Free Playlist Pitching: How AudioWave Records and Discovered Are Changing Music Promotion Forever

Free playlist pitching has become one of the most searched phrases in independent music promotion — and for good reason. With rising costs, pay-to-pitch platforms, and limited access to curators, many artists are asking the same question:

Is there a way to pitch music to playlists for free — and actually be heard?

The answer is now yes.

Through Discovered, a platform owned and operated by AudioWave Records, artists, DJs, and producers can now access free playlist pitching across hundreds of curated playlists, without submission fees, hidden costs, or false promises.

This article explains what free playlist pitching really means, why most platforms fail artists, and how AudioWave Records is building a fair, transparent alternative that’s already going viral across the music industry.

What Is Free Playlist Pitching?

Free playlist pitching is exactly what it sounds like:the ability for artists to submit their music to playlist curators without paying submission fees.

However, not all “free” pitching is created equal.

Many platforms claim to offer free submissions, but often:

• limit visibility

• restrict access

• upsell priority placement

• or collect data without delivering real consideration

True free playlist pitching means:

• no payment required

• real playlists

• genuine curator access

• and transparent submission routes

This is the standard AudioWave Records has set with Discovered.

Why Playlist Pitching Became Pay-to-Play

Over the last decade, playlist pitching shifted from organic discovery to monetised gatekeeping.

Artists were told:

• “Pay to be heard”

• “Pay to submit”

• “Pay to increase your chances”

As a result, many independent musicians spent hundreds — sometimes thousands — of pounds pitching music with little to no feedback or results.

AudioWave Records recognised a core problem:

Great music was being locked out by cost, not quality.

That insight led to the creation of Discovered.

Discovered: Free Playlist Pitching Built Properly

Discovered is not a third-party pitching service.It is a curated discovery ecosystem, built and owned by AudioWave Records, designed to support artists at every level.

Through Discovered, artists can:

• pitch tracks for free

• select multiple playlists by genre

• submit directly through a central platform

• avoid email scraping or spam submissions

• and be considered by real curators

All playlist pitching on Discovered is free and open to everyone.

No subscriptions.

No submission fees.

No priority paywalls.

Lots of Playlists, Multiple Genres, One Platform

Discovered currently connects artists to hundreds of playlists across genres including:

• Drum & Bass

• Deep House

• UKG

• Speed Garage

• Tech House

• Techno

• Afro House

• Urban

• Lofi

• Electronic

• Top 100 & discovery-focused charts

Artists can filter playlists by genre, mood, and style, then select exactly where their track fits — removing the guesswork and increasing relevance for curators.

This structured approach is one of the reasons Discovered is outperforming traditional pitching platforms.

Why AudioWave Records Made Playlist Pitching Free

AudioWave Records is widely recognised as one of the most artist-focused record labels in the world. Rather than building another paid funnel, the label made a strategic decision:

Remove friction. Build trust. Scale discovery.

By making playlist pitching free:

• artists share the platform organically

• traffic grows naturally

• curators receive better-targeted submissions

• and discovery becomes sustainable, not transactional

This model benefits everyone — artists, curators, and listeners.

More Than Playlist Pitching: A Full Discovery Ecosystem

Free playlist pitching is only one part of the Discovered ecosystem.

Artists can also:

• submit tracks for branded video features

• upload DJ mixes and live sets

• submit music videos via YouTube

• get featured in Discovered Magazine

• appear alongside real UK events and festivals

Every submission feeds into a wider discovery loop powered by AudioWave Records’ media, editorial, and distribution infrastructure.

Transparency, Rights & Artist Protection

Unlike many platforms, Discovered requires artists to confirm:

• ownership or control of submitted music

• permission for consideration only

• no transfer of rights

• no distribution claims

Playlist placement is never guaranteed — and that honesty matters.

AudioWave Records believes transparency builds long-term trust, which is why Discovered has resonated so strongly with artists worldwide.

Free Playlist Pitching Without the Catch

To be clear:

• Discovered does not charge artists to pitch

• AudioWave Records does not sell guaranteed placements

• Curators retain full editorial control

The platform exists to surface quality, not extract money.

This is free playlist pitching done properly.

The Future of Playlist Pitching

As the music industry continues to evolve, artists are demanding:

• fairness

• transparency

• and real opportunity

AudioWave Records built Discovered to meet that demand.

Free playlist pitching is no longer a gimmick or a marketing phrase — it’s becoming a standard.

And Discovered is leading that shift.

Want to pitch your music for free?

Visit discoveredmusic.com and submit your track today.

Free playlist pitching. Real discovery. No barriers.