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Top 10: Indie Spotify playlists to submit in 2026

10 indie playlists to submit your music this year

January 8, 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.

Today, the platform connects artists with thousands of curators across tens of thousands of playlists, covering nearly every genre and niche imaginable. In this article, we’re highlighting 10 indie playlists you can submit to in 2026, all available directly on DailyPlaylists.

⁠1. Indie Rock and Alternative Music 2026

Curator: The Skadoosh
Followers: 85,000
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7M4pAYnbACdHJ6TgYZSbny

A modern take on indie and alternative rock, this playlist focuses on fresh releases with strong songwriting and clean production. Expect a balance between energetic guitar-driven tracks and moodier alternative cuts. Ideal for artists releasing current indie rock with a polished sound.

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⁠2. Alternative / Indie Rock Jams

Curator: Sugarcoat
Followers: 58,600
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UFTGPzA9kx3DPFkTf5Z4W

This playlist leans into punchy indie rock, alt-rock hooks, and driving rhythms. Sugarcoat regularly features emerging artists alongside more established indie names, making it a solid discovery channel for upbeat and guitar-forward tracks.

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3. ROCK NEWS by UNIQUE

Curator: UNIQUE Playlists
Followers: 50,300
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1XN0ThRzuL6p3waRaYYCPQ

Focused on new releases, ROCK NEWS highlights modern rock and alternative tracks with a contemporary edge. If your band is releasing current, release-ready rock music, this playlist is worth submitting to.

4. Roadtrip Indie Rock & Indie Pop

Curator: De Music
Followers: 39,400
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RHTcos5fzW6pnpvf6ewbE

Designed for long drives and open roads, this playlist blends indie rock and indie pop with uplifting energy. Think catchy choruses, warm guitars, and feel-good arrangements that translate well to casual listeners.

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⁠5. Indie Family | 2026 Selections

Curator: Finch Bergling
Followers: 21,200
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uMzMuOWi0KVDTOkcWCVbE

A community-driven indie playlist spotlighting emerging artists across indie pop, rock, and alternative. Submissions that feel authentic, emotional, and well-produced tend to perform best here.

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6. Sad Music to Cry & Sleep

Curator: Tompo Team
Followers: 15,700
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71DwAUZzZIwZCyTMt0gTo6

This playlist focuses on emotional, slow, and intimate indie tracks. Perfect for acoustic songs, soft indie pop, lo-fi indie, or melancholic alternative music with strong emotional weight.

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⁠7. Indie Summer Sunshine

Curator: Indie Idiots
Followers: 12,200
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6s2WRJKFow7wGTj4Ogsgwv

Bright, upbeat, and feel-good indie tracks define this playlist. Ideal for summery indie pop and indie rock songs that lean optimistic and catchy.

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8. Indie Happy Vibes

Curator: Nine X
Followers: 11,800
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Eb3hIq4uBOicvBE8s3cQx

Focused on positive energy and accessible indie sounds, this playlist works well for artists with melodic hooks, light production, and an uplifting tone.

9. Ultra Indie Alternative

Curator: H1 Massive
Followers: 6,400
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6v6eAWgtak2PXQevGsym3u

A smaller but highly targeted playlist for alternative-leaning indie artists. Best suited for experimental, darker, or genre-blending tracks that still maintain strong production quality.

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⁠10. My Villain Era Indie Pop

Curator: Mystic Juice
Followers: 2,300
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MBuWTQbd73erj2URkQt0w

A niche indie pop playlist with attitude. Think confident lyrics, modern pop-indie production, and bold personality. Smaller audience, but highly aligned listeners.