Marvellous Artist Bios
Does your current artist bio feel…
Too boring to do your creative work justice?
Like a meandering life story, without purpose or flow?
Formatted like a job application, just lists of achievements and influences?
So cheesy it should come with its own wine pairing?
I’ve been there too…
Feeling like I have to choose between personality and professionalism.
Imposter syndrome making me question my achievements.
Copy and pasting the same bio everywhere, regardless of audience.
… But after years of running a music business blog, being involved in the industry, and writing artist bios as a freelance job, I have found out how to channel my artistic writing style into artist bio that…
Lets your unique voice take centre stage, thereby keeping the bio consistent with the rest of your artists brand.
Adapts the bio’s message and information to who needs to hear what.
Reads with the effortless flow only a creative can bring.
Can even be copy and pasted by the press, making you a media favourite.
Introducing the Marvellous Artist Bios.
What You Get
An 30 minute long video interview where we dive together to the depths of your artistic soul.
Which you can cut up and use for behind the scenes videos, EPK’s, and social content.
A “fans-first” bio focuses on telling your story, your influences, and creative vision.
This is the one you will use for your website, the press, and music festival brochures
An “industry-first” bio, which focuses on your career achievements, sales figures, and names you’ve worked with.
This is the one you will use for booking emails, sponsorship kits, and grant applications
Just Imagine…
Being able to describe your sound in a catchy, attractive way to potential fans.
Getting more bookings, call backs, and industry interest by showing them you respect their time and know what questions they need answered.
Becoming a media favourite, as they can fit you into their regular publishing schedule with minimal effort.
Having genuine moments of you describing why you do what you do captured on camera.
FAQs
How long does it take to get my finished bios back?
Around a week. If an extraordinary circumstance comes up (computer break down, major health issues, natural disaster, etc), I will keep you in the loop.
Why do I have to pay half the fee upfront?
Because you are booking an hour of my time for the interview, and your artist bios are 100% custom made (meaning if you accidentally spent all your savings on a new guitar, your band breaks up, or a giant shark swallows you, I can’t just pass your life story to the next artist who comes along).
Your vibe is bright and colourful, whereas mine is dark and low-key. How can I make sure you won’t transform me into a bubblegum disaster?
That’s why the interview is so important. I’m not just writing down your career highlights and describing your sound. Everything - from the adjectives chosen, to literary devices such as alliteration, to the flow of the writing - is carefully crafted to fit your unique brand and style.
What do I do if I get the finished work back and don’t like it?
Let me know, and we’ll sit down together and go over what you feel doesn’t suit you, and I’ll make any edits required.
Do I need to ask your permission to update the bio to add new career achievements?
Not necessary, it’s all yours.
Do I need to credit you on my website?
Not if you don’t want to! However, if you had a good experience with me, I’d love you to tell your artist friends about me.
Can I edit the interview video any way I want to?
You sure can! Feel free to tag me on socials so I can see and share it.
Why do you spell your words weird?
I’m based in Canada, where we use British spelling (colour vs. color, for example). Obviously, if you are American or tell me you want American spelling in your bios, I can easily and happily make that adaption for you.
What people are saying.
“Clarence helped me turn my bio into a work of art.”
— Crystalena
“I have been working with Pop of Colour music for many years now. As an artist and entrepreneur juggling many hats, Clarence is always there for the extra support needed.”
— Chantal Hackett
“Working with Clarence on my brand style guide was a fun experience. He proficiently navigated me through the brainstorming and personal reflection process for each section of the document. I felt at ease the entire time and really appreciated Clarence’s versatility and ability for keeping the conversation and process creative and concrete.”
— Kristine Gravelle