Social media, on principle, exists to give your fans and followers greater insight to who you are offstage and outside the studio. Many artists, however, are reluctant to weigh down their feeds with mundane check-ins and some are nervous about posting personal photos. For musicians on Instagram, there’s a popular new feature that solves all these challenges. 

Social media for musicians needs to be about more than just tour dates and other pertinent info. A lot of people want to feel closer to the music they love and the people who make it, and your Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and all the rest should reflect that. Give the people what they want: A more personal connection.