Looking back, you'll realize how hard it must've been for music artists to let the world hear what they have to offer. Thanks to various social media platforms, it's now easier for your music content to reach audiences. Here are a few platforms where you can easily upload your content and even earn from them.
1. SoundCloud
This platform has been known to be the starting point of many known artists like XXXTentacion, Juice Wrld, and Lil Peep. It's a popular site for people who want to discover new music from up-and-coming music creators.
Users can "like" and "repost" music so your content could even reach beyond your followers. There are also comments so you can read feedback about your content. Unlike other platforms, its main purpose is for discovering new artists and music.
2. YouTube
YouTube is perhaps one of the biggest platforms you should try to upload music on. It has over 2.6 billion active users, and probably millions of those are looking for new music to listen to. With music, you can also upload your own music video since it's also a video platform.
You might just be one of the lucky gals who can be discovered on the site, just as people did with Justin Bieber and Carly Rae Jepsen, as mentioned in Jimdo. When you start gaining subscribers, you can soon earn from your music as well.
3. TikTok
While TikTok isn't exactly the go-to app for discovering music, you can upload snippets of you singing so people can hear how good you can be. Since the app is wildly popular, there's a chance that a lot of people will hear your content, and you can advertise your music on other platforms. Some TikTokers managed to get a music career for themselves after all.
4. Spotify
Of course, you should also try to upload your content on popular music streaming services. Spotify already has an algorithm that caters to new artists for users who want to discover new music, as well as curated playlists like "Discover" and "Release Radar." Spotify content is also easy to share on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook for more reach.
5. Bandcamp
If you want to earn from your music, Bandcamp is one of the best platforms to do so. It's easy to use and independent artists can sell their music and connect with fans conveniently, according to RotorVideos. Interacting with your listeners is one of the best ways to retain fans so they would continue to listen to your content as you upload more.
6. Twitter
While Twitter is not the best platform for music or music videos, it's still better to upload your content on as many platforms as you can to expand your exposure. With the right hashtags, you can easily reach users who are looking for particular music. You can try posting with hashtags like #newmusic, #nowplaying, and #discovermusic.
7. Facebook and Instagram
Like Twitter, you can use hashtags to appeal to certain audiences who are looking for new music. You can upload for the platform's feed as well as Reels, which are very popular with its users since they come as short-form videos.
As for Reels, you can also link your Facebook account and upload them there as well. It's best to create actual posts as well so people who find your content interesting can share them, react, and comment. More impressions mean more reach.
