beatBread

We’ve always been about providing the most choice – that’s why we’ve created the beatBread Funding Network.

With the Funding Network, qualifying artists and labels can compare multiple deals side-by-side from beatBread, along with our distribution and music company partners. You can also leverage the Funding Network to beat the terms previously offered by a third-party.

This means more choices, better deals, and better services.

We’ve been quietly developing our Funding Network for the last six months, and we can’t wait for you to experience it.

Our mission has always been to empower independent artists and labels.

The only way to ensure that indie artists and labels get the best possible terms is to offer them choice, leverage, and the analytical tools to make smart decisions. That's why we created the beatBread Funding Network.

Bringing distributors and other funding sources onto our platform builds on the growing power of artists of all sizes to maintain independence, build a career on their own terms and choose from an increasing variety of distribution and promotion options. At beatBread, we’re using our platform to amplify and enhance these forces.

beatBread makes it easier for Musicians to compare funding sources, negotiate better terms - Hypebot Music funding platform beatBread has launched the beatBread Funding Network along with deal comparison tools to offer more choices for artists and labels seeking funding. The new platform provides side-by-side. Continue reading

We're thrilled to share that we've partnered with OpenPlay to offer improved choice and flexibility to indie labels.

beatBread strikes partnership with music asset and catalog management firm OpenPlay - Music Business Worldwide “We don’t feel advances should be the deciding factor in a label’s choice of delivery options.”

Artists, what's the greatest challenge you face? You're likely not alone.

We're excited to provide one more tool for artist managers 👇

European Music Managers Alliance teams with BeatBread on advances for members The partnership with BeatBread comes at a time when music managers are playing an increasingly important role as investors in talent development. Read on for more details…

Artists, what's the biggest challenge you face in your music career?

Our flexible and transparent funding options have already helped thousands of artists and songwriters grow their careers, but don't just take it from us.

Here's what independent artists have to say about their experiences.

What do independent artists think of beatBread? Independent artists share their experiences using music funding platform, beatBread, for their music career. Spanning multiple genres, independent artists Ma...

Need beats for your music? Here's what artists need to know about royalties.

Need beats? Before downloading, artists need to know this about royalties. DIY artists need to find the unique, high-quality beats that fit their musical style, but many find legal or financial barriers stand in the way.

Good news for songwriters ⤵️

Music funding platform beatBread partners with Kobalt, AMRA to offer clients publishing administration - Music Business Worldwide The partnership will be particularly helpful for artists “who are currently unpublished and under-collecting their performance and mechanical revenues,” beatBread says.

Record deal or beatBread deal?

Why beatBread was the "obvious choice" for this artist 👇

Why beatBread funding was the "obvious choice" for R&B artist BC Tray When it came to BC Tray's music career, maintaining his independence as an R&B artist wasn't up for negotiation. That's why he chose beatBread.BC Tray's stor...

Funding for artists is more important than ever.

On the latest episode of the Future of What Podcast we discuss the music industry's funding needs and how machine learning is making it easier for us to provide it 🎧

The Future of What Episode #225 — Vault & beatBread’s Funding Options For Indie Artists - Music Business Association With more artists creating and releasing more music now than ever, there is a major need for new revenue streams and funding options to help artists take their careers to the next level. This month on The Future of What, we speak with two representatives from companies that do just that: Nick Struze...

No doubt that the major labels have been even more wrong about artists like RAYE in the past. We just never got a chance to see it when they were.

RAYE's historic night at The Brits: What it means, what it doesn't Singer-songwriter RAYE won six awards at 2024 The Brit Awards and became the record holder for the most Brits won in a single year.

We fund indie artists — and we fund the people who support indie artists too.

This morning, we announced six new funding partnerships totaling $10M with independent labels from across the world.

beatBread Provides $10M in Capital to Indie Labels AI-driven funding platform beatBread signs a series of funding deals to empower independent label growth and expansion in 2024.

“If beatBread was there, I would’ve never gotten into a screwed up (record) deal, straight up,” rapper Dillon Cooper said.

Dillon Cooper: I had the WORST record deal ever Rapper and former Berklee College of Music student, Dillon Cooper, says he took the “worst record deal ever” before finding beatBread. “Every lawyer I spok...

Who says you still need a record label to be successful?

We’re changing the game with a new generation of artists – which means providing a flexible, transparent, artist-friendly alternative to the traditional label deal.

Many artists still see “getting signed” as the best way to kickstart their career... but major label deals come at a high cost. Here's what's really at stake ⤵️

What you give up when you sign a record deal It’s important for artists lucky enough to get a label offer to understand what’s really at stake before signing on the dotted line.

Fund your next album, tour, or music video. The choice is yours.

Which deal is better? A $1k advance or a $10k advance?

If put to good use, $1k in the hands of an emerging creator can be similar to $10k for an established artist. Then again, why would anyone turn down a bigger deal?

Here's why the biggest advance isn’t always the best deal: https://bit.ly/3Oxgwqz

“Prince and Michael Jackson were big on owning their music,” he said. “If it was important to the all-time greats, it should be important to me as well.”

Why music ownership matters to viral jazz musician Davishmar After going viral, multi-talented saxophonist Davishmar needed funding to continue to build his music career, but wanted to keep ownership — just like his id...

"Within with the hip-hop industry — with the music industry, period — the money comes stipulations... with beatBread it was straight to the point: 'This is you, this is us and that's it.'"

Why Trizz chose financial independence with beatBread | Funding Inspiration As a rapper, Trizz understands the value of staying independent. Trizz's story is part of beatBread's Funding Inspiration Series, which explores how beatBrea...

We're giving more artists more access to the funding they need — without compromise.

beatBread-funded pop star Madison Rose says success includes looking at when it’s time to DIY or bring in a team.

“You need strategic partners to work with to scale (your music career).”

How popstar Madison Rose used beatBread to scale her music career Independent pop star says success includes looking at when it’s time to DIY or bring in a team.“If you’re at a certain point (in your career)...

Have you tried Billboard's Music Streaming Royalty Calculator yet?

Billboard Presents the Royalty Calculator: See What Your Streams Are Worth Legal and consulting firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips developed the tool to calculate payouts across Spotify and Apple Music.

Which of these has been the most impactful to your career?

5 major shifts in music tech that are empowering independent artists - Hypebot Technology has completely altered the way all music professionals work and collaborate. Here are some of the most notable shifts that have given indie artists new bounds of potential. by. Continue reading

We're just scratching the surface — stay tuned for what's in store for 2024.

beatBread reports that songs by its funded artists and indie labels have been streamed over 10bn times in 2023 - Music Business Worldwide “Our mission is to speed up the music industry’s transition to creator independence,” CEO Peter Sinclair says.