In the first part of this article series, we were talking about music promotion and production software you should definitely give a shot to this year. This part is dedicated to apps designed specifically for collaboration and networking, as well as music discovery and curation. Just a reminder that one of the main criteria we used when choosing the software was their relative novelty; we focused on those apps that aren't mainstream or widely used by everyone, to show you something new, something you might want to try but never have.
Best Apps for Music Collaboration to Try in 2025
The music industry thrives on collaboration. Producers, vocalists, instrumentalists, and songwriters all need ways to connect beyond their local scenes. No matter if you're looking for a beat maker to finish your track, a session musician for remote recording, or a co-writer to refine your lyrics, networking has never been easier. In 2025, digital platforms are making it possible for musicians to collaborate across the world, breaking geographical barriers and opening up new creative opportunities.
#1. Vampr — The LinkedIn for Musicians
Vampr is a location-based social and professional networking platform designed for musicians and other creatives to connect, collaborate, and discover opportunities. One might call it a "LinkedIn for musicians" or a "Tinder for bands" as just like in Tinder, it allows users to swipe through profiles of potential collaborators, chat with them, and even work on projects together. The app also offers Vampr Publishing, helping artists monetise their music.
What it does:
- Vampr helps musicians and creatives connect with each other for collaboration, finding band members, and building industry relationships.
- It facilitates music discovery by allowing users to find new talent and explore different musical styles.
- Vampr provides tools to monetise music through distribution and publishing services.
- Users can integrate their profiles with YouTube and SoundCloud to showcase their work.
- Vampr Academy offers video lessons taught by industry experts.
- Vampr Marketing enables artists to drive traffic to their music releases on premium websites.
- Facilitates collaboration on projects.
- Distributes music to major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
- Offers music sync representation for film and TV.
- Provides tools for managing an online presence.
- Enables users to find recording studios, lyric writers, and form bands.
Use cases:
- Finding collaborators for music projects.
- Discovering new musical talent.
- Building a professional network.
- Promoting music and gaining exposure.
- Monetising music through distribution and publishing.
- Licensing tracks for film, TV, ads, and video games.
#2. SoundBetter — Hire & Get Hired for Music Services
Previously owned by Spotify, SoundBetter is a marketplace where artists can hire professionals for everything from vocal tracking to mixing and mastering. It’s a great platform for both musicians seeking help on their projects and professionals looking for paid work. The platform is designed to connect musicians with a variety of music industry professionals to create release-ready songs (such as singers, songwriters, producers, mixing and mastering engineers, and session musicians.
SoundBetter was acquired by Spotify in 2019 and then reacquired by its original founders in 2021. The streaming giant acquired SoundBetter to integrate it into its Spotify for Artists feature.
What it does:
- SoundBetter links musicians (including Grammy Award-winning professionals) with vetted music production professionals.
- It provides a platform to hire talent, manage projects, facilitate payments, and offer a review system.
- Musicians can discover and securely hire professionals based on specialty, budget, genre, credits, reviews, and sound samples.
- SoundBetter provides access to services like mixing, mastering, songwriting, and session musicians.
- Allows professionals to market their services outside their local network and reach new clients.
- Provides tools for talent discovery, project management, and payment facilitation.
- Helps artists find collaborators, produce high-quality music, or generate additional income.
- Allows producers and songwriters to license their tracks.
- Provides a messaging system where users can attach files and keep track of conversations.
Use cases:
- Hiring a songwriter from another location who has worked on a favourite song.
- Getting a track mixed by a Grammy Award winner from a different city.
- Finding singers for tracks.
- Licensing tracks for various projects.
- Connecting with top music professionals to get release-ready songs.
#3. Kompoz — Crowdsourced Music Collaboration
Kompoz is a cloud-based platform that allows musicians to collaborate on songs remotely. Artists can start a track, upload stems, and invite other musicians to add their parts. It’s particularly useful for those who don’t have access to a full band but want to create a multi-layered production.
Kompoz offers different membership plans, including a free Starter plan and paid Plus, Premier, and Pro plans, each offering different levels of features and benefits. The platform has been recognised for its unique content and features since its launch in 2008.
What it does:
- Kompoz links musicians, songwriters, producers, and sound engineers globally.
- It allows musicians to collaborate on projects by adding different musical elements.
- Offers file sharing, version control, and communication tools to streamline the collaborative process.
- Through a partnership with SoundBlend, artists can sell their music.
- Enables musicians to work together on songs, even if they are in different locations.
- Facilitates revenue sharing among collaborators through SoundBlend.
- Provides a platform for musicians to receive input and comments on their work.
- Allows musicians to create private studios and crowdsource tracks.
Use cases:
- Creating original songs with collaborators from around the world.
- Adding different musical elements to existing tracks.
- Receiving feedback and input from other musicians.
- Selling collaboratively created music.
- Building a network with other musicians and industry professionals.
#4. Trackd Music — Record, Collaborate & Share in Real-Time
Trackd Music is a mobile-first platform that allows artists to record, mix, and share song ideas with collaborators. It’s designed for musicians who want a streamlined way to work on music without complex DAWs. It also offers ad-free music streaming from independent and emerging artists for listeners, while providing tools for musicians to create, collaborate, and monetise their work.
