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    This document provides tips for writing an effective artist bio in 3 sentences or less: 1) It identifies common places where an artist bio is used, such as Spotify profiles, websites, and press materials. 2) It offers helpful tips, like using a conversation with the artist to pull direct quotes, asking others for perspective, and pretending to review the album. 3) Finally, it lists possible bio elements to include, like themes and instruments, and things to avoid like excessive name dropping or embarrassing errors.

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    HOW TO WRITE AN ARTIST BIO

    Where To Use An Artist Bio?

    - Spotify Artist Page


    - Artist’s Website
    - Label’s Website (Roster Section)
    - Album Press Release
    - Press Pitch Email
    - Social Media Bios

    Helpful Bio Writing Tips

    1. Use the Email subject line as a mini-bio. Use this valuable piece of real estate to quickly and clearly let the
    recipient know what type of release you’re submitting... (e.g. “a new indie-folk/electronica EP, tackling the
    subject of death and the afterlife.”)

    2. Have a conversation with the artist about their latest project. Record the conversation on voice recorder
    app. Listen back to (or transcribe) the conversation and pull out one-liners from the artist’s own words to use
    in your album/artist bio.

    3. Bring in an outside perspective. Consider asking a fan or friend of the artist to help craft a bio or to say
    a few words about the album. Search online and find a bio writer in your genre that has done great work in
    the past.

    4. Write a fictitious customer review. After you listen to the album, pretend you’re a customer writing a
    review about it on Amazon. Write a few lines about why you enjoyed the album and how it made you feel.
    Now use parts of what you wrote to help you craft your album bio.

    Possible Bio Elements To Include Things to Avoid

    • Key themes • Excessive Name Dropping


    • Instruments used • Indulgent Backstory
    • Recording Date and Location • Lots of text
    • Key Production Personnel • Embarrassing Typos
    • Previous Accomplishments/Awards • Too many inspirations or (“for fans of...”)
    • Other Past-times or Art Interests • Self-deprecation
    • Previous Press Attention
    • Artist Location
    • Music/Art Education
    • Album Format (Vinyl, Cassette, Digital)
    • Potential Unique Selling Point
    • Unique Physical Format
    • Special collaboration
    • Meaningful Theme
    • Unique Recording Technique/Experience

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