Empowering Independent Artists. Transforming the Music Industry.

Our nonprofit organization empowers artists to grow based on merit. Through curated playlists, high-impact videos, and genre-defining events, we help artists connect with their audience in meaningful ways without sacrificing their rights or creative freedom.

→ Join our movement. Submit your track for consideration, listen to our playlists, watch our videos, come to our parties, explore our free educational resources, and support our cause. 

PLAYLISTS

150K+ followers and growing. Over 10K artists apply annually for a chance to be included, less than 500 make the cut. 

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EVENTS

World-wide genre-focused events where artists that made it to our playlist and passionate fans come together. 

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VIDEOS

DJ and Live Sets performed by ELEVIN and artists that made it into our playlist, who also got invited to perform at our global events.

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Official Profiles

Follow us, listen to the best music and join the movement for authenticity, merit and quality.

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Our Impact

TRACKS REVIEWED

ARTISTS SUPPORTED

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Streams generated yearly

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FEATURED ARTISTS

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 – Listen, Follow & Submit Your Track

Tens of thousands of tracks are submitted each year, less than 5% are selected. Every submission receives professional feedback from a music producer, whether approved or not. Approved tracks stay almost indefinitely, are automatically considered for ELEVIN’s DJ sets, and you might even get invited to perform at EMT.

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?

    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.
    Deezer: Like, follow and add to playlist.
    Beatport: Include the track in our monthly chart.
    – Instagram/Tiktok/YouTube: Artist interview program.

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

    MELODIC TECHNO

    Melodic Techno by ELEVIN

    Carefully curated melodic techno from rising talent worldwide.

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    shamanic house

    Shamanic House by ELEVIN

    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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    EVENTS

    Step 2 – Perform at Our Events

    Every year, over 10,000 artists apply for a chance to be included, less than 500 make it into our playlists, and only the top tracks make it into ELEVIN’s Set. Artists with more than three accepted tracks in our playlists, get invited to perform at EMT globally, providing the audience with carefully curated new music like never before.

    EMT by ELEVIN

    CAREFULY CURATED MUSIC, ARTISTS & VENUES

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

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    EMT is a carefully curated musical and visual experience where melodic techno meets mind-bending visuals, atmospheric lighting, and otherworldly energy. An independent event that values artists for their talent, not the hype.

    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, carefully curated, unforgettable. You’ll experience world-class sound, visuals, hospitality, and discover rising talent before the world does.

    After an amazing 2025 season with events in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Portugal, we are ready for an epic 2026 season.

    VIDEOS

    Step 3 – Ongoing Support for Featured Artists

    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 on YouTube, SoundCloud, Instagram and more.

    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.

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    Partners

    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.