TikTok has become one of the most popular places for discovering new music. But until now, most of the attention has gone to singers, influencers, and performers—not the people who actually write the songs. That’s changing.
TikTok is now rolling out new features made just for songwriters. These tools are meant to help them show off their work, build their name, and connect with others in the music world.
Let’s break down what’s new, why it matters, and how you can use it if you’re a songwriter.
What Are the New Features for Songwriters?
TikTok has launched two new features (currently in beta testing):
- A “Songwriter” label that shows up on your profile
- A special tab on your profile that highlights songs you’ve worked on
These tools are designed to help songwriters promote themselves better. For example, if someone visits your profile, they’ll see that you’re a songwriter and get to check out the songs you’ve helped create.
Right now, only a small group of songwriters and publishing partners have access. But TikTok has created a waitlist, so others can sign up to use it soon.
Why Is This a Big Deal for Songwriters?
1. More Recognition for Songwriters
Usually, people remember the singer or the face on screen. But songwriters often don’t get the credit they deserve. With these new tools, your role as a songwriter becomes more visible.
Now, fans and even music industry people can visit your TikTok and see your work all in one place.
2. Easier to Share Your Story
Every song has a story behind it—how it was written, what inspired it, how it came to life. TikTok is giving you the space to share that journey with your audience. Whether it’s through a quick video or a post, people can connect with your craft in a more personal way.
3. More Career Opportunities
When someone sees your songs and your creativity on your profile, it becomes easier to connect with artists, producers, and brands. This could open the door to collaborations, songwriting gigs, or even publishing deals.
Why Did TikTok Add These Features?
It didn’t just guess what songwriters want—they asked. The company surveyed over 870 songwriters and spoke with many of them directly. What they heard was clear: songwriters want better tools to promote themselves and build a presence online.
TikTok also shared that more than half of songwriters already use social media to grow their careers—and TikTok is one of their top platforms. These new tools are TikTok’s way of supporting the people behind the music.
As one of TikTok’s music publishing heads said:
“We built these tools to celebrate and support songwriters and their work.”
How Songwriters Can Use These Features
Even if the tools aren’t available to everyone yet, you can start getting ready. Here’s how:
✅ Join the Waitlist
Go to TikTok’s official form and sign up. Once your turn comes, you’ll be able to use the songwriter label and profile tab.
✅ Start Posting About Your Work
Even without the label, you can already start making videos where you talk about the songs you’ve written, your writing process, or lyrics that mean a lot to you. People love seeing the behind-the-scenes side of music.
✅ Collaborate with Artists and Creators
Team up with singers or TikTok influencers. If you’ve written a song for someone, ask them to tag you or mention you. You can also share your own version of the song, or the story behind it.
✅ Keep Your Profile Updated
Once you get access to the songwriter tab, treat it like your portfolio. Make sure your song list is clean and accurate, and maybe even make a few videos introducing each track.
How This Compares to Spotify and Tidal
TikTok isn’t the first platform to support songwriters—Spotify and Tidal have done it too. Spotify lets people view songwriting credits, and Tidal recently launched tools for tracking royalties.
But TikTok is different because it’s a video-first platform. You don’t just list your songs—you actually get to talk about them, show your personality, and connect with fans directly.
That kind of engagement can really help build your career, especially if you’re trying to get noticed in a busy industry.
Even Without TikTok Music, TikTok Is Still Huge for Music
It’s true that TikTok shut down its music streaming service, TikTok Music, in some regions. But that doesn’t mean the platform is any less important for artists and songwriters.
So even though it’s not a traditional music streaming platform like Spotify, TikTok still plays a big role in helping people discover new music—and new talent.
Final Thoughts
Songwriters have long been the quiet force behind some of the biggest hits on TikTok. Now, TikTok is finally giving them tools to step into the spotlight.
These features are small changes, but they could make a big difference—especially for writers looking to grow their audience, land more work, or simply be recognized for their talent.
If you’re a songwriter, this is your moment. Start telling your story. Start building your presence. And get ready for the tools that can help your music reach more people than ever.
FAQs
Q1: Can I use the new TikTok songwriter tools now?
Not yet, unless you’re part of the early test group. But you can join the waitlist.
Q2: What do these tools actually do?
They give you a “Songwriter” label on your profile and a special tab to showcase the songs you’ve written.
Q3: Do I need to be signed to a music publisher to use it?
Not necessarily. TikTok is starting with publishing partners, but more independent songwriters may be included soon.
Q4: Will this help me get discovered?
It can. These tools make your work more visible and help you connect with others in the music industry.
Q5: Is this only useful if I already have a big following?
Nope. Even small creators can benefit—especially if you start creating content around your songwriting journey.
