Empowering Independent Artists. Transforming the Music Industry.

At the ELEVIN Foundation, we believe music should rise based on merit—not marketing spend. We're a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping independent artists find their audience and build sustainable careers—without sacrificing their rights or creative freedom.
OUR MISSION - Creating a Fair and Sustainable Music Ecosystem

We created the ELEVIN Foundation to give independent artists a real shot at being heard—and sustainably building a career around their music.

Our nonprofit structure allows artists to grow based on merit and traction, not connections or industry favors. Through curated playlists, high-impact videos, and genre-defining events, we help artists connect with their audience in meaningful ways.

We never ask for ownership, exclusivity, or long-term commitments. Artists keep 100% of their royalties through their own distributors. Every dollar we raise goes directly into promoting exceptional talent and building a system where great music rises.

We're a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, reinvesting all proceeds into artist development through feedback, education, playlisting, visual content, and live events.

→ Join our movement. Submit your track, explore our free resources, or support the cause.

PLAYLISTS

Pitch your music, get professional feedback, and—if selected—gain exposure through our playlists on Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, and more.

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VIDEOS

Get featured in DJ sets filmed in stunning locations and performed by artists from our playlists, promoted to thousands of engaged electronic music fans.

Watch our “Best Of” Videos >
EVENTS

Join intimate, genre-focused events where rising artists and passionate fans come together. Artists featured in our playlists are automatically considered for selection.

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Our Impact

TRACKS REVIEWED

ARTISTS SUPPORTED

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Streams generated yearly

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Our Process

We help artists grow by promoting them based on quality and genre fit—not contacts. Our process supports creators with professional feedback, curated promotion, and real audience engagement.

We reinvest 100% of all proceeds into artist development. No ownership, no hidden terms—just support that works.

PLAYLISTS

Step 1 – Follow & Submit Your Track

Tens of thousands of tracks are submitted each year—less than 5% are selected. But every submission receives professional feedback from a music producer, whether approved or not.

Submission fees go straight into playlist promotion through targeted ads, helping you gain new fans.

SUBMIT YOUR TRACK FOR CONSIDERATION

Your donation supports artist development and includes professional feedback—but does not guarantee playlist placement. more info


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    or if you prefer, submit your track via:

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    Why should I submit my track?

    Every submitted track will receive constructive feedback via email from a professional Music Producer on production quality and fit with our playlists. We only approve tracks we absolutely love and less than 5% of submissions make it into our playlists. If approved, tracks stay on our playlist almost indefinitely, generating high impact results on multiple platforms for several months and, in many cases, for years.

    We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all our proceeds are re-invested towards the advancement of artists by providing feedback, education, as well as creating and promoting playlists, videos and events that help artists generate real sustainable traction and revenue.

    If your track is approved, we’ll promote it across major platforms to give it lasting reach:
    Spotify: Like, follow and add to playlist.
    YouTube: Like, follow and add to playlist.
    SoundCloud: Like, repost, follow and add to playlist.
    Apple Music: Like, follow and add to playlist.
    Beatport: Include the track in our monthly chart.

    Being included in our playlists means your will automatically be considered to be included in any of our DJ sets, which sometimes are recorded and uploaded to YouTube, SoundCloud and other media outlets.

    MELODIC TECHNO

    ELEVIN’s Melodic Techno Set

    Over 250 tracks of carefully curated high-quality melodic techno. New tracks added weekly. Less than 5% of submissions are accepted.

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    ELEVIN’s Shamanic House Set

    Organic House, Downtempo & Melodic Techno with a mystical feel that will transport you to a place of joy, energy and relaxation with a punch.

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    VIDEOS

    Step 2 – Be Featured in Our Videos

    If your track is added to a playlist, you’re automatically eligible for our DJ sets and visual content series—produced in breathtaking locations and promoted to a global audience.

    EVENTS

    Step 3 – Perform or Join Our Invite-Only Experiences

    Artists with multiple approved tracks have a chance to perform live. Our events are intimate, curated, and community-first—a place where rising artists and discerning audiences connect.

    NOT A FESTIVAL, NOT A CONCERT, AN EXPERIENCE

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    Our flagship event series. Only the most exceptional artists make it to this stage.

    Tired of hearing the same 10 artists at every event? We are too—and we’re changing that. If you love our playlists, you’ll love our parties—intimate, affordable, unforgettable.

    As a nonprofit, our goal isn’t profit—it’s impact. You’ll experience world-class sound, visuals, hospitality, and discover rising talent before the world does.

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    Our Story – Why we do it

    In the 20th century, the music industry exploded, giving rise to an ecosystem of managers, labels, and bookers who helped artists grow. But as music shifted to digital, revenues shrank—and intermediaries stopped investing in unproven talent.

    Today, the system is broken. The same artists dominate every platform, and new voices struggle to break through—not because of quality, but because of economics.

    That’s why we created the ELEVIN Foundation: to build a new path—one where artists can grow based on quality, resonance, and connection.

    It started with one artist, one playlist, and one goal: to prove that music can rise on merit. Today, it’s a movement—and it’s only getting louder.

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    ELEVIN

    ELEVIN – Our Founder and Executive Director

    Learn more about ELEVIN, the artist and visionary behind the Foundation.

    Visit elevinsound.com >

    Collaborators

    We support and work with startups in the music industry that are helping artists succeed with their innovations.

    domo

    Promoting talented artists via the creation of breathtaking performance videos.

    mixxin

    The most comprehensive music production certificate online.

    soundbridge

    DAW and music production software designed to enhance workflow and unleash creativity.

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    Promote your music to playlisters, bloggers and influencers.

    playlistpush

    Promote your music to Spotify playlists and TikTok videos.

    groover

    Promote your music to music curators and professionals in the industry.

    Subscribe to get invited to exclusive events, new videos, playlists and more.