Judging
Every track has a 15 second listen gate. Then three choices. Skip, Mid, Fire. Five honest ratings a day keeps your own posts in the algorithm. No bots. Random rating gets throttled.
Built for theunsigned.
Talent is everywhere. The audience that rewards it is not. Most platforms reward whoever games the algorithm hardest. HEARD gives reach to the people who actually listen.
Promotion
Free tier with real reach if you judge. Paid promotions are clearly labeled. Boost reach, queue priority, or grab a featured slot. No paying to play disguised as organic.
Money
Beats sell with three license tiers. Bookings flow through escrow. Subscriptions add tools and analytics, not reach you can buy outright. HEARD takes a clear platform fee on transactions.
Four sides
Artists post. Fans judge. Labels scout. Venues book. Each role gets a UI tailored to what they actually do.
Building stage labels
Most labels start with no budget. We let them say so. Artists see how a label pays, upfront, revenue share, or nothing yet, before they ever join. See the full picture on the building page linked below.
Safety
Block, mute, report. Reports are read by humans. Stories last 24 hours. Age gated at 18+. Guidelines link below for the full picture.