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🚨 Season 1 Extended: More Time, More Superfans, More Wins! 🚀

March 9, 2025

Big news for artists on The Beam—we’re extending Season 1 to give you even more time to climb the charts, engage superfans, and secure your spot at the top.

🔗 New End Date: April 15, 2025

Originally set to wrap on March 19, Season 1 is now running until April 15—giving artists nearly four extra weeks to activate their fanbase, gain momentum, and cash in on the power of superfans.

Why the Extension?

We just launched major new Superfan features that make it easier than ever to turn casual listeners into paying supporters—and we want to give artists time to use them.

🔥 What’s New?

✅ Superfans Can Subscribe in Seconds – The new “Become Fan” button is now on the feed, the charts, and your artist profile, making it frictionless for fans to support you.
✅ New Fan Engagement Tools – Artists can now track superfans in real-time and use The Beam’s Superfan Dashboard to monitor engagement.
✅ Daily Voting & Leaderboards – Superfans can boost their favorite artists every day, keeping you on top of the rankings.

What This Means for You

🔹 More Time to Rank Higher – With four more weeks, artists who just joined have a real shot at climbing the leaderboard.
🔹 More Time to Gain Superfans – Every new fan counts toward your total support and potential earnings on The Beam.
🔹 More Time to Win – With superfans now more active than ever, this extension could make all the difference in your final ranking.

What’s Next?

🔘 Artists: Keep pushing! Now’s the time to activate your superfans and drive engagement.
🔘 Superfans: Your votes and support can change the game for your favorite artists. Log in daily and get involved!
🔘 New Artists: If you haven’t started yet—this is your sign. There’s still time to compete and win.

📢 Season 1 ends April 15—make every day count.

Log in & Rally Your Superfans Now →

Superfans in 30 Seconds: The Beam’s New Upgrade Makes Growing Your Fanbase Easier Than Ever

March 7, 2025

🚀 Big news for artists on The Beam! We just rolled a massive UI upgrade that makes it easier than ever to turn followers into superfans—in just a few taps.

And here’s the best part: when fans subscribe, you get paid. But only if your Stripe account is set up.

Check out the video below to see how fast your fans can find you on The Beam:

What’s New?

We’ve made our “Become Fan” button more accessible across the platform. Now, fans can subscribe to support their favorite artists directly from:

✅ The Feed – Fans can instantly support you while scrolling new music.
✅ The Charts – Climbing the ranks? Now fans can back you right from the leaderboard.
✅ Your Artist Profile – Anyone who discovers you or who you share your profile with can subscribe in under 30 seconds with zero friction.

Why This Matters for You

More superfans mean:
🎟️ More direct support for your music career
📈 More visibility on The Beam’s Charts
💰 More revenue opportunities

But here’s the catch: If your Stripe account isn’t connected, you’re leaving money on the table. Superfans contribute $5.50 per year, and $4 of that goes directly to you. Without Stripe, you can’t receive payments, and fans who try to subscribe won’t be able to complete the process.

How to Make Sure You Get Paid

Setting up Stripe takes just a few minutes:

1️⃣ Log into The Beam
2️⃣ Go to your Artist Dashboard
3️⃣ Click “Connect Stripe” and follow the quick setup steps

Once your account is active, every new fan subscription immediately starts flowing to your Stripe account.

What’s Next?

Now’s the time to set up your Stripe account and share your Beam profile with your fans. We’ve made it incredibly easy for them to subscribe—now make sure you’re ready to receive their support.

🔗 Connect Stripe & Claim Your Superfans Now

Week 5, Season 1 of The Beam Charts are in!

March 5, 2025

🚀 The latest Beam Chart Results are here! We’re in private beta, but the week was packed with new contenders, and major wins across the charts.

🏆 Auggie Velarde took the #1 spot on The Beam Latin Chart and The Beam 50!

📈 Breakout artists like Caleb Lee Hutchinson and Playhouse took the #1 spots in their genre while Brittney Carter moved to #2 on The Beam 50!

Check out The Beam Week 5, Season 1 Chart Results Below!

New to The Beam? Check out The Beam for Beginner’s Guide and get active on The Beam!

Why The Beam Trusts Stripe as Its Payment Partner

March 5, 2025

The Beam is where new music artists earn. To bring this vision to life, we’ve partnered with Stripe, a leading payment gateway.

While The Beam powers transactions and fosters a competitive music economy, we rely on Stripe as our trusted financial custodian. Here’s why:

1️⃣ Stripe Handles Massive Scale – $1.4 Trillion in Payments

🟢 Why it Matters: Stripe processed $1.4 trillion in total payment volume in 2024 (up 38%), making it one of the most trusted financial platforms globally.

