
Paying To Get on Spotify Playlists Legally?
The New Music Business with Ari Herstand
Understanding Spotify Playlist Metrics and Their Impact
Spotify playlist metrics, particularly save numbers, signify the number of users who have saved a playlist but do not correlate with the actual number of plays or active listeners. While any artist can view their top 50 playlists ranked by listener engagement, significant discrepancies often arise; a playlist with fewer saves might generate more plays than a seemingly more popular one. Tools such as Is It A Good Playlist and Artist.Tools analyze playlist performance, providing insights into the authenticity of playlists by evaluating spikes in follower counts and potential purchase behaviors. These platforms allow artists to gauge whether playlist followers were organically acquired or possibly bought, highlighting the importance of verifying playlist legitimacy. Furthermore, artists using Spotify for Artists can access specific playlists that feature their music and track streams generated over defined periods, aiding in understanding the effective reach of their tracks within various playlists.