{"id":85203,"date":"2021-05-05T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=85203"},"modified":"2021-11-03T13:10:11","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T13:10:11","slug":"how-to-write-a-good-music-artist-bio-5-top-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-good-music-artist-bio-5-top-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to write a music bio \u2013 5 Top Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Not sure how to write an artist biography for your music profile on streaming platforms? Get started with our guide to writing a great artist bio.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whichever streaming platform or download store your music is on, from Spotify<\/a> and Tidal<\/a> to YouTube Music<\/a> and beyond, the bio on your artist profile is a crucial chance to tell your story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the first extra information about you that a listener comes across after discovering your music, a free promotional tool before fans head off to find you on social media.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best artist bios<\/a> combine useful facts with an engaging tone of voice that swiftly gets across the character and feel of your music. The shape your music biography takes depends on what type of artist you see yourself as \u2013 your bio can be as creative as you like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still not feeling keen? Read on for some inspiration, with our five pointers on how to write the perfect artist bio.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why so serious?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to writing a musician bio there are two options. Either take the traditional route, with a simple but effective introduction to your music and your own history, or you can go a more artistic way and build a mythology around your music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A conventional bio<\/a> on a streaming service generally needs to answer who you are and where, why and how you came to make music, without boring the reader to death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A more creative artist bio needs to entice the reader to learn more about you and your sound, not drive them away with pretentious jargon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either way, the artist bio should be written in third person (he\/she\/they) rather than first (I\/we), and the most important information should go at the top of the section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep your bio snappy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As an emerging artist,<\/a> it might be an idea to keep your musician bio simple at first, as you gain traction and release more tracks. A very short artist bio with a hook will entice listeners to dig further and search you out on social media, keen to find out more about this secretive artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another good idea is to keep consistency across all platforms \u2013 using RouteNote <\/a>you can get your music on all the major streaming sites for free, and it\u2019s vital to make sure your brand story is the same no matter where listeners find you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might also be uneasy at the thought of writing about yourself, but be flattered that listeners are curious enough about you to explore beyond your tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t be so modest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The artist bio is all about you and your creations \u2013 so writing a musician biography is your opportunity to show off a bit. What do you consider your biggest achievements? Was your first EP released to rave reviews? Do your live shows always reel in the praise? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drop in a couple of examples \u2013 whether it\u2019s playlist adds<\/a> or blowing up on TikTok.<\/a> It shows what sets you apart from your peers, and is great free advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What kind of artist do you want to be?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s called a biography for a reason, so make sure you put in where you\u2019ve come from \u2013 where the band formed, or where you grew up. Even if you\u2019re trying to paint a mysterious picture, it\u2019s good to include at least some information to legitimise yourself as a musician or producer<\/a>, even if it\u2019s simply your name and that you hail from New York City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listeners like to form a connection with the artist. In your music bio you can refer to your musical inspirations, to give fans<\/a> an idea of what to expect from your discography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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