Soundplate Explained

Soundplate LTD
Genre:Electronic Music
Founded:2010
Founder:Matt Benn
Location City:London
Location Country:United Kingdom
Industry:Music / Media
Products:Website, Music Technology Products, Record Label

Soundplate[1] is a London-based record label[2] [3] [4] and music technology company.[5] [6] [7]

Soundplate have developed a range of marketing tools and resources for music artists and record labels.

Originally founded in 2010 by Matt Benn,[8] [9] Soundplate started as a website covering all aspects of dance music and all genres of the global scene therein.

Although Soundplate is based in London it is a remote company with team members in several different countries.[10] [11]

Record Label

Soundplate Records has released music for a number of high-profile electronic music artists including Bakermat,[12] Opia,[13] Uppermost, Andrew Applepie and an official remix of album[14] of the late Nina Simone.

To date (May 2018), Soundplate Records have released more than 50 titles (including compilations and releases on the sub-label SP NXT[15]).

Soundplate Records is independent and currently distributed worldwide by Believe Digital.

Website & Tools for Music Artists

Soundplate has a focus on helping artists. Their unique tools help artists reach playlist curators and better market their music.

Tools Soundplate have developed for artists include:

!Tool!Purpose/Description!URL!
Soundplate ClicksSoundplate Clicks allows users to create intelligent smart links for music with innovative features designed to help grow an artists fanbase, increase streams & sales, sell more gig tickets and better understand their fans. Click.Soundplate.com
Music Fibre[16] a free directory of music industry resources, companies and services.[17] Musicfibre.com
Play.SoundplateA free 'playlist submission system' [18] where artists can submit music to hundreds of Spotify & Deezer playlists for free. Other related tools (also at the same web address) include a playlist analyzer and track analyzer. Play.soundplate.com
Soundplate Music VisualizersSoundplate can create animated Music Visualizer videos for artists. Soundplate.com/music-visualizers/
Cover.SoundplateA completely free tool allowing artist and playlist curators to create cover artwork for their music.[19] cover.soundplate.com
Jobs.SoundplateMusic industry job board - hand-picked jobs for artists, curators and creatives. jobs.soundplate.com

Aside from that, Soundplate publishes a large amounts of unique music content including reviews, interviews with global talent such as Little Louie Vega,[20] DJ EZ[21] and many more and also films and edits video exclusives such as interviews, event videos and live DJ sets from DJ Kayper,[22] Tramlines Festival[23] and Guy Gerber[24]

Previous Soundplate Projects

In the past, Soundplate has hosted and streamed a dance music industry debate (July 2013) 'The Soundplate Great Vinyl Debate',[25] an awards ceremony.[26] and previously provided a weekly chart for Ministry of Sound Radio[27]

Soundplate Events

The first official Soundplate event was held inside the world-famous Ministry of Sound in 2012. The Soundplate Awards 2013 were held at Basing House [28] The events have featured in publications including Timeout Magazine, Urban Nerds [29] and All In London [30] Soundplate have also hosted parties in other areas of the UK and Europe.[31] [32]

On July 7, 2013 Soundplate hosted a live debate at Google Campus in London about the future of vinyl.[25] [33] The panel was chaired by Clive Morgan from The Telegraph and included James Lavelle, Sonny Wharton,[34] Uncle Dugs and DJ Magazine.

