Step-by-Step: Get Verified on Spotify India
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Get Your Music on Spotify
Submit your music free at Western Beats. We distribute to Spotify India within 72 hours. No subscription, no upfront cost.
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Your Artist Profile is Created
Once your song goes live, Spotify automatically creates an artist profile under your name.
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Go to artists.spotify.com
Visit artists.spotify.com and sign up. Search for your artist name and click "Claim Your Profile."
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Verify via Your Distributor
Spotify will ask you to verify through your distributor. If you distributed with Western Beats, contact us and we'll verify your profile instantly.
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Complete Your Profile
Add your artist photo (minimum 750×750px), bio, social links, and pick your Artist's Pick — a song you want to spotlight.
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Pitch to Editorial Playlists
Use Spotify for Artists to pitch upcoming releases to Spotify's editorial curators. Pitch at least 7 days before release for the best chance.
Spotify for Artists: What You Can Do
Real-Time Analytics
See how many streams, listeners, saves, and playlist adds your songs are getting — by country, city, and age group.
Playlist Pitching
Pitch upcoming releases directly to Spotify's editorial team. One editorial playlist can add 100,000+ streams.
Artist Pick
Highlight a specific song, album, or playlist at the top of your profile. Change it anytime.
Canvas
Add a looping 3–8 second video behind your song when listeners play it on mobile. Increases saves by up to 145%.
Spotify Playlist Pitching Tips for India
- ✓Submit your pitch at least 7 days before release — earlier is better
- ✓Pick the most accurate mood and genre tags for your song
- ✓Write a personal, honest pitch — explain the story behind the song
- ✓Target "New Music" playlists specifically for Indian genres (Punjabi, Bollywood, Indie)
- ✓Build your own playlists on Spotify to grow listener engagement
- ✓Ask fans to save and add your song to their playlists — saves signal editorial curators
Get on Spotify India Free in 72 Hours
Western Beats distributes your music to Spotify India and 150+ platforms for free. Submit once, go live everywhere in 72 hours. We also help you claim and verify your Spotify for Artists profile.
Submit Your Music Free →Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the Spotify for Artists blue checkmark in India?
Once your music is on Spotify, claim your profile at artists.spotify.com. After claiming, your profile automatically gets the blue verification checkmark. You need to have at least one song distributed to Spotify to claim it.
How do I get my music on Spotify India for free?
Submit your music to Western Beats for free. We distribute to Spotify India and 150+ other platforms within 72 hours at zero cost. You keep 100% ownership of your music.
How do I pitch my song to Spotify playlists India?
Through your Spotify for Artists dashboard, go to "Music" → select an upcoming release → click "Pitch to Playlists." You must pitch at least 7 days before the release date. Provide a compelling pitch describing your song's mood, genre, and story.
How many streams do I need for Spotify India verification?
There is no minimum stream count required for Spotify for Artists verification. Any artist with at least one song on Spotify can claim and verify their profile — even with zero streams.