I GOT ONTO 4 SPOTIFY EDITORIAL PLAYLISTS IN 4 MONTHS | Tips to get on Spotify Editorial Playlists

I started putting music out this year, and got onto 4 Spotify Editorial Playlists in 4 months!
Watch this video to see exactly how I get onto playlists. See what I wrote in the pitch for my song "tequila", and my entire process, plus my tips and tricks.
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2:03 - All About Editorial Playlists
3:19 - TIP 1: Get Verified on Spotify
3:39 - TIP 2: Release Often & Consistently
5:31 - TIP 3: Pitch EVERY Song
7:27 - TIP 4: About the Pitch
9:44 - My Pitch for tequila (in detail)
10:23 - What I Pitched for Rose Colored Glasses
10:55 - What I Pitched for Best I Can
11:19 - What I Pitched for Final Song
12:32 - TIP 5: Use An Angle
13:49 - TIP 6: Market and Grow Your Fanbase
14:41 - Inspiration and Positivity :)
More useful tips from Spotify editors, themselves!!
artists.spotify.com/blog/behi...
How to claim your Verified Spotify Artist Account:
musicdigi.zendesk.com/hc/en-u....
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Songs that got onto Editorial Playlists:
Best I Can (feat. Andy Stilson) - Wendy Lucas
open.spotify.com/track/6fwDJZ...
Final Song - Wendy Lucas, Jesse Justin
open.spotify.com/track/1VXJxu...
Rose Colored Glasses - Wendy Lucas, Eric Matthys
open.spotify.com/track/56FdLK...
tequila - Wendy Lucas
open.spotify.com/track/4mcDUQ...
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[@wendylucasmusic]

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[@respectall_women]

@Wendy Lucas. How did you get on there? Can you please give us some tips?

[@ValentineMoney]

Please help me add my songs on playlist

[@terricolacr]

Your video made me feel happier and motivated about my project. It actually changed my mood since these last couple of days have been kinda depressing. Thanks Wendy, like for reals, thanks!

[@wendylucasmusic]

I am so happy to hear that ❤️❤️❤️ being independent is really discouraging sometimes but I have faith in you! U got this!!!

[@dioraxchosen]

This was really helpful. I'm in the process of recording and mastering my first single I produced by MYSELF!! gonna pitch it and hopefully it lands on an editorial playlist!! Thanks for the info and your encouraging words. We indie artists got to stick together :)

[@wendylucasmusic]

Yay congrats on producing your single! Keep it up! Best of luck and thanks for your kind comment ❤️🥰 we do need to stick together!

[@hfbk858]

Hi Wendy. I recently got on a Spotify Editorial playlist by using your playlist pitch as inspiration! Thank you so much for the great advice you give on your channel!

[@wendylucasmusic]

CONGRATS!!!! Ahhhh that’s amazing! I am so happy for you. Thanks for your kind words - so glad you found the advice helpful 🥰 keep going!!!

[@TYed_up]

Very good info on explaining that the editors review on fridays and release should be submitted well in advance, thank you a ton! and also you are absolutly BEATUIFUL and have a very sweet voice good luck in your journey!

[@jorgelozadamusic]

Thank you so much for this video! I recently started releasing music for he first time and I really appreciate videos that are so honest like yours and that come from an independent artist like us. And you’re right, it’s a lot of hard work, there’s a lot to learn and to put into practice, but at the end it’s so rewarding to see your project grow. Wish you the best of success and please keep sharing videos like these!

[@jayluisofficial]

haha all the music notes in this comment section. I see yall out here doing your homework 👀 We in this grind together 🙏🔥

[@wendylucasmusic]

YES!! Hahahahhaa love to see it!

[@rudebone]

How did you get the music 🎶 icon. Also are you able to see your channel analytics and insights?

[@rudebone]

@@wendylucasmusic How did you get the music 🎶 icon. Also are you able to see your channel analytics and insights?

[@wendylucasmusic]

@@rudebone yes! I can see all my channel analytics. I got it through my distributor (distrokid). I can send you a link if you need!

