February 10, 2026

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What Does It Really Take to Reach 5,000 Streams on Spotify?

For many independent artists, 5,000 streams on Spotify feels like a distant landmark. Not huge. Not viral. But still meaningful. It’s often the first number that suggests your music is starting to move beyond friends, family, and polite curiosity. According to the CD Baby DIY Musicians article, “How to reach 5,000 streams on Spotify” instead […]