How Can I Get My Music on Apple Music Editorial Playlists?

Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/artist/stephen-allen-music/1092692557

 Why Editorial Playlists Matter

  • Reach millions of listeners instantly
  • Boost first-week streams and algorithmic momentum
  • Raise your visibility with Apple curators, fans, and press
  • Help your music trend on Siri, Shazam, and charts


 How to Pitch to Apple Music Playlists

Option 1: Pitch Indirectly via Your Distributor

Apple Music doesn’t have a direct artist submission portal (unlike Spotify). Instead:

  1. Release your track at least 3–4 weeks ahead
  2. Submit it to your distributor (DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, etc.)
  3. In the distributor’s dashboard, complete the playlist pitching form
  4. Include:
    • Song story & inspiration
    • Key genres, moods, and themes
    • Promotional plans (ads, video drops, influencer support)

Option 2: Work with a Publicist or Playlist Plugger

If you have a budget, PR reps or playlisting agencies can pitch directly to editorial teams at Apple—especially if they’ve built relationships with curators.


 Boost Your Chances by Doing This

  • Have a clean, professional artist profile (photo, verified page, bio)
  • Promote your song heavily on release week
  • Drive Shazam tags (Apple owns Shazam)
  • Encourage pre-adds and early saves
  • Build up momentum on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Reels


 Mistakes That Hurt Your Shot

  • Submitting your song too late
  • Poor metadata (wrong genre, misspelled names, etc.)
  • Incomplete artist profile (no photo, unclaimed page)


 Pro Tip:

If you start getting Shazam traction, good playlist adds, or strong city-by-city data, Apple’s curators may organically pick you up for editorial playlists later—even without a formal pitch.

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