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Soundplate LTD
IndustryMusic / Media
GenreElectronic Music
Founded2010
FounderMatt Benn
Headquarters
London
,
United Kingdom
ProductsWebsite, 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][10] Soundplate started as a website covering all aspects of dance music and all genres of the global scene therein. The aim of the site was to cover all genres without prejudice, to appeal to an audience of professional DJs and dance music fans.

Although Soundplate is based in London it is a remote company with team members in several different countries.[11][12]

Record Label

Soundplate Records has released music for a number of high-profile electronic music artists including Bakermat,[13] Opia,[14] Uppermost, Andrew Applepie[15] and an official remix of album[16] 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[17]).

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 Clicks Soundplate 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 [18] a free directory of music industry resources, companies and services.[19] Musicfibre.com
Play.Soundplate A free 'playlist submission system' [20] 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 Visualizers Soundplate can create animated Music Visualizer videos for artists. Soundplate.com/music-visualizers/
Cover.Soundplate A completely free tool allowing artist and playlist curators to create cover artwork for their music.[21] cover.soundplate.com
Jobs.Soundplate Music 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,[22] DJ EZ[23] and many more and also films and edits video exclusives such as interviews, event videos and live DJ sets from DJ Kayper,[24] Tramlines Festival[25] and Guy Gerber[26]

Previous Soundplate Projects

In the past, Soundplate has hosted and streamed a dance music industry debate (July 2013) 'The Soundplate Great Vinyl Debate',[27] an awards ceremony.[28] and previously provided a weekly chart for Ministry of Sound Radio[29]

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 [30] The events have featured in publications including Timeout Magazine, Urban Nerds [31] and All In London [32] Soundplate have also hosted parties in other areas of the UK and Europe.[33][34]

On July 7, 2013 Soundplate hosted a live debate at Google Campus in London about the future of vinyl.[27][35] The panel was chaired by Clive Morgan from The Telegraph and included James Lavelle, Sonny Wharton,[36] Uncle Dugs and DJ Magazine.

The Soundplate x Ministry of Sound Radio Chart (Weekly)

From 2011-2013[37] Soundplate provided a weekly chart for Ministry of Sound radio which was hosted by Ricky Simmonds[38] as part of his House and Funky show.[29]

References

  1. ^ "Soundplate". soundplate.com.
  2. ^ "Soundplate Records". Soundplate Records @ Soundplate Clicks. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  3. ^ "Soundplate Records • Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform". Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  4. ^ "Soundplate". beatport.com.
  5. ^ "Soundplate Clicks (Music Smart Links tool)". Soundplate Clicks.
  6. ^ "Soundplate launches cover-art generator for music playlists - Music Ally". 23 March 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
  7. ^ Aliysa (23 October 2012). "Soundplate Case Study". Tsohost.
  8. ^ "SOUNDPLATE Ltd overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK".
  9. ^ "Creating a Record Label After Running a Successful Blog as a student". Project Hatch. 23 October 2020.
  10. ^ Feld, Karina Michel (20 November 2020). "Matt Benn of Soundplate On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Music Industry". Medium.
  11. ^ Transformify, Lilia Stoyanov, CEO @ (2019-10-15). "Expertise on Demand: Why Soundplate hires freelancers". Transformify.org. Retrieved 2019-12-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ "Featured UK Startup: Soundplate". cloudemployee.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  13. ^ "Bakermat - Uitzicht EP". Discogs. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  14. ^ "Opia return with the Beverly Blues and I'm glad they did". Sodwee. 31 October 2018.
  15. ^ Andrew Applepie (2017-06-30), Andrew Applepie - Put Your Hands Together (Official Video), retrieved 2018-05-16
  16. ^ "Listen to Nina Simone's classic 'Little Girl Blue' LP, remixed". NME. 2016-04-01. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  17. ^ "SP NXT Releases on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  18. ^ "Music Fibre - Free Online Music Industry Directory". Music Fibre. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  19. ^ "MusicFibre.com". Republic of Music | Independent Music Distribution. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  20. ^ "Mi2N.com - Soundplate Launch Free Spotify Playlist Submission System". www.mi2n.com. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  21. ^ "SOUNDPLATE HAS GOT YOU COVERED". Hits Daily Double.
  22. ^ "VIDEO - LOUIE VEGA (A Few Minutes With) [BRIGHT NIGHT TV] - Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Blog". soundplate.com.
  23. ^ "7 Sides of DJ EZ [Interview & Mix] | Selector After Dark". Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform. 2015-01-09. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  24. ^ "VIDEO - DJ Kayper Turntablism Trap Mix - Soundplate Session @ G-Shock East - Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Blog". soundplate.com.
  25. ^ "VIDEO - Soundplate x RBMA at Tramlines with Maribou State & Pedestrian - Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Blog". soundplate.com.
  26. ^ "VIDEO: Soundplate x Eastern Electrics - Guy Gerber Interview - Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Blog". soundplate.com.
  27. ^ a b "12/7: The Great Vinyl Debate - Soundplate Presents." soundplate.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
  28. ^ "soundplate awards". soundplate.com.
  29. ^ a b "Ministry of Sound - Radio". www.ministryofsound.com. Archived from the original on 2012-08-02.
  30. ^ "RA: The Soundplate Awards Party Sponsored by AM Eyewear at Basing House, London (2013)". Resident Advisor.
  31. ^ "Urban Nerds". urban-nerds.com.
  32. ^ The Kolberg Partnership, London. "The Sound Plate Awards Party sponsored by AM Eyewear at Basing House". AllinLondon.
  33. ^ "VIDEO: Soundplate Summer Sessions: Nottingham Rooftop Parties". soundplate.com.
  34. ^ "Full line up announced for Croatia Music Adventures". Skiddle.com. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  35. ^ Firgas Esack (25 July 2013). "The Great Vinyl Debate". Wall Street International.
  36. ^ "The Great Vinyl Debate at Google Campus, London... - SONNYWHARTON.COM". SONNYWHARTON.COM.
  37. ^ "House music chart • Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform". Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
  38. ^ "About - Ricky Simmonds". rickysimmondsdj.com.
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