PLAYLIST PITCHING
Your track deserves more than a listen—it deserves a spot where it belongs
Editorial Playlist Pitching
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Submit unreleased tracks directly to platforms like Spotify for official editorial consideration
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Optimize metadata: genre, mood, instruments, language, and story
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Submit at least 7 days before release for editorial consideration
Independent Curator Outreach
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Build relationships with indie playlist curators on Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms
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Use personalized pitches referencing their playlist vibe and audience
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Offer exclusive previews or early access to build trust
Smart Playlist Matching
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Tag tracks by genre, mood, tempo, and theme (e.g., ‘late-night drive’)
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Use AI or internal tools to match songs with relevant playlists
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Maintain curated internal playlists for pitching reference
Algorithmic Playlist Optimization
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Encourage pre-saves, early streams, and follows to trigger algorithm boosts
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Focus on consistent release schedules to feed Spotify’s algorithm
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Promote playlisted tracks to increase engagement and retention
Post-Placement Promotion
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Share playlist placements on social media and tag curators
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Leverage playlist followers for cross-promotion
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Use placements in press releases and DSP pitch decks
TYPES OF PLAYLISTS YOU CAN PITCH TO
| Playlist Type | Curated By | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | DSPs (Spotify, Apple) | New music friday, RapCaviar |
| Algorithmic | DSP Algorithms | Discover weekly, Release radar |
| Independent Curators | Blogs, Influencers | Indie Chill, Desi hip-hop gems |
| Brand/Label Playlists | Labels or collectives | T-series, Mixtape, Majestic Casual |
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