IndieWave | African Independent Music Distribution

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Creator Policy

IndieWave Terms and Creator Policy

Current terms version: 2026-09-06

User content responsibility

Creators retain ownership of their content and are responsible for having the legal rights, licenses, permissions, and authorization needed to upload and distribute it.

Type beats, mixes, and copyright

Public availability does not make a type beat or instrumental yours. A producer's beat, DJ mix, recording, or included audio may be uploaded only when you own it or have permission or a license. You must be able to prove your rights if challenged. IndieWave may remove violating content and restrict or terminate repeat infringers.

Reporting and takedowns

Rights holders may report suspected infringement through IndieWave's moderation process. Creators remain responsible for their uploads.

Producer Workspace

Beat Sellers

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Community

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🌍 Explore Africa

Explore Africa

Discover independent music by the places and sounds represented in the catalogue.

Are You An Artist?

Upload your music. Build your audience. Sell your music.

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Future Business Features

IndieWave Business Hub

Grow Your Career

Artist Growth

Legitimate industry organisations, distribution platforms and promotional tools for independent artists. External services may charge fees where applicable.

South African Music Industry

RiSA

Recording Industry of South Africa — recording industry resources, certifications and industry information.

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SAMPRA

South African Music Performance Rights Association — recording artists/record companies and needletime rights.

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SAMRO

Southern African Music Rights Organisation — songwriters, composers, authors and publishers / performing rights.

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Artist Platforms

Spotify for Artists

Manage your artist profile, view analytics and access official Spotify artist tools.

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Apple Music for Artists

Artist analytics, profile management and promotional tools from Apple Music.

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YouTube for Artists

Official YouTube resources for artist growth, analytics and channel tools.

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Music Promotion

SubmitHub

Submit music to curators, blogs and playlisters for promotional consideration.

External service — fees may apply.

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Groover

Music promotion and direct connections with curators and music professionals.

External service — fees may apply.

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Artist Branding

Linktree

Create one central link for your music and social profiles.

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Independent Music

Bandcamp

Independent music publishing, sales, merchandise and discovery.

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Ask IndieWave AI

Get guidance from IndieWave AI, then explore the resources above.

Direct Messages

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IndieWave Marketplace

Discover Merch, Events & Opportunities

Shop merchandise from independent artists, discover live events and connect with the creator community.

Latest Listings

Merchandise & Products

IndieWave AI

Your independent artist assistant

AI Conversation

Artist Platform

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My Releases

Admin Dashboard

Report Content / Copyright

IndieWave For Artists

Build Your Career Beyond Streaming

Upload releases, shape your profile, engage fans, and prepare your catalog for future artist business opportunities.

Release Music

Singles, projects, visuals and live replays in one artist workspace.

Build Audience

Grow with follows, likes, comments and stronger discovery visibility.

Own Your Identity

Create a professional profile with artwork, bio and artist media.

African independent music.

Genre Discovery

Hip Hop

Amapiano

Kasi Rap

Afrobeats

R&B

House

Drill

Trap

Soul

Jazz

Gospel

Pop

Browse Live Catalog Genres

Browse by Format

Music Formats

What's moving

Rising artists

Fresh drops

Your Library

Saved music

Followed artists

IndieWave Terms and Creator Policy

User content responsibility

Type beats, mixes, and copyright

Reporting and takedowns

Beat Sellers

Publish a beat

Everything else, one step away

Artist Videos and Live Replays

Explore Africa

Upload your music. Build your audience. Sell your music.

IndieWave Business Hub

Artist Growth

South African Music Industry

RiSA

SAMPRA

SAMRO

Artist Platforms

Spotify for Artists

Apple Music for Artists

YouTube for Artists

Music Promotion

SubmitHub

Groover

Artist Branding

Linktree

Independent Music

Bandcamp

Ask IndieWave AI

Messages

Discover Merch, Events & Opportunities

Merchandise & Products

Upcoming Events

IndieWave AI

Artist Bio Generator

Marketing Caption Generator

AI Conversation

Your Dashboard

Update Profile

Upload Release

Schedule Live + Replay

Add Merchandise

Create Event

My Products

My Events

My Releases

Admin Dashboard

Report Content / Copyright

Build Your Career Beyond Streaming

Release Music

Build Audience

Own Your Identity