Top Mistakes Indian Artists Make While Releasing Songs

Many Indian artists make small but important mistakes while releasing their songs. These mistakes reduce reach, impact, and overall growth. Here are the most common ones in simple language.

1. No Release Plan Most artists upload the song without any pre-release buzz. Always plan teasers, reels, and posts before launch.

2. Weak Cover Art Blurry or unprofessional artwork reduces clicks. Use clean, high-quality cover art. Recommended size: 1600×1600 to 3000×3000 pixels for best quality on all platforms.

3. Wrong or Incomplete Metadata Title, artist name, and credits must be correct. Metadata mistakes delay releases.

4. No Social Media Build-Up Posting only on release day is not enough. Share short clips, previews, and behind-the-scenes content before release.

5. Not Pitching to Playlists Playlists help increase streams, but many artists don’t submit their songs.

6. Submitting the Song Too Late Submitting the track 1–2 days before release often causes delays. Submit your song at least 3–4 weeks early for proper processing and playlist consideration.

7. Poor YouTube Optimization Use proper titles, descriptions, tags, and thumbnails to get better reach on YouTube.

8. No Long-Term Plan Releasing one song and disappearing slows growth. Consistent releases help build an audience over time.

9. Not Checking Analytics Analytics show which platforms, playlists, and regions perform best. Use this data to improve future releases.

10. Not Updating the Spotify Artist Profile Many artists forget to update their Spotify for Artists profile. Always update:

• Profile photo

• Header image

• Bio

• Social links

• “Artist Pick” section

• Upcoming release info

A complete, fresh profile increases trust and improves listener engagement.

Final Thoughts Avoiding these simple mistakes will help your music perform much better. With planning, consistency, and smart promotion, your releases will keep getting stronger.