您(Are)是一位新艺术家，想知道如何在Spotify上获取您的音乐吗？在数字时代分发您的音乐与过去大不相同。
本文将解释如何在最受欢迎的在线流媒体(online streaming)服务之一上获取您的音乐。了解如何将您的音乐提交到Spotify。
音乐发行公司(Music Distribution Companies)
Spotify上的内容要么由分销商提供，要么由唱片公司(record label)提供。除非您与唱片公司签约，否则要将您的音乐提交给Spotify，您需要与第三方分销商或聚合服务商(distributor or aggregator service)合作。
Spotify与分发和许可您的音乐的公司合作。当您的音乐流式传输时，他们会支付赚取的版税。
有许多音乐分发(music distribution)服务。但是，最受欢迎的三个是：
每个平台有什么区别？(What are the Differences in Each Platform?)
以上所有网站基本上都以相同的方式工作，并将您的音乐分发到相同的平台。该过程从支付费用开始，上传您的歌曲或专辑(song or album)，然后输入所有适用信息。
Distrokid
DistokKid是一家相对较新的公司。它也是第一个提供一次性年费 19.99 美元的无限分发服务。
发行新歌或专辑时不收取额外费用。周转时间(turnaround time)很快，而且他们不收取佣金。艺术家保留 100% 的版税。
DistroKid最近推出了一项名为Synced Lyrics的全新独家功能。
任何艺术家都可以自动创建和上传同步的歌词。听众可以随着歌词随着音乐的完美滚动而跟着唱，就像卡拉 OK 一样。
CD宝贝(CDBaby)
CDBaby从 1998 年开始营业。没有年费。相反，您为每首音乐支付一次费用。
如果您正在寻找可以提供 CD 实物分发的服务，以便您可以在他们的在线商店(online store)中出售它们，那么CDBaby就是您的理想选择。
他们还收取 30 %的YouTube 分发(YouTube distribution)% commission和 9% 的流媒体音乐费用。
TuneCore
TuneCore不收取佣金。艺术家保留 100% 的版税。
TuneCore还提供报告以显示粉丝在哪里流式传输和下载您的音乐。他们对您要分发的每首歌曲或专辑(song or album)收取费用。
将音乐提交到 Spotify 的步骤(Steps to Submit Your Music to Spotify)
注册上述三项(above three)服务中的任何一项的过程都很简单且相对相似。
要将您的音乐提交到 Spotify：
- 注册(Sign)您选择的配送服务(distribution service)
- 选择发行类型（单曲或专辑）
- 输入(Enter)艺术家、发行信息(release information)和歌曲（或专辑）详细信息
- 上传您的一个或多个音乐文件（File Format: 16-bit/44.1k WAV files）和艺术品
- 选择您想要分发音乐的平台
- 选择发布日期
- 确认您的信息并提交
Spotify 播放列表(Spotify Playlists)
Spotify 播放列表是人们聆听您音乐的最简单方式。它们是将您的音乐介绍给新粉丝的最佳方式之一。
播放列表归创建它们的人所有。新艺术家开始使用播放列表的最佳方式是开始构建自己的播放列表。
可搜索的、结构良好的播放列表是从 Spotify 的搜索框(search box)到艺术家个人资料的路径。包括来自知名音乐家的最喜欢的歌曲，并将它们与您自己类似的音乐混合起来可能看起来很俗气，但它不是不诚实的，它是有效的。
艺术家策划和推广他们的播放列表越好，他们吸引和吸引听众的机会就越高。
当然，加入著名艺术家的播放列表是让您的音乐被听到(music heard)的理想方式。一种方法是接触有大量追随者的音乐影响者 或常规Spotify艺术家。(Spotify)
您可以在社交媒体上向他们发送消息并请求交换曝光(request swapping exposure)。要求他们将您的歌曲包含在他们的播放列表中，以换取他们在您的社交媒体上分享他们的音乐、播放列表和帖子。
如何在 Spotify 上创建播放列表(How to Create a Playlist on Spotify)
在您的桌面上，打开Spotify 网络(Spotify web)播放器。单击播放器左下角的新播放列表选项。(New Playlist)
为您的新播放列表添加名称和说明。(name and description)使用关键字来增加出现在搜索中的机会。
为您的播放列表选择(Choose)或创建图像。强烈建议您选择引人入胜且相关的封面，以吸引听众收听您的音乐。
要将曲目添加到您的播放列表，请查看新版本、推荐歌曲、浏览或搜索。寻找PLAY 按钮旁边的三个点，然后(PLAY button and select) 从下拉菜单中选择Add to Playlist 。
您还可以将曲目拖入左侧导航(side navigation)的播放列表名称中。
如何创建 Spotify 播放列表封面(How to Create a Spotify Playlist Cover)
如上所述，Spotify播放列表对让您的(Spotify)音乐被听到(music heard)有重大影响。当听众在播放列表中看到曲目时，他们首先看到的是封面艺术。
