About foreplai

Social and streaming media platforms spoilied our relationship with music and each other.

They devalue creators and gaslight consumers into believing that “content” should be free or cheap forever. They monopolise our time to sell more awful ads and force us into ever-increasing subscription fees to minimise the pain. Enshitification defined.

Most people who make music cannot earn a living in this digital world. People who love music can only support artists in the analogue world of merch, vinyl, and shows.

It’s time for a new social and streaming media model.

foreplai is an ethical business that pays artists 4-20x more for every play and charges fans for only what they play.

foreplai is a social experience that brings people together over their favourite artists and songs.

foreplai is a sustainable design that supports the community, including foreplai, without the old way’s negatives.

foreplai (re)connects people with music and each other.

We cultivate and sustain a global community of music creators and consumers. Everything we do helps you share more love with your friends and favourite artists. Together, we rewrite the rules for social and streaming media and end their toxic reign.

Our values guide our work:

Forever
We live in the moment. We act with an eye to the future. Our legacy begins now.
Forgiving
We assume goodwill. We embrace feedback. Our mindset is open and receptive.
Forthcoming
We learn by doing. We share to deepen understanding. Our purpose is growth.
Forthright
We are candid and sincere. Our respect for you comes from being true to who we are.
Fortunate
We show gratitude in everything we do. Our passion for music is the reward.
Forward
We lead from the front and light the way. Our goal is the best outcome for all.

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We will NEVER sell, rent or share your data.

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We want to work with you.