BALTHVS


About

“Harvest” is the first BALTHVS album composed collaboratively by all three band members. Recorded in a villa surrounded by the lush tropical hills of Colombia, Harvest is optimistic, groovy, and relaxing. As the band recalls, “More than a studio, we wanted to be inspired by nature. So we brought our recording equipment there and started working.”

Genre: Indie, Psychedelic, Spanish Language, Instrumental

What We Did

Distribution   |   Marketing

Distribution

We actively distributed seven singles (plus a standalone single) and the full album across our network of 200+ DSPs. This multi-touch release approach helped increase visibility, strengthen release momentum, and create consistent opportunities for discovery across platforms. It also allowed for ongoing playlist pitching cycles as each single rolled out.

Marketing

Working closely with BALTHVS’ management, we mapped a long-term release strategy of seven singles leading into the album across a 10-month period.

The team provided compelling marketing drivers, including extensive live music plans such as festivals (SXSW, Austin City Limits, Outside Lands, Carnaval de Bahidorá, Kygo’s Palm Tree Festival & more), multiple tours (West Coast US, EU, UK, and Australian dates, plus direct support for Jungle), radio and press campaigns (including a KEXP session), digital ad campaigns, videos, merch, vinyl, and more.

Given how multifaceted the band is, we leveraged our global DSP partnerships in the US, US Latin, Colombia, and Mexico to proactively showcase the album release plan, key marketing drivers, and playlist pitching priorities. This resulted in playlisting support across a wide range of territories and genres.

Results

  • 72 playlist adds across major streaming platforms: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, TIDAL, Deezer, YouTube, and TREBEL

  • Playlist highlights include Novedades Indie, State of Jazz, Momento Alternativo, All New Indie, Global Groove, Tulum Vibes (Spotify), Nuevo Nuevo, Después del After, New in Alternative (Apple), Sonidos Alternativos (Amazon), Coffee Shop Blend (YouTube), and more

  • 3.7M streams across all singles; 566% increase in streams in 12 months (6K → 40K daily); 370% increase in followers (7K → 33K in 12 months); 7.4 streams per listener over the past year

  • Playlist covers on TIDAL’s Modern Psychedelic & TREBEL’s Alternative Endings

What Drove These Results

Symphonic supported BALTHVS with a long-form release plan, coordinated marketing drivers, and targeted playlist pitching across key regions. This strategy led to 72 playlist adds, a 566% increase in streams, and major growth across multiple global DSPs.

Top Playlist Pickups


Music playlist on a streaming service showcasing the first three tracks: "Sun Colored Eyes" by BALTHVS, "Expensive Air" by Oneida, and "Rollin' N Tumblin'" by Jake Shimabukuro. Play, shuffle, and add options available. Discover more with a Protoje case study integrated into your listening experience.

Modern Psychedelic
(Tidal, Cover Made)

A Spotify playlist titled "All New Indie" featuring artists Yard Act, BALTHVS, SPARKLING, and FIZZ. With 1,279,536 likes and a duration of 8 hours and 30 minutes, this collection serves as an indie case study in modern music trends.

All New Media
(Spotify)

Screenshot of the Spotify "Neo-Psychedelic Rock" playlist. It includes a cover image of two individuals. The top songs listed are "Sun Colored Eyes" by BALTHVS and "The Secret To Life" by FIZZ, making for an interesting protoje case study in modern genre blending.

Neo-Psychedelic Rock
(Spotify)

Screenshot of a Spotify public playlist titled "Novedades Viernes Latinoamérica" featuring Rauw Alejandro on the cover. Songs "Sun Colored Eyes" by BALTIHVS, "Hasta Aquí Llegué" by Nanpa Básico and Beéle, and Protoje's "Case Study" are visible.

Novedades Viernes Latinoamerica
(Spotify)

A computer screen displaying an "indie + chill" music playlist on Apple Music Indie. The playlist includes songs like "Sun Colored Eyes" by BALTHVS and "Simple" by Horsie, alongside Protoje's track from the Case Study album. There are Play and Shuffle buttons.

indie + chill
(Apple)

Screenshot of Spotify playlist named "Novedades Indie" showcasing the song "Lovin'" by Balth on the cover. The playlist, inspired by Protoje's genre-blending style, includes 1 song with a duration of 1 minute and 1 second.

Novedades Indie
(Spotify)

Screenshot of a music streaming service showing a playlist titled "Momento Alternativo." The highlighted song is "Like Coconut Water" by BALTHVS. Other songs by various artists, including Protoje's "Case Study," are also listed.

Momento Alternativo
(Spotify)

Apple Music playlist titled "Nuevo Nuevo," featuring the latest Latin pop hits and a touch of Protoje Case Study. Options to preview tracks, with songs listed by Carro Re, Julianno Sosa, Pailita, Aguacero, and BALTHVS.

Nuevo Nuevo
(Apple)

Spotify playlist titled "Global Groove" with a description "Groovy sounds from around the world." The playlist has 741,134 saves, 150 songs, and a duration of 10 hours. Two songs listed: "Sun Colored Eyes," "Money Face," and a track by Protoje that’s a must-listen in this global case study of rhythm.

Global Groove
(Spotify)

All Playlist Pickups


Spotify

Momento Alternativo
Novedades Indie (x5)
All New Indie
Novedades Viernes Andes (x8)
Wine Bar
Kaleidoscope (x2)
Novedades Viernes Colombia (x6)
Global Groove (x4)
Tulum Vibes
Novedades Viernes Latinoamérica (x3)
Novedades Viernes MX
New Music Friday Norway
New Music Friday Denmark
Kaleidoscope
New Music Friday Iceland
Lotus
Feel Good Dinner

Spotify

State of Jazz
el nuevo indie
tropic.alt
Folk Fabrique
Tulum Vibes
Neo-Psychedelic Rocke

Apple Music

Confort Zone
Evergreen
New in Alternative (x2)
Nuevo nuevo
Después del After
indie + chill
New Music Daily (AU & NZ)
New in Indie (AU & NZ)

Tidal

Puro Rock en Español
Modern Psychedelic (x3)

Amazon

Sonidos Alternativos (x3)

YouTube

Coffee Shop Blend
New Dance Weekly

Deezer

Explosión Indie
Fresh Soul