💡 Your transactions are secured by Stripe, which powers over 1.3% of global GDP—an industry leader in online payments.

2️⃣ Industry Trust – Used by Half of the Fortune 100 & High-Growth Startups

🟢 Why it Matters: Stripe is used by half of the Fortune 100, 80% of Forbes Cloud 100, and 78% of the AI 50—establishing it as the backbone of major enterprises.

💡 The same payment infrastructure trusted by Fortune 100 companies and leading AI startups secures your purchases on The Beam.

3️⃣ Fraud Protection at Scale – Stripe Radar’s AI-Driven Security

🟢 Why it Matters: Stripe’s AI-powered fraud prevention (Radar) detects 92% of fraudulent cards before a transaction happens and reduced card testing fraud by 80% in two years.

💡 Your payments are protected by Stripe’s industry-leading fraud detection, which prevents billions of fraudulent transactions every year.

4️⃣ Subscription & Billing Expertise – Stripe Manages 200M+ Active Subscriptions

🟢 Why it Matters: Stripe’s Billing platform now manages 200 million active subscriptions and has helped major brands like Forbes increase revenue by 23%.

💡 Our billing system is backed by Stripe’s automation, ensuring secure, seamless payments with zero hassle.

5️⃣ Payment Authorization Optimizations – Maximizing Successful Transactions

🟢 Why it Matters: Companies that switched to Stripe saw major authorization rate improvements, like Hertz (+4%) and News Corp Australia (+5%), reducing failed payments and involuntary churn.

💡 With Stripe’s AI-driven checkout, your payments process faster and more reliably.

6️⃣ AI-Powered Commerce & Future-Ready Payments

🟢 Why it Matters: Stripe is adapting payments for AI-driven commerce, making it the best choice for digital-first platforms like The Beam.

💡 Stripe’s AI-driven fraud prevention and revenue optimization ensure artists, fans, and brands transact securely on The Beam.

Welcome to The Beam, the Place Where New Artists Earn!

January 31, 2025

A note of welcome from The Beam’s Founder.

🎵 More About The Beam 🎵

🎤 The Beginner’s Guide to The Beam
1️⃣ All About The Beam Chart Seasons
📞 Contact The Beam
💡 The Beam FAQs

All About The Beam Charts Season 1

January 25, 2025

The Beam Season 1 Private Beta is here!

Starting Wednesday, January 29, 2025, we’re kicking off our first-ever competitive chart season, and it’s set to enhance how emerging artists make their mark. With an 7-week season packed full of excitement and opportunity, there’s never been a better time to showcase your music and rally your fans.

🚨 Disclaimer: The Beam Season 1 is in private beta. Read more about what that means here!

How The Beam Season 1 Works

The Beam Charts are season-based, designed to keep competition fresh and engaging while shining a spotlight on the best emerging talent. Here are the key details for Season 1:

Season Length: 7 weeks, running from January 29, 2025, to March 18, 2025.
Weekly Updates: Charts update every Wednesday at 12am ET to reflect the latest rankings.
Submission Deadline: Artists can submit tracks up until Week 5 (Wednesday, February 26, 2025). Tracks submitted after this deadline will be eligible for Season 2.

Winning Songs: At the end of Season 1, all winning songs will be retired from The Beam Charts and celebrated in a massive social media campaign.

How to Participate

Artists:

Post your best songs to The Beam before February 26, 2025, to be eligible for Season 1.
Rally your superfans to engage with your tracks.
Keep an eye on weekly updates to track your progress!

Fans:

Join The Beam to support your favorite artists with upvotes, shares, and reactions.
Follow the charts to discover new music and stay ahead of the trends.

Why Season 1 Matters

Season 1 is your chance to be part of history as The Beam’s first-ever competitive cohort. Artists will:

Build With Us: Our first season is in private beta, so we can learn about what works for artists and fans and what doesn’t.
Earn Recognition: Chart-topping songs will gain visibility and establish their creators as rising talent.
Monetize Their Talent: Winning tracks unlock direct earnings through The Beam’s innovative engagement model.
Compete Among Peers: Share the stage with emerging, developing, and breaking artists—no established or veteran artists here.

Looking Ahead

Season 1 is just our beginning. After the season concludes, we’ll take a break to analyze the results, spotlight the winners, and prepare for Season 2.

Your participation will help shape the future of The Beam, so make your mark and be part of this groundbreaking journey. Let’s make history together. Mark your calendars for January 29, 2025, and get ready for a music competition built by emerging artists for emerging artists.

What to learn more about The Beam Charts? Visit the link below.

About The Beam Charts

Questions? Write to [email protected].

