If you’re an artist, make sure to be connected to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and now Artists.MTV page.

MTV unveils its new artists platform Artists.MTV, a new social network for artists, managers, and labels to populate new content and build buzz.

In partnership with Topspin Media, each page features streaming music, video, and the opportunity to merchandise, and sell music. Combining social media updates, updates from MTV News, and ecommerce initiatives, Topspin and MTV want users to browse, discover, and explore new artists and music scenes in different cities will be available to all artists.

Obtaining licensing from VEVO and Warner Music Group, Artists.MTV,  will be the number one source for music. Starting September, MTV will merge on-air promotion and Artists.MTV pages.  The Artists.MTV app will launch by the end of the year beating out competition Facebook and MySpace.

Artists.MTV will be available to all artists September 6, 2012. [Allindstrom]