Tips & Best Practices

By Angel Gaitan

• 4 articles

How to Meet Quality Standards When Uploading Music to Spotify and Other Digital Platforms

When Indiefy music distribution to get your art into the platforms it is important that the tracks in your release meet the standards that the stores require. This does not mean that you have to record in large studios in order to distribute music as technology becomes more advanced and accessible. Today we have tools that artists like The Beatles did not have at the time, to give an example. There are currently different hardware tools (microphones, interfaces, MIDI controllers) and software (Digital Audio Workstations, Sample Libraries, virtual instruments) that can help you have a sound that matches your artistic project. We can't tell you exactly what you should sound like since that depends a lot on your creative freedom, however, there are certain specific cases in which we won't be able to publish your music. These are: - Silences in the audio: If the material you distribute has more than 10 seconds of silence at any moment of the track - Track too short or too long: The minimum duration of a track must be 1 minute (with exceptions in intros or outros that have consistency in an album) and a maximum of 20 minutes. - Very high or very low volume: Despite the fact that Indiefy and the stores try to normalize the audio levels, it is recommended to comply with the standards set out in this Spotify article. - Low Audio Quality: Releases that are recorded on cell phones contain distorted audio or any other issue that makes it difficult to listen clearly may be rejected. If you avoid the previous points you will be able to complete the digital distribution of your music.

Last updated on Oct 09, 2025

What Happens When You Switch from a PRO to Basic Subscription on Indiefy? Consequences and Considerations for Artists

What You Lose When Switching from PRO to Basic Switching from a PRO subscription to our Basic plan is an important decision. We want you to clearly understand the changes this entails. By moving to Basic, you will lose access to advanced tools and features exclusive to PRO, and any release published only under the PRO plan will be removed from those stores. Your releases will remain available only on platforms included in the Basic plan, such as Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music, Trebel and more. Key Differences Between PRO and Basic Indiefy offers two types of subscriptions: PRO and Basic. While the PRO plan provides advanced tools and broader distribution coverage, the Basic plan is designed for artists who want a free option with limited reach. Here’s a summary of the main changes when switching from PRO to Basic: Access to Distribution Platforms With a PRO plan, your releases can be published on more digital stores, reaching a wider audience. When switching to Basic, your releases will only remain on a limited number of platforms. Stores exclusive to PRO will no longer display your releases, which could impact your music’s visibility. Removal of Releases from Exclusive Stores When switching to Basic, your releases will be removed from premium stores available only to PRO users. While your songs will still be on major platforms like Spotify, Deezer, and Amazon Music, they may disappear from other stores that offered additional exposure and royalty revenue. Access to Advanced Tools The PRO plan includes tools that help boost your career: metadata editing, official artist profile management, detailed statistics, access to Content ID, distribution on UGC platforms, and a lower royalty withdrawal threshold. Switching to Basic will remove these features, limiting your options to maximize your music’s reach. We understand that this change may be disappointing and could affect your music’s availability. However, this policy ensures we maintain the quality standards of our partner stores while providing a premium experience for PRO users.

Last updated on Oct 09, 2025

Indiefy Playlists: How to Submit Your Song and Reach More Listeners 🎵

At Indiefy, we offer curated Playlists by music genre, designed to showcase our artists to the world and give them the opportunity to reach more listeners. Being featured on a Playlist can help more people discover your music and significantly increase your audience reach. Important: The opportunity to be featured on our Playlists is exclusive to PRO users, who can request for their music to be added to a Playlist. If you’re a BASIC user and want access to this feature and many other tools to boost your music career, we recommend upgrading to PRO. How to submit your song to a Playlist? 1. Log in to Indiefy.net Inside your main dashboard, you’ll find the “Our Playlists” section. There, you can explore different lists by genre and musical style. Review them carefully and choose the Playlist that best fits the style and energy of your song. 2. Submit your track - Click on “Submit your track.” - Fill out the form with: - Your song’s name - A pitch or description of your track, including what it’s about, the kind of energy it conveys, how you created it, and any other relevant information you’d like to highlight. Note: Our team will review your song and may add it to the Playlist you requested—or, if it fits better, to another Playlist based on your song’s genre, style, or mood. 3. Connect to Spotify Make sure to follow the Playlist on Spotify before submitting your track. 4. Send and wait for confirmation Click “Submit song” and wait for our team’s review. Once your song has been added, you’ll receive an email confirming its inclusion in the Playlist. That’s how easy it is for your music to reach more listeners and gain visibility with Indiefy!

Last updated on Oct 21, 2025

Boost Your Music with Indiefy | Digital Promotion for Independent Artists

We know that taking a solid step in the music industry requires effective promotion to reach a wider audience and grow your fanbase. Music promotion combines two key approaches: - Organic promotion: when your fans naturally share and recommend your music. - Paid promotion: to reach new audiences that you might not be able to connect with organically. At Indiefy, we offer a marketing tool designed to help you promote your music — whether through social media ads or playlist placements. Playlist curators will review your songs and decide whether to include them, giving your music more visibility and helping you reach more listeners. Steps to Start Your Promotion 1️⃣ Go to Indiefy.net/tools 2️⃣ Click on “One-Click Music Promotion” 3️⃣ Search for your release or artist name You’ll be redirected to a search page where you can easily find your music. 4️⃣ Choose your promotion campaign You’ll see pricing options depending on your goal — whether you want to run ads on social media or submit your song to playlists. The minimum campaign duration is 7 days, but you can choose longer ones to increase your reach and impact. 5️⃣ Complete the payment 💳 Once you make the payment, your campaign will go live for the selected period, and you’ll have access to real-time campaign statistics to track your progress. 💡 Final Tip Don’t rely solely on paid promotion! Combine it with organic growth strategies like performing live, posting videos, and engaging on social media to build a loyal fanbase and grow sustainably. - You can see more benefits and learn how to use this tool in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o70YejwjfU

Last updated on Nov 03, 2025