A Powerful Hack to Get Spotify Editors to Notice Your Music

If you don’t have a direct line to Spotify editors, this strategy is for you.

Traditional methods like submitting through Spotify for Artists or pitching via distributors have become overcrowded. The reality is, most pitches get lost in the noise. But there’s another way to grab an editor’s attention, one that bypasses submission forms and puts your track right in front of them during their daily scroll.

This isn’t about cold emails or spammy outreach. It’s about creating a moment where they can’t ignore your song.

Step-by-Step Strategy

1. Identify the Editor

Start with LinkedIn. Search “Spotify Editor” and look for the person handling your specific genre. These are the decision-makers you want to influence.

2. Track Down Their Instagram

Visit the curator’s Spotify profile and see if they’ve linked their Instagram. If not, search their display name or username on Instagram until you find them. Then follow them.

3. Study Their Network

Once you’re on their Instagram, scan the list of accounts they follow. Focus on friends, micro-influencers, musicians, and content pages they engage with.

4. Get Their Network to Share Your Song

Reach out to 5–10 of those accounts and offer a small payment (around $10–$15) for a simple story post featuring your track. Keep the message straightforward:

“Hey, I’m promoting a new track. I’d love to pay you to share it on your story, just a quick post so it shows up in your feed. Do you have a price for this?”

5. Time It Strategically

Coordinate so that all posts go live within a 2–3 hour window. When the editor opens Instagram, your song will appear everywhere, repeated by people they already trust and follow.

Why This Works

• No pitch fatigue: You’re not asking them to review another email or form submission.

• Social proof: Multiple trusted voices repeating your track builds credibility fast.

• Algorithm advantage: Their feed prioritizes content from people they follow, making your song unavoidable.

Before You Launch This Play

Make sure your profiles are ready for the spotlight:

• Spotify: Strong profile photo, clean bio, and working links.

• Instagram: Active and credible, even with just a few posts.

• Content format: Use a reel or story that actually plays your track, not just artwork.

Final Thoughts

This powerful hack works precisely because it’s not widely used. Done right, it can land you on a playlist without ever asking directly. But it’s also not something agencies can do at scale, if it became mainstream, it would lose its effectiveness.

Think of this as a guerrilla tactic for independent artists willing to hustle creatively. And if you need help with broader Spotify growth or social media strategy, that’s where we can support you. For more hacks and tips, stay tuned to ADAM 4 Artists.