AOTM
Ray Doktor is our latest Artist of the Month
Discover Ray Doktor: “Made From the Stars,” a melodic indie rock track with strong songwriting, vocals, and atmospheric guitar.
June 10, 20266 mins read
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SubmitHub banned AI songs, which platforms still accept AI music?
Why SubmitHub decided to ban 100% AI-generated music. We created a list of 12 music promotion platforms and their stance on AI-generated music
September 9, 20268 mins read
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Interview
Meet our curators: Playlist.Central
Playlist.Central is a Dutch Spotify curator with 45k+ followers sharing how he reviews submissions, how to become a Spotify curator, and why he curates on PlaylistsForYou.
August 24, 20267 mins read
AOTW
Carel Brouwers is our latest Artist of the Month
Carel Brouwers is our latest Artist of the Month. David Bowie and Bryan Ferry are among the key influences on Dutch singer-songwriter Carel Brouwers from Hoorn. We discuss his latest project, Theopneustoi.
24 May 20269 mins read
Artist Growth
Why artists should turn listeners into an Owned Audience
Artists spend a lot of time on growing streams, but forget to focus on building them into their owned audience. The what, how and why
May 12, 202612 mins read
Behind the scenes
Do you have the most music-knowledge? Challenge a friend!
We’ve just launched Stream Battle, a one-of-a-kind game that only exists on our platform. It is based on the higher-lower games where you have to guess which influencer has more followers. This time, you compare songs and decide which one has more streams on Spotify
April 24, 20265 mins read
Artist growth
Why are independent curators the best move for almost all artists?
If you are serious about building momentum on Spotify, you need to stop thinking in terms of one-off submissions. Start thinking in terms of people, partnerships, and long-term results. This article gives you all the information you need for long-term growth using playlisting.
April 21, 20266 mins read
Artist Of The Week, Indie Rock
Ryan McDavid is our latest "Artist Of The Week!"
Today Playlistsforyou introduces Ryan McDavid. He is a Guyanese indie artist making songs that fit in between the indie rock, darkwave, dream pop, and shoegaze spaces. His music embraces those typical late-night feelings and the kind of thoughts that keep you awake at 2 a.m. We had a short interview discussing his latest plans.
April 17, 20267 mins read
Curators Secrets
How do playlist curators actually choose songs?
Independent artists often struggle with playlist placements. As experts that select songs every-day, the curators of Playlistsforyou gave their advice to new artists. Successful pitching requires strategic targeting, ensuring an immediate impact within the first seconds, long-term relationships with curators and one final secret given at the end of this article.
April 13, 20269 mins read
Artist Of The Week, Alternative Rock
Bleach Raincoat is our first "Artist Of The Week!"
Bleach Rain is an independent artist that created many entertaining alternative rock songs. Playlistsforyou.com rewarded him with the first Aritst Of The Week (AOTW) as a tribute for his efforts. we specifically loved the more gritty guitar melodies in his most recent 2026 release "Just Like Live at Budokan".
April 10, 20266 mins read
Strategy
Why Your Release Strategy Matters More Than Ever
Timing is everything in the music industry. Learn how to plan your releases for maximum impact and playlist consideration.
Apr 5, 20265 min read
Growth
Building a Loyal Fanbase Through Strategic Playlist Placement
Playlist placements are just the beginning. Learn how to convert casual listeners into dedicated fans who support your music career.
Mar 15, 20267 min read
Strategy
10 Proven Strategies to Get Your Music on Popular Playlists
Learn the insider secrets that successful artists use to land placements on high-traffic Spotify playlists and grow their audience organically.
Jan 15, 20268 min read