# 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.

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