{"id":360,"date":"2024-03-12T17:04:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T17:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.musifie.com\/?p=360"},"modified":"2024-03-12T17:04:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T17:04:04","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-getting-your-music-on-playlists-boost-your-fanbase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musifie.com\/blogs\/the-ultimate-guide-to-getting-your-music-on-playlists-boost-your-fanbase\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Music on Playlists &amp; Boost Your Fanbase"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"360\" class=\"elementor elementor-360\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-98d4a14 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"98d4a14\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-116dc39\" data-id=\"116dc39\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d50fe0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d50fe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Playlists create a whole mood and can be so fun to make. The most followed playlist on Spotify is \u2018Today\u2019s Top Hits\u2019 and it has over 30 million likes. So it\u2019s safe to say that being on a playlist can be a total game changer for independent musicians. Here\u2019s a guide on how to get on playlists and make the most of it.<\/p><p>Just releasing your music isn&#8217;t enough. It needs promotion to avoid getting lost in the digital void. But forget empty hype \u2013 good promotion starts with authentic music that resonates with listeners.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40cde6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"40cde6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Get Your Music on Playlists<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef21896 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef21896\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The music industry has changed. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.musifie.com\/2024\/03\/04\/music-discovery-and-algorithms-a-love-story\/\">Algorithms play a huge role in discovery<\/a> and recommendations. To know more about how this works, check out our blog post on <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.musifie.com\/2024\/03\/04\/music-discovery-and-algorithms-a-love-story\/\">music discovery and algorithms<\/a>. However, the human touch hasn&#8217;t vanished entirely.\u00a0 Tastemakers and curators still craft incredible playlists and your fans? They&#8217;re real people with emotions and preferences!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de0d5f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de0d5f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Use Streaming Services<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b86435 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b86435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>First things first, get your music on all the major streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. These are now the digital storefronts where listeners discover new sounds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2bcef5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a2bcef5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Verified Your Status<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afe7864 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afe7864\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once your music is out there, getting verified on these platforms adds a layer of legitimacy. Think of it as the blue checkmark on social media \u2013 it shows you&#8217;re the real deal and establishes trust with potential fans.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf35691 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf35691\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Cultivate Your Fanbase<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e1d16f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e1d16f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today&#8217;s digital world, a strong online presence is your weapon. Build a community on platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookShare your music, connect with fans, and give them a glimpse into your creative process. The more you engage with listeners, the more likely they are to become your biggest supporters.. To know more about how social media helps music discovery check out our latest blog post.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9843c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f9843c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Pitch Before Release<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90afcf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90afcf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotify offers a unique advantage \u2013 the ability to pitch your unreleased music directly to their editorial playlists. This is your chance to grab their attention early!\u00a0 Polish your music, craft a killer pitch, and submit your songs using the Spotify for Artists feature.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-892e543 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"892e543\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Curate Your Own Playlists<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdda460 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdda460\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Don&#8217;t underestimate the power of creating your own playlists. These can be a great way to showcase your music alongside artists who inspire you, while also introducing your sound to a wider audience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b20e54e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b20e54e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Know Your Niche<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-273adb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"273adb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playlists thrive on curation, so understanding your genre and target audience is key. Are you a soulful singer-songwriter perfect for a &#8220;Coffee Shop Chill&#8221; playlist, or a heart-pounding rock band ideal for a &#8220;Workout Bangers&#8221; mix? Targeting the right playlists increases your chances of getting noticed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89141df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"89141df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. Make Headlines<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc9f423 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc9f423\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting featured in music blogs, online publications, or radio stations can give your music a major boost.\u00a0 Reach out to journalists and tastemakers who cover your genre. This is because positive press mentions can generate excitement and attract new listeners.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70580c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70580c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8. Connect with Curators<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7734132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7734132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Playlist curators hold the key to playlist placement. Research curators who focus on your genre and reach out with personalized pitches. Explain why your music would be a perfect fit for their playlist, and keep your message concise and professional. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdeb60d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bdeb60d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">9. Diversify Your Reach<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8777aa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8777aa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t limit yourself to just one streaming platform. Cast a wider net by getting your music on various platforms like Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal. The more places your music is available, the more opportunities you have to connect with potential fans.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e7fdfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9e7fdfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/musifie.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pretty-mixed-african-woman-with-vinyls-on-her-face-2023-11-27-05-07-04-utc-1024x580.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-355\" alt=\"music publishing - make money\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dea580 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4dea580\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 Bonus Platforms to Help You Get on Playlists<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06ec979 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06ec979\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here are 5 platforms to help you get started:<\/p><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indieshuffle.com\/\">Indie Shuffle<\/a>: This website is a blog and playlist curator all rolled into one. They focus on shining a spotlight on independent and up-and-coming artists.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/soundplate.com\/\">Soundplate<\/a>: This platform flips the script a bit. It&#8217;s a place for independent playlist curators to showcase their playlists and connect with artists and listeners. So, you might even find some cool playlists to submit your music to!<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.submithub.com\/\">SubmitHub<\/a>: This platform acts as a matchmaker for musicians and tastemakers. They connect you with playlist curators, bloggers, and influencers who can help spread the word about your music.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcamps.com\/\">Soundcampaign<\/a>: This service goes global! They help artists from all over the world get their music on playlists managed by curators. Bonus: curators who use Soundcampaign can even earn rewards for discovering new music like yours.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/playlistpush.com\/\">PlaylistPush<\/a>: Similar to SubmitHub, PlaylistPush connects you with playlist curators across different streaming services. They can help you get your music featured on playlists that reach a wider audience.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Playlists create a whole mood and can be so fun to make. The most followed playlist on Spotify is \u2018Today\u2019s Top Hits\u2019 and it has over 30 million likes. So it\u2019s safe to say that being on a playlist can be a total game changer for independent musicians. 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