How do I follow up if I don’t get playlisted?

Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dLKkyJWRjsNafzYEj6l9E

 Why Following Up Matters

  • Spotify tracks how your song performs organically
  • Many songs land editorial placements weeks or months later
  • Consistent data (saves, streams, shares) > 1-day hype
  • Curators sometimes revisit artists who keep growing post-release


 How to Follow Up After Getting Skipped

1. Focus on Micro Wins First

  • Celebrate:
    • Every 100 saves
    • Every 1K streams
    • Every playlist add (even fan-made ones)
  • Post these to your IG, TikTok, or email list to build momentum

2. Re-Pitch the Song Elsewhere

  • User-curated playlists on SubmitHub, Groover, or via Instagram
  • DM playlist curators with a brief pitch and Spotify link
    “Hey! My new indie pop single just dropped and hit 5K streams in 3 days—would love for you to check it out.”

3. Drop New Content to Keep It Alive

  • Acoustic version
  • Visualizer or lyric video
  • Remix with a feature
  • Fan reaction compilations

4. Engage Your Fans (They’re the Algorithm)

  • Ask them to:
    • Add to their personal playlists
    • Share to stories
    • Leave feedback in your DMs or comments
    • Save the track if it resonated

5. Track and Celebrate Growth Weekly

  • Share charts like:
    • “Week 1 vs Week 2 saves”
    • “Top 5 cities listening”
    • “Playlist shoutouts”


 What to Look For

Metric

Why It Matters

Save Rate

Strong = signals value to Spotify

Listener Growth

Shows word of mouth is working

Fan Conversion

Are they following you after hearing the track?

Playlists Adds

Steady adds = strong staying power



 Don’t Do This

  • Complain publicly about not being playlisted
  • Spam Spotify or curators repeatedly
  • Assume it’s over after 3 days—songs can take months to peak


 Pro Tip

Pitch your next release even harder. Spotify often looks at your previous releases' momentum to decide if your new one deserves a look.

A strong follow-up release + consistent growth = better odds next time.

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