Observed Signal · Jul 18, 2025 · Product Launch · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Positive
TikTok Rolls Out New Music Tools for Musicians
TikTok is expanding tools for musicians and creators, introducing a Music Tab (beta) that helps users discover songs associated with creators' profiles and enables musicians to add a Songwriter Label to their accounts to highlight their work. A Music Highlights tab is also being tested, offering fans a quick view of an artist's musical content with limited access via a waitlist. Additionally, TikTok Stories can now be viewed on desktop, and creators can schedule posts directly within the TikTok app, removing the need for external tools. The update underscores TikTok’s push to boost music discovery and creator visibility, complementing existing Spotify and Deezer integrations that allow sharing and saving music across services. Platform leaders and creators cited in the piece emphasize the toolset’s potential to deepen fan engagement and storytelling around music.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- TikTok rolled out a new Music Tab in beta to help users discover songs associated with creators' accounts.
- Creators on TikTok can add a Songwriter Label to their profiles to highlight their musical work.
- A Music Highlights tab is being tested, with access limited to a small number of creators via a waitlist.
- TikTok Stories can now be viewed on desktop.
- Creators can schedule posts directly in the TikTok app.
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