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Spotify recently launched official music videos giving artists a powerful new way to connect with fans while they listen to your music.
The feature is currently in beta and expanding across global markets, with Premium users in the U.S. and Canada already seeing “Switch to video” options on select releases.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to upload music videos to Spotify, who’s eligible, technical requirements to know, and best practices to get the most out of this feature as an independent artist.
What Are Spotify Music Videos?
Spotify Music Videos are full-length, official music videos that play natively inside the Spotify app. Unlike Canvas (which loops silently in the background), music videos allow fans to watch the entire visual experience without leaving Spotify.
Spotify Music Videos Overview:
- Music videos are full-length, official videos tied to a specific track
- Videos live directly inside Spotify alongside the audio version
- The feature is still rolling out in beta, so availability can vary by region and release
- Videos are currently available primarily to Spotify Premium users
How Are Spotify Music Videos Different From Clips and Canvas?
The core differences is that they are full length music videos, while clips are just snippets, and canvases are just a short looping visual.
Spotify Music Videos
- Full-length, official videos tied directly to a song.
Spotify Canvas
- Short (3-8 Seconds) looping visuals that play during audio playback
Spotify Clips
- Short (30 Seconds Max), vertical videos that live on your artist profile.
- Learn more about How to get Spotify Clips
Why Upload Music Videos to Spotify?
Uploading music videos to Spotify offers several key benefits:
- Higher engagement: Fans spend more time with tracks that include video
- Stronger storytelling: Visuals help reinforce your brand and identity
- Better fan retention: Listeners can stay inside Spotify instead of bouncing to YouTube
- More value from releases: Your existing video assets now work harder
For independent artists, this is a rare opportunity to compete visually without needing massive budgets or editorial placement.
Who Can Upload Music Videos to Spotify?
Music video uploads are handled through participating distributors and partners, not directly through Spotify for Artists.
Eligibility typically depends on:
- Your distributor supporting Spotify music videos
- Your video being an official, full-length music video
- Meeting Spotify’s technical and content guidelines
Distrokid has been confirmed to support Spotify music videos, however, you can check with your distributor to see if they support this feature.
We expect Spotify Music Videos will continue to be integrated with more distributors throughout the year.
Related Article: How to Get a TikTok Artist Account
Step-by-Step: How to Upload Music Videos to Spotify
1. Confirm Your Distributor Supports Spotify Music Videos
Not all distributors currently support video uploads to Spotify. Check with your distributor’s help center or support team to confirm availability.
If they don’t support it yet, you may need to wait or consider a distributor that does.
2. Prepare Your Music Video File
Before uploading, make sure your video meets Spotify’s requirements. While specs may evolve, most distributors require:
- Resolution: High-quality HD video
- Aspect ratio: Landscape (typically 16:9)
- File format: MP4 or MOV
- Audio: Same master as your Spotify track
- No watermarks or logos
- Clean metadata (artist name, track title, ISRC)
Your video must exactly match the audio version already live on Spotify.
3. Upload Through Your Distributor
Once your video is ready:
- Upload it through your distributor’s dashboard
- Match it to the correct Spotify track
- Submit for review and delivery
Approval timelines vary, but expect anywhere from a few days to a few weeks depending on the distributor and Spotify’s review process.
If your distributor is DistroKid, you can follow these instructions How to Upload Music Videos to Spotify with DistroKid.
4. Verify the Video Is Live on Spotify
After approval, your music video will appear:
- On the track’s page in the Spotify mobile app
- As a “Switch to video” option for listeners
You don’t need to take additional action inside Spotify for Artists once it’s live.
You can see Spotify For Artists Support Article for Music Videos for more info.
Common Questions About Spotify Music Videos (FAQs)
Are Spotify music videos available worldwide?
Spotify music videos are rolling out gradually, so availability currently varies by country, device, and account type. Not all listeners will see music videos yet, even if your video has been approved.
Do Spotify music videos affect royalties?
No. Streaming a music video on Spotify pays the same royalties as streaming the audio track. Video streams count as standard Spotify streams for payout purposes.
Can I upload lyric videos, visualizers, or cover song videos to Spotify?
Spotify currently accepts official, full-length music videos only.
Your music video must not be a lyric video, visualizer, or cover song. The video must correspond to your original recording that is already live on Spotify.
Related Article: How many streams to go platinum?
Final Thoughts: Should Artists Upload Music Videos to Spotify?
If you already have official music videos or plan to create them, uploading music videos to Spotify is a no-brainer. It adds depth to your release, keeps fans engaged longer, and helps you compete in a discovery-driven ecosystem.
As Spotify continues to blur the line between audio and visual, artists who adopt new features early are more likely to benefit from increased engagement and discovery.
Looking to Promote Your Music?
Try our Spotify Playlist Pitching and TikTok Music Promotion services.
