> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.hypebot.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # DIY Music Tech News: SoundCloud, Vimeo, Tunezy, Thefuture.fm, Musicplayr, PledgeMusic - URL: https://www.hypebot.com/diy-music-tech-news-soundcloud-vimeo-tunezy-thefuturefm-musicplayr-pledgemusic/ - Published: 2013-03-14T11:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2013-03-14T11:00:00.000Z - Description: Though some folks still mistake "music tech" for a limited range of companies and products such as Spotify, Pandora and iTunes, the diy-focused music tech world is typically a much. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/03/diy-music-tech-news-soundcloud-vimeo-tunezy-thefuturefm-musi - Author: Guest Author - Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Tech, DIY Music Tech News, Musicplayr, PledgeMusic, Soundcloud, Thefuture.fm, Tunezy, Vimeo, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:49 [![Soundcloud-pro](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2017d41d81f4d970c-150wi "Soundcloud-pro")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2017d41d81f4d970c-popup?ref=hypebot.com) Though some folks still mistake "music tech" for a limited range of companies and products such as Spotify, Pandora and iTunes, the **diy-focused music tech world** is typically a much more interesting space. Recent **news relevant to diy and indie musicians** ranges from SoundCloud and Vimeo's new pro offerings to updates from a variety of music tech startups including Tunezy, Thefuture.fm, Musicplayr and PledgeMusic. **SoundCloud Reboots Premium Offerings with SoundCloud Pro** As has been widely noted this week, SoundCloud is switching things up with [new premium plans](https://soundcloud.com/premium?ref=hypebot.com). They discuss SoundCloud Pro further in a [blog post](https://blog.soundcloud.com/2013/03/11/introducing-soundcloud-pro/?ref=hypebot.com). **Vimeo Debuts Vimeo On Demand** Though YouTube remains the leader in the ad-supported social video world, Vimeo offers a less noise-filled environment and more control for users. Last fall they introduced [Vimeo Creator Services](http://vimeo.com/blog/post:523?ref=hypebot.com), including a tip jar, followed by their first pay-to-view offerings. Now they're stepping up their premium game with [Vimeo On Demand](http://vimeo.com/ondemand?ref=hypebot.com). More info is available on [their blog](http://vimeo.com/blog/post:559?ref=hypebot.com). **The Naughty By Nature "Private VIP Experience" from Tunezy.com** The music fan experience space is definitely heating up with [BandPage's entry](https://www.hypebot.com/bandpage-expands-with-fan-experiences-platform/) and a [new report from Nielsen](https://www.hypebot.com/poor-fan-engagement-is-costing-music-industry-450m-27b-annually-nielson-study/) about lost revenue due to the ongoing industry obsession with sales of recorded music. Last month I wrote about [Tunezy's fan wishlists](https://www.hypebot.com/tunezy-connects-musicians-and-fans-through-tangible-experiences-via-new-fan-wishlists/) and their nuanced approach to figuring out what fans actually want and how much they're willing to pay. Recently Naughty By Nature shared the above video of their first Tunezy-facilitated fan experience and it's a nice look at why bands should be investigating this potentially profitable opportunity to feed their superfans. **Digiwaxx to Promote Thefuture.fm** [Thefuture.fm](http://thefuture.fm/?ref=hypebot.com) is now spreading the word via promotional partnerships about the unique [monetization opportunities](https://www.hypebot.com/thefuturefms-new-ceo-details-fresh-revenue-streams-for-djs/) available through their platform for making dj mixes legal. This week they announced their first promo deal with [Digiwaxx](http://www.digiwaxx.com/?ref=hypebot.com) to recruit djs to the platform. Other digital record pools and dj networks are expected to follow. **Musicplayr Introduces Facebook Fanpage App for Artists** [Musicplayr](http://musicplayr.com/?ref=hypebot.com), a service designed for [fans to collect and share](https://www.hypebot.com/musicplayr-ends-closed-beta-and-updates-look/) free streaming music on the web from sites like YouTube and SoundCloud, last month introduced [Musicplayr for Artists](http://blog.musicplayr.com/post/43067132365/musicplayr-for-artists?ref=hypebot.com). Now artists can add a Musicplayr app to their Facebook Page. Such an app might best be used not just to feature one's own music but to share a genre or a scene and thus create a context for one's music. Back in January Musicplayr also added the option to [follow auto-aggregated artist pages](http://blog.musicplayr.com/post/41359009709/discover?ref=hypebot.com) on the site. Though not a diy music site per se, Musicplayr is now doing more to market musicians while serving listeners. **PledgeMusic Wins GRAMMY Music Technology Lab Pitch Event** Last month's [GRAMMY Music Technology Lab](http://www.soundctrl.com/blog/2013/02/07/grammy-music-technology-lab/?ref=hypebot.com) introduced "five superstar entrepreneurs" to "50 VIP guests from the music industry, digital world and venture capital" in a special event for the GRAMMY Awards weekend. D2F campaign site [PledgeMusic](http://www.plegemusic.com/?ref=hypebot.com) participated and [their pitch won](http://www.pledgemusic.com/articles/477-pledgemusic-wins-grammy-music-technology-lab?ref=hypebot.com). Congratulations! **More:** - [Red Bull Amplifier Launches Music Tech Startup Accelerator](https://www.hypebot.com/red-bull-amplifier/) - [YouTube Video Tips & Tools From The Music Playbook To vidIQ](https://www.hypebot.com/youtube-video-tips-tools-from-the-music-playbook-to-vidiq/) - [Music Ticketing News: Limited Run, Eventbrite x Facebook, TapCanvas, Ticketmaster](https://www.hypebot.com/ticketing-news-limited-run-eventbrite-x-facebook-tapcanvas-ticketmaster/) *Hypebot Senior Contributor Clyde Smith ([@fluxresearch](https://twitter.com/fluxresearch?ref=hypebot.com)/[@crowdfundingm](https://twitter.com/crowdfundingm?ref=hypebot.com)) also blogs at [All World Dance: Videos](http://www.allworlddance.com/?ref=hypebot.com) and maintains [Music Biz Blogs](http://www.musicbizblogs.com/?ref=hypebot.com). 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