It's always good to do a digital audit of all platforms around 3-4 weeks before release day to update bios, profile images and make sure everything is a-okay. Read our blog post covering the A-Z of platforms. Make sure your profiles are up to date on all streaming platforms BEFORE release.The pitching form is the absolute best way to get your song heard by playlist editors on those platforms.
You can pitch a track to Amazon and Spotify ( read their tips!) through their pitching forms. Ensure you claim your artist profile on all DSPs you can. Our top tips if you're pitching your own music: Just because you don't get on an editorial playlist, it doesn't mean your track won't still be successful in other ways. No matter who you go with, there are things you can do yourself to help increase your chances of getting on playlists - but please keep in mind there are 60,000 songs uploaded to streaming services EVERY DAY. Others don't offer in-house editorial pitching at all e.g. Some distributors offer direct editorial pitching to key DSPs ( Spotify, Apple, Amazon etc.) as part of their service, and for some like GYROstream you need to apply to be accepted as there are limited spots available and they book up quite far in advance (around 4-6 weeks). How can a self-releasing artist pitch their music to the digital music services? We asked Viv Mellish, GYROstream's Director - Marketing and Promotions to explain the latest trends and best practices. So, we enlisted our mates at GYROstream for insight on how to prepare and pitch your music for 2022.īrisbane-based, Australian-owned GYROstream helps independent artists distribute their music to digital platforms around the globe. How important is it to the success of your new single to get added to streaming playlists? How do you make your song standout from all those other songs vying for attention?Īrtists have been asking these questions for over a decade now, but the game is always changing. Read the dos and don'ts about scheduling, services on offer, how to pitch, what points to focus on and more. GYROstream's Viv Mellish shares honest advice on giving your song its best shot at reaching more music fans. New year, new music? We've got pro tips on how to get your music onto streaming playlists.
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