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🌍 EVEN x National Council for Arts & Culture We’re excited to announce our partnership with the NCAC National Council For Arts And Culture to support the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s music industry starting in 2025. Together, we aim to strengthen the local creative economy by keeping more revenue within the country and empowering artists, creators, and cultural makers for long-term success.

EVEN 🤝🏽 beatBread We’ve partnered with beatBread to help artists take their careers to the next level. This collaboration gives beatBread artists instant access to EVEN, where they can earn from day one and tap into tools that support their growth—from first-party data to community-building resources. We're helping artists own their careers and redefine the future of music. #BuyTheArtFromTheArtist

What sets EVEN apart from other platforms? It’s not just about the music—it’s about the access. Our Access Points are unique rewards that artists offer to their fans for supporting their music early. But what exactly are Access Points, and how do they benefit artists and fans alike? In this guide, we explain how Access Points work, why they’re a game-changer for fan engagement, and the various ways artists can leverage them to enhance their fan experience and build stronger connections.

Every month, this graphic goes viral on social media. But here’s the best part—this number is actually conservative. Many artists on EVEN earn over $2 per stream. But how? The answer is simple: getting paid in dollars is better than getting paid in fractions of a penny. Here’s how it works: Releases on EVEN are early access releases, where fans pay to listen 7-30+ days before it’s available on streaming platforms. Think of EVEN like the movie theater, while streaming is Netflix. EVEN doesn’t replace streaming. It complements it. Artists get access to real-time revenue and fan data before the wide release, allowing them to better promote the release once it hits DSPs. Unlike digital downloads, fans listen to their music on EVEN just like any streaming platform. Once it’s on DSPs, fans shift there for the wider release. Here are some recent numbers from releases on EVEN: Release #1 - $1.53/stream Release #2 - $2.74/stream Release #3 - $5.76/stream Release #4 - $0.66/stream Release #5 - $0.85/stream We love seeing more and more artists get EVEN. P.S fans love buying the art from the artist. In August we hit an NPS score of over 80 with fans. #musicindustry #musicnews #streaming #dtc #superfans

One of the bittersweet moments of EVEN being fully self-service is that we often catch artists’ moments after their release is already live. On the one hand, it’s so exciting to see the product work on its own, but there are days when I miss the manual process of doing everything for the client. Today, the team flagged an artist with 10,000 monthly listeners on streaming platforms who joined EVEN in March of this year. In April, he released his first EP on EVEN and made $642 in two weeks. This past Sunday, he released his second EP on EVEN and made $2,100 in just four days. This artist makes $500 a year from streaming. That's $41 a month with 10,000 fans. With EVEN, he has grown his business by 448% with just 240 fans. This is the power of getting EVEN. #musicnews #musicindustry #d2c #DIY #streaming #superfans

“Making $48 from 4 sales might seem small to some, but to me, it’s everything. Each dollar is a vote of confidence in my dream, and I can’t thank you enough.” — DIY Artist on EVEN Let’s do some music industry math: • Over 80% of artists on streaming platforms don’t make a single dollar from streaming each year. • Most artists actually pay to distribute their music streaming platforms. The average yearly cost to upload music is $50. • To break even, an artist needs at least 14,285 streams—roughly 2,857 fans. But here’s the kicker: If those streams are spread across 15 songs on Spotify, that artist doesn’t get paid because they didn’t reach the new 1,000 streams per song threshold. Result? Back to zero. Every year, over 8 million artists pay to release music on streaming platforms and earn nothing in return. 12 months ago, I thought EVEN was for artists with a few thousand fans. I was wrong. EVEN is for all artists. Here’s why: Dollars > Streams. Consider an artist who joined EVEN through one of our DIY distro partners this month: • Under 300 monthly listeners on Spotify • Earns less than $15/year on streaming With EVEN they made: • $48 in the first 24 hours • Over $100 in a weekend • Projected $300-$500 before streaming Check out the graphic they made! 🔥 Now multiply this by 8M artists… the global music industry would grow by $4B+ (14%) in yearly revenue. This is what getting EVEN looks like. #musicindustry #musicnews #dtc #streaming #diy #superfans

This is my job now, somehow. We got a very dope opportunity to interview Mag Rodriguez, the CEO of EVEN and ask all the questions independent musicians need to know. Watch now on YouTube, then click below to skip the waitlist and join EVEN today! Full video: https://lnkd.in/ecTxbAeW Join EVEN: https://lnkd.in/eUr6WMvg

Join us on Wednesday, August 28th at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT for the ‘Leveling Up Your EVEN Campaign’ workshop. Hosted by our Artist Relations experts, Celena Fields and Mariam Camara, and featuring special guest LaRussell, this is your opportunity to learn how to master music releases on EVEN. Don’t miss out—spots are limited. RSVP now: http://bit.ly/3MgKoG4 #BuyTheArtFromTheArtist

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Revelator Ltd., designed to empower artists and labels within their network to connect more deeply with fans and monetize their music through EVEN. Revelator clients will gain direct access to EVEN through Revelator's marketplace, bypassing our traditional verification process. Select artists will also receive specialized marketing services, including paid ad support, creative services, and more. We’re excited to see what we can create together. #BuyTheArtFromTheArtist 

"No one is canceling their Spotify account when they buy an album on EVEN." During our launch in April, I received an exciting email inviting me to be a guest on the Earn Your Leisure podcast. EYL is a leading platform in business, finance, and entrepreneurship. I was honored to be a part of their new season and talk about EVEN's journey leading up to our launch and what we have in store for the future. Episode 301, 'Cut Out The Middle Man,' now avaiable on YouTube and all podcast platforms: https://lnkd.in/eA3TVFaH A huge thank you to Troy Millings and Rashad for having me. #musicnews #musicindustry #dtc #superfans #EVEN #spotify