[@ThaMayorva757]

Let’s work on some music jay

[@agastyabharadwaj]

You're spreading the wisdom and the kind words but you are loved too. Happy new year and may this year be amazing then ever. I will follow you on Spotify and wait for your new songs. Good luck and stay safe 🌟

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you sooo much❤️ I appreciate you!!! :) happy new year!

[@darlingfitch]

Congrats! This video was so much more helpful and accessible than a lot of the big "music business" channels. I appreciate your personal, artist-based approach :)

[@ReginaCarmela]

This was super helpful, I’ve been making music for over 3 years now but haven’t been ready to release the songs i recorded this year because I don’t know all these extra steps I needed to do. I only thought about promoting it on Tiktok, but getting onto playlists makes so much sense to grow and have people hear my music. Thank you so so much for all the tips and I am excited to take on this journey as an independent artist!

[@wendylucasmusic]

so glad you found it helpful! tik tok is also great!!!

Congrats on being added to a couple editorial playlists!💯 Thank you for sharing your tips and knowledge with us 🙏🏼

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you so much! Happy to help :)

[@njrous]

Independently releasing music is tough, but I’m super glad I found this video!! Thanks for sharing

[@realfabilala]

Awesome! Congrats on these achievements! Thanks for passing on these great tipps and insights

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you so much!!! Hope this video helps you out :)

[@jenethegenie925]

wendy! thank u for your kind words i almost teared up when you said "you are doing great" and that "the most popular artists aren't necessarily the best musicians... they are just the most marketed". thanks for the tips i will use them when planning my next release

[@wendylucasmusic]

Ahhh I’m so happy I could help! ❤️ keep pushing! You’ve got this :)

[@CaughtInTheLoop]

I'm so happy for you Wendy! Thanks for sharing these amazing tips 🙌

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you so much! I hope they help :)

[@juliannorth2254]

The end of the video was great, great advice and really honest words about signed artists and labels

[@AndrevanDrunenMusic]

Loved your video! I am also an artist now based in Portugal but I am brazilian and so I also have that problem where I don't know for sure where to put my location but I love that spotify has this "place you feel more connected to" thing. I literally never thought about putting a quote from the lyrics in the pitch but that's incredible because you can literally quote the point of the song in addition to explaining it! I am planning to release every month in 2021 (already released in January!), I just need to keep my creative work going. Subscribed because I want to see more on music marketing! Cheers :)

[@otonashi2581]

congratulations , I know how good it feels I got on 3 official soundcloud one a few days ago and it made my day

[@eriksylvester4663]

I got a lot of good knowledge and little gems from this video. Your editing kept it very entertaining. Good content

[@princesho]

Thank you for this Wendy. All the very best in all your future endeavours. You have a great heart and good intentions. Love your voice.

[@wendylucasmusic]

thank you sooo much! means the world to me ❤️

[@DJQBB]

Thank you for the video, everything is very clear and accessible, continue to make your music from the heart and every day more and more people will listen to you 🌞 And most importantly, never give up, thanks again for the video 🌞

[@maxryu]

Ei Wendy, muito obrigado pelo vídeo! Estou no meu quinto lançamento, mas é o primeiro em que eu irei fazer o pitch para o Spotify. Suas dicas me ajudaram muito! E vamos em frente! Muito obrigado mesmo!!!

[@Zimadragqueen]

thank you so much for this! I needed this push! I don't have many people who I can get advic from in this industry and your video and channel is exactly what I needed!

[@motokohondamusic]

Thank you for this information - just learning about everything in preparation for my first single release. You are inspirational !

[@marioarana5533]

Amazing artist!!!!! So humble and super talented!!!

[@TheApex918]

Thank you for the Tips😊🔥🔥looking forward to seeing more of your videos

[@oodmusic]

amazing tips! thanks so much for sharing your steps and all the effort you also put in not only into music but into this one as well! much love and blessing for you! helped a lot! go for your dreams!!

