Spotify for Artists: The Complete Setup Guide for New Releases
How to claim your Spotify for Artists profile, verify ownership, set up your Artist Pick and Canvas, and unlock playlist pitching in 2026.
Most indie artists ignore Spotify for Artists until their first release is already live. That's a mistake — the setup unlocks editorial pitching, Canvas videos, the Artist Pick, and detailed analytics that shape every promotion decision you make.
1. Claim your profile
Once Verse Tune delivers your first release, Spotify generates an artist profile within 24–48 hours. Head to artists.spotify.com, search your name, and request access. Verse Tune provides a verification link that approves you instantly.
2. Build a profile fans recognize
- Square avatar at 750x750 pixels, high contrast
- Header image at 2660x1140 pixels — leave space for the overlay
- Bio under 1,500 characters with city and primary genre
- Link Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and your website
3. Set your Artist Pick
The Artist Pick is the first thing visitors see. Rotate it weekly to point at your newest release, a curated playlist you made, or a music video. Pinned picks routinely drive 2–3x more streams than unpinned releases.
4. Pitch your next release early
From the Upcoming tab you can pitch any unreleased track to Spotify editorial. Verse Tune syncs your scheduled releases automatically, so you can pitch as soon as the upload completes.