Overview
Artist insights (/backstage/artists/{id}/insights) show aggregate analytics across your entire catalog under that artist profile. This is the broadest view of your content performance, combining data from every track you’ve released.
Access: Click Insights in the Backstage navigation, or navigate directly to /backstage/artists/{artistId}/insights
Available Charts
Artist insights display the following analytics:
| Chart | Description |
|---|
| Plays Over Time | Combined plays across all your tracks |
| Top Devices | Device breakdown for your audience |
| Top Platforms | Platform breakdown for your audience |
| Top Locations | Where your listeners are located worldwide |
| Most Played Tracks | Top performers in your catalog |
| Top Listeners | Your biggest fans across all content |
Engagement metrics (Listen Duration, Completion Breakdown) are not available at the artist level. For engagement data, view individual track insights.
Plays Over Time
An interactive bar chart showing total plays across your entire catalog.
What It Shows
- All-track aggregate — Sum of plays from every track under this artist
- Trend indicator — Growth/decline compared to previous period
- Career overview — See your overall performance trajectory
Chart Elements
| Element | Description |
|---|
| Bars | Each bar represents total catalog plays for that period |
| Trend badge | Green (+) for growth, red (-) for decline |
| Total plays | Aggregate count for the selected date range |
| Footer stats | Peak Day, Daily Avg, Data Points |
Why It Matters
The artist-level plays chart helps you:
- Identify overall trends — Is your career growing or declining?
- Measure campaign impact — See how promotions affect total engagement
- Set benchmarks — Use peak days as targets for future performance
Most Played Tracks
A scrollable card-style list showing your top-performing tracks across your entire catalog.
What It Shows
- Catalog-wide ranking — Your best performers overall
- Up to 10 tracks — In a scrollable container
- Play counts — For the selected date range
Card Contents
| Element | Description |
|---|
| Rank Badge | Position (#1, #2, etc.) |
| Cover Art | Circular thumbnail |
| Track Name | Clickable link to track insights |
| Exclusive Icon | Diamond badge for exclusive-only tracks |
| Artist Name(s) | Includes collaborators if applicable |
| Play Count Pill | Compact pill with play icon and count |
Reading Patterns
| Pattern | What It Means | Action |
|---|
| Single track dominates | Hit-driven catalog | Diversify with more content |
| Even distribution | Consistent quality | Continue current approach |
| Older tracks on top | Legacy catalog | Push new releases harder |
| Recent tracks rising | Fresh momentum | Capitalize on attention |
Click any track to view its detailed insights page with engagement metrics, listen duration, and completion rates.
Top Devices
Breakdown of device types used by your audience across all tracks.
Layout
Vertical list of high-contrast cards:
- Left: Device icon and name with percentage
- Right: Total play count
- Bottom: Color-coded progress bar
Why It Matters
Understanding device preferences helps you:
- Optimize cover art — High mobile usage means small thumbnails matter
- Context awareness — Mobile = on-the-go, Desktop = focused listening
- Marketing decisions — Target ads based on device preferences
Breakdown of operating systems used by your audience.
Layout
2x2 grid showing top 4 platforms:
- Header: Platform icon and play count
- Body: Platform name and percentage
- Footer: Progress bar
| Platform | Implication |
|---|
| Web | Casual browsing, social media referrals |
| iOS | Apple ecosystem users |
| Android | Broader mobile market |
| Desktop OS | Dedicated listening sessions |
Top Locations
Geographic distribution of your audience worldwide.
Layout
- Hero Section: #1 location with large country flag
- Country name and play count prominently displayed
- Grid: Remaining top countries with flags and progress bars
- Shows up to 10 locations
Strategic Uses
| Use Case | How Location Data Helps |
|---|
| Touring | Know where your fans are concentrated |
| Release timing | Drop content when your top regions are awake |
| Marketing | Focus ad spend on engaged regions |
| Localization | Consider content for specific markets |
Top Listeners
Your biggest fans across all your content.
Layout
Scrollable card list showing:
- Rank badge (#1, #2, etc.)
- Avatar — Circular user avatar
- Username — Links to user profile
- Percentage — Share of your total plays
- Play count pill
Building Fan Relationships
Your top listeners represent your core fanbase:
- Recognize super fans — Engage with users who love your work
- Find collaborators — Discover potential partners
- Build community — Nurture relationships with dedicated listeners
- Personalize outreach — Tailor promotions to engaged users
Artist vs Album vs Track Insights
| Feature | Artist Insights | Album Insights | Track Insights |
|---|
| Scope | Entire catalog | Single album | Single track |
| Engagement metrics | ❌ | ❌ | ✓ |
| Most Played Tracks | ✓ All tracks | ✓ Album tracks | ❌ |
| Device/Platform | ✓ Aggregate | ✓ Aggregate | ✓ Per-track |
| Locations | ✓ Aggregate | ✓ Aggregate | ✓ Per-track |
| Top Listeners | ✓ All content | ✓ Album content | ✓ Per-track |
From the Artist Insights header, you can quickly navigate to:
| Tool | Link |
|---|
| Finances | /producer-dashboard/finances |
| Activity | /producer-dashboard/activity |
| Progress | /producer-dashboard/progress |
| Dashboard | /producer-dashboard |
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