The Perfect EPK Checklist for Independent Artists

Your EPK is your one stop link for venues, festivals, and media. Keep it short, visual, and easy to scan. The goal is simple: make a booker or writer confident you can deliver a great show and a clean story.

Must have EPK sections

1. Short artist bio: 75 to 120 words, in third person. Lead with your sound, scene, and one credible win.
2. Press photos: 2 to 4 high res images, landscape and portrait. Add alt text with your name and genre.
3. Music links: Embed 2 to 3 top tracks. Prioritize a recent single and your most streamed song.
4. Live video: One tight performance clip under three minutes.
5. Notable wins: Support slots, festivals, radio or playlist adds, quotes.
6. Upcoming dates: A few confirmed shows to prove momentum.
7. Stage plot and input list: One clean PDF or image.
8. Contact: Booking email, city, and a single link hub.

Bio templates you can copy

Indie rock example: Nashville based artist [Artist Name] blends melodic guitars and tight hooks, drawing comparisons to The Killers and The War on Drugs. In 2025 they headlined The Basement and supported [Notable Act]. Latest single [Song] earned spins on [Station] and landed on [Playlist]. For bookings and press, contact [Email].

Singer songwriter example: [Artist Name] writes intimate stories with warm vocals and cinematic strings. Recent appearances include The Bluebird Cafe and 30A Songwriters Festival, with coverage in [Outlet]. New EP [Title] out now.

Photo guidance

• One clean head and shoulders portrait
• One live shot with energy
• One wide banner image for headers

Make it skimmable

• Short paragraphs and subheads
• Large, legible fonts
• Limit embeds to keep load times fast

Link and file hygiene

• Use a simple URL like artistname.com/epk
• Export PDFs under 3 MB
• Keep a cloud folder with the same assets for quick sharing

Quick EPK QA checklist

• Bio has a clear opening hook
• Two great photos with alt text
• One live video under three minutes
• Contact email easy to find
• Stage plot downloadable
• Links open in new tabs

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