Music EPK : complete guide
+ free 2026 template
TheMusic EPK (Electronic Press Kit) is the essential tool for contacting media, radio, labels, bookers and curators. This guide explains what it should contain, includes a free copyable template and shows how to use it to get feedback.
What is a music EPK?
A Music EPK (Electronic Press Kit, or electronic press dossier) is a digital presentation package for a artist or for a musical project. It brings together in a single link all the information that a professional needs to understand your project in under 2 minutes.
TheMusic EPK is used to contact:
| Recipient | What they're looking for in the EPK | Key element |
|---|---|---|
| Journalists / blogs | Bio, editorial angle, HD photos | Bio + photos + Spotify link |
| Programme directors radio | Track title format, short bio, links | Listening link + release date |
| Playlist curators | Genre, mood, Spotify stats | Spotify link + genre tags |
| Venue bookers | Live video, capacity, rider | Live video + past dates |
| Labels / A&R | Stats, growth trajectory, identity | Spotify stats + bio + plan |
| Bookers / tour promoters | Live performance, audience, credibility | Live video + press coverage received |
Rule No. 1: one Music EPK must never be sent as an attachment. Everything should be accessible via a single Google Drive, Notion or Dropbox link. An email with attachments is deleted without being read.
What should a music EPK contain in 2026
| Element | Format | Importance | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist bio | 100-150 words max | Essential | A 500-word bio or one that's too vague |
| HD press photos | JPG 300 dpi, min 3 photos | Essential | Selfies or blurry photos |
| Spotify link | Artist profile URL + singles | Essential | No link or broken link |
| Link YouTube / music video | Direct URL | Essential | Unlisted clip — do not share the link |
| HD cover art | 3000×3000px JPG | Essential | Pochette pixelisée ou trop petite |
| Release date | Exact date | Essential | Pas de date = pas de couverture planifiable |
| Press contact | Direct email | Essential | Uniquement un formulaire de contact |
| Live video | YouTube ou lien privé | Recommended | Absente si contact pour booking |
| Press coverage | Liens articles / passages radio | Recommended | Oubliée même quand elle existe |
| Stats Spotify | Capture d'écran Spotify for Artists | Recommandé si positives | Gonfler les chiffres — vérifiable |
| Technical rider | 1-page PDF | Pour booking live uniquement | Absent quand la salle en a besoin |
La bio artiste pour l'EPK : structure exacte
La bio est l'élément le plus lu de l'Music EPK. Elle doit répondre à 5 questions en 100-150 mots :
Structure de la bio EPK
- Qui ? — Nom d'artiste, genre en 3 mots, localisation
- Quoi ? — Univers musical, influences, singularité
- Preuves ? — 1-2 faits concrets (streams, médias, dates)
- Actualité ? — Sortie en cours, projet, tournée
- Contact ? — Email ou lien de contact
✅ Bonne bio vs ❌ mauvaise bio
✅ "Artiste pop-soul parisien, [Nom] sort son 3ème single 'Titre' le [date]. Avec 15 000 streams mensuels et des passages sur Radio FIP et RFI, son univers mélancolique et électronique s'inspire de James Blake et Sade."
❌ "Passionné de musique depuis l'enfance, [Nom] a toujours rêvé de partager ses émotions à travers ses créations uniques qui touchent l'âme et parlent à tous..."
Modèle d'EPK musique gratuit — à copier
Voici le modèle complet d'Music EPK à dupliquer dans Google Drive ou Notion.
Recommended format: Create a Google Drive folder with a subfolder 'Photos HD', a subfolder 'Audio' and a Google Doc for the text (bio, contacts, news). Share the main link with view-only access. Any professional can access with one click without creating an account.
Music EPK: versions tailored to the recipient
One base Music EPK as a base — but 3 versions depending on who you contact:
📰 EPK Press/Media
- Bio + editorial angle highlighted
- HD photos featured
- Direct Spotify and YouTube links
- Clear release date
- Press coverage if available
→ Used for the music publicist
📻 EPK Radio
- Format and track duration highlighted
- BPM and genre clearly indicated
- High-quality WAV download link
- Embargo (official release date)
- Ultra-short bio (50 words)
→ Used for the music radio promotion
🎤 EPK Live/Booking
- Lead with live video
- Past gigs and audience capacities
- Technical rider in PDF
- Availability and territory
- Social stats for mobilisation
→ Used for find a booker
🏷️ EPK Label/A&R
- Complete Spotify for Artists stats
- Stream growth over 6 months
- Artist development plan
- Media and radio coverage obtained
- Objectives and long-term vision
→ Used for Contact a label
Tools to create your music EPK
| Tool | Type | Cost | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Drive | File hosting | Free | For all artists — essential |
| Notion | Visual EPK page | Free | EPK structured and readable in one link |
| Canva | Visual EPK PDF | Free / Pro | Printable version or pro PDF |
| SubmitHub | Integrated artist profile | Free / Premium | EPK for English-language blogs and playlists |
| Groover | Integrated artist profile | Pay-per-contact | EPK for curators and FR radio |
Mistakes that get your music EPK ignored
❌ EPK as an attachment
Never send attachments in the email. Journalists and radio programmers routinely delete messages with large attachments. Always include an external link.
❌ Bio too long
A 500-word bio won't be read. TheMusic EPK bio must be understood in 30 seconds — 100-150 words max.
❌ Unprofessional photos
Selfies or blurry images in an EPK undermine the project's credibility before the music is even heard.
❌ No news or updates
A Music EPK No news — without a release date or a concrete project — gives journalists no reason to cover your project now rather than never.
❌ Same EPK for everyone
Sending the same EPK to a radio programmer, a booker and another recipient label is a mistake. Each person looks for different information — tailor the version to the recipient.
❌ Dead links
Check that all the links in your Music EPK work before each send. A broken link signals a lack of professionalism.
📋 Beathoven prepares your professional music EPK.
Bio, photos, press angles, versions adapted per recipient — a Music EPK solid foundation for any campaign of promotion effective.
Create my professional EPK →FAQ — Music EPK
A Music EPK (Electronic Press Kit) is a digital artist presentation accessible via a single link. It contains the bio, HD photos, listening links, project news and press contacts. It's the central tool for contacting journalists, radio programmers, curators, bookers and labels.
A Music EPK should contain: artist bio (100-150 words), HD press photos (minimum 3), Spotify and YouTube links, high-res cover (3000×3000px), release date, press reviews if available, direct press contacts. For booking, add a live video and a technical rider. Everything in a single Google Drive or Notion link.
To create a Music EPK Free of charge: create a Google Drive folder with your HD photos, a Google Doc for the bio and contacts, and share the main link. Notion (free) allows a more visual presentation. Canva offers free EPK PDF templates. The key is content quality — pro photos, a clear bio, and direct listening links.
A Music EPK sent to: music journalists and music blogs (via Groover or direct contact), radio programmers, curators Spotify playlists (via Feedzback), venue and festival bookers, record labels and A&R. Tailor the version to the recipient — see our guide send your music to the media.
Resources for using your music EPK effectively
Music press officer
EPK → French music press.
Read →Radio music promotion
EPK radio → webradios and FM.
Read →Send your music to the media
Complete method + tools.
Read →Find a booker
Live EPK for bookers.
Read →Contact a label
Label EPK for A&R.
Read →Release a single
Comprehensive planning with EPK.
Read →Recommended tools: Groover · Feedzback · SubmitHub · Spotify for Artists · TuneLockr
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