George Goodrich

George is the founder of Playlist Push, began as an artist manager in Australia, then pivoted to music tech in Amsterdam. Author of "How to use Spotify playlists to launch your career in music"

Music Marketing

How to Get Your Music on Spotify (2026 Guide) | Best Music Distributors for Independent Artists

Updated April 2026 — Choosing a distributor is the first step to getting your music on Spotify. We've fully refreshed this guide with 2026 pricing, new distributors, and what's actually changed since we first published it. How Do You Get Your Music on Spotify? To get your music on Spotify, you need to work with a music distributor. They act as the pipeline between your recordings and streaming platforms — Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, TikTok, YouTube Music, and dozens more. Spotify doe

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Spotify for artists

Spotify Royalties Calculator (Updated for 2025)

This article has been updated to show 2025 royalty payment updates Spotify has made. Modernizing Our Royalty System to Drive an Additional $1 Billion toward Emerging and Professional Artists – Spotify for ArtistsWe’re introducing new policies to better support those most dependent on streaming revenues as part of their livelihood.November 21, 2023 One of the hardest parts of the streaming era is knowing exactly how much money you get from your streams. It can even more difficult when you

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Music Marketing

How To Set up Your Spotify Artist Profile (2025 Update)

Having a correct and intriguing artist profile on Spotify is crucial when it comes to not only gaining new fans and listeners but also keeping them interested in your music! We're giving you some great steps that will guide you step-by-step on how to set up and optimize your Spotify artist profile. 1) Claim your artist profile. First and foremost, you need to claim your artist profile. This is very easy and can be done by visiting artists.spotify.com. Once you have delivered your music to you

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Music Marketing

How To Get On RapCaviar: Spotify's Largest Playlist (2025)

It’s every struggle rappers dream, a placement on the most coveted playlist on Spotify. Also a big check from the streams gained and new fans sliding into the DM’s like no tomorrow doesn’t hurt either. Why Rap Caviar? Well it is one of the biggest playlist on Spotify and can churn out millions of streams per week. Once ran by Tuma Basa as head curator Rap Caviar has gone through some major changes. First of all you can stop searching for Tuma Basa’s contact info. He no longer runs Rap Caviar,

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Curator Tips

How to grow your Spotify Playlist followers

Here are a couple of ways to get more Spotify playlist followers organically Understand Your Listeners’ Wants and Needs Even if your main forte is song creation, Spotify playlists give you the opportunity to think entrepreneurially about your target audience. You’re entering a zone in which the better you promote your art, the more success you’ll see. Therefore, you must put yourself in your fans’ shoes and think about their main desires and interests. First, define your target audience. Who

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Music Marketing

How to See Who Likes and Follows Your Spotify Playlist

I wrote this article because honestly, I'm curious to know who liked my Spotify playlist. If you're a normal user or a serious playlist curator on Spotify you're probably wondering how to see who liked your playlist on Spotify. One day you log in to Spotify and you go to your favorite playlist, and you notice its gaining followers. But how? Maybe people are searching for a certain playlist keyword on Spotify or maybe someone shared it with a massive discord group. I'm going to cover some helpful

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case study

Artist Interview Campaign Results: LAEL - Can't Lose

Artist: LAEL Song: Can't Lose Budget: $345 Streams to Date: 1,018,538+ Release Date: April 13 Campaign Start Date: April 14 Total Playlist Push Adds: 18 Peak Monthly Listeners: 154,000 Notable Spotify Algorithm Placements Fresh Finds: Pop Fresh Finds: Hiptronix Fresh Finds WATCH: LAEL explains how he got 1 Million Streams Looking to Promote your Music? Use our TikTok Sound Promotion and Spotify Playlists Pitching Service.

Movies About Music: A Must-Watch List for Indie Artists

The music business can be the wild west sometimes. Starting out as an artist, it’s easy to be taken advantage of or get caught in lopsided deals. We’ve compiled the best docs and films for indie artists. Some go into detail on the inner workings of major labels and some are uplifting feel good stories about determination. These are some of the most compelling music industry movies. Artifact The documentary follows rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars as they first learn of and then begin to fight

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Music Marketing

SubmitHub vs. Playlist Push

We often get asked what's the difference between SubmitHub and PlaylistPush? The concept is somewhat similar, but the process and user experience are completely different. Here is a brief overview of everything you need to know before using PlaylistPush or SubmitHub. Curator Vetting Process To sign up for SubmitHub they require playlists to have at least 1,000 followers. It’s up to you to determine the quality of their playlists. SubmitHub tracks the monthly listeners for each playlist by ask

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What is an A&R and How Does It Work?

An A&R, which stands for Artists and Repertoire, is one of the most ambiguous titles in the music business. But what is an A&R exactly? Essentially, an A&R is a recruiter for record labels, scouting and recruiting talent. Years ago, this title was highly sought after. Today, a lot has changed in how companies recruit artists, with much of the process backed by solid data rather than just gut instinct. Key Functions of an A&R Associate in 2024: * Research, pitch, and produce viable physical a

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music promo services

How to Promote Your Music Online

Releasing music online can be a nerve wracking task for some. While it has become very easy with little cost to upload music, this has led to a surge of new uploads - most of which lack any artistry or real effort. Once upon a time pre 2014 if you had a good song you could distribute it and gain some type of organic traffic from different services. Somewhere in 2015 those organic chances and algorithmic love all but ended with "free" distribution. The gatekeepers that used to exist are all but g

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Blog Posts for Artists

Spotify Streams vs. Monthly Listeners: A Comparative Analysis

Discover the key differences between Spotify streams and monthly listeners in this insightful comparative analysis. In the ever-evolving world of music streaming, artists and industry professionals alike have become acutely aware of the significance of metrics such as Spotify streams and monthly listeners. These metrics provide valuable insights into an artist's reach, popularity, and overall success on the platform. However, understanding the nuances of these metrics and their impact on artist

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Spotify Promotion

The Ultimate Guide to Spotify Playlist Promotion

Learn the insider secrets to promoting your music on Spotify with our comprehensive guide. Are you an artist looking to promote your music on Spotify? With over 345 million active users worldwide, Spotify is a powerful platform for gaining exposure and reaching a global audience. In this ultimate guide, we will explore the strategies and techniques to help you effectively promote your Spotify playlists and grow your fanbase. Understanding Spotify's Algorithm As a Spotify user, you may have n

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Music Marketing

How To Get Your First 1,000 Streams on Spotify (2024 Update)

Getting your first song on Spotify is both exciting and nerve-wracking. You get your friends and family to stream it, send out a few tweets, even make a cool video clip for your song, and guess what? No one cares. Your song sits at the dreaded <1,000 mark and might as well have zero streams. We have seen this happen to thousands of artists and are here to help you succeed. Here are 5 actionable tips you can take to break through that <1,000 wall and start building a dedicated audience on Spot

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