For Artists

For Artists is a music tool designed specifically for music creators. After uploading your music to Amazon Music, you can check its promotional effect, number of listens, and upward trend. You can also customize your personal voice messages and receive likes and comments from listeners. The software generates corresponding analysis reports based on real-time statistics, helping your music gain popularity and become a hit. For creators, this is an indispensable music assistant.

Features of For Artists:

The app allows artists to pitch new music directly through the platform. This feature unlocks notifications for fans, which can significantly increase streams and listener engagement when new tracks are released. Artists are notified instantly when their music is added to Amazon Music playlists, allowing them to keep track of their exposure and reach.

Another important feature is the ability to add merchandise quickly through Amazon’s print-on-demand service. This integration helps musicians to diversify their revenue streams by offering fans physical products alongside their music. Additionally, the app provides options to create an introductory message for new releases, helping to personalize the listening experience for fans and create a stronger connection.

With the Spotlight feature, artists can share personal voice messages alongside their music. This allows for a more intimate interaction with listeners and provides an opportunity to convey thoughts or insights about the music. Furthermore, the app offers real-time statistics, enabling artists to monitor their performance and audience engagement metrics. These insights are crucial for understanding trends and making informed decisions about marketing and promotion strategies.

Voice reporting is another tool available within the app. Artists can monitor their trends on Alexa through the Daily Voice Index, which provides detailed information about how their music is being interacted with on voice platforms. This data can be particularly valuable as voice-assisted technology continues to grow in popularity.

Maintaining a strong visual presence is essential for any artist, and Amazon Music for Artists facilitates this by allowing users to update their artist images. Keeping brand visuals fresh and engaging can help attract new listeners and maintain interest among existing fans.

Highlights of For Artists:

Pitch new music to unlock fan notifications and grow streams/listeners.

Get push notifications anytime your music is added to an Amazon Music playlist.

Add merch to your mix with expedited access to Amazon’s print-on-demand service.

Create an Intro for your new release.

Share a personal voice message alongside your music with Spotlight.

Dig into real-time stats.

Monitor your trends on Alexa with voice reporting and our Daily Voice Index.

Keep your brand fresh with updated artist images.

Connect your Twitch channel and reach a bigger livestreaming audience through Amazon Music.

FAQs of For Artists:

What is Amazon Music for Artists?

Amazon Music for Artists is a one-stop shop to manage your business and presence on Amazon Music. We have real-time data and analytics, features to engage your fans, and monetization tools. We make all of this available self-serve in the Amazon Music for Artists app so that artists of any size can take advantage and build momentum for their music and career.

How do I access the Amazon Music for Artists app?

Amazon Music for Artists is available on both web and mobile. Click here for web. On mobile, head to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download the Amazon Music for Artists app. Once the app is open, you will be directed to sign in using an Amazon retail account. If you do not have an Amazon retail account, you will need to create one in order to continue going through the sign-up and artist claim flow.

How do I claim my artist profile?

As an artist or manager, to claim an artist profile:

Search and select any artist

Tap “Claim”

Fill out the requested application fields

If you are a CD Baby, DistroKid, TuneCore, or TuneCore Japan artist, you get instant access to the app when you authenticate using your distributor account login. We also provide the option for anyone to connect with their artist’s social media accounts for faster verification. The more information you are able to provide, the easier it will be to verify your relationship to the artist you are claiming.

If you are a label or a distributor, please DO NOT claim individual artists. Instead, we have a faster path to get you access to all of your releases - even as new ones are delivered to the Amazon Music catalog. Details here on our Labels and Distributors page.

Conclusion:

Ensuring an image remains current, the platform enables regular updates to an artist profile. Collaboration opportunities abound with the option to connect a Twitch channel, expanding a live streaming presence. With this toolset, musicians are equipped to cultivate their musical journey and engage with a broader audience in the evolving digital music landscape.