UnitedMasters is giving independent artists the opportunity to get their music playlisted on YouTube Music and other streaming platforms. Join UnitedMasters SELECT to promote your music through playlisting, exclusive brand deals, sync licensing, and more.
Increase Exposure: Maximize your digital reach & build a dedicated fanbase across streaming platforms.
Get Discovered: Catch the attention of millions of new fans.
Level Up Your Music Career With YouTube Music Playlists
Grow Streams Organically: SELECT artists don't have to worry about paying extra for promotion. Landing your music on an YouTube Music playlist can help you drive streams in your sleep.
Getting playlisted on YouTube Music and other streaming platforms offers a multitude of benefits to artists, contributing to their visibility, reach, and overall career advancement.
Generate Revenue: Get your streams up and get paid! With UnitedMasters SELECT, you keep 100% of your earnings.
Build Credibility: Get co-signed by one of the hottest professionally-curated playlists in independent music.
Open Doors: Getting playlisted can lead to additional opportunities like collaborations, licensing deals, and more when leveraged correctly.
How To Make The Most Out Of YouTube Playlists
UnitedMasters gives independent artists the tools & education needed to take their career to the next level. To take full advantage of YouTube, artists should be sure to do the following:
Authenticity can go a long way, so rather than mimicking others, artists should focus on finding their own, unique sound.
Stay Consistent
Playlist pitching can be a frustrating and time-consuming process for independent artists. Be sure to monitor the Exclusives tab of the UnitedMasters app for upcoming opportunities.
HOW DO I GET ON YOUTUBE MUSIC PLAYLISTS WITH THE HELP OF UNITEDMASTERS?
Start by signing up for UnitedMasters SELECT and distributing a release to streaming platforms. Through our partnership with Groover, SELECT artists can pitch their releases to playlist curators on YouTube Music and other streaming platforms.
UnitedMasters PARTNER artists get support from our in-house artist relations team, personalized marketing campaigns, white glove distribution, playlist pitching, hand-picked brand collabs, and more. UnitedMasters SELECT artists are eligible to be invited, and among the first to be considered for our PARTNER tier.
HOW DO I GET MY SONGS ON YOUTUBE MUSIC PLAYLISTS?
Playlist pitching can be a difficult and time-consuming process, especially for independent artists & producers. Now UnitedMasters is leveling the playing field by helping artists submit for playlisting on major streaming platforms like YouTube Music, Audiomack, Spotify and Apple Music directly in the app.
DO ARTISTS GET PAID FOR PLAYLISTED MUSIC?
In general playlists don't pay artists directly, but landing a song on a playlist can pay off in increased streaming royalties.
WHY SHOULD I PUT MY SONGS ON YOUTUBE MUSIC?
For emerging artists, having your music on YouTube Music and other streaming platforms is a great way to maximize your digital reach and find new fans. YouTube Music is one of the most used streaming platforms that you can distribute to, making it a great outlet for independent artists when used correctly.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY SONG IS BEING PLAYLISTED?
After distributing a release through UnitedMasters SELECT, you'll be notified by our in-house A&R team if your music is chosen for a playlist. From there, you can track your streaming analytics in the app to better understand the impact of each playlist placement.
DO I NEED TO PAY FOR PLAYLISTING?
With UnitedMasters SELECT, there are no additional fees to pitch for playlist consideration. Submit unlimited tracks in the Exclusives tab to maximize your chances of being selected.