Why Isn’t Your Track Blowing Up?

You dropped a banger. It sounds clean. Your friends love it. But it’s sitting at 328 plays and two comments. So… Why is this?

This question comes up a lot—in the studio, in sessions, in late-night group chats. And while it’s easy to spiral and start doubting your talent, here’s the truth: it’s rarely just about the music.

Let’s talk oversaturation. Thousands of tracks drop every single day. The algorithm doesn’t care if your song’s a masterpiece—it favors what’s already moving. It feeds the big names, safe genres, and repeatable formulas. That’s not on you. That’s the system.

Then there’s promotion. We’re not talking about an Instagram story or dropping a link in your group chat. Real promo lives deeper—Spotify playlisting, smart link funnels, niche Discords, collabs, mailing lists, the stuff that actually builds momentum. Most independent artists don’t even know half of it.

Finally: work ethic. It sounds cliché until you realise it’s the only consistent thing that actually moves the needle.

If you’re tired of guessing, we’re here to take that weight off your shoulders. No bots. No fake streams. Just real strategy, human-curated Spotify playlisting, and support that gets your music in front of actual ears.

Let’s make sure your next drop doesn’t just disappear. Email us today info@dub5.co.uk