Pitch Your Music to Spotify Editorial Playlists

Learn how to pitch your upcoming release to Spotify's editors using Spotify for Artists and raise your chances of playlist consideration.

Spotify lets eligible artists submit unreleased music for editorial playlist review through Spotify for Artists.

A strong Spotify editorial pitch does not guarantee placement, but it can help Spotify editors find your music before release day.

Before You Pitch

To send a song for editorial review, make sure:

• Your release has been sent through PlayGeet or another music distribution service.

• Spotify has received the release.

• The release has a future release date.

• You can access your Spotify for Artists account.

Tip: Send your release at least 3--4 weeks before your planned release date. That gives Spotify time to process the drop and review your spotify playlist submission.

How to Pitch Your Music

Step 1: Upload Your Release

Create the release in PlayGeet and choose a future release date.

Step 2: Wait for Spotify Delivery

After approval, PlayGeet sends the release to Spotify. When Spotify finishes processing it, the release shows in your Spotify for Artists dashboard before launch.

Step 3: Open Spotify for Artists

Sign in to Spotify for Artists.

Go to Music → Upcoming.

Step 4: Choose Your Unreleased Song

Pick the unreleased track you want to submit for editorial playlists.

Spotify accepts only one song per release for this pitch.

Step 5: Fill Out the Pitch Form

Spotify asks for details such as:

• Genre

• Mood

• Instruments

• Language

• Culture

• Story behind the release

• Marketing plan

Give clear, true details so Spotify can understand your music. If you have a pre-save campaign or another music promotion strategy, you can note that here too.

Step 6: Send Your Pitch

Check your details and submit your pitch.

Spotify's playlist editors review eligible pitches, but playlist placement is never guaranteed.

Best Practices

To improve your chances of playlist consideration:

• Send your release at least 3--4 weeks early.

• Complete every field in the pitch form.

• Use the right genres and moods.

• Promote the release on social media and in your music marketing plan.

• Keep your Spotify for Artists profile current.

• Make sure your release is ready to upload music to Spotify with clean metadata.

Important Notes

• Songs can only be pitched before their release date.

• Only one track from a release can be sent for editorial review.

• Being distributed through PlayGeet does not promise playlist placement.

• Spotify makes the final call on all editorial playlists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Spotify for Artists?

Yes. You need Spotify for Artists to send any spotify playlist submission for editorial playlists.

Can PlayGeet submit my song to Spotify Editorial Playlists?

No. Only the artist or an approved team member can send a pitch through Spotify for Artists.

When should I upload my release?

Upload it at least 3--4 weeks before your planned release date so there is enough time for music distribution and review.

Can I pitch a song after it's released?

No. Spotify only accepts pitches for upcoming releases and unreleased music.

Does pitching guarantee playlist placement?

No. Spotify reviews every eligible submission, but playlist consideration is never guaranteed.

Can I pitch more than one song from the same release?

No. Spotify allows only one track per release for editorial playlist consideration.