Fake Streams Are Killing Artists

Every year, artists and labels are pouring millions into fake playlists.

Fake playlists look real.

You can't tell which ones are scamming you. They're damn good at making your streams look real too. That's why the music business loses $2B every year to streaming fraud.Spotify isn't warning you. They just delete your songs or ban your account.Your budget is being wasted. Your reputation is at risk.And once Spotify flags you, you might never recover.

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At PlaylistGOATS, we audit your Spotify data and find every fake playlist stealing your budget & leaving your music at risk.1) We tell you exactly which playlists are hurting you.2) We show you where your real fans are coming from.3) We give you a plan to fix it before it ruins your reputation.

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Spotify's Streaming Fraud Problem

The Hidden Crisis in Music Streaming: How Artists Are Being ExploitedThe music industry is facing a silent crisis. Behind the scenes of streaming success, artists are being misled, manipulated, and outright exploited. One of the biggest culprits? The murky world of artificial streaming and Spotify’s inconsistent policies. Streams disappear overnight, listener counts fluctuate without explanation, and legitimate campaigns get flagged as fraudulent.For many artists, the dream of making a living from their music is being shattered—not by a lack of talent, but by an opaque system that offers no real transparency.Real or Fake?
Streaming should be simple: fans listen, numbers grow, and artists get paid. But today’s reality is much more complex. Reports of artists losing 50% or more of their streams overnight have become alarmingly common. These removals are often executed without warning or explanation, leaving artists frustrated and powerless.Even more disturbing is that artists using legitimate promotional strategies—such as Spotify Marquee Ads—and Editorial Playlist Placement are also being impacted. If these official campaigns are flagged as “artificial,” what hope do independent artists have? This inconsistency raises critical questions:- How does Spotify determine what’s “fake” and what’s not?
- Why are some streams removed while others remain untouched?
- Is this about fraud prevention, or is it a cost-cutting strategy?The Spotify Disconnect: A Broken System
One of the most baffling aspects of this crisis is the disparity between Spotify’s public-facing platform and its internal dashboard, Spotify for Artists. In many cases, an artist’s streaming numbers remain intact within their backend analytics but are significantly reduced on their public profile. This lack of synchronization suggests either a severe internal error or a deliberate effort to manipulate data.The implications are serious. If Spotify’s own systems don’t align, how can they confidently penalize artists for supposed “artificial streaming”? Without clear guidelines or proof, these takedowns seem less about protecting the integrity of streaming and more about exerting unchecked control over artists' careers.The Financial Reality: Who Benefits From Stream Removals?
Let’s talk about money. Every stream removed is a royalty that doesn’t get paid. When streams vanish by the hundreds of millions, so do millions of dollars in owed payouts. Given Spotify’s ongoing struggle with the low membership sign-ups and investor pressure, it’s not hard to see how a widespread reduction in streams could benefit the company financially.Artists and rights holders are being shortchanged, while Spotify and other platforms conveniently cut costs. This raises an uncomfortable but necessary question: Is the war on “fake streams” really about fraud prevention, or is it a calculated move to improve corporate margins?The Fallout: A Music Industry on Edge
For independent artists, streaming is often the lifeline that keeps their careers afloat. When those numbers are slashed without reason, trust in the platform erodes. The impact extends beyond just numbers—it affects artist credibility, future opportunities, and mental well-being.What’s worse, this uncertainty creates an environment where artists don’t know who to trust. Many turn to shady promotion services out of desperation, unknowingly fueling the very problem they are trying to avoid. Others abandon streaming platforms altogether, seeking more transparent revenue streams.PlaylistGOATS: Bringing Truth and Transparency to Streaming
This is where we come in. PlaylistGOATS is dedicated to protecting artists from the chaos of streaming fraud and unjustified stream removals. Our mission is to:- Verify real vs. artificial streams with data-driven accuracy
- Educate artists with transparent, ethical promotional strategies
- Offer solutions to rebuild lost trust in streaming platformsWe believe artists deserve better. The industry needs a system where legitimacy is recognized, fairness is prioritized, and artists aren’t left in the dark.The Future of Streaming: Time for a Change
If Spotify and other platforms truly care about artists, they must provide clarity. Artists deserve to know how their streams are counted, what triggers removals, and how they can protect themselves. Until then, independent platforms like PlaylistGOATS will continue to step up and fight for fairness in the streaming economy.Music is more than just numbers—it’s the livelihood and passion of millions of artists worldwide. If the industry doesn’t demand transparency now, the future of music streaming will be dictated by hidden algorithms, unchecked policies, and profit-driven motives.Artists deserve a level playing field. The question is, will the industry step up, or will it continue to let artists struggle in the shadows?At PlaylistGOATS, we’re here to make sure you don’t have to find out the hard way.