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you so much!❤️ I’m so happy to help

[@BentleyFresh]

We don't need no label, we don't need no man, we are gonna make it by ourselves. I loved that 💯

[@mapegroupe9282]

Thanks so much for the encouraging words, very helpful dear! Am so proud of you

[@DavidSmith-ed3xh]

Great video Wendy. Thanks for the insights and being open about your journey. Wishing you success!

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you so much 😊 ❤️

[@semireolatunde-salawu758]

Apart from all the advice and steps i think my best part of this vid was actually from 9:14-9:23 the "formal british" part 😄 , thanks so much for this walk-through i actually paused the vid to listen to your songs and they're real good.

[@LovinglyShree]

Hey Wendy, thanks for making this! I’ve been looking for some real advice for growing as an independent artist, and I’m so glad I found your video 💙 I can’t wait to use your tips for pitching my next release!

[@wendylucasmusic]

So glad I could help!

[@Invasion.norway]

Really good job! We are so happy for you🤘🏻 It is hard being independent, but the freedom is worth it. Keep working hard🔥

[@rzn8str]

Awesome video. I'm just getting started in this world. My first pitch will be this week. Thanks for the encouragement. Much love and luck on your journey!

[@GiaDarcy]

Love this video. Thanks for all the help. xx

[@zuricrqsatlz9145]

This has been inspiring and yes, it doesn't sound easy to do, for me anyway. I will listen again. Thanks for sharing.

[@rouevalentino]

love the point you made on famous artists, well done.

[@wendylucasmusic]

thank you so much! appreciate you :)

[@voltjwlz5564]

Thank you so much for these tips Wendy💜 I'm now looking forward to try this on my first release!

[@wendylucasmusic]

Yay! You’ve got this! Rooting for you :)

[@meelomillz]

Hey Wendy thank you for the info and congrats for being added to Spotify editorial playlists.From South Africa

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thanks so much! Hope the video helps, and thanks for watching :)

[@michunkai]

Excellent video, Wendy. Clear, honest tips presented with a fun vibe. Thank you!

[@wendylucasmusic]

so glad you like it! ❤️

[@MichaelBrunerMusic]

This was very helpful thanks for taking the time to make this! We got this!!!

[@f1ftybeatz]

Thanks for the tips! I've planned my second Lofi release on 29th of March and I'm going to try to pitch it :)

[@wendylucasmusic]

Yay! Best of luck :)

[@mpbangamusic9673]

Congrats! On getting on the editorial playlist's. Great tips 🙏 Just submitted my second track. (trying to release once a month). Wish me luck!

[@wendylucasmusic]

Yay good luck!!! :) once a month is great 😊

[@marvelguy8101]

This was super helpful. Thank you. My daughter has released some songs this year, and gotten quite a few views, but hasn't been on any Spotify playlists. Thank you for the practical, real advice.

[@wendylucasmusic]

That's great! Keep going! you can do it :)

[@masterbeatshuntv]

thank you!! very soothing details ❤️❤️❤️

[@marioarana5533]

Great tips🙏

[@Revoic]

Best of luck wendy, i really hope this streak keep continuing

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you so much!!❤️ thanks for watching the vid- hope it helps you out!

[@lordgreenmusicofficial]

Great tips Wendy, thanks. I'll implement these tips into my next release x

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad I could help :)

[@CARLAmusic]

Congrats Wendy!!! ❤❤ You deserve it girl!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you so much Carla!!! ❤️

[@offmatrixsessions7566]

Really helpful ! Thank you Wendy 😊🙏🙏

[@kabeerali4130]

Thank youu ❤️ needed to hear thiss, you're amazing!

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you!! You’ve got this! :)

[@gryngowho]

amazing video and energy, thank you for all the infos!

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you for watching!! :)

[@Treeline303]

Ur voice is so calming. Great video!

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@joohad]

This is very helpful. Love it and very encouraging. Thank you!!!!!

[@Daniloofficialmusic]

Thank you for this queen!

[@adeoyeadesany9887]

So proud of you Wendy. Great content right here

[@wendylucasmusic]

that means sooo much. Thank you!!!

[@petrajasmiina]

YAY Wendy your words in the end are like warm hugs (remember those? LOL) to an independent artist. Thank you and keep these great videos coming!

