FAQ - SonicBridge

Question 1

What is SonicBridge?

Accepted Answer

SonicBridge is the unified music industry marketplace connecting creators and tastemakers. One platform for promos, demos, collaborations, beats, sync licensing, venues, remixes, and more—replacing 5+ competitors with a single streamlined workflow.

Question 2

How do I sign up?

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Click 'Sign Up' on the homepage and choose your role (Creator or Tastemaker). Creators can send music to tastemakers, while tastemakers discover and review music submissions—always free for tastemakers.

Question 3

Do I need separate accounts for Creator and Tastemaker roles?

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Yes, you'll need separate email addresses for each role. This ensures clear separation and allows you to both send music as a creator and receive it as a tastemaker if desired.

Question 4

Is SonicBridge free?

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Tastemakers use SonicBridge completely free—no cost to receive and review music. Creators pay only when they promote: €20 per promo, plus €0.20 per contact when reaching verified industry professionals outside your existing network. No subscriptions, no monthly fees.

Question 5

How does pricing work?

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Simple, transparent pricing: €20 per promo submission. Reaching your own personal contacts and tastemakers who have opted in to receive music like yours is included. Connecting with verified industry professionals beyond your existing network costs €0.20 per contact. No subscriptions, no monthly fees—pay only when you promote.

Question 6

What targeting options do I have?

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You can reach three types of audiences: your own personal contacts at no extra cost; tastemakers who have opted in to receive music in your genres; and verified industry professionals you can discover and connect with for a small per-contact fee. The system is designed to grow with you—start with your own network and expand to new connections whenever you're ready.

Question 7

Do tastemakers pay anything?

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No! Tastemakers use SonicBridge completely free. Receive music, review tracks, support what you like, and download tracks—all at no cost. We believe tastemakers shouldn't pay to discover music.

Question 8

Are there any hidden fees?

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Absolutely not. What you see is what you pay: €20 per promo + €0.20 per VIP contact. No subscriptions, no monthly fees, no usage caps, no hidden charges. Complete transparency.

Question 9

How does SonicBridge target the right people for my music?

Accepted Answer

SonicBridge's advanced genre system ensures every track in your release reaches only tastemakers who are genuinely interested in that sound. Upload a release with multiple tracks across different styles, and each track finds its own perfect audience automatically. No wasted reach, no irrelevant submissions—just the right music in front of the right people.

Question 10

How does genre matching work?

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Tastemakers select the genres they want to receive. Your music only reaches tastemakers who have specifically said they want it. The result: higher engagement, better response rates, and connections that actually mean something.

Question 11

What genres are supported?

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SonicBridge supports 1,400+ genres—the world's most comprehensive music classification system. From Western genres to World Music (Middle Eastern, African, Asian, Latin American), Brazilian Funk, Egyptian Hip-Hop, and hundreds more. Explore the full genre catalogue on our public Genre Explorer.

Question 12

Can I target specific locations?

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Yes! Hyper-local connections are one of SonicBridge's strengths—Egyptian Hip-Hop rappers reaching Egyptian Hip-Hop producers, Brazilian Funk artists connecting with Brazilian Funk DJs. With 1,400+ genres spanning every region and culture, the connection opportunities are extraordinary.

Question 13

What makes SonicBridge's marketplace global?

Accepted Answer

With 1,400+ genres vs competitors' 50-100 Western genres, SonicBridge enables global market penetration. World Music categories cover Middle Eastern, African, Asian, Latin American music—enabling hyper-local, culturally-specific connections no other platform can match.

Question 14

How many connection opportunities does this create?

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SonicBridge spans every role in the music industry—DJs, labels, playlisters, sync agencies, A&Rs, venues, producers, and more—across 1,400+ genres and every region on earth. Whether you're an Egyptian Hip-Hop rapper or a Brazilian Funk producer, your perfect connection is here.

Question 15

Can I find collaborators from specific countries?

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Absolutely! Browse tastemakers and creators by location. Connect with music professionals worldwide—from Tokyo producers to London A&Rs to Brazilian DJs. The global marketplace breaks down geographic barriers.

Question 16

What is the Opportunities section?

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Opportunities flip the usual dynamic—instead of only creators reaching out, music industry professionals can post what they're looking for and creators apply with their music. It's free to post. Creators see only listings that are genuinely relevant to their sound, so every application is a considered, worthwhile one.

Question 17

How much does it cost to post an opportunity?

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Posting an opportunity is completely free for industry professionals. Creators pay €20 per application—ensuring every submission is genuine and considered rather than a mass-blast.

Question 18

How do I know opportunities are relevant to my music?

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You only see opportunities that are relevant to your genres. The same genre-based matching that applies across the whole platform means you won't waste time on listings that don't fit your style.

Question 19

What types of opportunities are posted?

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The range is broad—tracks needed for DJ sets, sync placements, label signings, venue bookings, remix briefs, collaboration calls, and more. Opportunities cover the full spectrum of real music industry needs.

Question 20

What are OneSheets?

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Industry-standard one-sheets automatically generated from REAL DSP requests plus automatic social stats. Professional pitch documents that combine SonicBridge metrics, streaming analytics, chart data, radio placements, and social stats—all in one comprehensive report.

Question 21

How are OneSheets created?

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OneSheets are automatically generated for every submission using your ISRC codes. They pull REAL data from DSP requests via SongStats integration, including Spotify streams, Apple Music plays, chart positions, radio placements, Shazam data, TikTok uses, and more—no manual data entry needed.

