Is Everyone Really Using Spotify? HollyLand Lark M2S Review

Update: 2025-06-30

Description

In this month's "Question of the Month," I wanted to explore the discrepancy between Spotify's perceived dominance and the actual listening habits of podcasters. Despite frequent headlines touting Spotify as the number one streaming platform, my personal statistics and community feedback tell a different story. By surveying my audience about their platform preferences, I uncovered that Apple remains the top choice for most listeners, challenging the narrative often presented in media reports about Spotify's market leadership.

Thanks to everyone who chimed in!

Gear Review: HollyLand Lark M2s Wireless Lavalier System

Quick Take:

I was genuinely impressed by the Holly Land Lark M2s - this tiny microphone packs a surprisingly warm sound. At around $150, it's a solid investment for podcasters and content creators.

Key Features:

Compact wireless lavalier microphone system
Versatile receiver with USB-C and headphone jack connectivity
Compatible with phones and recorders (I used my Rodecaster Duo)
Built-in noise reduction app
Option to record two mics on separate channels for post-production editing

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Noise Reduction: The app's built-in feature is decent - not perfect, but definitely helpful. Pro move? Set up both mics on separate channels so you can fine-tune your audio in post-production.

Bottom Line: The Lark M2s is a compact, versatile mic system that punches above its weight. Definitely worth checking out for podcasters looking to upgrade their audio game.

Takeaways:

The new Hollyland Lark M2S microphone sounds surprisingly warm, which totally blew my mind!
Spotify claims to be the number one podcast platform, but the real stats tell a different tale.
Charging guests to appear on your podcast? Brace yourself, the FTC has some rules you need to follow!
Using music in your podcast? Be careful, because Spotify's bots don’t care about your permissions!
It's always a good idea to double-check the facts you find online, especially from big companies!
Exercise is tough, but once you get through it, you'll feel so proud of yourself, like you just conquered a mountain!

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