Music Glossary: ecosystems

Digital distribution and services for independent artists, delivering to major DSPs with metadata. more

Data/audio delivery pipelines from labels/distributors to streaming platforms that populate catalogs and credits. more

Social network with Pages/Groups/Events; useful for local gig promotion and community. more

Visual/social platform with Reels; useful for teasers, behind-the-scenes, and fan engagement. more

Major concert promoter and venue operator; involved in tour production, ticketing partnerships, and festivals. more

Notation software and score-sharing community; supports engraving, playback, and educational use. more

Membership platform for recurring fan support via tiers, perks, and exclusive content. more

Artist services and community platform for EPKs, distribution, and opportunities. more

Creator-upload platform for demos, drafts, and collab sharing; offers monetization programs in some regions. more

Major DSP for streaming; editorial/algorithmic playlists and artist tools support discovery and analytics. more

Large ticketing company/marketplace for concerts and events, often integrated with venue/promoter systems. more

Short-form video platform; major driver of song discovery via trends, sounds, and creator remixes. more

Video-first platform; YouTube Music, Content ID, shorts, and long-form all support music discovery. more