Get a Spotify for Artists account
Claim your artist profile on Spotify
Prepare your release using a music distributor (e.g., DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, RouteNote, Ditto)
Create an account with your chosen distributor
Add your release details (artist name, track titles, release type, release date, genre)
Upload audio files (typically WAV/FLAC), artwork, and required metadata
Confirm ISRC/UPC/label details if requested
Review and submit your release for processing
Wait for distributor approval and Spotify ingestion (timelines vary)
Verify the release appears on Spotify
Promote the release using Spotify for Artists tools and pitch for editorial consideration if available