**Guest post written by Tilly Simon of SubmitHub, a great tool for gaining more coverage for your music.

 

"Blogs

Playlists are great for streams, but including bloggers in your submission strategy is crucial for SEO and long-term visibility. Unlike temporary playlist placements, blog posts leave a lasting trace of your music journey. They also add credibility to your release and provide great content for your press kits and social media.
+Getting your music covered: how to email press

Feedback vs. press quotes

Placements are great (and definitely important!), but the feedback you receive, even from declines, is also valuable. Pay attention to constructive criticism, especially when the same points are raised by multiple curators – you can use this feedback to refine (not change) your future releases and take things to the next level.

You can also use press quotes from curators, even from declines (since curators often highlight something positive, even if the track isn’t a fit). These quotes can be a great addition to your EPK, social media posts, or your artist profile or website. In the song’s tab on SubmitHub, you’ll find a handy summary feature of your campaign, as well as a press quote extractor that comes with downloadable visuals for easy posting.

Other Artists

Rating other artists' songs and having them rate yours in return is a fantastic way to get feedback and connect with other musicians. SubmitHub's Hot or Not allows you to do this and it can be used for free. Actually, you can earn Premium credits (1 for every 20 reviews, or 1 for every 10 if you’re a Verified Reviewer).
+Why fighting bands is a waste of your time

Landing Pages

Landing pages can be perfect for running Meta ads or using as your #linkinbio. SubmitHub Links offers easy Meta pixel and API integration, built-in analytics, and can be fully customized, complete with music previews.
+5 ways musicians can engage their audience online

Check Playlists & Artists

Even if you’re not submitting to curators, analyzing playlists and artist profiles on Spotify for suspicious activity (like bots or payola) is important. You can assess playlist health by looking at growth trends (watch out for strange spikes), previews (if the songs don’t match the playlist’s vibe), genres, listener numbers, and more."

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