Question 22

What data is included in OneSheets?

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Streaming analytics (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud), chart data (Beatport, Traxsource, Spotify charts), radio placements (stations, countries, recent plays), social metrics (Shazam, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter), SonicBridge metrics (supports, influence reach, top supporters), and computed scores (momentum, industry validation, cross-platform).

Question 23

Can I share my OneSheets?

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Yes! Share your OneSheet promo results with artists, labels, managers, distributors, and stores. Show your success with professional reports that impress industry professionals.

Question 24

How does contact auto-organization work?

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Upload your contact emails once via CSV import. When tastemakers join and fill out their profiles with genres, location, and details, your contact list automatically organizes and enriches itself. Contacts stay up-to-date automatically—you'll never send them the wrong promo.

Question 25

What information is auto-populated?

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Tastemaker display name, email, type (DJ, playlister, etc.), location, verification status, profile photo, preferred genres, and more. Your contacts become a living, self-maintained database that's always accurate.

Question 26

Do I need to manually update contacts?

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No! Tastemakers maintain their own profiles. When they update their genres, location, or verification status, your contact list automatically reflects those changes. Self-maintained, always accurate contact information.

Question 27

What if a contact hasn't joined yet?

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They'll receive an invite to join SonicBridge. Once they join and fill out their profile, your contact list automatically organizes with their information. This creates viral growth—every creator brings contacts, which become tastemakers, which attract more creators.

Question 28

How do tastemakers receive music?

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All tracks arrive in a centralized inbox—not email. Say goodbye to inbox chaos. Listen, support, or pass with a single click. No forced reviews, no email fatigue—just music discovery made simple.

Question 29

Do I get email notifications?

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You'll receive digest emails summarizing new submissions, but all promos are managed within your SonicBridge account. No email overload—just one organized inbox where you control everything.

Question 30

How fast can I review tracks?

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Built for speed. Review 100+ tracks in minutes with one-click support or pass. No forced reviews, no friction—just fast, efficient music discovery. DJs and playlisters love this workflow.

Question 31

Can I filter my inbox?

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Yes! Filter by genre, date, support status, and more. Your inbox is fully organized and searchable—find exactly what you're looking for quickly.

Question 32

What feedback do creators receive?

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Watch your music's performance unfold in real-time. See who opened, who played, and who supported—the moment it happens. Make data-driven decisions with instant insights. No waiting, no guessing.

Question 33

What analytics are available?

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Track opens, plays, supports, downloads, influence reach, genre breakdown, top supporters (with verification status), support timeline, verified DJ supports, momentum scores, industry validation scores, and more. Comprehensive analytics for every submission.

Question 34

How do I track where my music lands?

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Promo Radar automatically tracks where your music lands across YouTube, Spotify, radio, charts, and more—all from your dashboard. No manual follow-ups needed. See your placements in real-time.

Question 35

Can I see social stats?

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Yes! Automatic social stats via SongStats integration show Instagram followers, TikTok engagement, YouTube subscribers, Spotify monthly listeners, Shazam data, and more—all automatically updated in real-time.

Question 36

What submission types does SonicBridge support?

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15+ submission types in one platform: Promos, Demos, Mixes, Remixes, Collaborations, Sync Licensing, Venues, Beats to Rappers, Beats to Singers, Singers to Producers, Rappers to Singers, Rappers to Producers, Singers to Rappers, Ghost Producer, Instrumentalist, and more.

Question 37

Do I need multiple platforms?

Accepted Answer

No! One platform replaces 5+ competitors. Stop juggling Submithub (promos), LabelRadar (demos), Inflyte (promos), BeatStars (beats), and sync licensing platforms. Everything in one unified workflow.

Question 38

Are all submission types priced the same?

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Yes, consistent pricing across all submission types: €20 base + €0.20 per VIP discovery contact. Whether you're submitting a promo, demo, collaboration, or beat—same transparent pricing.

Question 39

Can I submit multiple types in one session?

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Yes! The unified platform makes it easy to submit promos, demos, collaborations, and more—all from one dashboard. Switch between submission types seamlessly.

Question 40

How is my music protected?

Accepted Answer

SonicBridge protects your music before it leaves your hands. Generate a verified ownership record for any track before you share it—giving you documented proof of creation that is recognised from day one.

Question 41

Who can see my music?

Accepted Answer

Only tastemakers you select or who match your genres can see your submissions. All tastemakers are verified professionals—no random users can access your music.

Question 42

Is my data secure?

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Yes! Enterprise-grade security with 8.5/10 security score, WAF protection, CSRF protection, rate limiting, and secure error handling. Your data and music are protected with industry-standard security measures.

Question 43

How do I find tastemakers?

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Email-free discovery lets you find and connect with tastemakers without knowing their contacts. Browse by genre, location, and activity—discover new connections effortlessly. No need for email addresses.

Question 44

Can I see tastemaker profiles?

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Yes! View tastemaker profiles with their genres, location, verification status, influence scores, and more. Make informed decisions about who to reach out to.

Question 45

How do I build my network?

Accepted Answer

Upload your contact list, discover new tastemakers through VIP Discovery, engage with opportunities in the Reverse Marketplace, and connect with creators through collaborations. The platform facilitates networking at every level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

Pricing & Payments

Genre Matching & Targeting

Global Music Marketplace

Reverse Marketplace & Opportunities

Professional OneSheets

Auto-Organized Contacts

Inbox-Based System

Real-Time Feedback & Analytics

Multiple Submission Types

Security & Protection

Discovery & Networking

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