Create a Spotify for Artists account
Claim your artist profile on Spotify
Prepare your music files (WAV preferred; MP3 acceptable depending on distributor)
Confirm you have the rights to upload the recordings and compositions
Choose a music distributor (e.g., DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, RouteNote)
Create an account with the distributor
Upload your audio files
Add release details (title, artist name, release date, genre, explicit content)
Upload artwork (cover image) and ensure it meets distributor requirements
Provide ISRC codes if required (or let the distributor generate them)
Add metadata (track titles, songwriters, publishing/ISWC details if applicable)
Select territories and streaming options
Review and submit the release to Spotify through the distributor
Wait for approval and processing (distribution timelines vary)
Verify the release appears on Spotify
Promote the release using Spotify for Artists tools (canvas, pitch, playlists)
Monitor performance in Spotify for Artists (streams, listeners, demographics)
Ensure your artist profile information is correct and complete