Artist Profile Setup on Apple Music for Artists

Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/artist/stephen-allen-music/1092692557

1. Claim Your Profile

  • Go to artists.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID.
  • Choose “Request Artist Access” and search for your artist name.
  • You’ll need to verify your identity via your distributor, label, or social media accounts.

2. Upload a High-Quality Photo

  • Minimum resolution: 2400x2400 px, square format.
  • Must be professional—avoid text overlays or logos.
  • Apple may crop photos into circles or banners on different devices.

3. Write a Compelling Bio

  • Keep it around 250–500 words.
  • Include your genre, location, influences, and notable milestones.
  • Add keywords that match what people might search (e.g., "Afrobeat singer from Lagos," "indie rock with lo-fi vibes").
  • Avoid self-promotion or sales language—Apple reviews all bios.

4. Add or Link Socials

  • While Apple doesn’t display clickable social media links, connect your accounts in your bio.
  • Example: “Follow on IG @ArtistName | Twitter @RealArtistName”

5. Stay Updated

  • Update your bio and profile photo with each major release.
  • Use the “Insights” tab to track plays, purchases, Shazams, and playlist adds by country, song, and source.


 Deeper Dive: Music Distribution for Apple Music

1. Choose the Right Distributor

  • Select a distributor that delivers to Apple Music and iTunes.
  • Top options:
    • DistroKid: Fast, flat yearly fee, unlimited releases.
    • TuneCore: flat yearly fee, strong reporting.
    • CD Baby: One-time fees, includes publishing admin.
    • AWAL: Invite-only but offers label-level support.

2. Prepare Your Assets

Before uploading, make sure you have:

  • WAV or FLAC audio files
  • Artwork (minimum 3000x3000 px, no URLs, logos, or contact info)
  • Lyrics (clean and explicit if applicable)
  • Metadata (ISRCs, UPC, artist roles, songwriters, genre)

3. Schedule in Advance

  • Release at least 3–4 weeks ahead of launch to:
    • Allow for editorial playlist pitching
    • Set up pre-add campaigns
    • Begin promoting with links and previews

4. Enable Lyrics on Apple Music

  • Submit to Musixmatch and verify your artist profile.
  • Use line-by-line synced lyrics for display with timecodes.
  • Bonus: Apple uses this data for search, Siri, and Shazam integration.

5. Double-Check Delivery

  • Confirm that your music appears correctly on Apple Music and iTunes before launch:
    • Correct name and genre
    • No typos in song titles
    • Explicit/clean versions properly labeled

 

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