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Distribute Your Music to Spotify
Get your music on Spotify and reach listeners in more than 180 markets worldwide. As the world's largest music streaming platform by subscribers, Spotify has become one of the most important destinations for independent artists, labels, and rights holders to build an audience, grow streams, and earn royalties. Publish your music to Spotify through Euphoria and manage your release alongside other streaming platforms from one dashboard.
Spotify at a Glance
Headquarters
Stockholm, Sweden
Availability
180+ markets worldwide
Artist Platform
Spotify for Artists
Distribution Method
Through licensed music distributors
Best For
Global music discovery and playlist exposure
Editorial Playlists
Yes (via Spotify for Artists)
Why Release on Spotify?
Reach a global audience
Spotify is available across more than 180 markets, making it one of the most effective platforms for reaching listeners worldwide. Whether you're releasing locally or internationally, Spotify helps connect your music with fans across countries and cultures.
Discover new listeners through recommendations
Spotify's recommendation system helps listeners discover new music through personalised experiences like Discover Weekly, Release Radar, Radio, Autoplay, AI DJ, and algorithmic recommendations based on listening habits.
These features allow new releases to continue reaching listeners long after release day.
Editorial and algorithmic playlist opportunities
Spotify offers two powerful ways to grow your audience: editorial playlists curated by Spotify's music team and algorithmic playlists generated automatically for each listener.
Artists who submit upcoming releases through Spotify for Artists may be considered for editorial playlists, while strong listener engagement can increase the chances of appearing in algorithmic playlists such as Discover Weekly and Release Radar.
Build your artist profile
Spotify for Artists gives artists and teams control over their public artist profile. You can update your biography, profile image, Artist Pick, featured playlists, fundraising links, merchandise, concert listings, and more.
A well-maintained artist profile helps listeners discover more of your music and strengthens your brand.
Understand your audience
Spotify for Artists provides detailed analytics including streams, listeners, followers, audience demographics, listening locations, playlist performance, and source of streams, helping you understand how your music grows over time.
Release Procedures & Requirements
How Music Gets on Spotify
Upload your release to a licensed distributor.
Your distributor validates your audio, artwork, and metadata.
Your release is delivered to Spotify.
Spotify processes the release before your scheduled release date.
Your music becomes available worldwide on your chosen release date.
Royalties are reported back through your distributor.
Distribute with Euphoria
Publish your music to Spotify and hundreds of other digital music services from a single release.
Release Management
Release to Spotify
Schedule future releases
Metadata management
Existing UPC & ISRC support
Fast release updates
Spotify Preferred Provider delivery
Artist & Promotional Support
Dedicated account management
Official Spotify artist profile guidance
Editorial playlist pitching guidance
Spotify in-app promotional campaign opportunities, where applicable
Spotify homepage banner (PHPTO) placement opportunities, where applicable
Distribution Benefits
Unlimited releases
One dashboard for all platforms
Monthly royalty reporting
Detailed analytics
Who Should Release on Spotify?
Spotify is particularly valuable if you:
Want to reach listeners worldwide
Plan to grow through editorial and algorithmic playlists
Release music regularly to build long-term audience engagement
Want detailed streaming analytics and audience insights
Want to build and manage a professional artist profile
Frequently
Asked Questions
Can I upload music directly to Spotify?
No. Independent artists cannot upload music directly to Spotify. Spotify accepts music through licensed digital music distributors. Euphoria delivers your music directly to Spotify and manages the technical delivery process on your behalf.
Can I change my artist name on Spotify?
Yes, but artist name changes typically need to be submitted through your music distributor, as Spotify does not allow artists to edit release metadata directly through Spotify for Artists. If your music is distributed through Euphoria, we'll help submit the artist name update and guide you through the process. Please note that significant name changes may require additional review by Spotify, and some profile information or playlist placements may take time to update.
How long does it take for music to appear on Spotify?
Release timing depends on your distributor and release schedule. We recommend submitting your music at least two weeks before your intended release date if you plan to pitch your release for editorial playlist consideration. Euphoria typically delivers releases to Spotify within one business day.
Can I pitch my music to Spotify playlists?
Yes. Upcoming releases can be submitted for Spotify's editorial playlist consideration through Spotify for Artists before the release goes live. Early delivery gives your team more time to submit a pitch before the release date.
Will changing music distributors remove my Spotify streams?
Not necessarily. If your release is transferred correctly using the same ISRCs, audio files, artist names, and metadata, Spotify can generally match the recordings and retain your existing stream counts. Your previous distributor should only remove the release after the new version is live to minimise disruption.
Can I keep my ISRC when changing distributors?
Yes. Existing ISRCs should always be reused when transferring your catalogue between distributors. Keeping the same ISRC helps Spotify recognise that it is the same recording and can help preserve streaming history.
Can I choose my Spotify release date and time?
Yes. When distributing your music through Euphoria, you can schedule your release for a future date and a specific time, giving you time to plan your marketing campaign, submit your release for Spotify editorial playlist consideration, and build anticipation before launch. We recommend submitting your release at least a few weeks in advance to allow sufficient time for platform processing and promotional planning.
How much does Spotify pay per stream?
Spotify does not pay a fixed amount for every stream. Instead, royalties are calculated based on your share of eligible streams within each market's royalty pool. This means the effective amount per stream varies depending on factors such as the listener's country, subscription type, and overall streaming activity. Spotify states that roughly two-thirds of the revenue it generates from music is paid to music rightsholders.