What it does:
- Trackd Music allows users to listen to ad-free music from independent and emerging artists. Listeners can create playlists, stream via Bluetooth or Chromecast, subscribe to and follow artists, and chat with them.
- Trackd Music provides an 8-track music studio, lyric pad, and collaboration platform within the app. It enables artists to record, collaborate, mix, and share their music, and offers tools to monetise their content.
- Offers an 8-track recording studio, lyric lab, and collaboration platform for musicians.
- Connects artists and fans, enabling direct interaction and community building.
- Provides tools for artists to earn money through fan subscriptions, tips, and direct sales.
- Helps music fans discover new artists and ad-free music.
- Offers publishing and monetisation services for artists.
Use cases:
- Creating and recording songs on mobile devices.
- Collaborating with other musicians remotely.
- Sharing music with fans and building a following.
- Monetising music through fan subscriptions and tips.
- Discovering new music and supporting independent artists.
- Listening to ad-free music on the go.
Best Music Discovery & Curation Apps to Try in 2025
Getting your music in front of the right audience is one of the biggest challenges for independent artists. While streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music dominate, they often prioritise major-label releases. Fortunately, a new wave of discovery and curation apps is helping indie artists gain visibility, build fanbases, and even monetise their work.
From AI-powered music recommendations to playlist pitching services, these platforms offer new ways for musicians to reach listeners without relying solely on traditional streaming algorithms. Here are some of them.
#1. Stationhead — Turn Your Music into a Live Radio Experience & Grow Your Fandom
Stationhead is an interactive streaming platform where artists can turn their music into a live radio experience. Fans can join live sessions, request songs, and chat with artists. It’s a powerful tool for launching singles and engaging a dedicated fanbase as it essentially lets anyone become a radio host and connect with friends and fans around the world.
Stationhead has millions of users and thousands of stations across 200 countries. It has worked with renowned artists such as Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars, Camila Cabello, BTS, Imagine Dragons, and Cardi B.
What it does:
- Stationhead enables users to create their own global stations where they can stream music, chat live, take live calls, and co-host shows.
- Users can stream music from Apple Music and Spotify Premium accounts.
- The platform allows users to build communities, interact with fans, and host listening parties with artists.
- Stationhead provides tools for fan engagement, such as live chats, direct messaging, and in-app tipping.
- Streams music from Apple Music and Spotify Premium libraries.
- Connects with other fans and interact with favourite artists.
- Takes live calls and co-host shows.
- Drives streams for artists and build community.
- Generates revenue through in-app tipping and engagement between subscribers.
- Rewards dedicated fans with an "All-Access" tier that includes profile badges, the ability to create posts in fandom threads, and priority placement on guest call-in lists.
Use cases:
- Hosting listening parties with artists.
- Streaming music and connecting with other fans.
- Building communities around shared musical interests.
- Promoting new releases and communicating with fan bases.
- Generating revenue through in-app tipping and subscriptions.
- Creating polls to enhance engagement between hosts and listeners.
- Providing a VIP experience for "All-Access" fans.
#2. MusoSoup — Affordable PR & Playlist Submissions for Indie Artists
MusoSoup is a music promotion platform designed to connect aspiring artists with curators such as bloggers, playlisters, radio stations, and media outlets for a flat fee. Unlike pay-per-submission services, it offers exposure opportunities without high costs.
What it does:
- MusoSoup links emerging artists with a network of music curators.
- It helps artists promote their music to a wider audience.
- Aims to give artists exposure through playlist adds, social media shares, reviews, interviews, and radio play.
- Submits music to hundreds of vetted curators in one go.
- Allows curators to come to you if they are interested in your music.
- Enables curators to offer "free shares," such as Twitter mentions, Facebook shares, and Spotify playlist adds.
- Connects artists with curators mainly from the UK, Canada, and the US.
- Allows artists to apply directly to curators' promotions via a marketplace.
- Provides artists with a campaign report detailing who has listened to their music and wants to create content for them, plus links to all the coverage they’ve generated.
Use cases:
- Promoting a new single, EP, or album.
- Getting music added to playlists, featured on social media accounts, and written about on music blogs.
- Generating coverage for music releases.
- Connecting with music curators and industry professionals.
#4. ReverbNation — Music Promotion, Discovery, and Fan Engagement
ReverbNation is a long-standing platform that helps artists get discovered through curated playlists, artist spotlights, and promotional tools. It also offers gig opportunities and fan engagement features, making it a useful tool for artists at all stages. Founded in 2006, it hosts nearly four million artists, managers, record labels, and venues worldwide.
What it does:
- Offers tools for audience exposure and promotion.
- Artists can create profiles with songs, logos, and album art.
- Distributes music on major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Amazon.
- Increases your fan base.
- Allows you to build a website with a free domain.
- Lets you earn royalties when your music is streamed, downloaded, or performed.
- You can sell songs and allow fans to download and purchase music.
- Allows for adding band profiles into social media accounts and embed YouTube videos.
Use cases:
- Gaining audience exposure and promotional tools.
- Selling music and donating a percentage of proceeds to charity.
- Promoting music on social media.
- Creating a digital release.
- Earning royalties.
This isn't an exhaustive list of music curation, discovery, and collaboration apps, but these are the ones that stood out to us this year. We'll be highlighting even more in future articles, so stay tuned!