您的音乐作品将为您的歌曲提供背景，吸引注意力(grab attention)，或讲述您的单曲或专辑的故事。
无需平面设计师或Photoshop 专家(Photoshop expert)即可创建引人入胜的播放列表封面(playlist cover)。以下(Below)是一些可用于创建令人印象深刻且很酷的艺术品的工具。
更换盖子(Replace Cover)
替换封面( Replace Cover)是创建您自己的播放列表艺术品(playlist artwork)的快速简便的工具。
您还可以使用随机按钮并循环(random button and cycle)浏览随机图像和主题组合以找到您喜欢的。
横幅小吃(Bannersnack)
Bannersnack是一个拖放式且易于使用的图形编辑器，用于创建各种图像，包括Spotify 播放列表(Spotify playlist)封面。
使用预制模板并对其进行自定义或创建自己的模板。Bannersnack具有比Replace Cover更多的功能。
帆布(Canva)
Canva提供了一个预制封面(Cover)模板库来帮助您入门。
自定义颜色、字体、图像和过滤器，以创建反映您身份的封面艺术。
Spotify 封面艺术指南(Cover Art Guidelines for Spotify)
创建播放列表封面图片(playlist cover image)时请遵循以下规则：
- 图片必须是正方形
- 使用高分辨率(Use high-resolution)图像进行高质量显示(quality display)
- 4 MB 最大图像文件大小
- 仅限 Jpeg 图像
流媒体是当今人们听音乐(music today)最常见的方式。并且Spotify是最受艺术家欢迎的音乐(music heard)平台之一。
当您将您的音乐提交给Spotify并将您的曲目添加到其他人的播放列表中时，您将有机会更多地接触听众。
Spotify还提供适用于Android和iOS的 Artists( iOS)应用程序(App)，音乐家可以在其中跟踪他们的音乐，了解他们的听众，并控制他们在Spotify上的存在。
How to Submit Your Music to Spotify
Are you a new artist wondering how to get your music on Spotify? Distributing your music in the digital age is very differеnt than it used to be.
This article will explain how to get your music on one of the most popular online streaming services. Learn how to submit your music to Spotify.
Music Distribution Companies
Content on Spotify is either delivered by a distributor or a record label. Unless you are signed to a label, to submit your music to Spotify, you will need to work with a third-party distributor or aggregator service.
Spotify works with companies that distribute and license your music. They pay the earned royalties when your music is streamed.
There are numerous music distribution services. However, the three most popular ones are:
What are the Differences in Each Platform?
All the above sites basically work the same way and distribute your music to the same platforms. The process starts with paying the fee, uploading your song or album, and entering all the applicable information.
Distrokid
DistokKid is a relatively new company. It is also the first service to offer a one-time annual fee of $19.99 for unlimited distributions.
There are no additional fees when releasing new songs or albums. The turnaround time is quick, and they don’t charge a commission. Artists keep 100% of the royalties.