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BRUNO MARS – I JUST MIGHT
Withhis first solo album in more than 8 years, since the multi-award winning “24K Magic” of 2016 Bruno Mars perhaps one of the most talented music person in the planet right now returns.” I Just Might” is his brand new single and draws clear inspiration from the disco aesthetic of the ’70s but with the modern stamp.The official video clip in which Mars appears in a green suit, framed by… multiple versions of himself, as if leading a band full of Brunos.And as for the song is a certified hit for the many next months cause real music inspired from music as it was before has always a different taste in the end that makes go over it again and again.The single is the first sample of his fourth personal studio album, “The Romantic” , which is expected to be released on February 27.2026 has already a big hit and need to say another classic from Bruno?
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FRANK CRITELLI – AN ARTIST SPOTLIGHT AND IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW
FRANK CRITELLI – AN ARTIST SPOTLIGHT AND IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW
By Ralph Beauchamp
Frank Critelli has been a mainstay in the folk music scene in the Northeast for decades. As a solo performer and singer/songwriter, Critelli has performed live at countless venues and festivals. He also plays with a compelling trio named The Bargain. Today, Frank Critelli is releasing his new single, “The Way of the World”, via Bigger Beast Records. The song is a tome to the demise of our glorious society. Critelli’s lyrics are honest and foreboding but he leaves room for hope and salvation. Critelli always find the light in the darkness.
Frank Critelli‘s sound is marked by an expressive, grounded approach that feels personal without being overly polished. There is a sense of intention in how the music unfolds. Each element in his songs are allowed to breathe rather than demanding attention. Whether through subtle dynamics or carefully chosen tones, the music feels meditative. It’s like Critelli is inviting the audience to slow down and really listen.
What makes Frank Critelli really stand out is his emotional clarity. Instead of relying on flashy techniques, he emphasizes mood and feeling. He lets the character of the sound carry his message. There’s an understated confidence present, where simplicity becomes a strength rather than a weakness. Frank Critelli’s music feels real and thoughtful. He always finds the right balance between candor and caprice. He is a true troubadour of the times.
Frank Critelli was kind enough to sit with AMP for this in-depth interview.
AMP: How would you describe your evolution as a songwriter from your early work to now?
FRANK: I think I have gotten better at delivering the message. But I truly think the message has been the same the whole time. Looking back on my songs, I feel like they’re all about the same exact thing at their core.
AMP: What usually sparks a song for you – lyrics, melody or something else?
FRANK: What sparks a song for me is a feeling. An emotion. A thought-itch that you have to write-scratch. And then it happens every which way. Sometimes lyrics first, sometimes music first, sometimes melody first, but the best is when they happen all at the same time – in a very short amount of time. That’s when I feel like it’s really real. And not just made up by me.
AMP: Your songs feel very personal. Do you write more from lived experiences or observation?
FRANK: I write from observations of lived experiences. Mine, and everybody else’s.
AMP: Which artists or songwriters had the biggest influence on your sound?
FRANK: I have been influenced by everyone and everything that I have ever come in contact with. The music that I return to most when I’m listening at home is the radio, and Bob Dylan.
AMP: You’ve been a fixture in the regional music scene for a long time. How has that community shaped your music?
FRANK: The Connecticut music scene contains some of the most important relationships of my life. They are my true family, and it helps shape everything I do.
AMP: How does your approach differ between performing solo versus with a band?
FRANK: I love playing with a band. Especially a drummer. It lights me on fire, and I feel I could let out my inner Freddie Mercury. Playing solo is easier. Less to carry. Either way, I’m singing songs for the nice people, and that’s all I ever really wanted to do. Quiet or loud.
AMP: What do you want your audiences to feel or take away after hearing you live?
FRANK: After a show, I want everybody to feel better about themselves and their situation and about life in general. That includes me. I want us all to feel better leaving the show, then when we walked in.
AMP: Do your songs change significantly between the writing, recording and performing stages?
FRANK: Everything evolves, but it depends on the song. Some go through more changes than others.
AMP: What role does collaboration play in your work?
FRANK: Most of my catalog is solo material. But in recent years, I have made up songs with Muddy Rivers and Shandy Lawson. And spending time with these men, my brothers from others, has been life changing for me. I feel like we’re a legit badass gang. Writing songs with them is infinitely more fun than writing a song by myself. I still do both solo songs and song with the three of us, and it makes me happy both ways.
AMP: What new musical directions or projects are you excited about right now?
FRANK: I only have one direction: forward. onward. I might never make up another song again in my life. Or, I might make up 100 of the greatest songs ever. Maybe I’ll go full-time gardener. Maybe I’ll start painting or join a monastery. Or, maybe I’ll disappear, level up, and return completely different- taller and muscular. I suppose I’m excited or at least interested to find out.
Frank Critelli will be hosting the Bigger Beast/All Boats Rise production of the Shelter From The Storm concert on 2/6 at the The First Church of Meriden 62 Colony Street in Meriden, CT. This is a charity event for Neighborhood Promise who strive to prevent homelessness in CT.
Frank will also be hosting the Tip of the Hat concert series at the Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center. This is a monthly concert series where NE songwriters perform in the round showcasing a particular artist. The first one is on 2/12 featuring the music of John Denver.
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