Spotify for Artists
5 Steps To Become The Greatest Playlist Curator on Spotify
Do you have Spotify Playlists with 1000+ followers? Sign up as a Playlist Push Curator to monetize your Playlists. Step 1: Upgrade Your Playlists Aesthetics You want to find a niche in your knowledge base. Use the cover photo, title and bio of your playlist to let potential followers know
Checklist
- Pitched to Spotify editorial at least 7 days before release
- Written personalized pitches for each independent curator
- Submitted to at least 10 genre-matched independent curators
- Tracked which playlists added the track and their follower counts
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between editorial and independent playlists?
Editorial playlists are curated by Spotify's in-house team (e.g. RapCaviar, New Music Friday). You pitch for them through Spotify for Artists. Independent playlists are owned by third-party curators — bloggers, music fans, or playlist brands. You reach these through platforms like Poseidon and SubmitHub. Both matter but serve different purposes.
How many streams can a playlist placement generate?
Varies enormously. A 10,000-follower niche playlist might send 200-500 streams. A 1 million-follower genre playlist could send 10,000-50,000 streams. Focus on genre-matched smaller playlists first — they drive better save rates and listener quality.
How should I write a playlist pitch?
Keep it under 200 words. Lead with what makes your track unique — not how hard you worked on it. Reference specific songs or artists on the curator's playlist and explain exactly why your track fits. Personalization is the single biggest factor in acceptance rates.