Spotify has become the #1 platform for music discovery, with over 600 million active users worldwide. For independent artists, getting placed on a curated playlist can make the difference between 200 streams and 20,000 streams.
This guide shows you exactly how to submit your music in 2025, whether you’re aiming for editorial playlists, independent curators, or algorithmic exposure.
1. Understand the Different Types of Spotify Playlists
Before you start submitting your music, you need to know the 3 main types of playlists:
1.1 Spotify Editorial Playlists
- Curated by Spotify’s in-house team (Mint, Chill Hits, etc.)
- Millions of followers
- Hard to access but very powerful
👉 Submit via Spotify for Artists (at least 7 days before release).
1.2 Algorithmic Playlists
- Auto-generated (Discover Weekly, Release Radar)
- Based on listeners’ habits
👉 Focus on early engagement: saves, pre-saves, shares.
1.3 Independent Curated Playlists
- Managed by DJs, producers, curators
- Range: 1k–100k followers
👉 Submit via SubmitHub, Daily Playlists, SongRocket or directly on curator websites.
2. Prepare Your Track Before Submitting
- ✅ Professional mixing & mastering
- ✅ Eye-catching artwork
- ✅ Spotify link ready
- ✅ Short catchy pitch
💡 Example pitch:
“Fresh Chill House track with summer vibes and a Nu Disco twist, perfect for beach clubs and sunset playlists.”
3. Platforms to Submit Your Track
SubmitHub
- Pay per credit
- Guaranteed feedback
👉 Best for volume submissions
Daily Playlists
- Free & premium options
👉 Premium = higher approval chance
SongRocket
- ~1.5 € per submission
- Curators earn more → motivated
Direct Submissions
Some curators accept direct submissions via websites.
👉 Faster response, no middleman.
4. Step-by-Step Submission Process
- Choose the right playlist
- Send pitch & link
- Stay professional
- Follow up (max 1x)
- Track results in Spotify for Artists
5. Maximize Your Playlist Success
- 🚀 Promote (Meta Ads, Hypeddit)
- ❤️ Encourage fans to save/share
- 🔁 Build curator relationships
- 📈 Analyze data (Spotify for Artists)
6. Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Sending unfinished demos
- ❌ Copy-paste generic messages
- ❌ Ignoring playlist vibe
- ❌ Expecting instant results
7. Why Independent Playlists Matter in 2025
Independent curators are the real gateway:
- Faster replies
- Easier to access
- Perfect to build momentum before editorial
💡 Example: My playlist Sunset Grooves started small, now over 1,600 followers – and gave early artists thousands of streams.
✅ Final Thoughts
Submitting your track to playlists is one of the best growth hacks for Spotify in 2025.
👉 Prepare your track, submit smartly, engage your audience.
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