Quick Definition
Apple Music for Artists is the analytics and profile management platform for Apple Music. It allows artists to update their artist image, view detailed streaming data, and uniquely, track Shazam discovery data.
Apple Music for Artists Explained
Like its Spotify counterpart, this tool gives you control over your visual identity on the platform. However, it stands out by integrating Shazam data. Since Apple owns Shazam, this dashboard shows you exactly where in the world people are identifying your songs, which is a powerful leading indicator of a hit.
It also provides "Milestones" images that you can share on social media to celebrate streaming achievements.
Why It Matters
Apple Music is the second-largest DSP in many markets and pays higher per-stream royalties than Spotify. Ignoring this platform means ignoring a huge, high-value segment of your audience. The Shazam map alone is worth the sign-up effort for tour routing and ad targeting.
Examples
You notice a cluster of Shazams in Paris. Even if your streams haven't spiked yet, this tells you your song is being played in clubs or on radio there, allowing you to react quickly.
How to Get Access
Visit artists.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Search for your artist name and request access. Verification is faster if you can sign in to your social media accounts or distributor.
Related Terms
See also: Spotify for Artists, Shazam, DSP.
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