Stream On

Smooth Jazz has moved online — permanently. Like niche genres including chill jazz, electro-pop and lofi, the format has made a home in the global streaming community.In Episode 8, Sandy and Donna explain why streaming is now the #1 destination for the genre, how billions of annual jazz plays are happening across Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and YouTube Music, and why traditional radio can no longer support emerging artists the way it once did.The Girls dig into Billboard’s tiny reporting panel, the rise of pop‑up “stations,” and the lack of transparency artists face when chasing airplay. Then they show you how to take control: claim your DSP profiles, pitch your unreleased music directly to editorial teams, access real listener data, and turn your artist page into a monetizable hub for merch and tickets.This episode is all about clarity, empowerment, and leveling up your digital presence. If you want your music to grow, streaming is where it happens.