Direct-to-fan growth studio

Build the fanbase that funds your next era—not just the next drop.

Artists do not plateau because the art slows down. They stall when their fanbase is treated like a mailing list. We engineer ecosystems where superfans feel seen, social becomes a door—never the destination—and every release is fuel for recurring revenue.

Direct-to-fan infrastructure live in under 90 days

Retention and revenue metrics that satisfy finance and delight superfans

Culture-led campaigns guided by real supporter data, not algorithms

Fan relationships > follower counts

We transform your listener data into a living growth platform—spanning messaging, memberships, and experiences your artists can feel in the room.

  • Blueprints for email, SMS, and community channels that feel human
  • Integrated tech stack so every supporter journey is tracked and optimised
  • Campaigns crafted to turn buzz into lifetime value

What we unlock

16% YoYgrowth in direct-to-fan revenueMIDiA Research, 2023
80% ↑superfans spend more than casual listenersLuminate, 2023
$1B+paid directly to artists on Bandcamp since launchBandcamp, 2024
3x Streamssuperfans generate 300% more repeat playsChartmetric, 2024
Why direct-to-fan wins

Make every touchpoint count—and keep the upside.

Fanbases are assets. When you own the data, the relationship, and the offer, you own the future. We combine culture, community, and conversion so your most passionate supporters stay close and spend often.

16% YoY

growth in direct-to-fan revenue

MIDiA Research, 2023

80% ↑

superfans spend more than casual listeners

Luminate, 2023

$1B+

paid directly to artists on Bandcamp since launch

Bandcamp, 2024

3x Streams

superfans generate 300% more repeat plays

Chartmetric, 2024
What we build with you

From viral storytelling to recurring revenue systems.

We guide your team from insight to execution with programs that activate fans at every layer of loyalty.

Create viral moments

Engineer fan-fueled moments that spark shareability and convert attention into measurable growth.

  • Narrative campaigns that mobilise superfans and collaborators
  • Content seeding playbooks that amplify reach beyond the algorithm
  • Surprise-and-delight tactics that keep your core community buzzing

Own your revenue flywheel

Design memberships, drops, and experiences that keep direct-to-fan income recurring and predictable.

  • Membership tiers and VIP backrooms your top 5% happily pay for
  • Limited drops with engineered scarcity and waitlists
  • Retention sequences that turn one-off buyers into patrons

Audience intelligence & segmentation

Know exactly who is primed to invest, attend, or advocate—and automate the right invite at the right time.

  • Zero-party data capture across every touchpoint
  • Clarity on spend levels, location clusters, and superfans-in-the-making
  • Automated nurture journeys that feel personal, not spammy

Direct messaging ecosystems

Build high-converting email, SMS, and Discord flows that feel like conversations—not campaigns.

  • Onboarding sequences that introduce the world and convert new listeners
  • Tour launch and release cadences mapped to fan behaviour
  • Signals to alert your team when a fan is ready for a higher-ticket offer

Premium fan experiences

Design IRL and digital touchpoints that justify premium pricing and deepen loyalty season after season.

  • Listening salons, pop-ups, and backstage rituals your A-list fans share
  • Interactive livestreams with layered exclusives and community co-creation
  • Post-event retention that keeps momentum after the lights go down

Insight-led growth sprints

Work in focused sprints that map metrics to meaning so you can reinvest in what moves culture and revenue.

  • 90-day growth dashboards with clear leading indicators
  • Weekly experiments to test offers, bundles, and narratives
  • Actionable retros so your team scales the wins and shelves the noise
Beyond the algorithm

Stop renting reach. Start owning relationships.

Social media is incredible for discovery—but discovery is not devotion. We help you convert fleeting scrolls into a community that shows up, shares loudly, and funds the art.

Where artists get stuck

Most teams fire off the same email blasts and merch drops, hoping something sticks. The result? Fatigued lists, stale offers, and superfans who feel ignored.

  • Emails centred on sales, not story or access
  • One-size-fits-all merch with no emotional hook
  • Data living in disconnected tools—no real signal on who is ready to buy or host a pop-up for you

Social media is a tool—not the destination

Algorithms reward quick hits, not long-term relationships. A social-first strategy keeps you chasing virality while platforms take the data, the reach, and the revenue.

  • When you do not own the audience, you rent your future from someone else
  • Direct-to-fan channels convert 3-5x higher because context and trust already exist
  • Social becomes the top of funnel that feeds a thriving community you control

Proof that direct-to-fan is smarter revenue

Direct-to-fan income keeps accelerating: MIDiA reports 16% growth year over year, Bandcamp has paid artists more than $1B directly, and the Data & Marketing Association cites a $36 return for every $1 invested in email. When you own the relationship, you own the margin—and the freedom to create on your terms.

How we work

Strategy, execution, and measurement in one motion.

You get a partner that obsesses over the craft, understands the data, and stays in the trenches with your team until the plan is humming.

Phase 01

Fanbase Intelligence

We audit your existing lists, socials, merch, and offers to surface what is working, who your advocates are, and where the leaks live.

Phase 02

Experience Design

Co-create campaigns, offers, and community rituals that make fans feel seen—and map them to measurable revenue objectives.

Phase 03

Launch & Scale

Activate the ecosystem with creative, automation, and reporting. Then we iterate fast: amplify what converts and expand what delights.

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We onboard a limited number of artists each quarter to ensure every fanbase gets bespoke attention. Share your details below and we will reach out if there is a fit for the next cohort.