What is Release Radar and how do I get on it?

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

 Why Release Radar Matters

• Sent automatically to your followers (if you pitch properly)
• Appears on the homepage every Friday
• Can generate hundreds to thousands of early-day streams
• Signals strong engagement to Spotify’s algorithm for further exposure

 How to Get on Release Radar

1. Submit Your Song via Spotify for Artists

• Go to your upcoming release
• Click “Submit a Song” at least 7 days before the release date
• Carefully fill out genres, moods, culture, and instruments

2. Encourage People to Follow You on Spotify

• The more followers you have, the more Release Radars your song lands in
• Say it often: “Follow me on Spotify so you don’t miss the drop”

3. Keep Releasing Consistently

• Spotify prioritizes active artists who show up often
• A song every 4–8 weeks keeps your presence alive in followers' Release Radar

4. Drive Strong Engagement Early

• Get your core fans to save, stream repeatedly, and share the track in the first 72 hours
• This tells Spotify the song is worth surfacing to even more people

 Who Sees You in Release Radar?

• Your followers
• Listeners who have played your songs more than once
• People who saved or playlisted your earlier tracks
• Users with similar listening patterns (if engagement is strong)

 Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Missing the 7-day pitch window
• Not optimizing your profile or lacking followers
• Releasing music randomly without building momentum or promoting it

 Pro Tip

Want to grow your Release Radar reach? Run ads or promo campaigns that specifically drive Spotify followers — that’s the #1 lever for expanding your next release.