Get answers to common questions about music marketing and promotion
No guaranteed timeline. Pitches submitted 28+ days early have the best chance of thorough review before release.
Three ways to find out if your Spotify editorial pitch was successful. Email notifications, the Playlists tab, and stream pattern analysis.
Clear definitions of playlist types. How editorial, algorithmic, and user-curated playlists work differently and what each means for artists.
Spotify says no. They claim follower counts and monthly listeners don't factor into editorial decisions. Reality is more nuanced.
Real humans review pitches, but with 20,000+ daily submissions, listening time varies. Strong first impressions matter.
No second chances for editorial pitching. Once a song is released, it can't be pitched again. Here's what to do instead.
No. Each track gets one pitch opportunity before release. Once it's live, you can't submit it again for editorial consideration.
Yes, covers and remixes are eligible for pitching. Spotify's pitch form includes fields for both. Proper licensing is required.
The 7-day rule and its exceptions. When post-release pitching is possible and what alternatives exist for released tracks.
How pitches get routed internally. Spotify's genre desks, regional teams, and the editorial process from submission to playlist add.
Subscription prices differ by country. Spotify costs $11.99/month in the US but $1.99/month in India. Smaller revenue pools mean lower per-stream rates.
Streaming platforms report royalties 2-3 months after plays occur. Then your distributor processes and pays. The delay is built into the system.
If you write your own songs, yes. PROs collect performance royalties that your distributor doesn't touch. Here's how to choose and register.
Your music is automatically copyrighted when you create it. Distribution and copyright registration are separate - here's what actually matters.
Unlike covers, remixes and samples require direct permission from rights holders. There's no compulsory license. Here's what you need to clear.
