Today I want to talk about one specific, practical way you can support an independent artist you love: add their songs to your personal music playlists.
When you add a song to your playlist and that playlist gets listened to or shared, those tracks reach brand-new ears naturally. It is word-of-mouth promotion powered by the platform algorithms, and it costs you nothing but thirty seconds of your time.
Every single stream truly matters. Each listen, save, and playlist add directly helps fund the next recording session, the next artwork design, and the next release. In a very real way, every stream helps my creative dreams come true.
That support is especially vital this year. In 2026, I committed to a massive creative challenge: publishing a daily blog post and releasing at least one brand-new piece of music every single month. Keeping up with that pace takes tremendous dedication, but seeing my music wind up on your personal playlists keeps my creative fire burning every day.
If you are not sure how to create a playlist, here is a simple step-by-step guide for the two biggest streaming platforms:
How to Create a Playlist on Spotify
- Open the Spotify app on your phone or desktop.
- Tap or click Your Library at the bottom or side of the screen.
- Tap the + (plus) icon at the top right and select Playlist.
- Give your playlist a name (like “Fall Vibes” or “Daily Focus”) and tap Create.
- Search for any song from my catalog, tap the three dots (…) next to the song title, and select Add to playlist.
How to Create a Playlist on Apple Music / iTunes
- Open the Apple Music or iTunes app.
- Go to Library, tap Playlists, and select New Playlist.
- Name your playlist and tap Add Music.
- Search for my songs, tap the + (plus) icon or the three dots (…) next to any track, and choose Add to a Playlist.
To make it super easy to get started, here are a few Mixtape Mindset songs matched to common playlist moods:
- Summer to Fall Transitions: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
- Funny Mom Moments: Cart Full of Crayons, Too Much Togetherness
- 90s Nostalgia: Lisa Frank Folders, Be Kind Rewind, Make Me a Mixtape, Saturday Morning Cartoons, Commercial Breaks, Sunday Comics
- Songs That Make You Feel Things: I Can’t Believe I Missed This, Seven Digits, Where Have All the Payphones Gone
Find your playlist, add a song, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Every play moves this journey forward.
And follow me on Spotify so you always have my full catalog at your fingertips!