The Artist Brand Checklist: What Every Musician Needs Online

When you are building a music career, your brand is more than just a vibe. It is how venues, booking agents, press outlets, and fans understand who you are. Quickly. Your artist brand is what makes you recognizable, trustworthy, and memorable in a crowded space.

We recently shared how to find your artist identity. Now it is time to translate that identity into a professional, consistent online presence.

Whether you are just starting out or tightening up your digital footprint, here is a clear checklist every musician should follow to look polished and get booked.

1. A professional artist bio

This goes in your EPK, your streaming profiles, and your website. Keep it short, specific, and true to you. Include where you are from, what your sound is like, and one or two career highlights if you have them. Pro Tip: EPKit.ai has a great built in AI assistant to help you!

2. High-quality press photos

With advancements in the camera phone, you do not need a full photoshoot to look professional. Your pictures should be clear, recent, and aligned with your sound. Have horizontal and vertical versions ready to go. Don't be shy to try potrait mode, filters, and poke around the internet for photo tips.

3. A clean, updated electronic press kit

Your electronic press kit is one of the most important tools in your professional music toolkit. It should include your bio, press ready photos, music, video clips, and contact information all in one place. With EPKit.ai, you can create a free, curated press kit that looks polished and is easy to share with venues, festivals, and radio.

4. Working links across all platforms

Make sure every link in your EPK, Instagram bio, website, and email signature leads where it should. Nothing turns a potential professional connection off faster than a broken link.

5. A consistent brand look

The visuals on your press kit, social media, and show flyers should tell the same story. Use similar colors, fonts, and photo styles across platforms so your brand feels clear and intentional.

6. Music and video content

Include a few of your best tracks and at least one video. Even a simple live performance clip can go a long way in helping people understand your energy and trust your artistry.

7. Contact info that is easy to find

Have an email you check often and place it clearly in your EPK, on your website, and in your social bios. Make it easy for someone to book you, write about you, or invite you to play. Make it easy on yourself to access and schedule a glance at all your accounts for new communication with a calendar reminder or set up email forwarding to all one destination.

Why this matters

When your online presence is organized, clear, and consistent, you are easier to book, easier to pitch, and easier to remember. A strong EPK shows that you take your music career seriously, even if you are just starting out.

Need help getting everything in one place? EPKit.ai is a free, easy-to-use press kit builder designed for independent artists. Whether you are submitting to festivals, applying to educational programs, or reaching out to venues, it gives you the professional edge you need.

Next week we will shift from the screen to the stage with a guide on How to Get Local Gigs When You Are Just Starting Out.

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