Give power back to the music makers

Support your favorite artists with every play. No limits, no fluff. Just honest payouts and music collections that last a lifetime.

Every play and purchase pays

We’ve rebuilt the music experience around fairness, freedom, and real value for both fans and artists.

You stream, they earn

Every time you press play, we pay the artist you’re listening to. No confusing royalty math. Artists keep 80% from the very first stream, we take 20% to keep the lights on.

Own anything you purchase. Forever.

We’re a music store too. Buy high-quality audio and download it to play anywhere, even on your Hi-Fi setup. We know you have one, so do we.

Discovery is

Explore the library, preview any track, and find your next favorite before you spend a dime. New music discovery is easy, exciting, and stress-free.

Explore music you never knew existed

We’ve built an algorithm that prioritises new music over tunes you’ve already heard. It’s perfect for exploring music and building your collection.

'Doechii - Oh, The Places You'll Go' track cover

'River Whyless - We All the Light' track cover

'Vansire - The Modern Western World' track cover

'The Brothers Comatose - Respect the Van' track cover

'Violent Delights - Galleons' track cover

'Laura jane Grace - Give an Inch' track cover

'The Orion Experience - Cosmicandy' track cover

'Little Stranger - Trip Around Saturn' track cover

'STS9 - When the Dust Settles' track cover

WAV, FLAC and more

Bitrate matters. You know it, we know it. When you buy music on Tapedeck, we give you the best quality the artist puts out.

Trending records on Tapedeck

Give a listen to records that are gaining traction between our listeners.

Madchild

Fighting Words

Emancipator

Stories of the Melting Sun

HAFFWAY

Pull the Rug

The Brothers Comatose

Golden Grass

Charley Pride

a Tribute to Brook Benton

Moon Taxi

Good to Me

Jon FX & Lionface

On My Way Back Home

Beth Crowley

Smile More

Lettuce

Breathe

Will Dempsey

Last Single Thing

FAQ

What is Tapedeck?

Tapedeck is a music store and streaming service built for fans who want to genuinely support the artists they love. Artists and labels set their own prices for streams and downloads, and they keep 80 percent of what fans spend. We use the remaining 20 percent to keep the lights on.

Does Tapedeck offer subscriptions?

No. We are one of the only music streaming services that doesn’t ask you to subscribe. You only pay for actually listening to or purchasing music.

How will I support artists by streaming music?

Every time you stream more than 30 seconds of a song on Tapedeck, the artist earns at least one cent (that is our floor, but artists set their own rates, so some may charge more). That’s about three times more than what major platforms pay. There are no thresholds, complicated splits, or hidden conditions. One stream equals at least one cent. Always.

What are PLAYS?

PLAYS are what enables us to pay artists their fair share for music streaming and music downloads. It’s a virtual currency which is used for steaming and purchasing music on Tapedeck. You’ll get 50 free PLAYS when you register, that’s on us.

Does it mean I have to buy PLAYS every time I want to stream music?

It depends on what your preference is. You can buy PLAYS, but you can also obtain them for free by using our partner offers or rewarded ads. That enables you to stream and purchase high-quality music completely for free, without ripping off the artists.

What bitrate do you stream music at?

Currently music on Tapedeck is streamed in AAC at 256kbps. We are planning to add more options for higher quality streaming in the near future.

What happens when I purchase music on Tapedeck?

Purchased music will end up in My Collection and you’ll be able to stream it unlimited in the app. We will also send you a link to download the actual music files if you wish to do so. You’ll keep these music files forever.

What quality files will I receive when I purchase music?

Our minimum requirement from artists is 44.1kHz/16-bit in lossless formats (WAV or FLAC). When downloading, you’ll have the option to choose from all available types, including 320kbps MP3 if you prefer a smaller file size.

Will I be able to stream music to other devices?

You will be able to stream music from Tapedeck to any AirPlay enabled device on your network.