**Guest post written by Chris of Pitchplaylists.com.

 

"Getting your music on Spotify playlists isn’t just a bonus it can be a game-changer. With more than 40 million artists featured on Spotify playlists every month, playlisting has become one of the top ways to grow your audience, increase streams, and build real momentum.

But how do you actually get your music on those playlists and more importantly how do you stay there? Let’s break it down in simple steps, plus show you how Pitchplaylists makes the whole process easier and more effective.

Why Playlisting Matter

Spotify has over 100 million tracks and more than 5 billion playlists. From massive editorial playlists to niche user-created ones, the playlisting ecosystem is massive. It’s also powerful: Spotify reports that 1/3 of all discoveries happen through playlists.

Whether you’re aiming for algorithmic playlists like Discover Weekly or want to get picked up by an indie curator, good playlisting can boost your streams, increase your followers, and bring new fans to your music.
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Prioritize Your Social Presence

Before you even start playlisting your music, make sure your social media is working for you. Many playlist curators check out your presence before adding your song.

• Keep your profiles active and engaging.
• Share your Spotify link regularly.
• Show genuine engagement with your audience since this helps build trust and makes you more appealing to curators.

Optimize Your Streaming Profiles

Make your Spotify for Artists profile work in your favor:

• Use a high-quality artist photo and banner.
• Write a strong artist bio that reflects your style.
• Add links to your socials.
• Pin your best tracks or latest release.

When everything looks professional, you increase your chances of staying on a playlist once you're added. That’s a crucial part of long-term playlisting success.
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Key Steps to Take Before Pitching to Playlists

Let’s be real, DMing random curators on Instagram or blindly sending emails doesn’t always work. Instead, try these smart strategies:

1. Get Verified

A verified artist profile builds credibility instantly. It shows curators that you’re serious, and it opens access to Spotify for Artists tools like pitching to editorial playlists directly.

2. Attract More Followers

The more followers you have, the more likely Spotify’s algorithm is to favor your music. Plus, some curators only add artists with a solid following.

3. Create Your Own Playlists

Building your own playlists can help you get noticed. Include your tracks alongside similar artists and share them widely. Over time, you’ll build authority in your genre and maybe even attract followers and curators.

Be Careful Out There!

Some services charge for playlisting or make bold promises. These can hurt more than help. Spotify can remove tracks that are placed via pay-for-play methods. Always aim for organic growth.
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That’s where Pitchplaylists makes a real difference.

Playlist Submission Made Simple

Pitchplaylists is a free option built to connect independent artists with real Spotify playlist curators.

• Artists can find genre-matched playlists and submit songs in seconds.
• Curators receive submissions in a dashboard - no more messy emails or lost DMs.
• Best of all, it’s 100% free!

If you’re serious about playlisting, Pitchplaylists gives you tools to do it right without wasting time or money.

Help Algorithmic Playlists Find You

Spotify’s algorithm loves data. The more you feed it, the better your chances of getting on its most powerful playlists:

Discover Weekly

This updates every Monday and is personalized to each listener. If people save your track or listen all the way through, you’re more likely to get added.

Fresh Finds

Spotify curates Fresh Finds for emerging artists. Regular releases and strong engagement can get you spotted here.

Building steady momentum through user-curated playlists (via platforms like Pitchplaylists) often triggers algorithmic playlists. That’s how good playlisting pays off in the long run.
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Help User-Curated Playlists Find You

User-generated playlists still make up a big part of Spotify’s ecosystem. These playlists can drive serious traffic, and many are open to submissions.

Pitching directly through Pitchplaylists ensures your song lands in front of curators who are actively searching for new music. That’s better than cold emails any day.

Keep Pitching and Don’t Get Discouraged

Playlisting isn’t a one-and-done game. Keep at it. Try new genres, follow the curator on social media and say thank you to get noticed more and don’t take silence personally. Curators are busy and sometimes it’s just a timing thing.

Success in playlisting comes from persistence, good music, and using smart tools like Pitchplaylists to streamline the process."

 

 

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