# Soundplate

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**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] **Soundplate** started as a website covering all aspects of dance music and all genres of the global scene therein.

Although Soundplate is based in London it is a remote company with team members in several different countries.[10][11]

## Record Label

Soundplate Records has released music for a number of high-profile electronic music artists including [Bakermat](/source/Bakermat),[12] Opia,[13] [Uppermost](/source/Uppermost), Andrew Applepie[14] and an official remix of album[15] of the late [Nina Simone](/source/Nina_Simone).

To date (May 2018), Soundplate Records have released more than 50 titles (including compilations and releases on the sub-label SP NXT[16]).

Soundplate Records is independent and currently distributed worldwide by [Believe Digital](/source/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 songlinks / 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 Production tools Soundplate has developed some online tools to help artists with their music production including a tool to create Slowed + Reverb remixes, a BPM finder and a reverb calculator. https://soundplate.com/slowed-reverb/ MusicTickers In 2024 Soundplate launched [17] MusicTickers a tool for creating spinning vinyl animations and other animated content for music marketing. https://musictickers.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. Discontinued

Aside from that, Soundplate publishes a large amounts of unique music content including reviews, interviews with global talent such as [Little Louie Vega](/source/Little_Louie_Vega),[22] [DJ EZ](/source/DJ_EZ)[23] and many more and also films and edits video exclusives such as interviews, event videos, original research from surveys[24] and live DJ sets from [DJ Kayper](/source/DJ_Kayper),[25] [Tramlines Festival](/source/Tramlines_Festival)[26] and [Guy Gerber](/source/Guy_Gerber)[27]

## Previous Soundplate Projects

In the past, Soundplate has hosted and streamed a dance music industry debate (July 2013) 'The Soundplate Great Vinyl Debate',[28] an awards ceremony.[29] and previously provided a weekly chart for [Ministry of Sound Radio](/source/Ministry_of_Sound_Radio)[30]

### Soundplate Events

The first official Soundplate event was held inside the world-famous [Ministry of Sound](/source/Ministry_of_Sound) in 2012. The Soundplate Awards 2013 were held at Basing House [31] The events have featured in publications including Timeout Magazine, Urban Nerds [32] and All In London [33] Soundplate have also hosted parties in other areas of the [UK](/source/UK) and [Europe](/source/Europe).[34][35]

On July 7, 2013 Soundplate hosted a live debate at Google Campus in London about the future of vinyl.[28][36] The panel was chaired by Clive Morgan from The Telegraph and included [James Lavelle](/source/James_Lavelle), Sonny Wharton,[37] Uncle Dugs and DJ Magazine.

### The Soundplate x Ministry of Sound Radio Chart (Weekly)

From 2011-2013[38] Soundplate provided a weekly chart for Ministry of Sound radio which was hosted by Ricky Simmonds[39] as part of his House and Funky show.[30]

## References

1. ["Soundplate"](http://ravesta.com/). *soundplate.com*

1. ["Soundplate Records"](https://snd.click/spr). *Soundplate Records @ Soundplate Clicks*. Retrieved 2019-12-23.

1. ["Soundplate Records • Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform"](https://soundplate.com/sp-recs/). *Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform*. Retrieved 2018-05-16.

1. ["Soundplate"](http://www.beatport.com/label/soundplate/32651). *beatport.com*

1. ["Soundplate Clicks (Music Smart Links tool)"](https://click.soundplate.com). *Soundplate Clicks*

1. ["Soundplate launches cover-art generator for music playlists - Music Ally"](https://musically.com/2020/03/23/soundplate-launches-cover-art-generator-for-music-playlists/). 23 March 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-02.

1. Aliysa (23 October 2012). ["Soundplate Case Study"](https://www.tsohost.com/blog/soundplate-case-study). *Tsohost*

1. ["SOUNDPLATE Ltd overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK"](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10525761)

1. ["Creating a Record Label After Running a Successful Blog as a student"](https://www.projecthatch.co/interview/creating-a-record-label-after-running-a-successful-blog-as-a-student/). *Project Hatch*. 23 October 2020.

1. Transformify, Lilia Stoyanov, CEO @ (2019-10-15). ["Expertise on Demand: Why Soundplate hires freelancers"](https://www.transformify.org/blog/blogger-s-island/expertise-on-demand-why-soundplate-hires-freelancers). *Transformify.org*. Retrieved 2019-12-23.

1. ["Featured UK Startup: Soundplate"](https://cloudemployee.co.uk/blog/tech-news/featured-uk-startup-soundplate/). *cloudemployee.co.uk*. Retrieved 2019-12-23.

1. ["Bakermat - Uitzicht EP"](https://www.discogs.com/Bakermat-Uitzicht-EP/release/5065565). *Discogs*. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 2018-05-16.

1. ["Opia return with the Beverly Blues and I'm glad they did."](https://sodwee.com/blog/2018/08/opia-return-with-the-beverly-blues-and-im-glad-they-did/). *Sodwee*. 31 October 2018.

1. Andrew Applepie (2017-06-30), ["Andrew Applepie - Put Your Hands Together (Official Video)"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_sTlRW0RY4), retrieved 2018-05-16

1. ["Listen to Nina Simone's classic 'Little Girl Blue' LP, remixed"](https://www.nme.com/news/music/nina-simone-4-1197831). *NME*. 2016-04-01. Retrieved 2018-05-16.

