Case Study

Ali Tatum II — A Modern Artist Hub for Music, Shows, and Fan Updates

A performance-ready artist website designed to spotlight new releases, organize a growing discography, and guide fans to streaming platforms, live events, and email updates.

Ali Tatum II artist website homepage

Client Snapshot

Ali Tatum II needed a digital home that feels as polished as the music—one place to promote new singles, highlight a growing catalogue, share a clear origin story, and convert casual listeners into subscribers who never miss a release or show. The result is an editorial, mobile-first experience built around clear hierarchy and frictionless outbound listening links.

Client
Ali Tatum II
Industry
Music / Entertainment
Location
Fostoria, Ohio
Engagement Scope
UX/UI design, content structure, responsive build, streaming + booking pathways
Primary Audiences
Fans, venues, event partners, and streaming listeners

Site Sections

Home, About, Music, Events, Gallery, Contact

Primary Actions

Listen, follow, subscribe, request booking

Key Content

Latest single, album tracklist pages, releases matrix, tour messaging

A Single Destination for Fans (and a Stronger Release Funnel)

Artist sites often lose momentum when the “listen” action is buried, content is scattered across platforms, or visitors don’t know what to do next. The goal here was a simple, high-performing funnel: spotlight the newest release, present the catalogue with clean metadata, and pair every page with a clear next step (listen, follow, book, or subscribe).

Release-first storytelling

Lead with the newest single/album and route fans directly to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and smart links.

Disciplined discography UX

Keep releases scannable with consistent artwork, dates, track counts, and one-click listening actions.

Tour + booking clarity

Make it easy to find shows and provide a straightforward path for booking requests.

Always-on fan capture

Use opt-ins for “never miss a show” updates to build an owned audience for releases and tour announcements.

Our Approach

Editorial Structure + Conversion Clarity

We structured the experience around how fans actually behave: they arrive from social or streaming, they want to listen immediately, and then they decide whether to explore the story, view events, or subscribe. The design prioritizes clear hierarchy, minimal friction, and consistent CTAs across the site.

Content & funnel mapping

Defined the primary actions (listen, explore catalogue, view shows, book, subscribe) and designed navigation to keep them one tap away.

Information architecture

Organized pages around discovery: Home for the latest drop, Music for catalogue depth, Events for live momentum, Gallery for social proof.

Visual system

Created a bold, high-contrast, performance-forward design language that supports strong typography and fast scanning.

Responsive build & QA

Validated mobile-first layouts and ensured outbound links and actions stayed clear and consistent across screen sizes.

Project Objectives

Make listening the primary CTA

Keep streaming actions above the fold and repeat them in the catalogue so visitors never have to hunt.

Present music like a product catalogue

Treat releases with consistent metadata and actions to reinforce credibility and professionalism.

Support live momentum

Provide an events hub plus a booking request pathway to create opportunities beyond streaming.

Convert visitors into subscribers

Use newsletter signups for release alerts and tour dates to build an owned audience over time.

Design System Highlights

The visual language blends cinematic depth with a confident accent palette, reinforcing the team’s dedication to clarity and innovation.

High-contrast, stage-ready palette

Dark-forward styling with bright highlights to keep focus on key CTAs and release art.

Bold typography hierarchy

Strong headlines and disciplined body copy for a modern, editorial feel across pages.

Reusable release modules

Consistent patterns for singles/albums, including artwork, release metadata, and listening links.

Content Strategy

Latest-release spotlight

Homepage centers on the current single/album with immediate listening pathways and supporting context.

Story + credibility

About content reinforces identity and artistry—blending R&B, soul, and pop with heartfelt storytelling.

Fan retention

Email opt-ins anchor the experience so fans get tour and release alerts without relying on algorithms.

Technical Highlights

Outbound platform routing

Clear, consistent linking to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and smart link destinations for every release.

Structured release pages

Music pages present albums and singles with clean metadata to support scanning and discovery.

Conversion-first CTAs

Repeatable CTA modules across the site keep the next action obvious on desktop and mobile.

Visual Showcase

A clean, editorial layout that keeps the spotlight on new music while making it easy to explore catalogue depth and show activity.

Before

Before — Links scattered across platforms

Fans often arrive from social or streaming and need a single place to listen, learn the story, and follow the journey. The new site consolidates those paths into one experience.

  • No single destination to route fans across releases and platforms
  • Catalogue discovery was harder than it needed to be
  • Events and booking pathways needed clearer calls-to-action
Ali Tatum II homepage preview featuring latest release and navigation to music and events

Homepage prioritizes the latest release and routes visitors to the catalogue, events, and email signup pathways.

Mobile-first discovery

The mobile experience keeps “listen now” actions within reach and makes it easy to jump between releases, shows, and the story without friction.

Component highlights

  • Touch-friendly CTAs for streaming links
  • Scannable release metadata for quick decisions
  • Clear navigation to Events, Gallery, and Contact

A stronger home base for releases, touring, and growth

The new website creates a professional, brand-aligned hub that supports releases and live momentum while building an owned audience through email capture.

  • Fans can reach the latest music in one click from the homepage.
  • Catalogue pages provide a clear archive of singles and albums for discovery.
  • Events messaging and booking CTAs make it easier to convert interest into opportunities.
  • Gallery content reinforces performance credibility and social proof.

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