The two newest episodes of the DIY Musician Podcast are all about getting your music onto Spotify playlists:
Part 1 of the series is an interview with streaming promotions expert Charles Alexander, all about building your Spotify presence, pitching to prominent playlist curators, and getting the attention of Spotify’s algorithm (and in-house editorial team).
Part 2 of the series is a discussion between me and Kevin Breuner (CD Baby’s VP of Marketing) about our own playlisting experiences, some best-practices for creating and promoting playlists, and some common mistakes to avoid.
If you’re just getting into promoting your music on Spotify, these two episodes are a great place to start.
Getting your music onto a popular Spotify playlist is the modern-day equivalent of having a hit song in a local radio market. It’s an important step in reaching a larger following, and it can drive significant revenue. But you don’t just GET a song placed in a curated Spotify playlist. You need to work your way towards that goal. In this episode, digital promotion expert Charles Alexander lays out a clear strategy with achievable steps that will help you get the attention of prominent playlist curators.
Norman Brodeur 