It is no secret that Spotify is one of the most popular streaming services for music. With millions of users around the world, Spotify has become synonymous with music streaming and discovery. But, the question on many people’s minds is – “Can anyone put music on Spotify?”
The answer to this question is yes, but with a few caveats. In order for your music to be available on Spotify, you must go through a process called “distribution” which involves sending your song or album to a digital distribution service such as TuneCore, CD Baby or DistroKid. These digital distribution services will then upload your song or album to streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
Once your music has been distributed to streaming platforms, there are still some steps you need to take in order to get it heard. The most important step is getting people to listen to it!
You need to market your release and create an audience that will be interested in what you have created. This can involve creating social media accounts dedicated to promoting your release, engaging with fans and potential listeners online, and reaching out to press outlets for coverage. Once people start listening and talking about your song or album, it will start showing up on user-generated playlists (more on this later).
User-Generated Playlists
In addition to distributing your music directly via digital distribution services, another way of getting it onto Spotify is through user-generated playlists (UGCs). UGCs are playlists created by users who want to share their favorite songs with other users.
If one of these users adds your song or album onto their playlist, then it will show up on their profile as well as anyone else who follows them. This can give you more visibility and help get more people listening.
Generating Revenue
If you manage to get enough people listening and following you on Spotify, then you may be able to generate some revenue from streaming royalties as well. Every time someone listens to your song or album on any streaming platform including Spotify – you receive royalties which can add up over time if enough people are listening regularly. You can also join a performing rights organization such as ASCAP or BMI in order for them manage all of the royalty payments for you so that you don’t have worry about tracking down each individual payment yourself
Conclusion
So yes – anyone can put music on Spotify! All that’s required is going through the process of distribution and marketing in order for your songs or albums show up on the platform. Additionally – if enough people start following you and listening regularly – then you may even be able generate some income from royalties too!