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TIDAL

TIDAL is known for high-fidelity audio quality and its artist-focused approach. TIDAL Artist Home provides tools to understand your audience and grow your career.

Artist Portal: artists.tidal.com

Claiming your profile

Requirements

  • At least one release live on TIDAL (distributed through LabelGrid)
  • Your artist name as it appears on TIDAL
  • Professional email address

How to claim

  1. Go to artists.tidal.com
  2. Click Get Access
  3. Search for your artist profile
  4. Verify your identity using:
    • Social media accounts
    • Official website
    • ISRC/UPC codes from your releases
  5. Wait for verification (typically 2-5 business days)

Key features

FeatureDescription
Profile CustomizationImage, bio, social links
Fan InsightsAge, location, top tracks
Songwriter ToolsFor credited writers
TIDAL RISINGSupport program for emerging artists

Fan demographics

TIDAL’s “Fans” feature provides detailed listener insights:

  • Age distribution - See what age groups listen most
  • Top countries - Geographic breakdown of listeners
  • Most-streamed tracks - Your top performing songs
  • Listening trends - How your audience engagement changes over time

Why this matters

TIDAL attracts audiophile listeners who value quality. Understanding your TIDAL audience can help you identify your most dedicated fans.

TIDAL RISING

TIDAL RISING is a program supporting emerging artists:

What you get

  • Resources and guidance - Tips for growing your career
  • Promotional support - Playlist placement and editorial features
  • Industry connections - Networking opportunities
  • Featured content - Exposure on TIDAL’s editorial properties

How to qualify

  • Strong engagement relative to your size
  • Quality music that fits TIDAL’s editorial focus
  • Growing audience and momentum

Songwriter tools

If you’re credited as a songwriter on tracks, TIDAL offers additional features:

  • See your writing credits across the platform
  • Track performance of songs you’ve written
  • Gain visibility as a songwriter, not just performer

Hi-fi audio advantage

TIDAL users typically:

  • Value audio quality over convenience
  • Listen more attentively
  • Have higher engagement per stream
  • Are willing to pay premium prices

This makes TIDAL an important platform for audiophile-focused artists and genres where production quality matters.

Tips for success

  1. Ensure high-quality masters - TIDAL users notice audio quality
  2. Complete your profile - Full bio and high-resolution images
  3. Apply for TIDAL RISING - If you’re an emerging artist
  4. Monitor songwriter credits - Ensure your writing credits are accurate

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