10 pop playlists accepting free submissions in 2026
January 15, 2026 / by DailyPlaylists
DailyPlaylists is a music promotion platform that connects artists with thousands of Spotify playlist curators.
Artists can easily submit their tracks for free or through premium campaigns, making it one of the largest and most accessible playlist submission networks available.
Since 2017, DailyPlaylists has supported over 7 million playlist placements, one million artists and over 40,000 curators.
DailyPlaylists continues to be one of the most accessible platforms for independent artists looking to promote their music through Spotify playlists. In 2026, pop remains one of the most competitive and fast-moving genres on the platform, making targeted playlist submissions more important than ever.
Through DailyPlaylists’ Standard Submission submission marketplace, artists can connect directly with real playlist curators who are actively reviewing new pop releases. From mainstream pop and electro-pop to indie pop and radio-ready crossovers, these playlists offer valuable exposure without requiring a paid campaign.
Below are 10 Pop playlists you can submit to for free on DailyPlaylists in 2026, all curated by active playlist owners looking for new music.
Curator: Pitch
Followers: 164,553
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DjIfVDXGYDgRxw7IJTKVb
A high-reach pop playlist focused on current, polished releases. Ideal for artists with commercial pop tracks, strong hooks, and radio-ready production.
Curator: Jai Nova
Followers: 127,788
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/08q9DbgxlY1D6j8I8A0i75
This playlist leans into modern pop with emotional depth and clean production. A strong fit for contemporary pop artists with expressive vocals and polished arrangements.
Curator: The Skadoosh
Followers: 91,616
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vmLO1ujAsDR8qiEfL4sBM
Curated by The Skadoosh, this playlist blends indie pop and alternative pop with a modern edge. Great for artists straddling the line between pop accessibility and indie aesthetics.
Curator: Addal
Followers: 72,057
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3hfpIUHkvz8erf2Db8WQbA
A pop-forward playlist featuring melodic, upbeat, and emotionally driven tracks. Well-suited for artists releasing clean, modern pop with broad appeal.
Curator: Unity Records
Followers: 68,571
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6AesWQ2mJ3NLiJXgkTyLG8
Curated by the DailyPlaylists team, this playlist highlights standout pop tracks discovered through the platform. A solid option for artists submitting via the free marketplace.
Curator: DailyPlaylists
Followers: 25,832
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Nse1skN8p6z08yKBhalbs
Curated by the DailyPlaylists team, this playlist highlights standout pop tracks discovered through the platform. A solid option for artists submitting via the free marketplace.
Curator: Atlas
Followers: 37,397
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4IKoiXaRoT1GqIGm52XJDd
Bright, upbeat, and feel-good indie tracks define this playlist. Ideal for summery indie pop and indie rock songs that lean optimistic and catchy.
Curator: PLAYLISTED
Followers: 25,475
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4XFUsKDDR1lYL6sw8ylPN3
A curator-driven playlist featuring fresh pop releases across multiple substyles, from electro-pop to indie pop. Ideal for artists looking for discovery-focused exposure.
Curator: Digital Empire Records
Followers: 16,653
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6w9EqfwieVAhNtwB2PqNc7
This playlist highlights modern pop with a slightly electronic and commercial edge. Best suited for polished tracks with contemporary production standards.
Curator: SoundSpins
Followers: 10,941
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4MIODwjmS61TFcWoqyItnt
A niche indie pop playlist with attitude. Think confident lyrics, modern pop-indie production, and bold personality. Smaller audience, but highly aligned listeners.
If you’re ready to get your music heard by real curators and real listeners, you can start submitting today on DailyPlaylists.