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At PlaylistGOATS, we offer a hassle-free cancellation experience. You can cancel anytime without any questions asked or customer service trying to convince you otherwise. We don't believe in locking independent artists into long-term contracts. Our approach is simple, straightforward, and fair, that's the PlaylistGOATS way.

How do artists feel after using PlaylistGOATS?

We asked our customers "What changed for the better since switching to PlaylistGOATS?"
Hundreds responded, here's some of what they said...

"Much better way to find playlists"
"My listeners keep going up"
"Easier to track curators down"
"No more messy emails"
"Team and service is 10/10"
"I'm bringing better results than my manager"
"Spending less time marketing more time creating"
"Whole team on same page now"
"I'm a better artists now, more organized"
"I've gone from 300 streams per day to 3,000"
"And it just keeps going up"
"My music has never been growing faster"
"Went from 2,000 monthly to over 12,000"
"Used others but i'm sold on PlaylistGOATS"
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Effective Date: November 11, 2021At PlaylistGOATS LLC ("PlaylistGOATS," "we," "us"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information obtained through our services, including our website, mobile applications, and other digital platforms, as well as our refund policy (collectively referred to as the "Service").
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By accessing and using our Service, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.(Disclaimer: PlaylistGOATS is an independent software company and is not affiliated with Spotify in any official capacity.)PlaylistGOATS can not and does not make any guarantees about your ability to get results.Nothing on this page, any of our websites, or any of our content or curriculum is a promise or guarantee of results, and we do not offer any legal, medical, tax or other professional advice. Any numbers referenced here, or on any of our sites, are illustrative of concepts only and should not be considered average, exact, or promises for actual or future performance. Use caution and always consult your accountant, lawyer or professional advisor before acting on this or any information related to a lifestyle change or your music business or finances.You alone are responsible and accountable for your decisions, actions and results in life, and by your registration here or working with us via instagram you agree not to attempt to hold us liable for your decisions, actions or results, at any time, under any circumstance.This site is not a part of the Spotify website or Spotify Inc. Additionally, This site is NOT endorsed by Spotify in any way. SPOTIFY is a trademark of SPOTIFY, Inc.1.1 Personal Information
When you register for the Service, we may ask for personal information such as your name, email address, and billing information. Additionally, as you use the Service, we may collect information about your activities, including login details, activation codes, and usage patterns. Please note that we do not store your credit card information, and we take commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the security of all personal and financial information.1.2 Password Security
We strongly recommend using complex passwords and avoiding simple or easily guessable passwords to protect your account. Your account security is your responsibility, and we are not liable for any unauthorized access to your account due to weak password choices.2.1 Use of Personal Information
We may use the personal information you provide to operate, improve, and personalize the Service. This includes communicating with you about the Service, providing support, and sending marketing materials for research purposes. We may also combine your personal information with analytics data to enhance our understanding of user needs and provide customized content.2.2 No Refunds Policy
Please note that all purchases made through the Service, including login and activation codes, are non-refundable. Once you have received access to the Service using your login and activation code, refunds are not available.3.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service and delivering the requested services. These service providers are prohibited from using your personal information for their own marketing purposes.3.2 Compliance with Law
We may disclose personal information if required by law or to protect our rights, comply with legal processes, respond to legal requests, or enforce our policies.Data Security
We take commercially reasonable measures to safeguard the confidentiality and security of your personal information. However, please note that no transmission or storage method is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. It is your responsibility to take appropriate measures to protect your account and ensure the confidentiality of your password.5.1 Unauthorized Access
You agree not to engage in any form of sharing accounts, reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling of our software, code, or any other part of the Service. Any unauthorized attempt to access, modify, or extract the source code or any other proprietary information of the Service is strictly prohibited.5.2 Legal Action
We reserve the right to take legal action against any individual or entity found to be engaged in unauthorized reverse engineering, crawling, code inspection, or any other activity that violates our intellectual property rights or compromises the security and integrity of the Service.Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of the Service after the changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. It's your responsibility to come back and read the privacy policy consistently.Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at team@playlistgoats.comWe will respond to your inquiries as soon as reasonably possible.By using our Service, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy. Failure to comply with these terms may result in legal action.

