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# Soundcrtl’s FlashFWD Music Tech Awards Announces Nominees, Opens Voting
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/soundcrtls-flashfwd-music-tech-awards-announces-nominess-opens-voting/
- Published: 2013-04-15T15:45:30.000Z
- Updated: 2013-04-15T15:45:30.000Z
- Description: Soundctrl, a hub for NYC's music tech community, has announced the nominees and opened voting for the 4th Annual FlashFWD Awards which honor excellence and innovation in music tech.
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Music Business, Music Tech, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:43

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Soundctrl, a hub for NYC's music tech community, has announced the nominees and opened voting for the 4th Annual FlashFWD Awards which honor excellence and innovation in music tech.

  
**Best in Discovery: Past honorees include Spotify (2012), The Echo Nest (2011), Hype Machine (2010)**

Recognizing a product or service that has most significantly impacted  
and improved the way fans discover and share recorded music

1) [Songza](http://songza.com/?ref=hypebot.com) 2) [NPR Music](http://www.npr.org/music/?ref=hypebot.com) 3) [YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/?ref=hypebot.com) 4) [Mixify](http://www.mixify.com/?ref=hypebot.com) 5) [Rap Genius](http://rapgenius.com/?ref=hypebot.com)

**Best in Live: Past honorees include Square (2012), The Creator’s Project (2011)**

Recognizing a product, service or organization that has most  
significantly improved the live concert experience from either a fan or  
artist perspective

1) [Boiler Room](http://boilerroom.tv/?ref=hypebot.com) 2) [V Squared Labs](http://vsquaredlabs.com/?ref=hypebot.com) 3) [Superfly Presents](http://www.superflypresents.com/?ref=hypebot.com) 4) [ID&T](http://www.id-t.com/?ref=hypebot.com)

**Best in Mobile & Tablet: Past honorees include Snibbe Interactive for Biophilia (2012), SoundTracking (2011)**

Recognizing a product or service that is breaking new ground in mobile technology and expanding upon traditional fan engagement

1) [Pheed](https://www.pheed.com/?ref=hypebot.com) 2) [Groovebug](http://groovebug.com/?ref=hypebot.com) 3) [Biobeats](http://biobeats.com/?ref=hypebot.com) 4) [Instagram](http://instagram.com/?ref=hypebot.com)

**Best in Artist Support: Past honorees include BandPage (2012), SoundCloud (2011), Indaba Music (2010)**

Recognizing a product or service that focuses on giving artists more options in creating and promoting their music independently

1) [Tumblr ](http://www.tumblr.com/?ref=hypebot.com)2) [Jamplify](http://jamplify.com/?ref=hypebot.com) 3) [PledgeMusic](http://www.pledgemusic.com/?ref=hypebot.com) 4) [(New) Myspace](https://new.myspace.com/?ref=hypebot.com)

**Best in Gaming: A Brand New Category**

Recognizing a game, creator or organization that demonstrates  
innovation in music integration with a gaming platform, be it through  
soundtrack, virtual marketplace, or unique partnership.

1) [Video Star App](http://videostarapp.com/?ref=hypebot.com) 2) [SoundPlay by Pitchfork](http://soundplay.pitchfork.com/?ref=hypebot.com) 3) [Kinect for XBOX 360](http://www.xbox.com/en-US/kinect?ref=hypebot.com) 4) [Virgin Gaming](http://virgingaming.com/?ref=hypebot.com)

**SoundWAV Influencer Award: Past honorees include Scooter Braun (2012), Troy Carter (2011)**

Recognizing an individual who has significantly impacted digital  
music culture through the early adoption or creation of new technology  
and is seen as a visionary and voice in the music tech industry

1) [Bill Werde](https://twitter.com/bwerde?ref=hypebot.com) 2) [Jimmy Iovine](http://allthingsd.com/20130306/jimmy-iovine-explains-his-60-million-music-plan/?ref=hypebot.com) 3) [Amanda Palmer](https://twitter.com/amandapalmer?ref=hypebot.com) 4) [Guy Oseary](https://twitter.com/guyoseary?ref=hypebot.com) 5) [Questlove](https://twitter.com/questlove?ref=hypebot.com)

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