Spotify Algorithm

Blog Posts for Artists

The Best & Worst Times of Year to Release Music

Releasing music at the right time is crucial to its success. Whether you're an independent artist or signed to one of the Big 4 record labels, timing your release strategically can make the difference between your song getting lost in the noise or gaining traction. If you're wondering what the best time is to release music on Spotify or the worst months to release music, this guide will help you determine the most effective release strategy.  Remember to always schedule your release at least 4

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Spotify for artists

The Spotify Algorithm: How To Get On Release Radar, Discover Weekly (Updated 2025)

Have you ever listened to your Discover Weekly or Release Radar playlists on Spotify and wondered how they work? Did you know that these playlists are also extremely important for getting your music heard by a new audience? While stream growth is the most immediate and visible result of using our service, getting your track onto high-quality playlists has substantial long-term benefits due to its effect on the Spotify algorithm. The concept of “cracking” the Spotify algorithm can be quite abstr

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Music Marketing

Top Cities Can Make or Break Your Spotify Growth (2024 Update)

You’ve probably already heard about botting. You also probably know that Spotify shows your Top Cities to other users in the About section of your artist profile. But did you know that Top Cities can also suggest whether an artist account is positioned toward growth, stagnancy, or in danger of being removed? Aside from showing where you get the most listens, Top Cities can actually be a signal on the consumption habits of your music. Before you can analyze them as such, you need to be acquaint

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