Of course, you probably searched the artist on Google, which is fine unless you’re already in the Shazam app. In that case, you can easily look up the artist on Shazam, and this article will show you how.
What Information Is Available on Shazam?
People tend to underestimate just how much they can do on Shazam. The app is excellent for discovering music, but it can do so much more. In fact, that’s why it’s one of the best music recognition apps available.
You can also use the app to learn more about any artist. When looking up an artist on Shazam, you can read their bio to learn what they’re about. The artist page on Shazam looks similar to that on a streaming app like Apple Music or Spotify.
It allows you to browse more of the artist’s music beyond what you’ve found through Shazam, including:
Top songs Latest releases Albums Playlists
In each category, Shazam shows you where to find that music. For instance, you’ll find an Apple Music or Spotify button under each album, indicating that you can find it on that particular platform.
Shazam also suggests similar artists to the one you’re checking out. That means you can discover even more artists whose music might appeal to you through the one whose song you Shazamed.
Now that we know what you can expect when looking up an artist on Shazam let’s move on to how to view their information.
How to View Artist Information on Shazam
There are two ways to view artist information on Shazam—via the Artists tab and by selecting a Shazam in your history.
How to View Artist Information on Shazam via the Artists Tab
Open Shazam on your phone. Swipe up the screen and tap the Artists tab. Now select the artist you want.
You can browse the artist’s work, including their top songs, which is a good place to start if you’re interested in listening to more of their music.
How to View Artist Information on Shazam via Your History
Open the Shazam app. Swipe up the screen to reveal your history. Tap the song from the artist you want to look up under your Recent Shazams. The first section you’ll see is the song information for the Shazam you opened. 3 Images Close Scroll down to see the artist’s top songs. Swipe to the left to see all of their songs. Scroll further down to find the artist’s Highlights. This section contains 30-second snippets of some of their music videos. Tap one of these to watch. After you select a video, if you connect Apple Music to Shazam, you can tap the Watch on button to watch the full video.
You can do more than just watch music videos on Apple Music; you can also listen to your Shazam tracks on Apple Music.
Discover Your Next Favorite Artist on Shazam
Shazam is all about discovery, and now you know you can also learn more about artists on the app. There’s so much more to explore on Shazam. Take the time to get to know the platform to get the most out of it.
