150K". I purchased that package and ended up with under 2K streams. In the same time period I received 3K streams on Spotify... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Moonstrive is our most trusted playlisting service on Spotify. The streams are real with no bots and we have grown tremendously since we started working with them. 2 things stand out, their playlists... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just finished another top-notch 250k campaign with Janik and Team Moonstrive. 10k legitimate streams in the first month of this release, most of which came from Janik's playlists. Am also now seeing s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've had a great experience so far with Moonstrive Media. I've run two promotions and got a nice bump in monthly listeners and plays on the promoted track. Many listeners drop off after the promotiona... See more

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Moonstrive Media specializes in organic music promotion on Spotify and YouTube, using only SEO playlists to amplify artists' music in front of a real audience. With a history of serving over 8000 artists, they offer tailored promotion packages that vary in duration and scope to meet the varying needs of artists. Their unique approach focuses on matching a song's musical vibe to the most appropriate playlists available within their curated network, ensuring authentic engagement and a potential boost in algorithmic visibility on these platforms. Moonstrive Media stands out for its ethical adherence to platform guidelines, transparent communication, and commitment to delivering organic, measurable results for artists looking to grow their online music footprint.


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Though I am very happy with the number…

Though I am very happy with the number of listeners Moonstrive generated the very few playlist adds generated were even more disappointing since the playlists were not in the least way of the genres my song is suited for. If you are an Americana artist who has had success with Moonstrive I'd like to know. If you are an Americana artist seeking playlist promotion I'd suggest you look elsewhere.

10 March 2024
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Reply from Moonstrive Media

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Moonstrive Media. We genuinely appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that the number of listeners generated met your expectations. However, we're truly sorry to hear that the playlist placements did not align with your genre, particularly Americana.

At Moonstrive Media, we strive to provide a diverse range of playlist options to accommodate various musical styles, including Americana. Our SEO playlist strategy is designed to enhance visibility and attract genuine listeners to your music, though it's important to note that targeting can sometimes be broader to ensure real audience engagement.

We understand that finding the perfect fit is crucial, and we apologize if our service did not meet your specific expectations this time. We would love the opportunity to review your promotion details and explore potential adjustments or improvements. Although our playlist network aims to cater to a wide array of genres, matching every song perfectly can be challenging, and we continuously work on refining our processes.

We encourage you to reach out to us at contact@moonstrivemedia.com with your concerns. Our team is committed to your satisfaction and would like to understand better how we can serve you and potentially enhance your experience with our services.

Thank you once again for your review. Your input is invaluable to us as we strive to improve our services and better support artists like you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

erdingtonsound have promoted "Messed with"…

erdingtonsound have promoted "Messed With" by "The Nigel Purcell Trio" and again positive signs, Saves of this track and others as a result and some increased traffic. The main thing however is what has happened previously with 2 of their songs, They should have stopped at around 5k based on previous promo but both are still creeping up towards 8k, it looks like this promo will do the same and possibly more..We will be using this service again shortly to promote the Trio Album, "A small particle of luxury Volume 2"

28 February 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top 5 Companies for Passive Promotion

Our lead single "Emotive Servitude" had a very successful run for the duration of the 500K package. Fitting playlists ranging from military to gym workouts as well as other playlists that fit the high energy of the prog metal soundtrack. Will continue to use these guys for promotional work on all works older and newer. Not gonna lie, I've had my concerns with the SEO aspect of the promotional focus since Apeiron Bound is in the prog metal umbrella. On the other side of it, despite how experimental we can be, we also feel that there's enough melody and hooks to keep even casual music listeners engaged.

13 November 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really impressed with Moonstrive Media…

Really impressed with Moonstrive Media having not really trusted companies doing this kind of thing. I'm very happy to report that my streams are considerably up and my followers too! Thank you guys. I will certainly be using you again.

15 January 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Results were below estimates and…

Results were below estimates and retention is so far nonexistent.

The playlists we were added to were very generic "Rock" music mostly older things like Roy Orbison, CCR, and nothing in last 10 years other than other bands using the service.

This is the issue with all playlisting for Modern Rock & Metal music, no service seems to understand how to properly get them to the audience who wants this type of music.

Roughly 4K streams out of "111k" possible listeners reinforces the above statement. 4% return shows the audience is generic and not really targeted for the musical style.

Playlisting just doesn't work for modern rock & metal.

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"Our team prioritizes matching the music's style with the most fitting playlists" Clearly it doesn't. I am willing to wager that no one actually listened to the track otherwise anyone with an IQ of more than 50 would have realized it didn't fit on any of the playlists it was added to other than they were "rock" music.

