Analytics Dashboard
The Analytics Dashboard provides real-time insights into how your music performs across streaming platforms. Track streams, monitor trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Overview
What Analytics Shows
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Streams | Total plays across platforms |
| Listeners | Unique people who played your music |
| Saves/Adds | Library additions |
| Playlist adds | Playlist placements |
| Geographic data | Where listeners are |
| Trends | Performance over time |
Data Freshness
| Platform | Update Frequency |
|---|---|
| Spotify | Near real-time (1-3 days) |
| Apple Music | 2-4 days |
| Amazon Music | 3-5 days |
| Other platforms | Varies (3-7 days) |
Note: Analytics show approximate real-time data. Official royalty reports are more accurate but delayed.
Dashboard Overview
Main Metrics
At a glance, see:
- Total streams (period)
- Stream change (vs. previous period)
- Top performing release
- Top performing track
- Top country
Time Periods
View data for:
- Last 7 days
- Last 28 days
- Last 90 days
- Last 12 months
- Custom date range
Stream Analytics
Total Streams
Track your overall streaming numbers:
- Line graph showing daily/weekly trends
- Compare to previous periods
- Identify spikes and drops
Streams by Platform
See which platforms drive streams:
- Pie chart breakdown
- Platform comparison
- Growth by platform
Streams by Release
Your top performing releases:
- Ranked by streams
- Percentage of total
- Trend indicators
Streams by Track
Individual track performance:
- Top tracks list
- Stream counts
- Average daily streams
Audience Insights
Geographic Data
Where your listeners are:
| View | Shows |
|---|---|
| World map | Visual distribution |
| Country list | Ranked by streams |
| City data | Top cities (where available) |
Listener Demographics
Where available:
- Age ranges
- Gender distribution
- Listening times
Source of Streams
How listeners find your music:
- Playlist streams
- Direct/library plays
- Search plays
- Algorithm recommendations
Playlist Analytics
Playlist Tracking
Monitor playlist placements:
- Current playlist adds
- Playlist size (followers)
- Position in playlist
- Streams from playlist
Editorial vs. User Playlists
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Editorial | Platform-curated playlists |
| Algorithmic | Auto-generated (Release Radar, etc.) |
| User | Created by listeners |
Playlist Impact
See how playlists affect streams:
- Streams before/after addition
- Compare playlist performance
- Track playlist-driven growth
Trend Analysis
Identifying Patterns
Look for:
- Weekly patterns (weekday vs. weekend)
- Seasonal trends
- Release impact
- Marketing correlation
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Week-over-week | Short-term momentum |
| Month-over-month | Medium-term growth |
| Year-over-year | Long-term trend |
Anomaly Detection
Spot unusual activity:
- Sudden spikes (viral, playlist add)
- Sudden drops (playlist removal, issue)
- Geographic anomalies
Release Performance
New Release Tracking
Monitor new releases:
- First 24 hours
- First week
- First month
- Trajectory comparison
Catalog Performance
Long-term catalog tracking:
- Evergreen tracks
- Declining releases
- Seasonal performers
A/B Comparison
Compare releases:
- Similar release types
- Same artist, different releases
- Marketing campaign impact
Exporting Data
Available Exports
| Format | Best For |
|---|---|
| Reports, presentations | |
| CSV | Spreadsheet analysis |
| PNG | Chart images |
Scheduled Reports
Set up automatic reports:
- Go to Analytics → Reports
- Click Create Scheduled Report
- Select metrics to include
- Choose frequency
- Enter delivery email
Using Analytics Effectively
For Artists
- Track which songs resonate
- Identify key markets
- Time releases strategically
- Measure promotion impact
For Labels
- Compare artist performance
- Identify growth opportunities
- Allocate marketing resources
- Report to stakeholders
For Marketers
- Measure campaign effectiveness
- Identify target markets
- Optimize ad spending
- Track playlist strategy
Analytics vs. Royalties
Key Differences
| Analytics | Royalty Reports |
|---|---|
| Near real-time | 2-3 month delay |
| Approximate | Verified/final |
| Stream counts | Actual earnings |
| Marketing tool | Financial record |
Why They Differ
- Analytics may include incomplete data
- Some streams don’t generate royalties
- Platform adjustments happen later
- Currency conversion timing
Troubleshooting
Data Not Updating
- Allow time for platform reporting
- Check specific platform delays
- Verify release is properly delivered
- Contact support if stale > 7 days
Numbers Don’t Match Platform
- Analytics aggregate differently
- Timing differences
- Some metrics calculated differently
- Use for trends, not exact counts
Missing Release Data
- Verify release is live
- Check delivery status
- Allow propagation time
- Contact support if missing > 2 weeks
Need Help?
If you have questions about your analytics, contact our support team.