The Soundplate x Ministry of Sound Radio Chart (Weekly)

From 2011-2013[35] Soundplate provided a weekly chart for Ministry of Sound radio which was hosted by Ricky Simmonds[36] as part of his House and Funky show.[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Soundplate. soundplate.com.
  2. Web site: Soundplate Records. Soundplate Records @ Soundplate Clicks. en. 2019-12-23.
  3. Web site: Soundplate Records • Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform. Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform. en-US. 2018-05-16.
  4. Web site: Soundplate. beatport.com.
  5. Web site: Soundplate Clicks (Music Smart Links tool). Soundplate Clicks.
  6. Web site: Soundplate launches cover-art generator for music playlists - Music Ally. 23 March 2020 . 2020-05-02.
  7. Web site: Soundplate Case Study. Aliysa. 23 October 2012. Tsohost.
  8. Web site: SOUNDPLATE Ltd overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK.
  9. Web site: Creating a Record Label After Running a Successful Blog as a student . Project Hatch . en . 23 October 2020.
  10. Web site: Expertise on Demand: Why Soundplate hires freelancers. Transformify. Lilia Stoyanov, CEO @. 2019-10-15. Transformify.org. en. 2019-12-23.
  11. Web site: Featured UK Startup: Soundplate. cloudemployee.co.uk. en. 2019-12-23.
  12. Web site: Bakermat - Uitzicht EP. Discogs. 21 June 2013 . en. 2018-05-16.
  13. Web site: Opia return with the Beverly Blues and I'm glad they did.. 31 October 2018. Sodwee.
  14. News: Listen to Nina Simone's classic 'Little Girl Blue' LP, remixed. 2016-04-01. NME. 2018-05-16. en-US.
  15. Web site: SP NXT Releases on Beatport. www.beatport.com. 2018-05-16.
  16. Web site: Music Fibre - Free Online Music Industry Directory. Music Fibre. en-US. 2018-05-16.
  17. News: MusicFibre.com. Republic of Music Independent Music Distribution. 2018-05-16. en-US.
  18. Web site: Mi2N.com - Soundplate Launch Free Spotify Playlist Submission System. www.mi2n.com. 2018-05-16.
  19. Web site: SOUNDPLATE HAS GOT YOU COVERED. Hits Daily Double.
  20. Web site: VIDEO - LOUIE VEGA (A Few Minutes With) [BRIGHT NIGHT TV] - Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Blog]. soundplate.com.
  21. News: 7 Sides of DJ EZ [Interview & Mix] Selector After Dark]. 2015-01-09. Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform. 2018-05-16. en-US.
  22. Web site: VIDEO - DJ Kayper Turntablism Trap Mix - Soundplate Session @ G-Shock East - Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Blog. soundplate.com.
  23. Web site: VIDEO - Soundplate x RBMA at Tramlines with Maribou State & Pedestrian - Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Blog. soundplate.com.
  24. Web site: VIDEO: Soundplate x Eastern Electrics - Guy Gerber Interview - Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Blog. soundplate.com.
  25. Web site: 12/7: The Great Vinyl Debate - Soundplate Presents... soundplate.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131105100416/http://debate.soundplate.com/. 2013-11-05. 2013-10-30.
  26. Web site: soundplate awards. soundplate.com.
  27. Web site: Ministry of Sound - Radio . www.ministryofsound.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120802020705/http://www.ministryofsound.com/radio/radio-djs/93/the-house-and-funky-show/ . 2012-08-02.
  28. Web site: RA: The Soundplate Awards Party Sponsored by AM Eyewear at Basing House, London (2013). Resident Advisor.
  29. Web site: Urban Nerds. urban-nerds.com.
  30. Web site: The Sound Plate Awards Party sponsored by AM Eyewear at Basing House. The Kolberg Partnership, London. AllinLondon.
  31. Web site: VIDEO: Soundplate Summer Sessions: Nottingham Rooftop Parties.. soundplate.com.
  32. News: Full line up announced for Croatia Music Adventures. Skiddle.com. 2018-05-16. en-gb.
  33. Web site: The Great Vinyl Debate. Firgas Esack. Wall Street International. 25 July 2013.
  34. Web site: The Great Vinyl Debate at Google Campus, London... - SONNYWHARTON.COM. SONNYWHARTON.COM.
  35. Web site: House music chart • Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform. Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform. en-US. 2018-05-16.
  36. Web site: About - Ricky Simmonds. rickysimmondsdj.com.

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