Series Introduction

Releasing Music

“Once there’s a purpose, there has to be an understanding of timing.” Heavy hitters Rick Ross, and Little Dragon explain how to time your next release and why putting out new music is brave.

The Follow Button

Synth-pop artist Ariana and the Rose and Spotify insider Miles Lennon discuss why the Follow button matters.

Building Your Team

From industry legends Stephanie LaFera and Troy Carter to Grammy-nominated artists Rick Ross and Mike Posner, we talk to experts about all the things to consider when you start building your team.

Engaging Your Audience

Mike Posner, Ella Vos, Jay Prince and more show us why Artist’s Pick and Artist Playlist are essential to their Spotify presence.

Building Your Artist Profile

“All of the superstars had some sort of point of view and some sort of identity.” We’ll show you how to build your Artist Profile to best express yourself to your listeners.

Promoting Your Work

“Once the song is out, the moment’s not over.” Hear from Rick Ross, Troy Carter and other experts on how to keep the conversation going with fans through social media, Spotify codes and your own personal network.

How to Read Your Data

We’ll get into how to use the numbers to see what playlists you’re being added to and what listeners are digging the most.

Spotify for Artists

Playlist curator X Jernigan and electro-pop artist Vérité break down the Spotify for Artists app, a personalized dashboard that helps you understand your audience.

Understand Your Audience

Spotify insider Emily White and hip-hop artist Jay Prince talk about using Spotify for Artists to find out who and where your fans are.

Getting Your Music Up

Whether you’re independent or with a label, we’ll show you everything you need to know about getting your music up on Spotify.