Where can I upload my songs to get discovered?

Discovery = Access + Exposure

Uploading your songs to the right places makes it easier for artists, producers, labels, and music supervisors to find you. The key is to choose platforms where your ideal audience (collaborators or clients) already searches for new music.

 Top Platforms for Songwriter Discovery

1. SoundCloud

• Great for sharing demos, rough cuts, and full songs
• Use tags like genre, mood, and artist type
• Make private links for pitches

2. YouTube

• Boosts visibility via search and suggested videos
• Post lyric videos, demo reels, or behind-the-scenes clips
• Helps build SEO (people Google you, they’ll find you)

3. Disco.ac

• Industry-standard catalog tool for songwriters, producers, sync
• Organize songs with metadata, lyrics, playlists
• Share private links for A&Rs, managers, or sync reps

4. SubmitHub

• Paid submission to playlist curators, blogs, labels, artists
• Provides feedback and stats
• Ideal for songwriters looking to get attention for a specific track

5. Songtradr

• Platform for pitching your music to sync opportunities
• Create a songwriter profile and upload music by genre, mood, or purpose

 Bonus Discovery Platforms

Platform	Use Case
Audiomack	For exposure and viral potential
Airbit / BeatStars	If you write hooks for producers
Instagram Reels / TikTok	Short demos and lyric clips that can go viral
Bandcamp	If you release music independently

 Best Practices When Uploading

• Use relevant keywords and tags (genre, mood, similar artists)
• Add complete metadata: title, lyrics, writers, contact info
• Include a short description (“moody pop demo for female vocal”)
• Keep your bio and image consistent across platforms

 Strategy Tip

Don’t just upload—share. Post links in your link-in-bio, send in pitch emails, and drop them in forums, Discord groups, or DMs to artists.

 Takeaway:

Upload your songs to platforms where artists, fans, and decision-makers are actively searching for new music. The more organized and intentional you are, the easier it is to be discovered.