10 Spotify Curators’ Playlists You Can Submit Your Music To, For Free
- iMusician
- 21 May 2024, Tuesday
Nowadays, playlists are a must for any musician looking to promote their music – and understanding how to get your music on a playlist is key to standing out. Landing a spot on a curator’s playlist on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, or Deezer can significantly grow your fanbase, expand your reach, and increase your streams (and ultimately, your income).
This guide covers the essentials of playlist pitching and introduces a selection of Spotify curators currently accepting free submissions. Explore the list, find the right fit for your sound, and start pitching your releases.
How to Get Your Music on Curator Playlists
Even though many of the biggest playlists are curated by platform editorial teams, there are still plenty of opportunities for independent artists to be featured on curators’ playlists without spending a dime.
Before you start pitching, here are the key best practices to follow:
1. Make Sure Your Release Is Live and Optimized
Everything starts with your music being officially released and available on streaming platforms – curators won't consider private links or unreleased demos. But that's only the beginning.
Just as important is your artist profile. Make sure your bio, images, and metadata are complete and professional. A polished, up-to-date profile signals credibility and makes curators more likely to take your submission seriously.
If you haven’t released your music yet, learn how to upload music to Spotify and make sure everything is set up correctly before pitching.
2. Research the Right Playlists
Choosing the right playlist is crucial. Not every playlist is a good fit, and sending your track to the wrong ones will cost you time and effort and reduce your chances of success.
It can also signal to curators that your submission isn’t well-targeted. Taking the time to research properly shows professionalism – and increases the likelihood that your track will be considered.
For that reason, take the time to actually listen to the playlists you’re targeting. If your track doesn’t sound like it belongs there, curators will likely skip it instantly. Generally, you should focus on playlists that:
- Match your genre and mood
- Feature artists similar to you
- Have an engaged (not inflated) audience
3. Personalize Your Pitch
Many curators receive hundreds of playlist submissions every day. While there are undoubtedly plenty of strong tracks among them, artists often miss their chance by sending curators a generic or overly long message that fails to make their submission stand out amid the volume.
For the best chances, keep your pitch:
- Short and to the point
- Relevant to the specific playlist
- Focused on why your track fits the playlist
Avoid long biographies or copy-paste messages. A simple, tailored note explaining why your song belongs on that specific playlist is far more effective.
4. Use Submission Platforms Strategically
Platforms like Groover, SubmitHub, Soundplate, or Daily Playlists can help you reach multiple curators efficiently. However, you should not rely on them blindly. These tools work best as part of a broader strategy. That means:
- Target curators carefully instead of mass-submitting
- Prioritize quality matches over quantity
- Mix platform submissions with direct outreach when possible
5. Stay Consistent
Playlisting isn’t a one-time action that delivers quick results. Instead, it's a long-term process that often requires consistency and adaptation. In fact, most artists don’t see results from a single round of submissions, especially early on. Growth typically comes from:
- Releasing music regularly
- Pitching consistently
- Learning what works and refining your approach accordingly
An effective playlisting strategy balances volume and quality. That means the more relevant pitches you send over time, the higher your chances of landing placements.
Want to get your track featured on an editorial playlist too? You can use iMusician’s editorial playlist pitching service to maximize your chances of getting your music in front of editors across Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and more.
Spotify Playlist Curators Accepting Free Submissions in 2026
Now that you know how to get your music on playlists, it's time to turn the theory into action. Below are some of the most reliable Spotify curators currently accepting free submissions.
All genres
1. iMusician
Submit your tracks directly for playlist consideration via iMusician’s platform. We curate several playlists across different genres and styles, so all you have to do is choose the one that best fits your track and send it directly to us.
Last verified: April 2026
2. Soundplate
Soundplate is a well-known, established platform that submits tracks directly to independent playlist owners on both Spotify and Deezer. They also offer several genre-specific playlists to pitch to (with new ones added daily) and free submission options.
Last verified: April 2026
3. PitchPlaylists
PitchPlaylists is a completely free playlist submission platform connecting artists with active Spotify curators through one-click submissions.
Last verified: April 2026
4. Indiemono
Indiemono curates a wide network of playlists focused on indie pop, rock, lo-fi, and singer-songwriters.
Last verified: April 2026
5. Daily Playlists
Daily Playlists connects artists with independent curators across various genres through a credit-based submission system.
Last verified: April 2026
6. SpinGrey
SpinGrey focuses on promoting emerging artists and currently has 57 public playlists on Spotify, covering different genres, styles, and moods.
Last verified: April 2026
7. For The Love Of Bands
Besides being a popular independent music blog, For The Love Of Bands is also a curator supporting emerging artists in various independent genres.
Last verified: April 2026
8. alexrainbirdMusic
alexrainbirdMusic is an established indie and folk curator with a loyal audience on Spotify and YouTube, known for supporting emerging artists and regularly updating their playlists with fresh discoveries.
Last verified: April 2026
9. Indie Shuffle
Indie Shuffle is a music blog and human-curated music discovery platform in one, highlighting new indie rock, electronic, and hip-hop music.
Last verified: April 2026
10. Submit Hub
SubmitHub is one of the leading platforms for connecting independent artists with bloggers, radio stations, and independent playlist curators.
Last verified: April 2026
Bonus: More curators for specific music genres
11. Musicto
Musicto is a free submission platform for thematic and mood-based playlists that are great for tracks with a storytelling focus.
Last verified: April 2026
12. Simon Field
Simon Field is a popular independent curator known for deep house and electronic music playlists.
Last verified: April 2026
13. Soave Records
Soave Records specializes in electronic and dance music submissions.
Last verified: April 2026
For more specific playlists, you can reach out to more curators for EDM & LoFi Playlists or Hip-Hop & Rap Curators.
Important: Avoid Paid Playlist Placement
While an increasing number of brands and platforms now offer subscriptions or paid services to connect your tracks to curators (and thus increase your chances of getting on playlists), curators and services that promise placement on their playlists in exchange for money are considered streaming manipulation services. These violate Spotify’s regulations. Spotify explicitly prohibits selling playlist spots or accepting payment for placements, and it continuously improves its technology to uncover such accounts and playlists. Often, the consequences are not pretty. Accounts and playlists involved in such practices risk removal, and artists featured on them may face penalties.
In short: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
To learn more about the dangers and implications of using such a paid service or a curator, check out our article on Spotify artificial streaming.
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