[@wendylucasmusic]

Omg thank you for this comment! Felt like a warm hug right back!❤️

[@fjordforest]

Those bacon intermissions really put this video on a whole other level. For real though, great info - thanks!

[@mittholly]

Awesome video! I found you on TikTok and came here. We are complete opposite genres, but I love what you’re doing and love seeing good people win! Keep it up and thanks for the video and your insights. 👏👏👏

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you sooo much!!!

[@Pulse2AM]

Very good video thank you! I like how you got together with someone through instagram in another country, I got my first record deal like that! I live in CA and they lived in London, we never met until after the record was out then I went to London to meet them. You just never know how things will roll for you!

[@momenthoomtv]

This was really helpful, thank you, I really love your video.

[@NkanyeziKubheka]

amazing video Wendy. Let me go stream your music now 🙌🙌

[@danielsntg]

Indie artists for the win! Great video!

[@JustSomeMustard]

Mustard found this incredibly helpful! Will be using these tips for their second single.

[@zaagomusic]

Muito obrigado pelo vídeo Wendy! 🙏🔥 Adorei a sua vibe nos vocais!

[@wendylucasmusic]

Ahhh obrigada!!! ❤️😇

[@BestMovies-ul8zu]

This Video deserves an award. i've been to an editorial playlist last week thursday and what you're saying in this video is axactly what i did . i wish i have seen this vedio before that

[@wendylucasmusic]

ahhh i love to hear that! amazing! thanks so much for the great feedback too and congrats on the editorial playlist!

[@tastebuyrootsreggae7854]

This was really helpful and encouraging

[@AmirLaneOk]

Hey Wendy! Thank you for sharing your experience. I felt so identified with your video and feelings. I send you a big hug (with no COVID 😷) from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@wendylucasmusic]

I am so happy you liked the video! Sending love :) stay safe ❤️

[@garethnewsam]

Exactly the kind of video any artist needs with all this corona stuff going on. Thank you so much !!

[@wendylucasmusic]

So glad I could help!! 😇

[@saintrumi]

This was such a dope video Wendy. From another immigrant family kid to another, much love!

[@Phr3sh_Aqquarius]

Yes, Wendy, this video was SUPER helpful for me. A couple of those points I already knew about. The one I needed to see the most was about what exactly to write in the pitch. (I took a screenshot of yours as an example to look back on📱) I’ve also started planning dates on when to drop specific singles (every month). Also, just so you know, Wendy, you are doing an excellent job as well‼️I can see your growth and you should be VERY proud of yourself☺️I will forever be a fan of you and your music💓💓💓You & that bacon, tho🤣🤣🥓

[@wendylucasmusic]

THANK YOU! I am so so glad this helped you :) yes!!! plan your releases ahead - it helps with staying on top of it, and it also helps me to avoid getting overwhelmed. let me know if you have any questions so that I can cover them in more videos!

[@Phr3sh_Aqquarius]

@@wendylucasmusic Will do‼️I actually look forward to the next video I believe you said you were gonna do about marketing music. Again, I am proud of you and you already know Imma stay in touch💓

[@AlexeyFilippenkoPlummet]

Your voice is so soothing, must be great hanging out with you :) You also organize the info well, thanks for the encouraging and useful video! Will be waiting for the marketing one too!

[@wendylucasmusic]

Hahaha omg thank you!!! Best compliment 🤭 the marketing one will be out soon :)

[@BiasBrownWest]

Thank you! So much this was really helpful really appreciate you doing this very few can share such information. You're such a great artist continue being such an artist dont change would be lovely to work with you

[@samsmusichub]

Great info, thanks!

[@basseyndonarts]

Thanks Wendy. I am motivated

[@HouseofBrooklyn]

Thx for putting this out there. Fingers crossed for my next release on 3/12

[@wendylucasmusic]

Good luck!! U got this!

[@ms.meredith1272]

youre my new favorite youtuber deadass

[@wendylucasmusic]

Crying 😭 I love u!

[@REVERENDANVIL]

Watching this for the 4th time. Thank you so much. Greetings from Berlin!