The Beam Charts: Season 2 Beta Launch

January 25, 2025

Welcome to The Beam Charts: Season 2 Private Beta! 🎉

This exclusive launch marks the beginning of a new era in music competition, dedicated to emerging artists. As an invited guest, you’re among the first to experience what we’re building, and your feedback will shape the future of The Beam. That said, this is a beta launch—so here are a few important things to keep in mind.

What to Expect in Private Beta

This beta version of The Beam Charts is designed to test our core features and gather input from our early community. While we’ve worked hard to deliver a polished experience, some areas may still need improvement. Here’s what you should know:

Bugs May Occur 🐛
- As with any beta, you might encounter bugs or glitches. These issues are a natural part of testing and will help us refine the platform.
- If something doesn’t work as expected, let us know! We appreciate your patience and feedback as we improve.
Limited Features 🚧
- Certain features may be limited or unavailable during the beta. For example:
  - Engagement metrics may not update instantly.
  - Some UI elements may undergo rapid iteration.
- Keep an eye out for updates as we roll out enhancements.
Data May Reset 🔄
- During the beta, it’s possible that we’ll reset data to implement updates or fix issues. This could include:
  - Chart rankings
  - Engagement activity
  - Track submissions
- We’ll notify you in advance if any resets are planned.
Exclusive Access 🔐
- Participation in the private beta is invite-only. Please don’t share your login credentials or access with others.
- As an invited guest, you’re helping us fine-tune the platform—thank you for your trust and support!

How You Can Help

Your experience in this beta is invaluable to us. Here’s how you can contribute:

Report Issues: If you find a bug or have trouble using a feature, send us detailed feedback through the platform or contact our team directly.
Share Feedback: What do you love? What could be better? We want to hear it all!
Test the Core Features: Post songs, rally engagement, and explore the charts. Your participation will help us identify strengths and areas for improvement.

What’s Next?

The private beta is just the first step. After Season 1 concludes, we’ll analyze the results, address any issues, and prepare for a broader launch. Your feedback will play a key role in shaping the future of The Beam.

What to learn more about The Beam Charts? Visit our About the Charts page.

Thank You!

We’re thrilled to have you on board for this exciting milestone. Thank you for your patience, your feedback, and your belief in what we’re creating. 🎶

Artist Accounts and User Accounts: What’s the Difference?

January 17, 2025

The Beam offers two distinct account types—Artist Accounts and User Accounts—to ensure everyone can get the most out of our platform. Here’s a quick breakdown to help you choose the right account for your needs.

Artist Accounts 🎤

Artist accounts are designed for creators who want to share their music and build their careers on The Beam. With an artist account, you can:

Post Music: Share your latest tracks and engage with superfans.
Compete in Chart Seasons: Climb the charts by rallying fan support.
Enter Brand-Sponsored Challenges: Showcase your talent and compete for exclusive opportunities.
Monetize the Network: Earn directly from superfans and brand partnerships.

If you’re an artist looking to take your career to the next level, this account is for you! 🎶

User Accounts 🙌

User accounts are perfect for fans and members of an artist’s team. With a user account, you can:

Support Your Favorite Artists: Vote for their songs and help them rise in the charts.
Join the Artist’s Team: Artists can invite collaborators to assist in managing their presence on The Beam.
Engage with the Community: Stay updated on live events, new releases, and more.

User accounts are all about participation and connection. Whether you’re a superfan or part of an artist’s inner circle, this is your gateway to The Beam experience.

Choosing Your Role

Not sure which account to create? Think about your primary goal on The Beam:

Are you here to share music and grow your career? Choose an Artist Account.
Are you here to support and engage with artists? Choose a User Account.

Both account types work together to create a vibrant community focused on music and connection.

All About Posting on The Beam

January 17, 2025

The Beam is built with one goal in mind: helping artists and fans focus on what matters most—the music. To maintain this focus, we’ve made posting on The Beam simple and purposeful. There are no generic text fields to distract from your artistry and discovery. Instead, we’ve designed four unique post types to connect you with your audience. Let’s break them down! 🎶

1. Post Songs 🎵

Sharing your music is at the heart of The Beam. Whether you’re releasing a new track or showcasing a hidden gem from your discography, the Post Songs feature allows you to:

Upload your song directly or link to streaming platforms.
Add context like release dates and genres.
Highlight why this song matters to you.

Every song post automatically integrates with your performance metrics on The Beam, helping superfans stay connected with your journey.

2. Post Links 🔗

Got something exciting to share beyond your music? Use the Post Links option to:

Promote your latest merch drop.
Share a press article or feature.
Announce collaborations or partnerships.

