Playlist placement can introduce an artist’s music to listeners who haven’t discovered them yet.

But there is an important distinction artists should understand:

Submitting music to Spotify’s editorial playlists is different from submitting music to independent playlist curators.

Artists can pitch eligible unreleased music to Spotify’s editorial team through Spotify for Artists. Independent curators, meanwhile, operate their own playlists and establish their own submission methods.

For independent musicians, a broader playlist strategy can include Spotify editorial pitching, independent playlist curators, user-generated playlists and genre-specific music discovery outlets.

Here’s how the process works.

How Do You Submit Music to Spotify Playlists?

There are two major approaches.

Spotify Editorial Playlist Submission

Artists and their teams can use Spotify for Artists to pitch eligible unreleased music for editorial consideration.

This is the official route for consideration by Spotify’s editorial team.

Editorial submission does not guarantee placement.

Independent Spotify Playlist Submission

Thousands of playlists are created and managed independently by listeners, curators, brands, blogs, DJs and music professionals.

These playlists are not necessarily controlled by Spotify.

Each independent curator determines whether and how they accept music.

That means artists need to identify relevant curators and follow their individual submission requirements.

Submit Your Music to Playlist Curators with Tune Pitch

Finding playlists is easy. Finding relevant playlist curators who actually accept music submissions can take considerably more time.

Tune Pitch helps independent artists and songwriters submit music to playlist curators and other music industry contacts from one place. Instead of spending hours researching contacts and sending individual pitches, artists can use Tune Pitch to get their music submitted for consideration.

Start with a Free Playlist Submission

Tune Pitch offers a free music submission option, allowing independent artists to start submitting their music without paying for their first opportunity.

Provide your artist information, song title, music link and other requested details, then select Playlist Curators & Radio Stations as your submission category.

Tune Pitch handles the outreach so you can spend more time creating and promoting your music.

Want More Reach? Upgrade Your Tune Pitch Submission

Artists who want to reach more potential contacts can upgrade their Tune Pitch submission to send their music to a larger list of playlist and industry contacts.

The upgraded option is designed for independent artists who want to expand their outreach beyond the free submission and create more opportunities for their music to be discovered.

With Tune Pitch, artists can:

• Submit a song for free
• Upgrade to reach larger contact lists
• Submit music to playlist curators and radio stations
• Reach additional music-industry categories when appropriate
• Present songs professionally to industry contacts
• Spend less time searching for submission opportunities
• Use Tune Pitch to promote new singles, EPs and albums

Does Tune Pitch Guarantee Spotify Playlist Placement?

No. Tune Pitch is a music submission and outreach service. Playlist placement, streams and other results are not guaranteed.

Independent playlist curators decide which songs they listen to, consider and ultimately add to their playlists.

Tune Pitch’s role is to help get your music in front of relevant contacts for consideration.

Artists should also be cautious of any service claiming it can guarantee placement on Spotify editorial playlists or guarantee a specific number of legitimate streams.

Is Tune Pitch the Same as Spotify for Artists?

No.

Spotify for Artists provides an official way for eligible artists to pitch unreleased music to Spotify’s editorial team.

Tune Pitch provides a separate type of outreach by helping artists submit music to independent playlist, radio and music-industry contacts.

These approaches can complement each other.

For a new release, an independent artist might:

1. Pitch an eligible unreleased track through Spotify for Artists.
2. Submit the song to independent playlist curators.
3. Submit the release to radio stations and DJs.
4. Pursue relevant press and other music-industry opportunities.

This gives the release multiple opportunities for discovery rather than relying on a single promotional channel.

Who Should Use Tune Pitch for Playlist Submissions?

Tune Pitch can be useful for independent artists, bands, singer-songwriters, producers and other musicians who have release-ready music and want to expand their outreach.

It can be particularly useful if you’ve ever found yourself asking:

How do I submit my music to playlists?

Where can I submit my song to playlist curators?

How do independent artists get their songs on Spotify playlists?

How can I find playlists accepting music submissions?

Can I submit my song to playlists for free?

Tune Pitch gives artists a straightforward starting point.

Submit Your Song to Playlist Curators

You made the song. Now it’s time to put it in front of people who can potentially help new listeners discover it.

Start with a free Tune Pitch submission. If you want greater reach, upgrade your submission to get your music in front of a larger list of playlist and industry contacts.

What Is a Playlist Curator?

A playlist curator is a person or organization that selects and organizes songs for a playlist.

Curators may specialize in a particular:

Genre
Mood
Activity
Region
Era
Audience
Musical style

For example, an Americana songwriter will usually benefit more from approaching Americana, folk, roots and singer-songwriter curators than electronic dance playlists.

Relevance should be the foundation of a playlist campaign.

How Do I Submit Music to Playlist Curators?

A typical process looks like this:

1. Choose Your Best Song

Don’t assume every song needs a playlist campaign.

Choose a recording that represents you well and fits identifiable playlist categories.

2. Define Your Genre and Audience

Be specific.

Instead of describing a song simply as “rock,” consider whether it is:

Indie rock, roots rock, alternative rock, country rock, folk rock or singer-songwriter.

Better classification makes it easier to identify relevant curators.

3. Research Appropriate Playlists

Look at the songs already included.

