Since the major labels have high stakes in Spotify, it shouldn’t come to a surprise that they have a play in the  most coveted Spotify Playlists. In fact, the major music labels control 70% of Spotify’s playlists.

Let’s look at Spotify’s ‘Rap Caviar‘, ‘Today’s Top Hits’ and ‘Pop Rising’. The majority of music added on those playlists is housed by UMG, Sony, and Warner.

The popular New Music Friday playlist is made up of 70% of major label artists.

Again, the major record labels control around 70% of the global recorded music market, hence, not  shocking they have a major presence on Spotify Playlists.

Look out for Frawley and the catchy track If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry. You’ll love if you’re getting over a heartbreak and want something upbeat with big pop melodies.

Before making waves, she posted covers of Rihanna, Adele, Demi Lovato, Tori Kelly. Just a few years later, the 22 year old NJ native who is now LA based teased the first verse prior to the release and it went viral on TikTok with 2.6 million views.  She’s started as a writer in NY working with John Legend, Hunter Hayes, Dixie D’Amelio, Tate McRae, Icona Pop, and Metro Boomin. Her 2021 single, “No One Can Fix Me,” was featured on several Spotify Viral 50 playlists and garnered more than 21 million  Spotify streams.

Look out for Anarbor and the track Letter In A Suitcase released via ONErpm. You’ll love the track if you’re in the mood for a upbeat track with a basting vocal.

“Letter in a Suitcase’ really kicks the heat up and gets in your face. It’s a reminder that we’re a rock band. The song is about picking up and moving on to better things when the life you’re living is dragging you down. It’s about taking risks and finding yourself in the unexpected.” says the band.

The Phoenix, Arizona based alternative rock band released two albums with Hopeless Records landing themes for Cartoon Network’s “Scooby Doo! The Mystery Begins”, ESPN’s SportsCenter, Good Day L.A. and MLB Network Countdown. They’ve toured the United States,with stops in Japan, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

Their third full length indie release was produced by Matt Keller (Lydia, The Maine, The Summer Set, Katastro).

Kings favorite Natalie Gish drops her final track Where I Was Before off her 4 song EP. Fans of Swift, Kacey Musgraves and Kelsea Ballerini will enjoy.

“Where I Was Before was inspired by a set back that I had to experience. The songs talks about having to do difficult things but knowing your never alone” says Natalie Gish.

The Nashville based artist just released her debut EP filled with heartfelt tracks. She cites Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, and Billie Eilish as influences. The EP which comes over just 13 minutes comprises of Say Goodbye, Just Strangers, The End of Something Good, and Where I Was Before.

Following the release of her debut EP, Natalie quickly garnered support from Pop Wrapped, CelebMix, Music-News, and Skope Mag.

If you’re an artist, you want to be on SubmitHub. It’s a game changing platform that connects artists to music blogs, YouTube Channels and YouTube curators. I sat down with SubmitHub founder Jason Grishkoff  in a podcast and we hit on several topics including the best ways for an artist to get a response.

The best way to use SubmitHub? Make sure you’re aiming at  curators that focus on your genre. If you aim at nothing you’ll hit it every time. The site also provides curator insights such as submission to approval rate as well as influence. The more you play, the better result, like anything else. SubmitHub makes the artist his/her own personal PR agent. You get to experience what press agents go through on a daily basis. You still want your PR person though because you need a lot of voices in a noisy atmosphere.

SubmitHub isn’t the be-all and end-all but it should be your first line of offense. Plus, you’ll get honest feedback on your songs. I don’t give feedback because most people can’t deal with criticism, but feedback is good, especially if you can take it.