Taking advantage of Audius’ social features like comments, direct messages, and message blasts are the best ways to build your following and engage with your most loyal fans. Here are some best practices to help you get started!
Leave a Comment on Similar Music
Leaving genuine comments on other artists’ music is an easy way for new fans to discover your profile. You can find music similar to yours by exploring the weekly trending charts, clicking on tags, genres, or moods, and using the advanced search filters.
Pin Your Own Comment
Pinning your own comment is a great way to kick off discussion on a new upload and gives your fans an easy way to engage with you directly. In fact, we’ve noticed that many pinned comments have turned into discussion threads! You could consider using the opportunity to provide context about a sample or synth that was used, tell a quick story about how the song was created, or even ask for feedback.
Send a Message Blast
The message blast feature allows you to instantly send a personalized message to all of your followers, tip supporters, past purchasers, and/or remixers! They will receive an individual message, just as if it’s a DM. Here are some tips to maximize this feature:
- Blast a new song to your followers within a few hours of uploading
- Continue the conversation with some of the replies you receive
- Encourage followers to “leave a comment” on your new track
- Share other news like tour dates and album announcements
- Reward your most loyal fans (like remixers and purchasers) with exclusive discount codes, early access to private tracks, and more!
See also: Comments on Audius for the full feature reference including moderation tools, and Direct Messaging for inbox settings and Message Blast eligibility requirements. To find similar music to comment on, use Advanced Search.