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Maximize Your Streams: How to Get the Most Out of Spotify for Artists

Last updated on Feb 26, 2026

In this article, we clearly and simply explain how to take advantage of all the tools offered by Spotify for Artists to improve your presence on the platform, increase your streams, and connect better with your fans.

1. What is Spotify for Artists and what is it for?

Spotify for Artists is the official dashboard where you can manage your artist profile on Spotify. From there you can:

  • View detailed statistics about your songs

  • Edit your artist profile

  • Submit songs to editorial playlists

  • Learn about your audience

  • Promote your releases

It is a key tool for growing on the platform.

2. How can I claim my Spotify for Artists profile?

To take advantage of all the tools, you first need to claim your profile.

Basic steps:

Tip: Claim your profile before releasing new music so you can submit songs to editorial playlists. To see the step-by-step guide with images, you can visit this article: How to Claim Your Spotify Artist Profile and Access Spotify for Artists

3. How can I improve my artist profile?

Your profile is your presentation card.

Make sure to include:

  • Professional artist photo

  • Attractive banner

  • Clear and updated biography

  • Links to your social media

  • Artist Pick featuring your most important release

Tip: Update your Artist Pick every time you have a new release or an important show.

4. How can I use statistics to grow?

Spotify for Artists shows very important data:

  • Countries where people listen to you the most

  • Age and gender of your audience

  • Most popular songs

  • Playlists where you appear

How to use this information:

  • Promote in countries where you already have fans.

  • Create content for the audience that listens to you the most.

  • Analyze which songs perform best and repeat that style.

5. How do I submit songs to editorial playlists?

You can submit a song before its release.

Steps:

  • Have your song scheduled in Indiefy

  • Go to Spotify for Artists

  • Select the release

  • Submit to editorial playlists

Tip: Submit your song at least 7 days before the release date.

6. How can I promote my releases within Spotify?

Useful tools include:

  • Artist Pick

  • Canvas (short video on your songs)

  • Marquee (paid promotion)

  • Showcase (recommendations to fans)

Tip: Combine promotion inside Spotify with social media promotion for better results.

7. How can I understand my audience?

Spotify for Artists shows:

  • Active fans

  • Monthly listeners

  • Followers

  • People who save your songs

Tip: If your followers are growing, your strategy is working.

8. How often should I check Spotify for Artists?

We recommend checking at least twice per week.

This will help you:

  • Detect trends

  • Adjust promotion strategies

  • Plan upcoming releases

9. Extra tips to grow on Spotify

  • Release music consistently

  • Promote on social media

  • Collaborate with other artists

  • Ask fans to save your songs

  • Create content on TikTok or Instagram Reels

Conclusion

Using Spotify for Artists correctly can make a big difference in the growth of your music career. Keep your profile updated, review your statistics frequently, and promote every release strategically.

Remember that Indiefy distributes your music, and Spotify for Artists helps you manage and promote it. Using both tools together is the best way to grow professionally and consistently on the platform.

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