Spotify and Digital Distribution: Getting Your Music to a Global Audience

Learn how to distribute your music on Spotify and other digital platforms with professional quality from a recording studio in Madrid.


Introduction: Spotify, the Key Ally for Independent Musicians

Spotify has become one of the most important platforms for independent artists. With millions of daily listeners, uploading your music to Spotify can be the key to expanding your audience and generating revenue. However, to stand out, it's not enough to just upload a song, it's essential to have a high quality production from a recording studio in Madrid and an effective digital distribution strategy.

In this article, we explain the steps to launch your music on Spotify and how to get the most out of the platform.


How does music distribution work on Spotify?

Spotify does not allow artists to upload their music directly. To do this, you need a independent digital distributor to act as an intermediary and place your music on the platform along with the necessary information.


Benefits of Recording in a Professional Studio Before Uploading to Spotify

1. Professional Sound Quality

Spotify favours well-produced content. A recording studio in Madrid guaranteed:

  • Professional mixing and mastering adapted to Spotify's requirements.
  • High-end equipmentsuch as condenser microphones and advanced mixing consoles.
  • Treated acoustics for clean, interference-free sound capture.

2. Increased Opportunity to Enter Playlists

Spotify's editorial and algorithmic playlists reward songs with professional sound and good production. Having a well mastered song increases the chances of being added to influential playlists such as Radar Latino, Fresh Finds or Novedades Viernes.

3. Competitive Positioning

High-quality sound makes your music sound better on different devices and in different environments, from headphones to professional speakers.


Step by Step: How to Distribute your Music on Spotify

1. Record and Prepare your Music

Make sure that:

  • Mixing and mastering are optimised for streaming.
  • You use high quality formats such as WAV or FLAC.
  • The cover of the single or album has a resolution of 3000×3000 pixels.

2. Select a Digital Distributor

Choose the best option according to:

  • Costs and commissions.
  • Additional services (pitching to playlists, promotion, monetisation).
  • Time of publication on platforms.

3. Upload your Music and Configure the Metadata

Specifies:

  • Name of the artist and title of the song.
  • Musical genre and sub-genre.
  • Production and composition credits.

4. Use Spotify for Artists to Submit your Song to Playlists

  • Check your profile on Spotify for Artists.
  • Post your song with at least 7 days in advance.
  • Provide detailed information about your song, including genre, inspiration and production details.

5. Promote your Music

  • Share your music on social networks with direct links to Spotify.
  • He collaborates with influencers and music blogs.
  • Invite your fans to add your song to their playlists.

Additional Services that a Recording Studio Can Offer

recording studio in Madrid can also help you with:

  • Mixing and mastering adapted for Spotify.
  • Professional music production.
  • Digital promotion strategies to boost your launch.

Conclusion: Make your Music Stand Out on Spotify

Spotify is a key platform for any artist, but standing out requires more than just uploading a song. Having a professional quality recording and an effective distribution strategy will help you position yourself better and reach more listeners.

Book a session in our studio today and release your music on Spotify in the best possible quality!

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