With the rise of the smartphone, music has never been more accessible or interactive. You can now create your own playlist, access songs anywhere, and even like and comment on them with the ease of a device.

For musicians who are trying to gain exposure for their work, having a way to listen to and promote their music is essential. Creating an account on a streaming service such as Spotify, YouTube, or Pandora is great start, but there’s one app that seems to be popping up more frequently: Instagram.

With over 400 million active users in the past couple years alone, this platform is gaining popularity quickly. Not only can you add and remove users, but you can also easily follow other people’s accounts to get tips and inspiration.

In this article, we will discuss some easy ways to use the power of social media to learn about new artists and find new favorites.

Look at what content your followers are interested in

Recent music trends are influenced by the songs people use as introductions to new artists or genres. If you listen to a lot of hip hop, for example, then it is likely that most people who follow you will also be familiar with a few rap songs.

The same goes for any other genre like rock, R&B, or dance music. By listening to these early tracks, you can determine if an artist has a strong brand or not!

If you notice that their audience is growing, then start listening to those songs too – you might find more of your followers’ favorites!

Music theory teaches us that song endings such as the chorus or solo break down into three parts: verse, pre-chorus, and chorus. The lyrics typically stay within this structure throughout the whole song, so looking at the length of each section can help tell if the song is extended or short.

By analyzing these components, you can work out how well known an artist is by comparing their popularity to theirs.

Pay attention to what music your followers comment on

A lot of people start listening to new songs by finding the lyrics on YouTube or Spotify, then copying and pasting that into their phone as an easy way to get the song. But this can be done much more efficiently with technology!

Most major streaming services have a tool where you can search for songs quickly. For example, if you wanted to listen to Taylor Swift’s latest hit “Dance To This!,” you could go onto the app she has on her profile (i.e., Twitter) and click on the feature called Playlist.

Then, when it comes time to find the song, just use the fast-search bar and look up the lyrics! Or, if you are looking for something less known, you can do the same thing but instead use Google to find them too.

This trick works best if you are very familiar with the artist and/or song because you would need to know some basics about how they work.

Check out trending music videos

A lot of people make fun of artists and their looks, style, and fashion choices. But trends are really just repeated behaviors that seem to come in and out of style. For example, before Beyoncé there was no such thing as an extended dance move or lip sync song!

Music has always been popular, so it makes sense that people have done some cool moves to match the beats and sounds.

But it is the artist’s face and how they pose for the camera that matters most when it comes to seeing what kind of trend will be picked up by other users.

By watching these artists’ songs and videos, you can learn not only which styles are popular now, but also what types of expressions they use while performing them. You can then apply those to your own dancing and makeup tips!

There are several ways to find new songs and artistry styles through the internet. Some of the more well-known sites include YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music.

YouTube is a great way to start looking at music videos because you get the full length versions rather than short clips. This allows you to fully experience the song and see all the creative touches used.

Spotify and Apple Music both offer charts where you can pick a genre and search within that area. This helps you focus in on one specific type of music instead of having to choose from many.

Become a fan of musicians on Instagram

A lot of people start listening to new music by going to concerts, buying the album, or seeking out song lyrics. These are all great ways to discover new songs!

But you can also find new artists and songs through their social media accounts. Most artist have an account on both YouTube and Facebook, for example. You can typically search their profiles to see what content they share. They may even add friends or use apps such as Spotify to create a community around their art!

By becoming an active viewer of their posts, you will not only get exposed to new music, but you’ll also learn who these artists are and how well they work with others! You can even contribute by liking and commenting on things they put up.

Watch their videos

A lot of people start listening to new music by hearing it through song clips or songs that have lyrics they like. But you can also listen to the whole album!

Music streamers use software to find new music for them to listen to. You can check out some of the best music streaming apps here so you know what is good for your health.

Many have free accounts with these app providers, which allow you to create an account and test out how well the app works before buying a premium plan.

You do not need to buy a premium account to enjoy the app, however. Many people have paid for a service without experiencing any hiccups in using it. Check out this article to learn more about the top music streaming services.

There are two main things you will want to watch for when watching music on YouTube. First, make sure the artist has their own channel on the site. Some artists may not have one yet, but many do! If there is no channel, then look up the musician on Wikipedia or Google to see if there is anything else you can access.

Second, make sure to read reviews of the artist’s latest songs. People who liked the song earlier might leave feedback to tell you why! This could give you a clue as to whether or not the song is worth adding to your playlist.

Comment on their videos

One of the biggest ways to stay in touch with your favorite artists is by commenting on their videos! If you see an artist upload a video, comment asking for their next song or telling them which one is their new favorite. You can also tell them about how much you love their music and want to listen to more of their material.

Artists are very receptive to comments. They will appreciate your kind words and word-to-word praise for their songs and albums! When they respond to you, take note of what they say and give them some credit for promoting themselves.

Some may not like receiving compliments so make sure to tone down any overly sweet messages. (We’ve mentioned before that oversharing is annoying.)

Remember, if you are ever contacted directly by the artist, avoid responding under the pressure of the platform. Let yourself night off social media for a few days until you feel ready.

Share their videos

Recent music trends are always inspired by earlier songs, styles or genres. Look at it this way – what is popular today was influenced by something that people loved before!

Music artists use influencers for their style and theme to make catchy tunes that go viral. As we know, musicians create new songs in their studio, then film a short clip of themselves performing them.

They then edit and add special effects to their video and publish it on social media sites like YouTube and Facebook. These sites reward you for advertising by giving you rewards such as free credits or money to buy things.

By watching these sites’ advertisements, you get insights into which brands are growing in popularity and how to stay up-to-date on trends. You can even make some extra cash dabbling in fashion or buying and selling products online!

It is very common to find yourself immersed in the world of trending music thanks to all the ways people share and discuss music.

Like, comment, and share their posts

Another way to find out what people are talking about is to look at how others interact with music artists’ accounts. The more times you click “like”, comment or share an artist’s post, the more likely it is that they watch that song or listen to that album as well.

By interacting with their posts, you show interest in the artist and their songs, which may win them over!

You can also like, comment and share any type of content: videos, blogs, etc. It does not need to be from an artist profile.

The most powerful way to use this feature is by creating and curating your own list of songs. You can choose to include all types of music (pop, hip-hop, R&B, etc.), and none at all if you do not like those genres.

Once you have your list, you can upload it to your profile so that your followers can access it. Then, they will see your curated tunes and be able to add theirs into the mix.