Spotify doesn’t pay you until this happens… Don’t panic, follow the plan 😉

by | Jul 21, 2025 | Spotify, Strategy, Streams

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How to Hit 1,000 Streams with Your New Release

 

Did you know? Spotify only starts paying royalties on a track once it hits 1,000 streams.
If you’re releasing music, this is the first major milestone — and it matters. Here’s a clear, step-by-step action plan to help you reach that threshold fast, grow your audience, and make every stream count—using your time, your creativity, and a small budget.

💡 Goal: Hit 1,000 streams efficiently, with a smart mix of daily actions, playlist pitching, creator collabs, and targeted ads.

1. Your Time Investment (FREE) – Daily Actions

✅ Organic Social Content (1-2 hours/day)
Post daily short videos with your track on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts (aim for 5-7 per week).

Examples that work:

  • POV videos: “POV: You just heard the song you didn’t know you needed.”

  • Behind the scenes (studio moments, songwriting process)

  • Lyric explanations (share the meaning behind a line)

  • Meme-style or relatable videos using your song

✅ Direct Fan Outreach (1 hour/day)
DM 10-20 people daily (followers, past listeners, or new contacts on TikTok/IG).

✅ Leverage Your Audience (Email & SMS, once per week)
Email example:
Subject: I need your help with something big 🔥
Body:
“Hey [First Name],
I just dropped my new song, and my goal is to hit 1,000 streams this week. It would mean the world if you could stream it once (or add it to your playlist 😉). Every stream counts!
Here’s the link: [Spotify link]
Let me know what you think—I’d love your feedback!
[Your Name]”

2. Small Budget? Here’s Where to Invest ($50-$300)

OPTION A – Boost Your Song with Instagram or TikTok Ads ($50-$200 total)

Promote your best-performing organic post (Reel/TikTok) to attract real listeners:

🎯 Target:

  • Ages 18-34

  • Fans of similar artists (list 3-5 relevant names)

  • Budget: $5-$20/day for 7-10 days
    Always link the ad directly to Spotify, not your profile.

OPTION B – Pitch to Playlist Curators in SoundBirth ($50-$100 total)

Instead of paying for external services, invest in playlist submissions directly through SoundBirth’s Playlist Curators Marketplace. Target playlists based on your genre and boost your chances of placements that matter.
Pro tip: You can add a message to the submission

OPTION C – Collaborate with Content Creators via SoundBirth ($50-$250 total)

SoundBirth connects you with micro-influencers and content creators ready to use your song in their videos.

🎬 Find creators aligned with your genre
💵 Typical collabs: $10-$30 per post
🔥 These authentic videos can massively boost your reach on TikTok, Instagram, and more.

3. Final Push: The “Last 250 Streams” Challenge 🚀

Once you hit 750 streams, turn up the energy:

📲 Post a screenshot of your current streams
🎉 Say: “We’re so close to 1,000 streams! If you listen today and send me proof, I’ll give you a shoutout or sneak peek of my next track!”
Encourage fans to repost your song on IG Stories—reshare every tag to amplify the moment.

The Essentials for Success

✅ Daily short-form content (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts)
✅ Consistent fan engagement (DMs, replies, emails)
✅ Playlist pitching through SoundBirth
✅ Small but smart ad spend to reach real listeners
✅ Creator collaborations for authentic promo
✅ Final community push to smash the 1,000 streams milestone

💥 Ready to grow? Let’s get your song the streams it deserves—with SoundBirth at your side. 💥

Martin, COO of SoundBirth
The SoundBirth Team