# Live Music-Buying Apps This Music Social Network Makes Supporting Bands and Artists Easier By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-12-27 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-social-network References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/instagram-live-music-videos-supporting-artists-easier/) & [apploud.co](http://apploud.co/home/) This music social network functions to make supporting your favorite musicians easier. The appLOUD platform combines live performances with digital sales, so you can listen to new music in a Taylor Swift-like [Spotify](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humit-app) drought. Users can upload live recordings and tag the musicians playing, which lead people to in-app music purchasing and similar stores. The music social network is similar to [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-network-for-musicians) and Vine in terms of video uploading. Focusing specifically on live music, you can tag the band through their [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amp) handle, which will provide quick links to somehow support them. This could be through buying merch online, bitcoin tipping, concert ticket sales and more -- all without leaving the app, making it simpler than ever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/market) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Live Music-buying Apps:** Apps that combine live performance and digital sales to make it easier to support musicians. - **Social Network Platform for Music:** Social networks that allow users to upload live recordings and connect with musicians to purchase merchandise, tickets, and more within the app. - **In-app Merchandise and Bitcoin Tipping:** In-app music stores that enable users to support their favorite musicians through merchandise purchases, bitcoin tipping, and concert ticket sales. ### Where This Applies - **Music Industry:** The music industry can explore new opportunities in providing a platform that connects musicians with fans, leading to more sales and visibility. - **Mobile App Development:** Mobile app developers can focus on developing new app features that better connect musicians with fans, such as in-app merchandise and ticket sales. - **Cryptocurrency Industry:** The cryptocurrency industry can explore partnerships with music social networks and enable bitcoin tipping as a way of supporting musicians. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music-Themed Fashion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upstream.md) - [Live Music Booking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gig-app1.md) - [Music Mashups Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashapp-music.md) - [Musical Social Media Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-network-for-musicians.md) - [Live Music Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ckord.md) - [Connective Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musicatfm.md) - [Music Investment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-investment.md) - [Social Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meloday.md) - [Music Discovery Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-social-network.md)