Playlist Submission
How to Submit Music to NPR Music on Spotify
Want to get your music on NPR Music's Spotify playlists? NPR Music curates 15 playlists reaching 301.2K followers across pop, latin, classical. Below is how to submit — and how to make sure the playlist is worth pitching before you do.
How to get on NPR Music’s playlists
- Log into PlaylistSupply and check if curator contact details are available.
- Vet the playlist first. Run a PlaylistVet quality check on NPR Music's playlists to confirm real organic reach versus bot inflation before you spend a pitch.
- Send a short, personal pitch. Lead with your track link and one line on why it fits NPR Music's sound. Keep it under five sentences.
- Follow up and track placements. Give it a week, follow up once, and monitor which of NPR Music's playlists actually drive streams and saves.
Submitting to NPR Music — FAQ
Does NPR Music accept music submissions?
NPR Music runs 15 tracked Spotify playlists reaching 301.2K followers. Vet each one with PlaylistVet first so you pitch only the playlists that actually drive streams.
Is submitting to NPR Music free?
Most independent curators like NPR Music accept free submissions. Avoid paid "guaranteed placement" offers — they are often botted and can get your music flagged. Vet every playlist first.
How do I contact NPR Music?
Log into PlaylistSupply and check if curator contact details are available. PlaylistSupply runs a quality check on every playlist they curate so you only pitch the ones worth it.