The $0 Playlist Pitch Kit — How an Indie Label Landed 3 Tracks on a 673-Follower Playlist With Zero Ad Spend
A real field report from a September 2026 campaign: the submission method, the verification method that caught two unverified claims, and the outreach log that keeps it honest.
In September 2026, our indie label submitted three tracks to a free playlist-pitching service. All three were accepted onto "New Rap Hits" (673 followers at the time), and a full 105-track scan confirmed them at #21, #30, and #31. Total spend: $0.
This kit is the complete field report from that campaign — not a guru course, not a guarantee:
- The submission method — how we picked the tracks, wrote the pitches, and used free services before spending a cent.
- The verification method — the full-scan checklist we use before we believe any placement. It's also how we caught two "we added you" claims we couldn't verify — and didn't announce.
- The outreach tracker — the exact log format we use to run the campaign, so every pitch, follow-up, and outcome is on record.
- What we said no to — pay-per-add offers, paid "opportunities" with no upside, and announcing placements before verification.
Who this is for: independent artists and small labels doing their own playlist outreach who want a real, checkable process instead of promises.
Who this is NOT for: anyone looking for guaranteed placements, stream counts, or revenue. This kit documents one campaign and one verified scan. Playlists change, curators change, results vary. There are no guarantees here — only a method you can verify yourself.
What you get
playlist-pitch-kit.pdf— the guide (field report, method, 7-day starter plan)outreach-tracker-template.csv— reusable outreach log template with example rowsverification-checklist.pdf— the placement verification checklist
Three files. Delivered by email after your order is confirmed.
Terms
Full refund within 14 days of purchase, no questions asked — just reply to your Gumroad receipt email.