HOW TO UPLOAD MUSIC TO SPOTIFY
You can't upload songs straight to Spotify yourself. You go through a distributor. Here's the whole process from file to release day.
1. CHOOSE A DISTRIBUTOR
Distributors deliver your music to Spotify and other services and collect the money. Compare pricing models and what happens if you stop paying. See our music distribution services guide.
2. PREPARE YOUR FILES
You need a high-quality mastered audio file (usually WAV), square cover art that meets your distributor's size rules, song titles, credits, and whether the song is explicit.
3. SET A RELEASE DATE
Upload at least a few weeks before release day. That gives time for delivery and for pitching the song to Spotify's editorial playlists.
4. CLAIM SPOTIFY FOR ARTISTS
Once your first release is live or scheduled, claim your Spotify for Artists profile. It lets you add a photo and bio, see your stats, and pitch unreleased songs to editors.
5. PROMOTE IT
Uploading gets a song online, not heard. Share it, play it live, pitch blogs and get radio play to send real listeners to it.
GUARANTEED AIRPLAY EVERY SATURDAY
Submit one song a week and it airs on the Hot Artists or Upcoming Artists portion of the Saturday show starting at 3 PM Eastern / 12 PM Pacific, with a personal review from our DJs.
- $49 per month, cancel anytime
- One new song every week — every song you send gets played
- Saturday show at 3 PM Eastern / 12 PM Pacific
- A personal DJ review of every song
- Your own artist profile page with your bio, links, and review archive
- Private member wall and direct messaging with other artists and our DJ
- A new press-release article about you every 30 days, with your music embedded
- Daily motivation messages from DJ SKI FACE
- Chance to win $100 every month
- No approval process. Everyone is accepted.
Our first show airs October 3, 2026.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is it free to upload music to Spotify?
Spotify doesn't charge you, but most distributors charge a fee or keep a share of royalties. Some offer free plans with limits.
How long does it take for a song to appear on Spotify?
It varies by distributor, often a few days to a couple of weeks. Upload early so you can pitch it before release.