For independent Australian artists, the challenge isn't just making great music, it’s making sure that music gets heard by the right people. In a digital landscape crowded with content, having a professional, centralised home for your brand is essential.
Local Sounds has developed a suite of tools designed specifically to bridge the gap between independent creators and the broader music industry. By upgrading to a premium Artist Profile and utilising the Artist Pulse report, musicians can transform their digital presence from a simple social media link into a powerful, data-driven professional asset.
1. Your Digital Headquarters: The Artist Profile
The cornerstone of the subscription is the Hosted Artist Page (located at localsounds.app/epk/your-name). This isn't just another profile, it functions as a living Electronic Press Kit (EPK).
The profile houses your bio, high-resolution photos, streaming links, and press assets in one sleek, ad-free location. When you reach out to playlist curators, press journalists, or radio programmers, sending a single, professional link carries significantly more weight than an email with a bunch of links to your socials.
Unlike basic profiles, the Local Sounds Artist Profile allows you to add multiple releases. Your latest track is always pinned to the top to drive immediate engagement, while your full discography remains available for fans and industry pros to explore.
Keeping fans informed about live shows is easy with the integrated gig manager. List your upcoming dates to ensure your local and national audience knows exactly where to find you on stage.
One of the most significant benefits of the Artist Profile subscription is the Monthly Artist Pulse Report. In the modern industry, data is king, but raw numbers are useless without context. The Pulse report acts as a monthly "health check" for your music career.
See exactly where you stand within the Local Sounds ecosystem. The report breaks down your engagement metrics, showing you how listeners are interacting with your tracks.
Beyond just numbers, the Pulse report provides a 30-day growth roadmap. This tailored advice helps you understand what steps to take next, whether that’s focusing on social media engagement, booking more shows, or preparing for a new release.
By receiving a report every renewal date (up to 12 times a year on the annual plan), you can track your growth over time, allowing you to see which promotional strategies are actually working.
At just $4.99 AUD per month (or less on an annual plan), the Artist Profile subscription is one of the most cost-effective investments an independent artist can make. It removes the technical headache of building and hosting a website while providing the data insights you need to grow your fan base.
Ready to amplify your sound? Set up your Artist Profile here and start tracking your growth with the Artist Pulse report.