For Artists

For Artists For Artists helps music creators grow with Amazon Music analytics, real-time performance reports, and Spotlight voice messages. Pitch new tracks, monitor exposure, and sell merch to boost fan engagement.

For Artists

For Artists is a music-focused tool made for creators. After you upload your music to Amazon Music, you can view how your releases are performing—including promotional impact, total listens, and whether your numbers are trending upward. You can also personalize your own voice messages and encourage engagement by receiving likes and comments from listeners.

The app produces analysis reports using real-time performance data, helping your music build momentum and reach more people. For creators, it’s an essential assistant for growing your audience.

Key Features

The app lets artists pitch new music directly through the platform. When you pitch, you can unlock fan notifications, which can boost streams and improve listener engagement whenever a new track drops. You’ll also get instant alerts when your music is added to Amazon Music playlists, so you can quickly see where your songs are landing and track your exposure.

Another major capability is quickly adding merchandise using Amazon’s print-on-demand service. This helps musicians diversify income by offering fans physical items alongside your music. You can also create an intro message for new releases, making the listening experience feel more personal and strengthening your connection with fans.

With Spotlight, you can share personal voice messages alongside your tracks—an easy way to interact more closely with listeners and share your thoughts behind the music. The app also includes real-time statistics so you can monitor your performance and audience engagement metrics. These insights make it easier to spot trends and choose smarter strategies for promotion.

Voice reporting is also built in. Artists can review their Alexa trends through the Daily Voice Index, which offers details about how your music is being used and interacted with on voice platforms. This becomes especially useful as voice-assisted experiences continue to grow.

To keep your presence looking sharp, Amazon Music for Artists allows you to update your artist images. Fresh, engaging visuals can help attract new listeners and keep existing fans interested.

Highlights

• Pitch new music to unlock fan notifications and grow streams and listeners
• Receive push notifications whenever your music is added to an Amazon Music playlist
• Add merch quickly via Amazon’s print-on-demand service
• Create an Intro for your newest release
• Share a personal voice message with your music using Spotlight



• Explore real-time stats
• Track your Alexa trends with voice reporting and the Daily Voice Index



• Keep your brand current by updating artist images
• Connect your Twitch channel to expand your streaming audience through Amazon Music

FAQs

What is Amazon Music for Artists?

Amazon Music for Artists is a single place to manage your business and your presence on Amazon Music. It includes real-time data and analytics, fan engagement tools, and monetization options. Everything is available self-serve in the Amazon Music for Artists app, so artists of any size can build momentum.

How do I access the Amazon Music for Artists app?

Amazon Music for Artists is available on both web and mobile.

• For web: click here.



• For mobile: download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

After opening the app, you’ll be prompted to sign in using an Amazon retail account. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to create it to finish sign-up and the artist claim steps.

How do I claim my artist profile?

If you’re an artist or manager, to claim an artist profile:

• Search for and select an artist
• Tap “Claim”



• Complete the required application fields

If you’re a CD Baby, DistroKid, TuneCore, or TuneCore Japan artist, you’ll get immediate access after you authenticate using your distributor account login. There’s also an option to connect your artist social media accounts to speed up verification—more details can make verification easier.

Labels or distributors: Please do not claim individual artists. Instead, use the faster access option for labels and distributors so you can manage all of your releases—including new ones as they appear in the Amazon Music catalog. (See details on the Labels and Distributors page.)

Conclusion

Keeping your profile visuals up to date is easy, with support for regular updates to your artist page. You can also expand your reach through collaboration opportunities, including linking a Twitch channel to grow your live streaming presence. With these tools, musicians can build the momentum they need to grow their music and career.