1. ["SP NXT Releases on Beatport"](https://www.beatport.com/label/sp-nxt/56281/releases). *www.beatport.com*. Retrieved 2018-05-16.

1. ["Soundplate Launches New Tool for Artists - MusicTickers.com"](https://independentmusicinsider.com/press-release/soundplate-launches-new-tool-for-artists-musictickers-com/). *The Independent Music Insider*. Retrieved 2024-11-12.

1. ["Music Fibre - Free Online Music Industry Directory"](http://musicfibre.com). *Music Fibre*. Retrieved 2018-05-16.

1. ["MusicFibre.com"](http://republicofmusic.net/musicfibre-com/). *Republic of Music | Independent Music Distribution*. Retrieved 2018-05-16.

1. ["Mi2N.com - Soundplate Launch Free Spotify Playlist Submission System"](http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=200293). *www.mi2n.com*. Retrieved 2018-05-16.

1. ["SOUNDPLATE HAS GOT YOU COVERED"](https://hitsdailydouble.com/the_bside&id=320515). *Hits Daily Double*

1. ["VIDEO - LOUIE VEGA (A Few Minutes With) \[BRIGHT NIGHT TV\] - Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Blog"](http://soundplate.com/2013/01/video-louie-vega-a-few-minutes-with-bright-night-tv/). *soundplate.com*

1. ["7 Sides of DJ EZ \[Interview & Mix\] | Selector After Dark"](https://soundplate.com/7-sides-of-dj-ez-interview-mix-selector-after-dark/). *Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform*. 2015-01-09. Retrieved 2018-05-16.

1. Dredge, Stuart (2024-07-08). ["Survey: 20% of independent artists have used AI music tools"](https://musically.com/2024/07/08/survey-20-of-independent-artists-have-used-ai-music-tools/). *Music Ally*. Retrieved 2024-11-12.

1. ["VIDEO - DJ Kayper Turntablism Trap Mix - Soundplate Session @ G-Shock East - Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Blog"](http://soundplate.com/2013/01/video-dj-kayper-turntablism-trap-mix-soundplate-session-g-shock-east/). *soundplate.com*

1. ["VIDEO - Soundplate x RBMA at Tramlines with Maribou State & Pedestrian - Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Blog"](http://soundplate.com/2013/08/video-soundplate-x-rbma-at-tramlines-with-maribou-state-pedestrian/). *soundplate.com*

1. ["VIDEO: Soundplate x Eastern Electrics - Guy Gerber Interview - Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Blog"](http://soundplate.com/2013/05/video-soundplate-x-eastern-electrics-guy-gerber-interview/). *soundplate.com*

1. ["12/7: The Great Vinyl Debate - Soundplate Presents.."](https://web.archive.org/web/20131105100416/http://debate.soundplate.com/). *soundplate.com*. Archived from [the original](http://debate.soundplate.com/) on 2013-11-05. Retrieved 2013-10-30.

1. ["soundplate awards"](http://soundplate.com/tag/soundplate-awards/). *soundplate.com*

1. ["Ministry of Sound - Radio"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120802020705/http://www.ministryofsound.com/radio/radio-djs/93/the-house-and-funky-show/). *www.ministryofsound.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.ministryofsound.com/radio/radio-djs/93/the-house-and-funky-show/) on 2012-08-02.

1. ["RA: The Soundplate Awards Party Sponsored by AM Eyewear at Basing House, London (2013)"](http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?441691). *Resident Advisor*

1. ["Urban Nerds"](http://www.urban-nerds.com/2013/01/23/soundplate-awards-2013-competition-for-2-tickets-to-the-event/). *urban-nerds.com*

1. The Kolberg Partnership, London. ["The Sound Plate Awards Party sponsored by AM Eyewear at Basing House"](http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/whats-on.php?event=98592). *AllinLondon*

1. ["VIDEO: Soundplate Summer Sessions: Nottingham Rooftop Parties."](http://soundplate.com/2013/07/video-soundplate-summer-sessions-nottingham-rooftop-parties/). *soundplate.com*

1. ["Full line up announced for Croatia Music Adventures"](https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Full-line-up-announced-for-Croatia-Music-Adventures/29141/). *Skiddle.com*. Retrieved 2018-05-16.

1. Firgas Esack (25 July 2013). ["The Great Vinyl Debate"](http://www.wsimagazine.com/uk/browse-by-continent/europe/united-kingdom/the-great-vinyl-debate_20130725153844.html#.UnEHY9lFC3o). *Wall Street International*

1. ["The Great Vinyl Debate at Google Campus, London... - SONNYWHARTON.COM"](http://sonnywharton.com/index.php/the-great-vinyl-debate-at-google-campus-london/). *SONNYWHARTON.COM*

1. ["House music chart • Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform"](https://soundplate.com/tag/house-music-chart/). *Soundplate.com - Record Label & Electronic Music Platform*. Retrieved 2018-05-16.

1. ["About - Ricky Simmonds"](http://rickysimmondsdj.com/about/). *rickysimmondsdj.com*

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