FAQ | Crowded Streaming

What is Crowded?

Crowded is a totally free audio streaming platform for independent creators. All genres, songs and podcasts welcome. #joinmycrowd
How can I add my music to Crowded?

Fill out the following Sign Up Form
Can I add my music to other platforms along with Crowded?

Of course! Just add us to the list of platforms.
How can I join Crowded as a fan?

Download the app, create a profile and enjoy music.
How can I join the #SchoolOfRocky as an industry professional?

Contact Crowded, Inc via social media or by email to express interest.
Do you pay per stream? When and how are artists paid?

Yes. The rates are included in the Terms of Use. Click "Request Payment" on your artist dashboard and we will pay to your Pay Pal.
How can fans earn money on Crowded?

Fans get paid when songs are streamed from their playlist. Create a playlist and share everywhere to increase your revenue. https://www.crowdedstreaming.com/playlisting Fans can also apply to become an official music reviewer. Once your application is accepted you get paid per stream as a reviewer.
How do I find users on Crowded?

Type username in search bar
How do I broadcast LIVE! to my followers on Crowded?

How to broadcast: Choose a song to play. Press the black "signal" button on "Now Playing" screen. Pick a city, why you're broadcasting and type a message for your listeners. You're LIVE!
How do I create a playlist on Crowded?

1. Download the Crowded Music App (link to app) 2. Create a profile 3. Go To Music on the side tab 4. Search for the song you want and click 3 dots 5. Choose “add to playlist” 6. Click “Create new playlist” 7. Add Playlist Title and photo (gif, jpeg, png accepted) 8. Repeat steps 4-5 for each new song
How do I increase my streaming numbers?

Tips To Increase your streams 1. Add your album/playlist/user profile link to your bio on all social platforms 2. Send your album/playlist/user profile link directly to your current and future fans 3. Add Crowded logo to your promotional artwork 4. Inform your fans to add your songs to their playlist (your fans also get paid with each stream) 5. Playlist Placements: Add your song to high volume playlists (playlisters may charge)
How Can I Add My Song To A Specific Playlist?

Playlist Song Placing Tips 1. Identify your budget 2. Choose a region you would like to target 3. choose a playlist(s) that include your genre 4. Monitor your placements or Contact the playlist owner
How Can I Donate To Crowded Streaming?

Cash App: $crowdedstreaming
How can I advertise my business on playlists or albums?

Ads for business on Crowded Streaming Playlist and Albums 1. Identify your budget with your team 2. Pick your region 3. Use our “Playlist Locator” to choose which region you would like your song to be placed 4. Choose the playlist you want your song(s) on. 5. Finalize Payment (Song title, artist name, duration (each ad placement is for a minimum of 30 days)
Where should I place my business ads?

Ad Placing Tips 1. Choose the playlist or album with your desired demographics 2. Choose the playlist or album with the desired amount of traffic 3. Choose the best region for your advertisement
How do I share my playlist from the app?

1. Go to “My Playlists” on Crowded Music App 2. Click 3 dots 3. Click Share 4. Copy link or share directly
How do I share my playlist from the Crowded website?

How to share Playlist from web 1. Go to crowdedstreamingmusic.com 2. Login 3. Click on Profile photo at top right 4. Click on My Playlist 5. Scroll down to playlists 6. Click “share” button to the right of playlist
How do I share someone else's playlist?

How to share Playlist from web (short version) 1. Open The Playlist you want to share on the web 2. Copy link from address tab on your web browser
I have my artist profile. How do I upload new music?

How to upload music 1. Got to artist profile play.crowdedstreamingmusic.com 2. Use your artist login 3. Click “music” 4. Click album 5. Click +add Album 6. Enter Album information, cover art, etc 7. Save changes 8. Click on “songs” from side menu 9. +upload songs 10. Enter information for each song added. (Must input all information for each song before saving) 11. Save changes
I have my podcast login. How do I upload new episodes?

How to upload podcast 1. Got to artist profile play.crowdedstreamingmusic.com/podcast 2. Use your podcast login 3. Click “season” 4. Click season 5. Click +add Season 6. Enter Season information, cover art, etc 7. Save changes 8. Click on “episodes” from side menu 9. +upload episodes 10. Enter information for each episode added. (Must input all information for each episode before saving) 11. Save changes
How do I check how much money my playlist is generating?

How to check my playlist earnings 1. Go to crowdedstreamingmusic.com 2. Login 3. Click on Profile photo at top right 4. Click on My Playlist 5. Your Total revenue is at the top of the page (each individual playlist earning is found on each playlist at the bottom of the page)
How do I cash out?

How do I cash out 1. Go to crowdedstreamingmusic.com 2. Login 3. Click on Profile photo at top right 4. Click on My Playlist 5. Your Total revenue is at the top of the page 6. Click Request Payment