We are currently living in a time that has experienced a greater rate of change than any other time in history, affecting all industries and aspects of work life -- something these music platforms are definitely taking into account. The digital age has seen a fundamental shift in the way we listen to and enjoy music. To ensure that content creators, big name musicians and indie artists alike can be recognized and properly compensated for their work, many enterprising services have been established. They provide new ways for musicians to not only market themselves and reach ears, but also get paid.
Alternative payment methods are one option for such music platforms. This includes cryptocurrency tipping such as bitcoin. Subscription models and online marketplaces are also becoming more prevalent, from NASDAQ-like music exchanges to crowdfunded sites.
10 Entrepreneurial Music Platforms
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Cryptocurrency Tipping Tags
ChangeTip Wants You To Give a Bitcoin Donation to Content Creators
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Music Exchange Markets
Mutrs Enables Fans to Become Investors of Their Favorite Indie Artists
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Video Streaming Payment Systems
Audiam Helps Musicians Get Paid for Their Music on YouTube
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Musician Managed Business Platforms
The Music Digital Strategy Platform was Founded by Tom DeLonge
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Trailblazing Music Subscription Services
Bandcamp Enables Bands to Maintain Subscription Services
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Crowd-Ranked Music Apps
This Music Discovery App Lets Listeners Invest in Their Favorite Artists
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Premium Music Subscription Services
SoundCloud Pro Provides an Ad-Free Platform in the New Year
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Bitcoin-Tipping Platforms
The Cheers App Allows People to Tip with Virtual Currency
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Live Music-Buying Apps
This Music Social Network Makes Supporting Bands and Artists Easier
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Crowdfunded Subscription Platforms
The Patreon Platform Lets Artists Collect Subscriptions
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