Okay, so you have some great tracks recorded and you’re ready for the world to hear them, but as an independent artist you also want to start growing a fan base and recouping some of your expenses. What’s your first move? Even before you start marketing your music, you’ll have to get songs onto a music streaming platform like Spotify. Why Spotify? Advanced technology, mobile apps, and shareability are big factors, but the truth is with its 100 million monthly active users Spotify is expansive–everyone knows Spotify. Let’s talk about the quickest way to get your music to where your fans can find it.
Many musicians and producers are surprised to learn that Spotify doesn’t allow them to upload tracks directly onto the platform. So unless you’re signed to a record label that is handling your licensing and distribution, you’ll have to choose a distributor that meets your standards for quality metadata, royalty payment, and anti-infringement measures, then upload your music there first. One of Spotify’s preferred distributors is also the quickest way to get your music on the platform. It’s called DistroKid.