It feels like an automated system that looks at the generic genre options on your site and just sends the songs out till enough followers are found to reach the package requirements.

It may not be botted playlists but you clearly don't put in anymore effort then the other services to "find" playlists. I expected a higher quality service based on your higher fees but clearly I just threw another $130 some dollars away.

2 December 2023
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Reply from Moonstrive Media

Dear Jeffery,

Thank you for sharing your feedback on Trustpilot regarding the promotion of "RainSong." We take every review seriously, and your input is invaluable in helping us understand and serve our clients better.

We are pleased to note that "RainSong" has garnered over 4,300 streams and has become the most listened-to song on your Spotify profile. According to the playlists you are featured on, we can confidently say that the majority of streams came through our SEO playlists. This achievement aligns with the expected range of streams for the 100k playlist follower reach option (expected stream range of 1,000-15,000 streams) you chose. As outlined in our service description, organic promotion outcomes can vary, and while we strive for the highest success, the nature of organic reach means results can fluctuate.

We understand that expectations on retention and further growth are vital to you. It's essential to note that organic promotion, especially in the initial stages, focuses on introducing your music to new audiences. The lasting impact, such as retention and further organic growth, often builds over time, influenced by various factors including listener behavior and subsequent algorithmic support from the platform.

However, we are concerned to hear that the results were not as you expected, and we wonder if there might have been a misunderstanding of the service description or expected outcomes. It's crucial for us to ensure our clients are fully informed and have realistic expectations about the nature and potential results of organic promotions.

We want to reassure you that the streams gained through our SEO Playlist promotion are genuine and will be paid out accordingly by Spotify. Our commitment is to provide authentic promotion and the streams from our campaigns are real, involving actual listeners who choose to play your music. This ensures not only an increase in numbers but also the potential for real fan engagement and growth over time.

We encourage you to reach out to us directly to discuss any discrepancies or concerns you have about the promotion at contact@moonstrivemedia.com. Your satisfaction is paramount, and we are committed to understanding your perspective and addressing any issues.

We appreciate your choice to work with Moonstrive Media for your music promotion needs and look forward to assisting you further.

Best Regards,
Moonstrive Media
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Thank you for updating your review. It's crucial to understand that there's a distinction between playlist followers and active listeners. On Spotify, users may listen to playlists without necessarily following them, and vice versa. The engagement with a playlist is primarily influenced by two aspects: the search volume for specific keywords related to the playlist and the playlist’s search ranking for these keywords.

You might question why we offer "follower reach packages" if a playlist's follower count isn't the sole indicator of its activity. The reason is that we require a quantifiable metric to scale our packages. Generally, playlists with a higher number of followers tend to attract more traffic. Our approach aims to ensure that the overall promotion is balanced and effective for the artist.

We apologize if our service did not fully meet your expectations. We encourage open communication with our clients, and in your case, a discussion might have led to replacing your song onto playlists that better suit the modern Rock/Metal genre. Our team prioritizes matching the music's style with the most fitting playlists. While our goal is to select the best options available, sometimes challenges arise, such as curators not aligning with certain tracks. This makes our selection process complex and, admittedly, not always perfect.

Please feel free to reach out to us for further assistance or to explore more suitable playlist options for your music. We’re committed to providing a service that aligns with your artistic vision and promotion needs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So very happy with your company

So very happy with your company. I would use your company every time but it's a little more than I can afford, so I use another company. They charge around 80 dollars. But other than that I will be using your company when I can. Thank you so much!

15 December 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Streams AND new followers

I've lost track of how many campaigns I have done through Moonstruck and every one has been a smashing success. I have acquired not just improved streaming numbers but also new followers .

1 December 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Th3 Almighty Q

As usual Moonstrive has been the only playlisting tool I’ve used SEO playlisting really helps with targeting ads if you think about it also. Using moon strive to kind of generalize where my song sits at and then I can go more in depth a little for my target audience.

13 December 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was very happy with our results as an…

I was very happy with our results as an indie band on Spotify for the first couple months. It gave us good numbers past our four week promotion period. I believe many were coming from good places with actual listeners. There was a large number /chunk of streams coming from one playlist in Indonesia, which was a little skeptical to believe they were real people/ listeners. But I would go with Moonstrive media again, it did give us results we hoped for. Up to 5,000 streams for 2 months. However, we will be monitoring to see if the numbers stay up for the upcoming months. The numbers may go down, and I have to check on how many actual “saves” our song had. We may have to put more money into promotions when numbers go down. I will say the number of streams for our single looks real good on our page, considering that number won’t go down.

17 November 2023
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