Guides for independent artists
Straight, producer-side guides to releasing and pitching your music. No upsells, no hype, just what actually works.
Pillar guide
How to Pitch Spotify Editorial Playlists
The complete walkthrough for pitching Spotify editorial playlists through Spotify for Artists.
Read the guidePitch examples
Constructed, annotated examples showing what a credible Spotify editorial pitch looks like and why.
How far in advance
The real lead-time math: Spotify's 7-day Release Radar cutoff, why 3 to 4 weeks out is better practice, and when to upload.
Why pitches get rejected
The honest reasons editorial pitches get passed over, and what's actually inside your control.
What to write
A field-by-field breakdown of the Spotify pitch description, including the 500-character limit.