How do I get my music on Spotify?
Spotify is available on both Top Dog and World Domination packages.
Why should I choose Record Union to help me get my music on Spotify?
Since 2008, Record Union has proudly partnered with Spotify and for several years held the status of a Spotify Preferred Partner, a testament to our trusted and recommended distribution services by Spotify themselves. When you choose to release your music through Record Union, you not only distribute your tracks globally but also gain instant, one-click access to Spotify for Artists—empowering you to manage your presence and engage with your audience directly on Spotify.
What is Spotify for Artists?
Spotify for Artists is a platform where artists can manage their Spotify artist profiles, promote their music, and analyze their music’s performance stats on Spotify. If you manage multiple artists on Record Union, you can access each of their Spotify for Artists profiles instantly. Here's an article about managing your Spotify for Artists profile.
How can I access my artist page on Spotify?
This is easier than ever! With Record Union, you get instant access to your Spotify for Artists profile - or profiles, if you manage multiple artists on Record Union.
Simply log in to your Record Union account, go to the Spotify for Artists page and select the artist you want to claim the profile for on Spotify for Artists.
Here's a comprehensive guide on how to claim or access your artist page.
Can I claim separate Spotify for Artists profiles for my Record Union artists?
You sure can! You can connect any Record Union artist that has at least one release live on Spotify for Artists. Simply follow the same process to gain instant access to their artist profile.
You can view which artists you've already claimed via the 'Roster' section.
Can another person get access to my Spotify for Artists page?
If you’re a band or work with managers or other collaborators, you can invite them by going to your Spotify for Artist's menu, choose "Teams", and click the "Add team" button.
How can I ensure my music through Record Union appears on my existing Spotify artist page?
You are able to link your existing Spotify for Artists page when you upload a release. If you don't have one yet, we'll request a new one for you.
Although we always make sure to deliver your release with the correct artist page, there could be times when Spotify might still map them on the wrong page. Whenever this happens, we can take action immediately. Just reach out to our customer success team either by logging into your Record Union account or sending us an email at support@recordunion.com.
My release is on someone else's page, what should I do?
This is called an “Artist mapping issue” and can occur on some platforms when two bands/artists have a similar name. But hey, good news, this is easily solved! 👍
For more details, you may visit this article.
Someone else's release is on my page, what should I do?
If you have access to Spotify for Artists, all you have to do is log in and request the relocation of this release directly. You can then do so via: https://artists.spotify.com/c/content-mismatch
What is Spotify Pre-Save, and how can I have it?
Spotify Pre-Save is a really useful and effective promotional tool, helping you to build momentum for your upcoming releases as well as ensure they have as big an impact as possible on release day.
The easiest way to create a pre-save link (so your fans can save a track to their Spotify library before it's released) is by selecting the "Spotify Pre-Save" add-on during your release upload. With this feature, we'll send the pre-save link to you hassle-free, just one day after your release is delivered!
Alternatively, if you'd like to create your Spotify Pre-save link on your own, you may refer to this article.
How can I add Canvas to my tracks on Spotify?
Canvas is an 8-second visual loop that shows in a vertical format to fill the screen. It appears in the Now Playing View instead of your album artwork. You can add a Canvas to any track, including upcoming releases. Here’s a guide to adding a Canvas to your track.
We've also got an article that will guide you in adding your Canvas to your Instagram stories.
How can I use Marquee to promote my music on Spotify?
Marquee is a full-screen, sponsored recommendation of your new release to Spotify Free and Premium listeners. Campaigns booked and managed in Spotify for Artists reach listeners who are most likely to stream your promoted release after seeing your Marquee — including both new and existing listeners. To learn more, you may visit this page.
How do I create and upload Clips on my Spotify for Artists profile?
Clips are short, under-30-second vertical videos that are uploaded directly to Spotify for Artists. They’re designed to put you and your music front and centre, so they can be attached to your artist profile, to a song, to an album, or to an upcoming release. Here’s how to upload Clips to your Spotify for Artists profile.
How do I submit music for playlist consideration on Spotify?
Getting your music picked by Spotify’s music experts to be included on editorial playlists is a powerful way to promote your music on Spotify. But first, you must submit your music to Spotify’s curation teams for consideration. Check out this article for all the info you need!
Our curation team pitches our most favourite new tracks to Spotify weekly. When you upload, pick the “Pitch Priority” add-on so your track gets automatically added to the top of our pitch shortlist. Visit this article for more information!
How can I get my music featured on Record Union's Spotify playlists?
Record Union has expanded its playlist offerings to include more genres, building on the success of its Independent Music Friday playlist. Our content team now curates four additional genre-specific playlists:
#recordunionrocks for rock, indie, metal, punk, and alternative
#recordunionbops for pop and R&B
#recordunionhops for hip-hop and rap
#recorduniondrops for dance, electro, and EDM.
Visit this article to know how!