How to Write an Engaging Artist Bio

[Editors Note: This article was written by Erica D’Aurora.] Having started my career in the music industry as a blogger, and then finding my way into the world of PR, I’ve read—and written—my fair share of artist bios. I’ve seen it all, really. Long ones, short ones, and some that don’t even make sense. What […]

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5 Must-Haves For Your Artist Bio

[Editors Note: This article was written by Angela Mastrogiacomo.]   Your bio is your story. It’s your opportunity to share a little piece of who you are and what you’re all about with the world. With any luck it will be presented to fans, press, and industry, so it should be dynamic. While this is […]

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INFOGRAPHIC: What You Need For Your Artist Bio

The artist biography is an overlooked but essential piece of your marketing materials. Whether you’re pitching to blogs, trying to book gigs, or putting together your website, it’s important to have an easy-to-read bio that tells the world about your musical career and, more importantly, helps you stand out from a crowd by offering your […]

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It’s a New Year, and You Probably Need a New Artist Bio

[Editors Note: This article was written by Jhoni Jackson, a music journalist and San Juan, Puerto Rico-based music venue owner.]   Does your bio need an update? It’s quite possible, and not only because you’ve released work or reached other milestones since it was written. Independent DIY bands typically organize and craft all their own press materials—so […]

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The Dos and Don'ts Of a Copy-and-Paste Music Bio The Media Will Love

[Editors Note: This is a guest blog written by Shaun Letang, owner and editor of Music Industry How To – a site dedicated to offering music career advice to artists/bands, managers, producers, and anyone else involved in the music industry.] If your bio isn’t regularly opening the door to new opportunities in your music career, it […]

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