Ask:

Does my song genuinely sound like something this curator might add?

If not, move on.

4. Find the Curator’s Submission Method

Some curators use submission forms. Others use email or music-submission platforms.

Follow the curator’s stated instructions.

5. Write a Short Playlist Pitch

Keep the message focused on the music.

Include:

Artist name
Song title
Genre/style
Release date
Streaming link
A short reason the song fits the playlist
Relevant artist information

Avoid sending a lengthy autobiography unless requested.

What Should You Say When Submitting a Song to a Playlist?

A simple pitch can work well:

Hi [Name],

I’m submitting my new song “[Song Title]” for consideration for [Playlist Name]. It’s a [genre/style] track that I think may fit alongside the artists you’re currently featuring.

Listen: [link]

Thanks for taking the time to consider it.

[Artist Name]

Personalization matters.

A curator can often recognize an email that was blindly sent to hundreds of unrelated playlists.

How Do You Find Spotify Playlist Curators?

Start by searching Spotify for playlists matching your genre, style and audience.

Then investigate the curator.

Look for publicly provided:

Website
Submission page
Social profile
Email address
Artist submission form

Don’t assume that every playlist accepts submissions.

If a curator doesn’t provide a submission method, respect that.

Can You Submit Directly to Spotify Editorial Playlists?

Yes, eligible artists can pitch unreleased music using Spotify for Artists.

The editorial pitching system allows artists to provide information about the track that helps Spotify’s editorial team understand the release.

Artists should use Spotify’s official platform for Spotify editorial submissions rather than paying someone who claims they can guarantee editorial placement.

Can You Submit a Released Song to Spotify Editorial Playlists?

Spotify’s editorial pitching process focuses on eligible unreleased music, so artists planning an editorial pitch should prepare the submission before release.

Independent playlist curators may accept already-released songs.

Their rules vary individually.

How Early Should You Submit Music to Playlists?

Start planning before release.

This gives you time to prepare:

Artwork
Metadata
Artist biography
Streaming/pre-release links
Genre information
Press materials
Pitch copy

It also gives you time to research relevant curators instead of rushing through submissions on release day.

Independent curators may continue considering songs after release, depending on their individual policies.

Are Playlist Submission Services Worth It?

It depends on what the service actually provides.

A legitimate music-submission service should clearly explain what the artist is purchasing.

There is an important difference between paying for:

a submission or promotional service

and paying for:

guaranteed streams or guaranteed placement.

Artists should be cautious of services promising unrealistic stream counts or guaranteed results without explaining where those streams come from.

Evaluate the service’s transparency, submission process, audience relevance and terms before purchasing.

Can Someone Guarantee Spotify Playlist Placement?

Be cautious with guarantees.

Independent curators control their own playlists, while Spotify controls its editorial ecosystem.

A submission service can facilitate discovery, pitching or consideration, but it cannot legitimately promise decisions made by unrelated third parties unless it directly controls the placement being sold.

Tune Pitch focuses on getting songs submitted for consideration, not guaranteeing that a curator will add a song.

Should You Pay for Spotify Streams?

Artists should distinguish legitimate music promotion from services selling artificial engagement.

Artificial streams can create misleading metrics and may violate platform rules.

The objective should be reaching real listeners who may genuinely enjoy the music.

Long-term artist development depends far more on real engagement than an impressive-looking number generated without a meaningful audience.

What Makes a Song More Likely to Get Playlist Consideration?

There is no formula guaranteeing placement.

However, artists can improve the quality of their submissions by making sure the song:

Fits the playlist’s style
Has professional audio quality
Has accurate metadata
Is presented professionally
Is submitted through the correct channel
Matches the curator’s requirements

Most importantly, research before submitting.

A well-targeted campaign is usually more sensible than sending the same track indiscriminately to every playlist available.

Radio vs. Playlist Submission: Which Is Better?

They serve different purposes.

Radio submission puts music in front of DJs, music directors, programmers and radio audiences.

Playlist submission puts music in front of curators and streaming audiences.

Independent artists don’t necessarily need to choose one or the other.

A release campaign can incorporate radio, playlist, press and other industry outreach when those channels make sense for the music.

Can Songwriters Submit Demos to Playlists?

Usually, playlist pitching is best suited to recordings intended for public listening.

A songwriter whose goal is to have another artist record a composition has a different objective.

In that case, publisher, A&R and industry song pitching may be more appropriate than consumer-facing Spotify playlist promotion.

Understanding the goal of the song determines who should receive it.

How Tune Pitch Helps Artists Submit Music

Independent musicians often face the same problem:

You can make the music yourself, release it yourself and promote yourself — but finding the right people to hear it takes time.

Tune Pitch is designed to simplify that process.

Artists and songwriters can submit their music for consideration by music-industry contacts across relevant categories, including opportunities involving:

Playlist and radio contacts
Publishers, A&R and labels
Music supervisors and sync
Press and release coverage

The purpose is to help artists get their music in front of relevant people for consideration.

Tune Pitch does not guarantee playlist placement, radio airplay, publishing deals, press coverage or other third-party decisions.

Have a song ready?

Submit your music through Tune Pitch and start putting your songs in front of relevant industry contacts.

Frequently Asked Questions About Playlist Submission