How to get on Spotify Playlists: an FAQ<\/p>\n
A: There are three types of Spotify playlists:<\/p>\n
Spotify editorial playlists: These are playlists curated by Spotify experts, who listen to and select songs to include.
\nSpotify algorithmic playlists: These playlists are generated based on a user’s listening habits, and include playlists like Discover Weekly and Release Radar.
\nUser-generated playlists: Anyone can create their own playlist on Spotify, and these playlists can be followed by other users.<\/p>\n
A: One way to search for playlists to submit your music to is by using the following method:<\/p>\n
Open Spotify on a desktop computer.
\nIn the search bar, type “gmail.com” followed by the genre you’re looking for (e.g. “gmail.com indie”).
\nClick on the “Playlists” tab in the search results to see a list of playlists that have a Gmail address in their description.
\nFrom here, you can go through and find playlists that are relevant to your music, and submit your music to them.<\/p>\n
A: When pitching your music to playlist curators, it’s important to be professional and respectful. Here are some tips for pitching your music:<\/p>\n
Research the playlist and make sure your music is a good fit for it.
\nPersonalize your pitch by mentioning something specific about the playlist or the curator.
\nProvide a link to your music, and include any relevant information about your song (e.g. release date, genre, etc.).
\nKeep it brief and to the point \u2013 playlist curators receive a lot of pitches, and they don’t have time to read long emails.<\/p>\n
A: If your music is accepted onto a playlist, you can expect an increase in streams and potentially more visibility for your music. However, it’s important to note that getting onto a playlist does not guarantee success \u2013 there are many factors that contribute to a song’s success on Spotify. Additionally, the effects of being on a playlist can vary \u2013 some playlists may have a larger impact than others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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