DistroKid recently rolled out a new, exclusive feature called Synced Lyrics.
Any artist can automatically create and upload synced lyrics. Listeners can sing along as the words scroll in perfect time with the music, just like karaoke.
CDBaby
CDBaby has been in business since 1998. There are no annual fees. Instead, you pay for each piece of music once.
If you are looking for a service that will offer physical distribution of CDs so you can sell them in their online store, CDBaby is the service for you.
They also charge 30% commission for YouTube distribution and 9% for streaming your music.
TuneCore
TuneCore doesn’t take commissions. Artists keep 100% of the royalties they earn.
TuneCore also offers reports to show where fans are streaming and downloading your music. They charge a fee for each song or album you want to distribute.
Steps to Submit Your Music to Spotify
The process to sign up for any of the above three services is straightforward and relatively similar.
To submit your music to Spotify:
- Sign up for the distribution service you choose
- Select the type of release (single or album)
- Enter the artist, release information, and song (or album) details
- Upload your music file or files (File Format: 16-bit/44.1k WAV files) and artwork
- Choose the platform(s) where you want to distribute your music
- Select a release date
- Confirm your information and submit
Spotify Playlists
Spotify playlists are the easiest way for people to hear your music. They are one of the best ways to introduce your music to new fans.
Playlists are owned by the people who create them. The best way for new artists to get started with playlists is to start building their own.
Searchable, well-constructed playlists are a path from Spotify’s search box to an artist’s profile. Including favorite songs from well-known musicians and mixing them with your own similar-sounding music might seem tacky, but it is not dishonest and it is effective.
The better a artist curates and promotes their playlists, the higher their chances of attracting and engaging listeners.
Of course, getting on the playlists of famous artists is an ideal way to get your music heard. One method is to reach out to music influencers or regular Spotify artists who have a large following.
You can send them a message on social media and request swapping exposure. Ask them to include your song on their playlist in exchange for sharing their music, playlists, and posts on your social media.
How to Create a Playlist on Spotify
From your desktop, open the Spotify web player. Click the New Playlist option on the bottom left of the player.
Add a name and description to your new playlist. Use keywords to increase the chances of coming up in search.
Choose or create an image for your playlist. It is highly recommended that you choose an engaging and relevant cover to attract listeners to your music.
To add tracks to your playlist, look through new releases, recommended songs, browse, or search. Look for the three dots next to the PLAY button and select Add to Playlist from the dropdown menu.
You can also drag tracks into the name of your playlist on the left side navigation.
How to Create a Spotify Playlist Cover
As discussed above, Spotify playlists have a significant impact on getting your music heard. When a listener comes across a track in a playlist, it is the cover art that they see first.
The artwork for your music will contextualize your song, grab attention, or tell the story of your single or album.
There is no need to be a graphic designer or a Photoshop expert to create an engaging playlist cover. Below are a few tools you can use to create impressive and cool artwork.
Replace Cover
A quick and easy tool to create your own playlist artwork is Replace Cover.
You can also use the random button and cycle through random image and theme combinations to find one you like.
Bannersnack
Bannersnack is a drag-and-drop and easy-to-use graphics editor used to create all kinds of images, including Spotify playlist covers.
Use a pre-made template and customize it or create your own. Bannersnack has more features than Replace Cover.
Canva
Canva offers a library of pre-made Cover templates to get you started.
Customize the colors, fonts, images, and filters to create cover art that reflects your identity.
Cover Art Guidelines for Spotify
Follow the rules below when creating your playlist cover image:
- Images must be a square
- Use high-resolution images for quality display
- 4 MB maximum image file size
- Jpeg images only
Streaming is the most common way people listen to music today. And Spotify is one of the most popular platforms for artists to get their music heard.
When you submit your music to Spotify and get your tracks added to others’ playlists, you’ll have the opportunity for greater exposure to listeners.
Spotify also offers an Artists App for Android and iOS where musicians can track their music as it goes live, learn more about their listeners, and control their presence on Spotify.
