Did you know that you can actually send your song to a SubmitHub curator directly – right from their profile? When it comes to curators you really care about, sending your track this way could be one of the best strategies to try.
If you’ve already found curators you believe are a great fit for your music, or maybe you’ve had some success with them in the past, or there’s that one curator whose approval feels like a dream... In these cases, reaching out through their profile can have a stronger impact than a regular submission – and might just be worth the effort.
Why? Well, it helps with…
Keeping it personal
When you send music through a curator’s profile, it sends a subtle but powerful signal that your submission was VERY intentional. SubmitHub even shows a badge to curators indicating that the song was sent this way, which can feel more personal and make them pay extra attention.
Curators deal with a ton of submissions daily, so showing them that you're specifically choosing to pitch to them – instead of submitting in bulk – can set you apart (if the song indeed fits). They might listen with more curiosity, knowing it wasn’t just another track in their queue, but one the submitter thought they needed to hear.
Building relationships
If a curator has approved your music in the past, sending them another track from their profile helps reinforce the connection. It shows you remember and appreciate their support (which you can highlight more in the Quick pitch). While curators might not always recall every artist they’ve approved, submitting this way serves as a gentle reminder of past interactions and approvals. Plus, it’s a little stamp of approval since they liked your music before 😉
In the music industry, relationships matter just as much, if not more, than anywhere else. Even small gestures like this can strengthen connections and increase your chances of being remembered – and supported – again.
More targeted submissions
On the flip side – if you haven’t managed to get approval from a curator you really admire, but you’ve done your research and feel confident they’re a great fit for your style and/or a particular song, sending from their profile could be the move that catches their attention. Sometimes it takes a few (or more) tries to get on a curator's radar – just look at what The Bergamot had to say (their song L.A. is at the top of SubmitHub's all-genre Popular Chart 🤩🤯):
By submitting from the curator’s profile and explaining why you like their channel and why you’re sure you fit, you’re showing persistence and focus without being overly pushy. It’s a way of saying you respect their taste and believe your music could resonate with their audience – a thoughtful approach that many curators appreciate.
Now that we’ve covered why submitting directly from a curator’s profile can be a smart move, let’s look at how to do it. There are a few ways:
1. Searching in SubmitHub's List of Curators
The easiest way to find the curator you want to submit to is by visiting the List of Curators. From there, you can either scroll through the list or use the search box. You can type their name (or part of it), but the search box also works for playlist names – so if you can’t remember the exact curator name, try typing the playlist you were or want to be on until you find the curator.
Once you’ve found their name, click on it to open their profile in a new tab. Voilà, you’re now on their profile and can submit directly from there.
2. Using your chat history
If you’ve previously been approved by a curator, you can also quickly search through your SubmitHub chat history to find past conversations. From there, simply click on their profile link to make your next submission.
3. Googling their SubmitHub profile
For curators who are harder to find, or if you’re in a hurry, a quick Google search of “[curator name] SubmitHub” will usually bring up their profile, making it easy to access and submit.
4. Bookmarking your favorite SubmitHub curators
If you frequently submit to certain curators, saving their profile links in your bookmarks can be a helpful shortcut, keeping your key contacts just a click away.
5. Favoriting curators on SubmitHub
Another useful habit is to use the Favorite feature on SubmitHub. You can “heart” curators you like from your Responses or Approvals tab, and from the list of curators as well, making it easy to filter and find them in both the submission list and curator list later on.
Sending music directly from a curator’s profile may seem like a change – and perhaps a bit more work added to your submission process. You absolutely don’t have to do it. But for those special cases and special curators, it can make a meaningful difference if you have a minute to spare and are willing to try. It can add a personal touch that helps you stand out in the queue of songs, and shows intention – something curators respect.
So, next time you feel strongly about a curator, whether it’s a blog, YouTube channel, or a playlister with a particularly fitting playlist, take a moment to submit directly from their profile – it might be just the thing that makes a difference.