Founding Artist (Independent Musicians)

Title: Founding Artist (Independent Musicians)

Company: SonicCritic, Inc.

Location: Remote

Type: Contract / Independent

About SonicCritic

SonicCritic is a direct to fan music streaming platform, live on iOS and the web. Listeners subscribe for $10.99 a month, and 88% of net subscription revenue (after payment processing) is paid directly to the artists they actually listen to, through Stripe Connect. We use a user centric model, not pro rata, and we do not harvest listener data. Every artist payment is published on our public transparency page.

The opportunity

We are looking for our first 100 Founding Artists. Founding Artists keep 100% of net subscription revenue from their listeners through April 20, 2027.

What you get

Direct payouts to your own Stripe account
Detailed in app earnings reports showing exactly how your payout is calculated
Support for co owners and fractional splits on every upload
Keep your existing ISRCs, or we assign them for you
A seat at the table while the platform is still being shaped by its artists

Who we are looking for

Independent musicians, producers, and comedians with original work
You own or control your masters and compositions, or can declare every co owner’s share
No covers and no uncleared samples
You are willing to share your SonicCritic page with your fans

How it works

Create a free artist account, upload your music, and complete identity verification. There is a one time upload fee of $1 per track plus $1.50 for verification, which keeps the catalog real and fraud free.