How do I get on Spotify’s algorithmic playlists like Discover Weekly and Release Radar?

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

Main Algorithmic Playlists

Playlist

Who It Reaches

Release Radar

Followers of your artist profile (every Friday)

Discover Weekly

Fans of similar artists, based on listening patterns (every Monday)

Radio

Listeners of related artists or tracks

Autoplay

Follows after a track ends

Daily Mix

Based on listener behavior—includes your tracks if fans engage



 How to Get On Algorithmic Playlists

  1. Get followers before release
    • Release Radar only triggers if users follow you
    • Pre-saves often auto-follow, so use them!
  2. Submit your song through Spotify for Artists
    • Must submit at least 7 days before release
    • This triggers Release Radar and sets metadata for algorithm matching
  3. Drive early engagement
    • Aim for high save rates, repeat listens, and low skip rates
    • Encourage fans to listen all the way through
    • Ask them to follow, like, and share your song on Day 1
  4. Promote directly to fans
    • Direct links = “Search & Direct” traffic = strong signal
    • Playlist adds (even personal ones) show the algorithm your track matters
  5. Release consistently
    • Regular drops train the algorithm to expect new material
    • This keeps you in Release Radar and similar systems


 What the Algorithm Looks At

Metric

Why It Matters

Save rate

Shows a song is valuable

Repeat listens

Signals strong fan connection

Skip rate

Lower skips = higher quality

Playlist adds

Personal playlists help too

Listening duration

The longer they listen, the better



 Pro Tips

  • Use Canvas and engaging visuals to reduce skips
  • Get fans to follow you before the drop
  • Promote with intent the first 72 hours—this is when the algorithm watches most
  • Even small growth compounds in the algorithm



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