Complete Guide to Upload Your Music on Spotify!

Spotify has shown to be a terrific way for independent musicians to gain an audience and earn a living. Getting your song on one of Spotify’s 3000+ playlists can instantly boost an artist’s career. Artists may use Spotify’s capabilities to get their music heard by the right people (such as the playlist pitch tool). Spotify for Artists also provides musicians with a detailed understanding of their target audience.

Spotify has 86 million monthly active users, and this figure is increasing during the present economic downturn. The platform is a fantastic method to acquire exposure as an artist but accessing your audio files isn’t as simple as it once was.

How do you upload your music on Spotify?

Let’s take a look at how to upload your original music on Spotify.

In July 2019, the trial feature that allowed independent artists to immediately upload their songs to Spotify came to an end. Artists can now upload music to Spotify through one of Spotify’s distribution partners, who have been servicing the artist community since the platform’s inception.

Spotify’s collaboration with distribution partners has considerably improved in the previous two years, ensuring metadata quality and protecting artists from infringement. They also give their subscribers immediate access to Spotify for Artists, among other things.

Independent musicians will need to employ a Digital Service Provider to upload their music files to Spotify (DSP). A digital service provider (DSP) is a platform that focuses on distributing media to streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and others.

Independent artists will create an account on an internet platform and upload their local music in the form of local files, which will subsequently be provided to Spotify. Most big record companies are in charge of getting their artists’ music aired on Spotify, and they frequently act as the DSP.

The Best Digital Service Providers:

To assist you, we’ve compiled a list of the top digital service providers:

1)  RouteNote

RouteNote is an independent artist-focused distribution company. Many musicians have made them a popular choice due to their ability to share to platforms around the globe. This DSP will distribute your music to 19 different platforms such as iTunes and Deezer.

2) TuneCore

TuneCore is another excellent DSP, owing to its low music distribution charge. This platform also offers many bundles to fit any budget or aim.

TuneCore charges $9.99 to upload a track to Spotify. When you upload many tracks, you can get a discount. TuneCore goes above and beyond other platforms in terms of getting your music seen and played on Spotify and other streaming apps on your mobile device.

3) LANDR

Another multi-purpose platform that allows you to do more than submit songs to Spotify! LANDR even offers a mastering service to help you get your music ready for distribution. This DSP is a monthly fee-based subscription-based service. You can upload as much content as you want after paying this cost (provided you have the correct subscription).

LANDR provides a variety of subscription options. Basic ($6.58 per month), Advanced ($10.04 per month), Pro ($20 per month), and Studio ($24 per month) are the four main categories. This DSP should be a top choice for budget-conscious artists.

4) Music Gateway

Music Gateway assists musicians in getting their music on streaming platforms. Following the submission of your songs, their creative team in London and Los Angeles collaborates with music supervisors to place music in media. Furthermore, the music distribution service gets your songs on all major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. 

Tip: You should consider using free platforms such as SoundCloud. These are a terrific method to get people interested in your music at first, and you can link them to your Spotify account because most people have already signed up. 

To Conclude:

It’s not easy to get your song heard by millions of people! It can take a long time (unless you can become an overnight sensation). The good news is that many of the services that connect with Spotify go above and beyond in terms of promoting an artist’s music. You may also try to communicate with followers on social media or create an artist playlist to encourage listeners to your Spotify profile. Soon, royalties will begin to appear in your bank account!

Make sure your song is of high audio quality before approaching any DSP. Spotify Premium streams at 320kbps, which is higher quality than other platforms. It is one of the key reasons why Spotify has more listeners than its competitors. Album art and previews of music videos are also essential factors to consider.

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