What Belongs in an Electronic Press Kit for Musicians?
By Paula Rodriguez•April 2026•4 min read
A useful EPK helps a specific recipient understand the artist quickly and verify the relevant work without searching through social feeds.
Essential elements
- Artist name and one-sentence position
- Short and long biography
- Priority song or release
- Official video or live performance
- Current release summary
- High-resolution approved photography
- Accurate credits and collaborators
- Selected verified press or proof
- Live history where relevant
- Social, streaming and website links
- Contact and representation
- Download folder with clear file names
Build versions
A venue needs performance evidence. A journalist needs story and assets. A collaborator needs creative context. A label or manager needs music, traction, team and rights clarity. The same source materials can produce different focused views.
Remove
Unverified logos, inflated superlatives, every song ever released, password-protected chaos, giant email attachments and outdated contact information.