Editorial pitching
Named submissions through Spotify for Artists plus direct briefs to editors and independent curators matched to your genre, tempo, and market.
Spotify Playlist Pitching
Spotify playlist pitching that survives past week one.
Editorial pitching, algorithmic optimisation, and DSP profile strategy for artists and labels. We brief real curators, track every submission, and engineer the save and retention signals that push a release into Discover Weekly and Release Radar.
- 4,200+
- curator and editor relationships
- 38%
- average editorial response rate
- 2.7x
- median lift in monthly listeners
What's included
Algorithmic optimisation
We tune metadata, canvas, and release timing, then monitor save rate, skip rate, and completion so Release Radar and Discover Weekly pick the track up.
Multi-DSP coverage
Parallel pitching to Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, and Tidal so momentum isn't hostage to one platform.
Transparent reporting
A live sheet of every curator contacted, every response, and every placement — plus weekly stream, save, and follower deltas.
How the campaign runs
- Week 1
Audit & targeting
Catalog audit, audience read, and a curator target list built for this specific track.
- Week 2
Assets & metadata
Pitch copy, canvas, artist profile, and metadata cleanup before submission windows close.
- Week 3
Pitch window
Editorial submissions and direct curator outreach across every target DSP.
- Week 4+
Sustain
Retention monitoring, paid support, and a second-wave pitch for playlists that refresh monthly.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Spotify playlist pitching cost?+
Campaigns start at $1,500 per single for a four-week pitching window and scale with the number of markets and DSPs involved. Every proposal is quoted after a free strategy call — we never charge per placement, because paying for playlist adds violates DSP policy.
Do you guarantee playlist placements?+
No reputable pitching partner can guarantee editorial placements, and any company that does is buying bot-driven slots that put your catalog at risk. We guarantee the work: your track is pitched to a named, relevant curator list, and you get a full report of every submission and response.
How far before release should I pitch?+
Deliver final audio and artwork at least four weeks before release date. Spotify's editorial team needs seven days minimum through Spotify for Artists, and the strongest campaigns brief curators three to four weeks out.
What is the difference between editorial and algorithmic playlists?+
Editorial playlists are curated by Spotify staff, like New Music Friday. Algorithmic playlists — Discover Weekly, Release Radar, Radio — are generated from listener behaviour. We pitch editorially and then optimise save rate, skip rate, and playlist retention so the algorithm keeps the track alive after week one.
Which streaming platforms do you cover?+
Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, and Tidal, plus regional DSPs like Anghami and Boomplay when a campaign targets those markets.
Do you work with independent and unsigned artists?+
Yes. Roughly half of our playlist clients are independent. What matters is that the release is finished, properly metadata-tagged, and delivered with enough lead time.
Guides on this service
7 min read
How to Pitch Your Song to Spotify Playlists (2026 Guide)
A step-by-step guide to pitching a single to Spotify editorial playlists: timing, metadata, pitch copy, and what happens after the submission window closes.
6 min read
Editorial vs Algorithmic Playlists: Which Actually Grows an Artist
The difference between Spotify editorial and algorithmic playlists, how each one is triggered, and which signals move Discover Weekly and Release Radar.
Pitching your next single?
Send us the track and release date — we'll come back with a curator target list within 48 hours.
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