[@wendylucasmusic]

You are awesome!!!❤️

[@Kingdostymusic]

This is great👌

[@rogan8289]

Thanks for the motivation at the end... It really hit me... It's 2AM and I'm pumped xD

[@wendylucasmusic]

yessss!!! i love that :)

[@realjamiesonken]

Thank you for the advice.

[@scu3311]

Great tips Wendy! And loving the channel 🌠❤

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you so much!❤️

[@takumaedchristophermusic2386]

One of our songs "Endlessly (The Story of a Love Untold)" got into a regional editorial playlist using a similar strategy, great video! :)

[@wendylucasmusic]

Yay that’s amazing! I’ll check out the song, so happy for you :) thanks for watching!

[@takumaedchristophermusic2386]

@@wendylucasmusic you're awesome, new subscriber and spotify follower here! :)

[@wendylucasmusic]

@@takumaedchristophermusic2386 wow thank you so much! :)

[@philmartin7474]

Great info, thank you and best wishes for ongoing success 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍💯

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you so much! :)

[@missicks6438]

Thank you for the tips! We are releasing an EP with your tips, fingers crossed to be in 4 playlists like you xD

[@elizabethemmanuel9429]

Thank you Wendy for giving tips on how to push my husband's music on spotify playlist. I hope to get same result as yours

[@mj..official]

Wow .. I like what you said at the end about the successful musicians.. 😮 Didn't think of it that way

[@dwinmusic]

congrats you've gained a new fan. thanks for this video

[@wendylucasmusic]

Ahhhh thank you so much!!❤️

[@MontanaOJ]

Thank you so much. Subscribed

[@alexbochelmusic]

Halfway through watching this I realized you’re one of the artists I accepted to my playlists lol hi! Amazing how the KZbin algorithm figured that out

[@TheApril1610]

do you know "lost is found" by itsallroses? SHOULD DEF CHECK THIS ONE OUT

[@ba6ymillz]

What's your playlist? Is it an editorial one?

[@alexbochelmusic]

@@ba6ymillz it’s not an official editorial one its just a user one with a handful of followers

[@deekshagautam3622]

This was great!...... Needed that encouragement in the end

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you!! :) you’ve got this!!!

[@jjerome2392]

Just subbed! I'm in the process of releasing my first ep which I'm so excited for!! thanks for talking about the process

[@wendylucasmusic]

thank you so much! congrats on your EP omg! so exciting :)

[@jjerome2392]

@@wendylucasmusic thank you 😊😊

[@OneilGivans]

I am from Jamaica, I enjoy your content it is very clear, I love the way you explain, Especially the description of the song.

[@wendylucasmusic]

thank you so much! I really appreciate this feedback :)

[@Moonroofmusik]

Congrats on this!

[@GloryShalom]

This was really helpful ! Thanks Wendy ♥️♥️♥️

[@wendylucasmusic]

So glad it helped you!!!😇❤️ thanks for watching!

[@JMCELpoderoso]

thanks for the tips

[@marcellosauce]

Thank you for the advice, keep grinding 😊🙏🏾

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thanks! I hope it helps you :)

[@justmanuka]

Love this Wendy! Really happy for you!!!!! 💜💜💜🥰 and this is really helpful!

[@wendylucasmusic]

Thank you Manuka! so glad you found it helpful :)

[@justmanuka]

@@wendylucasmusic quick Q! How do you add a location for your Spotify profile. I can’t seem to figure it out 😂 tried looking at how to’s but I’m still not seeing it. Maybe I’m missing something really obvious 🤓

[@wendylucasmusic]

@@justmanuka there's a question in the pitch where you can put the location you connect most to. For my profile, I just put it in my bio! (Wendy Lucas is a Portuguese-American singer-songwriter... etc.)

[@justmanuka]

@@wendylucasmusic Oh! haha okay that makes sense. i was racking my brain trying to find it :'D x

[@Cegor]

Great video. Thank you for the tips

[@DanielDeakin]

Very sweet message at the end. Made my day. Thank you :)

[@wendylucasmusic]

Aww yay! I’m so glad :)