How the digital age has transformed being a songwriter
Songwriters are no longer in the shadows, with digital platforms and services like RouteNote they’re shining brighter than ever.
The art of songwriting has captivated hearts and fueled movements for centuries. But the digital age has revolutionized the way music is created, distributed, and consumed, impacting songwriters in profound ways.
These transformations mean that songwriters are no longer left to the small print of liner notes (if they’re even credited). In fact, many of them are no front and stage alongside the artists they work with.
In 2018, the world’s biggest music streaming service – Spotify – decided it was time to highlight all of the integral figures of songs hidden behind primary artists names. They added credits to their service that allowed listeners to see all of the credited writers and producers on each track.
In the following years Spotify added songwriter pages. These one-stop artist pages collected all of the music these songwriters had contributed to, even if they weren’t the primary artist.
It represents a cultural shift. One which MIDiA Research are fully aware of as they survey songwriters for an upcoming report on songwriter services.
In a new article, Tatiana Cirisano writes for MIDiA: “Today, songwriters have the ability to become “brands” in a way they did not a decade or even five years ago. Artists like Nigro and Antonoff are known for certain sounds, and are integral characters in music scenes.”
They’ve found that songwriters are using social media platforms to reach audiences of their own. Thanks to the global visibility of their social profiles, they build a following around their own personality and output rather than simply living behind the artists they write for.
Cirisano adds: “Social media has simply made songwriters more visible, appearing in the background of recording artists’ studio videos, tagged in their photos, etc. It is also (finally!) common for streaming services to show songwriter credits and lyrics, helping fans join the dots.”
How songwriters expand their careers with RouteNote
The internet has broken down geographical barriers, allowing songwriters from across the globe to collaborate seamlessly. Online platforms and social media connect artists, fostering creative partnerships and bringing diverse musical styles together.
Consumers have also moved towards streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music for their music fix. This has allowed artists to reach listeners on the global stage with ease unlike ever before.
At RouteNote we serve artists all around the world with boutique music distribution services. Free at the point of entry, RouteNote offers every artist, no matter their size, the same opportunities as major label artists.
We work for musicians on every step of the ladder, whether you’re a solo artist, bedroom producer, songwriter, or record label. As long as you have the rights to release the music, you can!
With in-depth credits for every song and release, songwriters can ensure their contributions are noticed and added to streaming services. These credits also ensure song writing revenues across platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music, and many more.
Create a free account today and gain access to all of our services at www.routenote.com.