As an artist on Spotify I’d advise you to :
1. Have a thoroughly updated profile with all your newest material, gig/tour-dates, merchandise etc.
2. Write a capturing biography to gain the listeners attention to you as a person. Psssst! It doesn't fail to have a #RemarkableStory...
3. I can not count the amount of times I have discovered a new artist through clicking on someone in the “Related Artist” section. Unfortunately this section is impossible to manage individually as these are determined by algorithms which analyse what people listen to alongside your music.
“You can start to affect it [the list] by creating a sharing playlists of your music with other music you think is more related. This will increase your streams and the bands you want to be associated with, increasing the chance of them becoming related artists.” http://goo.gl/PKvobX
4. Be active on analysing your data, which will show you where in the world people are listening, how they are listening (phone, laptop, mp3 player...), if people click play once or if they come back, your tracks development, and other interesting facts. This will help determine how to develop further and where to place your next gig.
5. Share your Spotify on ALL social media platforms and websites at your disposal. To increase your following keep referring to your new releases and playlists by providing your audience, and new potential listeners, with a simple Play Button, Follow Button or a link.
Also it could be an idea to encourage your fans to share your link in order to win free gig tickets or merchandise or “meet and greet” or or..
!!!! However, to thoroughly play the real game of Spotify you need a “Verified Account”. To apply for this you have to have a minimum of 250 followers.. Simples! (http://goo.gl/iJ94hr)
Check this page to read more --> http://www.spotifyartists.com/guides/
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