Related
Resources
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Distribute Your Music to Spotify
Get your music on Spotify and reach listeners in more than 180 markets worldwide. As the world's largest music streaming platform by subscribers, Spotify has become one of the most important destinations for independent artists, labels, and rights holders to build an audience, grow streams, and earn royalties. Publish your music to Spotify through Euphoria and manage your release alongside other streaming platforms from one dashboard.
Spotify at a Glance
Headquarters
Stockholm, Sweden
Availability
180+ markets worldwide
Artist Platform
Spotify for Artists
Distribution Method
Through licensed music distributors
Best For
Global music discovery and playlist exposure
Editorial Playlists
Yes (via Spotify for Artists)
Why Release on Spotify?
Reach a global audience
Spotify is available across more than 180 markets, making it one of the most effective platforms for reaching listeners worldwide. Whether you're releasing locally or internationally, Spotify helps connect your music with fans across countries and cultures.
Discover new listeners through recommendations
Spotify's recommendation system helps listeners discover new music through personalised experiences like Discover Weekly, Release Radar, Radio, Autoplay, AI DJ, and algorithmic recommendations based on listening habits.
These features allow new releases to continue reaching listeners long after release day.
Editorial and algorithmic playlist opportunities
Spotify offers two powerful ways to grow your audience: editorial playlists curated by Spotify's music team and algorithmic playlists generated automatically for each listener.
Artists who submit upcoming releases through Spotify for Artists may be considered for editorial playlists, while strong listener engagement can increase the chances of appearing in algorithmic playlists such as Discover Weekly and Release Radar.
Build your artist profile
Spotify for Artists gives artists and teams control over their public artist profile. You can update your biography, profile image, Artist Pick, featured playlists, fundraising links, merchandise, concert listings, and more.
A well-maintained artist profile helps listeners discover more of your music and strengthens your brand.
Understand your audience
Spotify for Artists provides detailed analytics including streams, listeners, followers, audience demographics, listening locations, playlist performance, and source of streams, helping you understand how your music grows over time.
Release Procedures & Requirements
How Music Gets on Spotify
Upload your release to a licensed distributor.
Your distributor validates your audio, artwork, and metadata.
Your release is delivered to Spotify.
Spotify processes the release before your scheduled release date.
Your music becomes available worldwide on your chosen release date.
Royalties are reported back through your distributor.
Distribute with Euphoria
Publish your music to Spotify and hundreds of other digital music services from a single release.
Release Management
Release to Spotify
Schedule future releases
Metadata management
Existing UPC & ISRC support
Fast release updates
Spotify Preferred Provider delivery
Artist & Promotional Support
Dedicated account management
Official Spotify artist profile guidance
Editorial playlist pitching guidance
Spotify in-app promotional campaign opportunities, where applicable
Spotify homepage banner (PHPTO) placement opportunities, where applicable
Distribution Benefits
Unlimited releases
One dashboard for all platforms
Monthly royalty reporting
Detailed analytics
Who Should Release on Spotify?
Spotify is particularly valuable if you:
Want to reach listeners worldwide
Plan to grow through editorial and algorithmic playlists
Release music regularly to build long-term audience engagement
Want detailed streaming analytics and audience insights
Want to build and manage a professional artist profile
Frequently
Asked Questions
Can I upload music directly to Spotify?
No. Independent artists cannot upload music directly to Spotify. Spotify accepts music through licensed digital music distributors. Euphoria delivers your music directly to Spotify and manages the technical delivery process on your behalf.
Can I change my artist name on Spotify?
Yes, but artist name changes typically need to be submitted through your music distributor, as Spotify does not allow artists to edit release metadata directly through Spotify for Artists. If your music is distributed through Euphoria, we'll help submit the artist name update and guide you through the process. Please note that significant name changes may require additional review by Spotify, and some profile information or playlist placements may take time to update.
How long does it take for music to appear on Spotify?
Release timing depends on your distributor and release schedule. We recommend submitting your music at least two weeks before your intended release date if you plan to pitch your release for editorial playlist consideration. Euphoria typically delivers releases to Spotify within one business day.
Can I pitch my music to Spotify playlists?
Yes. Upcoming releases can be submitted for Spotify's editorial playlist consideration through Spotify for Artists before the release goes live. Early delivery gives your team more time to submit a pitch before the release date.
Will changing music distributors remove my Spotify streams?
Not necessarily. If your release is transferred correctly using the same ISRCs, audio files, artist names, and metadata, Spotify can generally match the recordings and retain your existing stream counts. Your previous distributor should only remove the release after the new version is live to minimise disruption.
Can I keep my ISRC when changing distributors?
Yes. Existing ISRCs should always be reused when transferring your catalogue between distributors. Keeping the same ISRC helps Spotify recognise that it is the same recording and can help preserve streaming history.
Can I choose my Spotify release date and time?
Yes. When distributing your music through Euphoria, you can schedule your release for a future date and a specific time, giving you time to plan your marketing campaign, submit your release for Spotify editorial playlist consideration, and build anticipation before launch. We recommend submitting your release at least a few weeks in advance to allow sufficient time for platform processing and promotional planning.
How much does Spotify pay per stream?
Spotify does not pay a fixed amount for every stream. Instead, royalties are calculated based on your share of eligible streams within each market's royalty pool. This means the effective amount per stream varies depending on factors such as the listener's country, subscription type, and overall streaming activity. Spotify states that roughly two-thirds of the revenue it generates from music is paid to music rightsholders.
Related
Resources
Related Resources
Ready to release on Spotify?
Reach listeners around the world through the world's leading music streaming platform. Distribute your music to Spotify with Euphoria and manage every release from a single dashboard.
For Labels & Artists
For Creators
Music, rights, royalties and content—connected for labels, artists and creators.
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