Music infrastructure. Fair streaming, direct sales, artist ownership.
Crown Jewel (Invited): Taylor Swift
What JukeBox Does
Direct sales, fair streaming, ownership retained — music that pays the people who make it...
What JukeBox Does
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Direct Sales | Artists sell music at Cost+20% |
| Fair Streaming | Transparent per-stream payments |
| Ownership Retained | Artists keep their masters |
| Fan Connection | Direct artist-to-fan relationships |
| Collaboration Tools | Songwriting and production coordination |
The Philosophy
Music should pay the people who make it. Not the people who own the contracts.
The Economics
Artists keep 83.3% — the same as every creator on Liana Banyan...
The Economics
Artists keep 83.3%:
The Math
| Platform | Artist Keeps | Platform Takes |
|---|---|---|
| Spotify | ~30% | ~70% (label + platform) |
| Apple Music | ~30% | ~70% (label + platform) |
| Bandcamp | ~82% | ~18% |
| JukeBox | 83.3% | 16.7% (Cost+20%) |
The Difference
- No label cut — Direct to artist
- Transparent streaming — Know exactly what each stream pays
- Ownership retained — Artists keep their masters
- Fan relationships — Direct connection, not mediated
The Streaming Model
Transparent streaming that actually pays artists fairly...
The Streaming Model
Transparent streaming:
The Current Problem
| Platform | Per-Stream Rate | For 1M Streams |
|---|---|---|
| Spotify | $0.003-0.005 | $3,000-5,000 |
| Apple Music | $0.006-0.01 | $6,000-10,000 |
| YouTube Music | $0.002-0.004 | $2,000-4,000 |
The JukeBox Solution
| Model | Rate | For 1M Streams |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Purchase | Artist sets price | Artist controls |
| Subscription Pool | Transparent split | ~$15,000-20,000 |
| Tip Integration | Fan adds extra | Variable |
The Transparency
- See exactly what each stream pays
- Know where the money goes
- Control your pricing
- Own your relationships
For Artists
How to use JukeBox — upload, price, sell, keep 83.3%...
For Artists
How to use JukeBox:
Getting Started
- Create account — Join as artist
- Upload music — Keep your masters
- Set pricing — You control the price
- Publish — Make available to fans
- Earn — Keep 83.3% of every sale
Artist Tools
| Tool | Function |
|---|---|
| Upload | High-quality audio hosting |
| Pricing | Flexible pricing models |
| Analytics | Understand your audience |
| Fan communication | Direct messaging |
| Collaboration | Work with other artists |
Artist Benefits
- 83.3% of revenue — same as all creators
- Keep your masters — full ownership
- Direct fan relationships — no intermediary
- Transparent economics — know what you earn
- Portable — take your music anywhere
For Fans
How to support artists on JukeBox — buy, stream, tip, connect...
For Fans
How to support artists:
Ways to Support
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Purchase | Buy albums, singles, merchandise |
| Stream | Listen with fair artist payment |
| Tip | Add extra to any transaction |
| Subscribe | Ongoing artist support |
| Share | Help artists find new fans |
Fan Benefits
- Know your money helps — 83.3% to artist
- Direct connection — communicate with artists
- Quality audio — high-fidelity options
- Discovery — find new music
- Community — connect with other fans
The Integration
JukeBox connects to the entire Liana Banyan ecosystem...
The Integration
JukeBox connects to the ecosystem:
The Flow
Artist creates music
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Uploads to JukeBox (keeps masters)
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Fans discover through platform
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Purchase or stream at fair rates
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Artist keeps 83.3%
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Artist can access VSL for production costs
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Artist can teach through Didasko
Initiative Connections
| Initiative | JukeBox Connection |
|---|---|
| VSL | Production financing |
| Didasko | Music education |
| Harper Guild | Sheet music, samples |
| Let’s Make Bread | Merchandise sales |
| The Family Table | Live performance venues |
The Vision
Music infrastructure that pays artists fairly — ownership, transparency, fair economics...
The Vision
Music infrastructure that pays artists fairly:
What We’re Building
- Ownership — Artists keep their masters
- Transparency — Know exactly what you earn
- Fair economics — 83.3% to artists
- Direct connection — Artists and fans together
The Goal
Every musician can make a living from their music — without giving up ownership or most of their revenue.
“Help each other help ourselves.”
🏰 FOR THE KEEP! ⚔️