An artist website is as essential today as it has ever been. Musicians tend to rely on social media more and more but it’s important to understand that their purpose is to make them money, not you, the artist. A well built website will keep the focus on you and not lead visitors to other artists or advertisers. It will lead them to where you want them to go: your online store, a show, your music, etc. Facebook and Instagram are still a great way to interact with fans , venues and other artists but they should not replace a well crafted site.