If you’re blindly submitting your band’s music to hundreds of internet playlists without any further engagement, you might be doing more harm than good.
Submitting to a massive number of playlists and then neglecting them – never revisiting to see who else is featured or how the playlist is performing – is unproductive and unlikely to yield significant results. It’s not about quantity; it’s about quality.
- Focus on Engagement:
- Consider the playlist’s engagement: Does it have a dedicated following?
- Actively engage with the playlist yourself: Listen to it regularly, follow it, and discover other artists you enjoy.
- Prioritize Quality Over Quantity:
- Submit to playlists that align with your music’s genre and style.
- Look for playlists where other artists receive a similar stream count to yours.
- Build Relationships:
- Instead of jumping to the next playlist, invest time in understanding the curated playlists.
- Listen deeply, follow them, and check in regularly to see new additions.
- Benefit from the Algorithm:
- Consistent engagement and high-quality streams signal to the algorithm that a playlist is valuable.
- This leads to higher search rankings and increased visibility for all artists featured on the playlist.
- Collaborate Within the Independent Music Scene:
- Remember that the independent music promotion scene thrives on collaboration.
By focusing on quality over quantity and actively engaging with the playlists you submit to, you can significantly increase your chances of gaining meaningful streams and building a lasting presence within the music community.
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