Despite Spotify's controversial streaming rates, it remains an essential platform for music discovery and reaching new listeners. Here's how to release your music on Spotify effectively:

Prepare Your Music

• Ensure professional production quality
• Master to industry standards
• Create high-quality album artwork
• Prepare metadata (genre, BPM, songwriters, etc.)
• Secure necessary rights and agreements

Select a Digital Distributor

Top recommended distributors:

CD Baby

• Single: $9.95 + $5 UPC
• Album: $29 + $20 UPC
• 9% commission
• 1-2 day delivery

DistroKid

• $19.99/year unlimited releases
• 0% commission
• Payment splitting available
• 2-7 day delivery

Soundrop

• Free distribution
• 15% commission
• Cover song friendly
• 3-5 day delivery

Songtradr

• $20/year unlimited releases
• 0-10% commission
• Licensing opportunities
• 2-7 day delivery

Amuse

• Free or $60/year Pro
• 0% commission
• Label opportunities
• 14-day delivery (Pro)

Set Up Spotify for Artists

1. Visit Spotify for Artists website
2. Click "Artists or manager"
3. Sign in to Spotify
4. Claim your profile
5. Wait for verification

Maximize Your Release

1. Submit to Editorial Playlists

• Access through Spotify for Artists
• Submit upcoming releases only
• Fill out all details thoroughly

2. Run Pre-save Campaigns

• Increases followers
• Collects email addresses
• Boosts algorithm visibility
• Available through most distributors

Submit your music at least 4 weeks before release date to ensure proper timing for playlist submission and pre-save campaign setup.

Remember to regularly monitor your statistics through Spotify for Artists to track performance and adjust your strategy accordingly.

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