Managing Artists

Summary

This guide provides detailed instructions for managing, viewing, and creating artist profiles on the Revelator platform. Completing your artist profile is essential to build a public presence and help fans discover your music. An optimized artist profile enhances discoverability by including genres, influencers, and contemporaries that align with your musical style.

Prerequisites

• Access to the Revelator platform with appropriate permissions to manage artists.

• Recommended image size: 1400 x 1400 pixels, 300dpi (JPG, JPEG, PNG, JFIF formats).

• Official artist or band name.

• Artist biography, genre information, and associated profiles (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music, Meta, SoundCloud).

Steps

Viewing Artists

1. From the Original Works dashboard, navigate to Contributors > Artists on the left sidebar.

2. The artist list will display the following information:

   • Artist Name

   • Artist ID

3. You can use the search bar or sorting options to find specific artists.

Creating a New Artist Profile

1. Click the + Add Artist button on the right side of the screen.

2. The Add Artist screen will open.

Adding Artist Details

1. Upload an Artist Image by dragging and dropping a file or clicking the upload button. Supported formats: PNG, JFIF, JPEG, JPG.

2. Enter the Official Artist/Band Name as you want it to appear on platforms and in stores.

3. Optionally, add the artist's name in a local language by clicking + Add Language, selecting the language, and entering the variant name.

Linking Artist Profiles

1. Under Artist Profile IDs, link existing profiles for platforms such as:

   • Spotify

   • Apple Music

   • Meta

   • SoundCloud

2. Click Link Profile next to the desired platform and enter the platform-specific ID.

3. Click Apply to save the link.

Completing the Artist Profile

1. Add a Biography to provide context about the artist and their music.

2. Specify the Genres that best describe the artist's music.

3. List Influencers who have inspired the artist.

4. Identify Contemporaries whose music is similar or targets the same audience.

5. Indicate whether the artist is signed to a label and, if so, include the label name.

6. Click Save to complete the profile creation.

Viewing Artist Profile Details

1. From the Artists list, click on the artist name to view the profile.

2. The artist profile will display key metrics, including:

   • Streams (Last 7 Days)

   • Revenue (Last 6 Months)

   • Number of Releases

   • Latest Releases

   • Artist Profiles linked to streaming platforms.

3. Use the Discography tab to view the list of releases and tracks associated with the artist.

Verification / Expected Outcomes

• The artist profile is visible under the Artists list.

• Linked platform profiles (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music) are correctly displayed.

• Artist profile details include image, biography, and music genres.

• Revenue and streaming data are correctly presented on the profile page.

Troubleshooting & FAQ

• Profile Link Not Working: Verify that the profile ID is correctly entered and formatted.

• Image Upload Failed: Ensure that the image meets size and format requirements.

• Missing Revenue Data: Verify that the artist profile is linked to relevant streaming platforms.