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How to use SubmitHub

SubmitHub can be a little overwhelming at first. We offer lots of data, and deciding on a strategy isn't the easiest. The following guide lays out the different strategies we've learnt over the years that we highly recommend when using the platform.

1. Get Spotify playlist shares

SubmitHub is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to reach independent Spotify playlisters. These placements:

Tip 💡 Sort curators by genre match (high to low) and aim for those with approval rates of 30% or higher for a big quality-of-life boost.

You can also use SubmitHub to reach blogs, YouTube channels, and influencers. If you want a deeper dive into building an approach, here’s our full submission strategy guide.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/cy-Ri5yCLAU?si=DiDvmLIIpHcxus3E

2. Run Meta ads

We've helped a lot of artists / labels run targeted Meta ads alongside their SubmitHub promotion. It's a slow-and-steady approach that requires consistent investment, but it often pays off in the long run.

There are two types of ads you can run:

  • Artist / track / album ads: these build “listener intent,” which tells Spotify that people are actively searching for or engaging with your music. This is especially valuable in the first few weeks after a release because it feeds algorithms like Radio, Discover Weekly, and Release Radar
  • Playlist ads: promoting playlists that include both your music and artists you want to be associated with gives you steady streams and clearer genre signals. More on building your own playlists here

A promotion strategy that combines ads, playlists, and consistent releases, is key to boosting visibility and triggering Spotify's algorithmic playlists.

Here's an excellent YouTube video about SubmitHub's Meta Ads offering.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/8-rWiajLXUs?si=jL3ZFM1uR94lTBtO

3. Get feedback through Hot or Not

Hot or Not lets artists review each other’s music. Leave feedback for others and you’ll get feedback back.

It’s a great way to test demos, adjust mixes, and get a sense of how listeners react before a release. Many artists use it as a form of quick market research.

You can join Hot or Not here 🔥

4. Find help on the Marketplace

The Marketplace lets you hire trusted specialists for everything that makes a release look and sound professional. It’s like Fiverr but focused on music and with higher quality control.

5. Free tools

We’ve built a bunch of free tools to help artists navigate Spotify, promotion, and digital marketing: