The Lost On Radio Spotify Playlist champions unsigned bands & independent artists. We showcase incredible new artists that are being overlooked by radio, or pushed to the late night fringes.
The Lost On Radio Playlist champions the best new, undiscovered and under appreciated music in our inbox. Curated by the Right Chord Music editorial team it’s a democracy, if we love it, we playlist it. No radio pluggers or PR agencies required. To get your music on our playlist, visit our contact page. Submit your music, or recommend your favourite new artists.
Discover this week’s featured artists
- Young Rising Sons – Whiskey
- Dr Dog – Heart Killer
- Josh Wheatley – I Know You
- Hunger Moon – Oh Friend
- Colony House – This Beautiful Life
- Cautious Clay – Cold War (Stripped)
- Equals – Letter To Leave
- Llovers – A Second With You
- SEAWAVES – Apollo
- The Daydream Club – Off The Coast In Maine
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Why Spotify playlists are important for unsigned bands
As an unsigned band it is incredibly difficult to secure day time radio play-listing, because radio is dominated by major label artists. Hiring a radio plugger is expensive and for unsigned artists the cost frequently outweighs the returns. Faced with these challenges Spotify provides a powerful and credible alternative way for unsigned artists to build buzz and earn an income.
Although landing a place on an official Spotify playlist can have a dramatic impact on your income, competition is fierce. Therefore, getting your music on independent playlists like Lost On Radio can provide a vital stepping stone to build online buzz to get on Spotify’s radar.
The Lost On Radio Podcast
Lost On Radio began as a Podcast back in 2011, the show attracted listeners from over 80 different countries and was broadcast on 7 radio stations, in five different countries (US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK). We produced a total of 201 episodes before taking the decision and move to a weekly Spotify playlist. Listen back here.
Relevant reading and resources
Fans Not Fame: An alternative approach to promoting unsigned bands
How to get your music on Spotify playlists, advice from a band that have done it
Unsigned bands, stop wasting your money on radio pluggers
What unsigned bands can learn from Disney