By keeping your audience updated with curated links, you create a dynamic connection with your fans.

3. Post Live Events 🎤

Live music is a powerful way to connect with your audience IRL. Use the Post Live Events feature to:

Announce upcoming performances or tours.
Share venue details, ticket links, and show times.
Keep fans informed about last-minute updates.

With a single post, you can turn passive fans into ticket-holders ready to cheer you on! 🕺💃

4. Post Gigs 💼

Artists are hustlers at heart, and gigs are a vital part of your journey. The Post Gigs feature allows you to:

Advertise open opportunities, like hiring session musicians or backup vocalists.
Connect with other artists, producers, and music professionals.
Discover collaborations that can take your career to the next level.

By using this feature, you’re not just building a fanbase—you’re building a network. 🤝

Why We Keep It Simple

At The Beam, we believe less is more. By focusing on these four post types, we’ve created an environment where:

Artists can focus on their craft. No clutter, no noise—just music and meaningful updates.
Fans stay engaged. Posts are designed to provide value and keep fans invested in your success.
Community thrives. With posts tailored to music, every interaction builds a stronger connection between artists and superfans.

Ready to Share? 🚀

Posting on The Beam is intuitive and quick. Whether you’re sharing your latest single, promoting an event, or looking for collaborators, our platform ensures your music always takes center stage.

Tips for Fast Onboarding with Stripe

January 17, 2025

If you’re an artist ready to join The Beam and monetize your presence, setting up your Stripe account quickly and efficiently is a key first step. Follow these tips to ensure a smooth onboarding process and start earning faster.

1. Avoid Duplicate Stripe Accounts

Before creating a new Stripe account, check if you already have one. Duplicate accounts can slow down your onboarding process and lead to unnecessary confusion. When prompted to log in to Stripe during the setup:

Use the email address associated with your Stripe account.
If you’re unsure whether you have an account, use Stripe’s account recovery options to check.

By ensuring you use your existing account, you’ll save time and avoid complications.

2. Complete the Stripe Sign-Up Process in One Go

When you log in to or create a Stripe account, be prepared to complete the entire sign-up process. Stripe requires specific information to verify your identity and approve your account. To streamline this step:

Have your legal name, address, and bank details ready.
Provide accurate information about your business type and income sources.
Double-check all entries before submitting to avoid delays.

3. Leverage Your Instagram Profile for Faster Approval

If you’re an artist with an Instagram profile, using it during the sign-up process can speed up verification. Stripe often checks for publicly available information to confirm your identity and activity. A well-maintained Instagram profile demonstrates your professional presence and builds trust.

To maximize this advantage:

Link your Instagram profile to your Stripe account.
Ensure your profile is public and contains accurate, professional information.

4. Select the Right Account Type: Musicians, Bands, Orchestras

During the sign-up process, Stripe will ask you to select your account type. For artists on The Beam, the best options are:

Musicians
Bands
Orchestras

Choosing the correct category helps Stripe process your application more efficiently and ensures your account aligns with your activities.

Before You Go

Stripe’s onboarding process is designed to be thorough, but with the right preparation, you can fast-track your approval. By avoiding duplicate accounts, completing the sign-up process in one go, leveraging your Instagram profile, and selecting the correct account type, you’ll be ready to start earning through The Beam in no time.

🔗 New End Date: April 15, 2025

Why the Extension?

🔥 What’s New?

What This Means for You

What’s Next?

What’s New?

Why This Matters for You

How to Make Sure You Get Paid

What’s Next?

1️⃣ Stripe Handles Massive Scale – $1.4 Trillion in Payments

2️⃣ Industry Trust – Used by Half of the Fortune 100 & High-Growth Startups

3️⃣ Fraud Protection at Scale – Stripe Radar’s AI-Driven Security

4️⃣ Subscription & Billing Expertise – Stripe Manages 200M+ Active Subscriptions

5️⃣ Payment Authorization Optimizations – Maximizing Successful Transactions

6️⃣ AI-Powered Commerce & Future-Ready Payments

How The Beam Season 1 Works

How to Participate

Why Season 1 Matters

Looking Ahead

What to Expect in Private Beta

How You Can Help

What’s Next?

Thank You!

Artist Accounts 🎤

User Accounts 🙌

Choosing Your Role

1. Post Songs 🎵

2. Post Links 🔗

3. Post Live Events 🎤

4. Post Gigs 💼

Why We Keep It Simple

Ready to Share? 🚀

1. Avoid Duplicate Stripe Accounts

2. Complete the Stripe Sign-Up Process in One Go

3. Leverage Your Instagram Profile for Faster Approval

4. Select the Right Account Type: Musicians, Bands, Orchestras

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