What are the benefits of using Apple Music for Artists?

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

 Top Benefits at a Glance

Category	Benefit
Analytics	See real-time stats on streams, listeners, purchases, and Shazams
Strategy	Understand what songs are resonating most—and where
Fan Insight	Learn where your fans are located and how they discover your music
Branding	Customize your profile image and build a consistent visual identity
Release Prep	Track pre-adds to measure early interest in upcoming releases
Growth Tracking	Monitor playlist adds and Shazam tags to measure momentum

 Data You Can Access

• Total plays and unique listeners per track
• Geographic data (cities, countries)
• Playlist adds (editorial + algorithmic)
• Shazam activity (real-world discovery)
• Pre-adds (fan interest before release)

 Profile Customization Tools

• Change your profile image
• Add or update bio, genre, and location
• View milestones, like reaching 1 million plays

 Strategic Use Cases

• Plan targeted ad campaigns by top listener cities
• Choose your next single based on data trends
• Use Shazam heatmaps to guide tour routing
• Demonstrate growth for label or sponsor pitches

 Who Should Use It

• Independent artists
• Managers & music marketers
• Labels (who need multi-artist access)
• Producers and collaborators tracking joint releases

 Pro Tip

Use Apple Music for Artists in combination with your Spotify for Artists and distributor dashboards to get a complete view of your audience behavior across platforms.