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We're working on getting your activation code ready!While the team gets that over to you, I have a few tips & tricks on how to become successful with PlaylistGOATS within 30-60 days.For example, a pop artist joined with less than 900 monthly listeners & within 30 days he was doing 27,000+That's not even close to one of our best case studies.But it's a realistic expectation of what you can get out of PlaylistGOATS if you're consistent.I'm not talking about spending 8hrs+ per day grinding like a second job...I'm talking about chillin on your phone submitting to playlists while you're on the couch for 30 mins per day.Could you do that?That's what I like to hear.————————————————
STEP ONE:Add this link to your favorites: https://app.playlistgoats.com/loginSTEP TWO:You should receive your login info & activation code to the email you provided within 30 minutes!If you haven't received within 30 minutes, please reach out to team@playlistgoats.comSTEP THREE:Once you're in...Login to your Spotify profile within a few clicks:

Now you've successfully added your artist account, let’s focus on the "Search" tab - that's where you'll find all the playlists!

Type in any keywords that relates with your music, for this example we're using Pop!

Once you search, you’ll see a bunch of playlists start to generate.💡Pro Tip: Wait for the playlists to load in before you start submitting!

Ask For Placement & choose what song/album you'd like to submit!

Once you've submitted to playlists (at least 50) come back later & check out your Chat!

Chat is for all your curator connections 🎙️Let’s jump over to our Playlist Analyzer section:

Drop in any playlist link on Spotify, you'll see something like this:

We're barely scratching the surface on what you can accomplish with PlaylistGOATS!I'm sure you're still waiting on your activation code, shouldn't be much longer now!See you on the other side!— Mike | Founder @ PlaylistGOATS

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P.S. Submit to 50+ playlists per day to see good results & 250+ to see great results!P.S.S. We don't do any paid ads, we only grow if you recommend us to your friends! Tell a homie🤝

Something happened to the music industry.You used to record music, spend time/money mixing it.Then you’d login to your distributor, upload your track.As soon as you submitted, it felt like you made it. And you did.It didn’t matter if you got 10 streams or 100…Today you don’t get the same feeling, it seems that most music is uploaded and forgotten. Never touched again.Over a hundred thousand tracks are uploaded to Spotify every single day.And whether you know it or not - uploading your music to distributors enters you into a perpetual agreement with Spotify.Every song you upload must have 1000+ streams or more.And if you don’t, they won’t pay you a cent. Literally.Basically saying if you don’t market your music you won’t be paid.Searching for curators and submitting your music to playlists used to be hopelessly complicated, but PlaylistGOATS makes it much simpler now and vastly improved.Plus, musicians are hungry to run their own marketing again, done losing to every algorithm update & paying marketing agencies.Once upon a time you felt like you made it every-time you pressed upload.We think it’s that time again.Introducing PlaylistGOATS, the only playlist tool you’ll ever need again.• Pay per month, cancel anytime.• We give you unlimited access, you search through 10,000+ curators.• We give you constant updates, you keep a competitive advantage.• Simple and straightforward, not enterprisey with hidden costs.We just launched a new update, with more coming in 2024.A decade ago we were among the early pioneers leading the industry into the curator revolution. Now, 10 years later, we intend to help lead the way through. The new era of marketing your music on Spotify is just around the corner.—Mike
CEO, PlaylistGOATS
mike@playlistgoats.com

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