It would be nice.
Singer-songwriters often times create music and never receive recognition. In all fairness, not everyone is shooting for the stars, some simply like the process, the challenge or the ability to express a feeling in a song. They spend a lot of their waking time thinking of nothing more than “what if” ideas for their next song. They’re always paying attention to the smallest of details and constantly jotting down thoughts and ideas into their daily journals. All to be ready to pull out that perfect lyric and finish their latest creation.
For most singer-songwriters, placing their latest creative work on streaming services is one way to get some recognition in the form of listeners. Getting placement on playlists is quite difficult and paying for placement just doesn’t seem right. The recognition they receive is from people like you and me streaming their music. Monetarily, they make very little, but your support is everything.
Have you ever thought about what else you can do for an artist whose music you like? One option is to purchase music from their website. The sound quality will be excellent, as audio downloads are high-definition providing the clarity the artist intended. CDs or LPs may also be available, providing the artist even better compensation for their efforts.
Another idea is to promote the artist through your network of friends. This is a no cost option and provides wider exposure for the artist. How about a review of your favorite song by the artist and posting it on social media with links to the song? Simply say what you like about the song, maybe it's the groove or the lyrics really hit home, or it just makes you feel good. Make the review relatable and write it conversationally.
No matter what you do to support an artist, it will be appreciated.