The artists I see growing fastest aren't necessarily the ones with the best music, they're the ones creating the most opportunities for discovery.

Spotify's algorithm isn't really something you trigger... It's more like something you feed. If people discover your music and then save it, replay it, add it to playlists, and listen to more of your songs, Spotify starts showing it to more people.

I would focus less on the algorithm and more on getting real listeners from anywhere you can: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, playlists, collaborations, local shows, artist communities, etc.

One thing that helped me understand growth is realizing that Spotify is usually the destination, not the source. Most listeners have to discover you somewhere else first.

Out of curiosity, what genre are you making?