How to get a song 1000 streams the right way

Learn how o get a song 1000 streams quickly and start to build a real fanbase. This action plan breaks down exactly how to invest your time and budget for maximum impact with daily engagement, playlist pitching, and targeted ads.

How to get a song 1000 streams the right way

by Kevin Breuner via Reverbnation Blog

Want to get your new song heard and build a real fanbase? Skip the vague strategies and check out this action plan to get your new song over the 1,000 stream mark quickly. We’ve broken down exactly how to invest your time and a small budget to make the biggest impact, focusing on daily engagement, smart playlist pitching, and targeted ads.

Objective: Efficiently spend time and money to surpass 1,000 streams on your new song. Every action below is aimed at this goal.

1. TIME INVESTMENT (FREE) – Daily Actions

✅ Organic Social Media Content (1-2 hours daily)

• Instagram/TikTok/YouTube Shorts (5-7 posts per week):
  • Post 30-second clips with your song in the background.
  • Use a trending sound effect or stitch a trending video to boost reach.
  • Example posts:
    • You vibing to the song with a “POV” text overlay (e.g., “POV: You just heard the best song you didn’t know you needed.”)
    • “Behind the Scenes” (studio clips, writing process, raw vocals)
    • Lyric breakdown (explain a line and why it’s meaningful)
    • Use your song as background music for meme-style or relatable videos.

✅ Direct Fan Outreach (1 hour daily)

• DM 10-20 people per day (existing followers, past listeners, and new people on IG/TikTok).
• Example message:
  “Hey [Name], I just dropped a new song that I think you’ll love! If you have 2 minutes, check it out and let me know what you think 🙏🔥 [Spotify link]”

✅ Playlist Pitching (3-5 hours total, one-time task)

• Submit to independent Spotify playlists using services like SubmitHub ($10-$30 for premium credits), Playlist Push, or DM curators directly on Instagram.
• Search “your genre + playlist” on Spotify → Find the curator’s Instagram/Twitter and pitch directly.
• Example message:
  “Hey [Curator’s Name], I love your playlist [Playlist Name]—been following for a while. I just released a new song that I think would fit perfectly with the vibe. Would love for you to check it out! Here’s the link: [Spotify link]. Appreciate you!”

✅ Leverage Your Existing Audience (Email & SMS – 1x per week)

• Email Subject: “I need your help with something 🔥”
• Email Body:“Hey [First Name],
  I just dropped my new song, and my goal is to hit 1,000 streams this week. It would mean the world if you could stream it once (or put it in your playlist 😉). Every play helps! Here’s the link: [Spotify link].
  Let me know what you think—I’d love to hear your feedback!
  Much love,
  [Your Name]”

If you have a texting list (Community, SimpleTexting, etc.), send this:
“Just dropped a new song! Trying to hit 1,000 streams—can you help? 🔥 Here’s the link: [Spotify link] LMK what you think!”

2. MONEY INVESTMENT – Where to Spend Budget ($50-$300)

OPTION A – Instagram & TikTok Ads ($50-$200 total)

• Objective: Get real listeners to engage with your content.
• How-To:
  • Pick your best-performing organic post with the song (a Reel or TikTok).
  • Run a Boosted Post (IG) or Spark Ad (TikTok) targeting:
    • Age 18-34
    • Fans of similar artists (list 3-5 comparable artists)
    • Locations: US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany
  • Budget: $5-$20/day for 7-10 days
  • Link the ad directly to Spotify (not your IG profile).

OPTION B – SubmitHub or Playlist Push ($50-$150 total)

• If you’d rather not run ads, invest in playlist submissions.
• SubmitHub ($10-$30) → Pay for premium credits to ensure curators listen.
• Playlist Push ($100-$150 for a small campaign) → Target genre-specificplaylists.

OPTION C – TikTok Creator Promo ($50-$100 total)

• Find 5-10 micro-influencers (1,000-10,000 followers) on TikTok who post about your genre.
• Pay them $5-$20 each to use your song in a video.
• Search “Open for Collabs” in TikTok Creator Marketplace or DM influencers directly.

3. FINAL PUSH (Once You Hit 750+ Streams)

🚀 Host a “Last 250 Stream Challenge” on IG Stories:

• Post a screenshot of your stream count at 750+ and say:
  “We’re SO close to 1,000 streams! If you stream it today, send me a screenshot, and I’ll give you a shoutout / DM you a sneak peek of my next release!”
• Encourage fans to repost the song on IG Stories (reshare every post you’re tagged in).

What Matters Most?

✅ Daily organic content on IG/TikTok.
✅ Direct DMs & engagement with fans.✅ Playlist pitching (manual + paid if budget allows).✅ Small ad spend on TikTok/IG Reels.✅ Using your community (email, text, IG Stories) to push past the last few hundred streams.

💡 By following this plan, your song will organically and strategically surpass 1,000 streams without wasting time or money on tactics that don’t work.

🔥 LET’S GET THOSE STREAMS! 🔥