{"id":33976,"date":"2021-11-30T19:59:44","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T19:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/?p=33976"},"modified":"2021-12-01T12:21:39","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T12:21:39","slug":"how-to-create-your-own-mixtape-on-a-custom-vinyl-record-duplicate-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/how-to-create-your-own-mixtape-on-a-custom-vinyl-record-duplicate-1\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get playlisted on Spotify"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting playlisted on Spotify<\/strong> – the biggest major music platform right now – can do amazing things to boost your early music career.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are plenty of ways to sell music online<\/a>, but the massive exposure, new monthly followers, and the potential to bring in a highly diverse audience are just some of the benefits of making it onto Spotify playlist big leagues!<\/span><\/p>\n

But once you know you know how to get music on Spotify<\/a> through a distributor like Ditto Music, what\u2019s the secret formula for getting playlisted? Truth is – there isn\u2019t one. Playlist placements are tricky to navigate. However – there are definitely a few things you can do to get a leg up on other artists trying to do the exact same thing.<\/span>
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So here\u2019s 8 things you can do to help secure one of the most coveted playlist spots in the streaming world.<\/span><\/p>\n

8 tips for getting a Spotify playlist placement<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Pitch your tracks via Spotify for Artists<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Once your music has been sent to Spotify, you can sign up for a Spotify for Artists account to begin pitching your tracks to Spotify\u2019s editorial team. Not only is this essential for pitching your tracks via the Spotify playlist submission portal, being an official Spotify for Artists user gives you access to a whole new array of exclusive features, specially reserved for artists using the platform. And while you\u2019re at it, submit a verification request form to become an officially verified Spotify artist<\/strong>. This in partnership with having a Spotify for Artists account will communicate to the platform\u2019s in-house playlist team that you\u2019re a legit artist that\u2019s worth their ears!<\/span><\/p>\n

2. The 1 week rule<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure you pitch your music for playlisting at least 7 days before the track\u2019s official release date<\/strong>. To increase the chances of getting YOUR submission seriously considered, it\u2019s recommended your pitch early<\/strong>.
\nWhy?
\nWell as you can imagine, Spotify\u2019s curator team receives thousands upon thousands of playlist submissions on the daily. So waiting until the last minute is a recipe for disaster.
\nAnd when you pitch a track for playlisting, whether or not you land that playlist hotspot or not, Spotify will include the pitched song in your followers’ Release Radar<\/strong>. So it\u2019s a win-win either way for getting your newest tracks heard!<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Only pitch your BEST track<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This one\u2019s quite self explanatory – but it\u2019s still worth a mention. When you\u2019re pitching a track for playlist consideration, Spotify only lets you pitch ONE unreleased track at a time<\/strong>. So make it count by pitching the track that you predict will be your next fan favourite. <\/p>\n

Maybe it\u2019s got a great hook, a really catchy chorus, or a danceable beat? The point is – choose the track that you know will be earcandy for a Spotify in-house curator.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll probably already know which track this is by your own sense of judgment and what your fans tend to respond to most. But if not, hit up your in-app analytics<\/strong> on the platform and see which of your previous tracks have seen the most engagement amongst listeners & followers<\/strong>. This eliminates all the guesswork of pitching a track that might not resonate with your audience (and Spotify\u2019s editorial team) as much as you\u2019d hoped.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Fill out the pitch form completely & accurately<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re pitching your track via Spotify\u2019s playlist submission portal, you\u2019ll be asked to provide some details about what makes YOUR track worth a place on one of their playlists.<\/p>\n

Do not (I repeat) DO NOT skip out any of the fields! Spotify wants to know as much as possible about the context of your song and what they should know before they listen to it. In fact, Spotify states: \u201cThe more information we have about the song that you\u2019ve worked so hard on, the better.\u201d<\/strong> So make sure to tell them all the who, what, whens and whys of your track, plus any links to or details about a music video, release schedule, or promotions of your work.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Consider metadata<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t already know, your music\u2019s metadata is basically made up of all the most important info about your track. What makes this info really important in terms of pitching your track for playlisting, is that you must provide it to make sure you get properly credited and actually earn money from your placement. So ensure you include all of the following important information on your track submission form:<\/span><\/p>\n

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