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How to get your music on Spotify in 2026, step by step
The independent artist path to Spotify and Apple Music: what to prepare, how to release, and how to pitch.
Part 1
You cannot upload straight to Spotify
Spotify takes new music from distributors. So step one is picking one. On plai, that is the Release flow.
Part 2
Get these ready
- A mastered WAV.
- Square cover art, 3000 x 3000 pixels.
- Every writer’s name and a signed split sheet.
- An honest label: Human, AI-assisted or Fully AI.
Part 3
Release and pitch
Pick a date a few weeks out. Once your release is scheduled, claim Spotify for Artists and pitch the song to editors before it comes out. A pitch is a request, not a promise of a playlist.
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