MINY Artist Operating System (AOS)
Purpose: Build the operating infrastructure so the residency program doesn't become chaos once artists start applying.
Core Concept: One dashboard that manages every artist, city, residency, and release. Think of it like a music accelerator CRM.
Core Concept
A lightweight system that manages:
- Artists
- Residency cohorts
- Audience growth
- Releases
- MINY drops
1. System Architecture
| Layer | Function | Suggested Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Artist submissions | Typeform / Google Form |
| Database | Artist records | Airtable / Supabase |
| Dashboard | Management view | Notion / Next.js |
| Automation | Email workflows | Zapier / Make |
| Community | Artist network | Telegram / Discord |
2. Artist Database Structure
Each artist becomes a record.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Artist Name | Primary identity |
| City | Location |
| Genre | Classification |
| Subscribers | Newsletter size |
| Application Status | Pending / Accepted |
| Residency Location | NYC / Mexico etc |
| Song Status | Writing / Recording / Released |
| MINY Drop | Yes/No |
Example Artist Table
| Artist | City | Genre | Subscribers | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist A | Stockholm | Pop | 800 | Growing |
| Artist B | Mexico City | Indie | 1200 | Accepted |
| Artist C | NYC | Hip-hop | 500 | Pending |
3. Residency Cohort Tracker
Track every residency like a cohort program.
| Cohort | City | Artists | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1 | NYC | 10 | June |
| Cohort 2 | Mexico City | 10 | July |
| Cohort 3 | Medellín | 10 | August |
4. Artist Progress Tracker
Each artist moves through stages.
Pipeline
Application
↓
Demo Review
↓
Accepted
↓
Subscriber Challenge
↓
Residency
↓
Release
This prevents losing track of artists.
5. Release Management
Track each song release.
| Artist | Track | Release Date | MINY Drop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist A | Song 1 | June 15 | Yes |
| Artist B | Song 2 | July 3 | Yes |
6. Audience Growth Tracking
You want artists building audiences before the residency.
| Artist | Start Subs | Current Subs |
|---|---|---|
| Artist A | 120 | 940 |
| Artist B | 450 | 1500 |
Goal:
1000 subscribers before residency
7. Global City Tracker
Track every location in the program.
| City | Studios | Artists |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | 3 | 8 |
| Mexico City | 4 | 12 |
| Medellín | 2 | 7 |
8. Content Tracking
Your tour should generate massive media.
| City | Videos | Photos |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | 10 | 40 |
| Mexico City | 12 | 50 |
| Bali | 15 | 60 |
Goal:
100+ content assets
9. Revenue Tracker
Each residency produces revenue.
| Artist | Residency Fee | MINY Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Artist A | $1500 | $5000 |
| Artist B | $1500 | $3000 |
10. Why This System Matters
Without this system:
- Artists get lost
- Emails get missed
- Opportunities disappear
With it you create:
a global music accelerator
Simple Version (Fast Start)
Tables
| Table | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Artists | Main database |
| Applications | Form submissions |
| Residencies | Cohorts |
| Releases | Tracks |
| Cities | Locations |
You can build this in 1–2 hours.
Strategic Insight
Your biggest long-term asset won't be the residency.
It will be:
the global artist dataset
Once you have that you control:
- Music releases
- Collaborations
- Collectible drops
- Fan networks