ROKK, the fairer music streaming platform founded to put artists first, has officially exited its beta phase. Early reports from the platform’s initial launch period reveal that artists on ROKK are receiving 20 times more per stream than on Spotify, underlining the platform’s mission to make streaming sustainable for musicians.

“You can keep complaining about Spotify, or you can try to change something,” said Alexander Landenburg, co-founder of ROKK and drummer for Kamelot and Cyhra. “There are better alternatives, and I believe ROKK is one of them – for our music scene, probably the best. Streaming payouts are directly tied to the volume of streams on a platform. Our users listen to longer songs and almost always choose the tracks they actually want – no mindless top 10 playlist streaming. That’s why our payouts are so much higher. As our user base grows, I expect payouts to settle around 5–6 times what Spotify pays per stream, which is still exceptionally high.”

Since its beta launch, ROKK has grown rapidly, offering over 70 million tracks with high-quality streaming, offline listening, and easy playlist import tools. The platform also includes Direct Artist Support, allowing fans to contribute directly to their favorite artists on top of streaming royalties.

The transition out of beta marks a major milestone for ROKK, with plans to continue expanding globally (at the moment, ROKK is only available in the EU & UK) while maintaining its focus on fair pay, transparency and its clear stance against fully AI generated music.

About ROKK
ROKK is a music streaming platform dedicated to fairness in the music industry. Founded by musicians ROKK delivers a premium listening experience while paying artists significantly higher royalties than other major platforms. The company’s mission is to create a sustainable streaming ecosystem where artists and fans thrive together.

ROKK is available now on iOS, Android, and on the web at http://rokk-app.com/ throughout Europe and the UK, with plans to expand to other territories soon.

ROKK: Where Music Matters

Learn more about ROKK at https://www.youtube.com/@ROKKSTREAMING

Follow ROKK on Facebook and Instagram here:
https://www.facebook.com/rokkstreamingapp
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While Spotify has announced price increases in several regions, including Germany and other European countries, where prices will rise from €10.99 to €12.99 per month, ROKK is taking a different path.

According to our first performance reports, ROKK pays artists at least 5 to 6 times more per stream – while still keeping the monthly subscription at just €10.99, even as others increase their prices.

Alex Landenburg (Co-Founder, ROKK):
“Streaming doesn’t need to be more expensive and unfair. We want to prove that fans can actually save money while bands earn significantly more. That’s exactly what ROKK is all about. Plus our app sounds a lot better.”

As a summer special, users can enter the code 666 and pay only €6.66 per month for the first three months (after the free trial, available only on https://welcome-to-rokk.com).
ROKK covers the difference — so the artist still gets the full payout, just as if you were paying the regular price.

About ROKK:

ROKK is a new music streaming platform dedicated to fairness, transparency, and support for real artists, with a special focus on Rock, Metal, and alternative music. With Direct Artist Support and a growing global library, ROKK is building a future where music stays real and more musicians can make a living from their music again.

ROKK is available now on iOS, Android, and on the web at rokk.app throughout Europe and the UK, with plans to expand to other territories soon.

Learn more about ROKK at https://www.youtube.com/@ROKKSTREAMING

Follow ROKK:
https://www.facebook.com/rokkstreamingapp
https://www.instagram.com/rokkstreaming/

Photo: Founders Alex Landenburg and Peter Moog

Alex Landenburg issued:

After an incredible first four weeks, ROKK is off to a stronger start than we had anticipated. More people signed up faster than we expected, which unfortunately caused some temporary server issues. If you were one of the users affected by these problems, please reach out to us—we’ll happily extend your free trial by another month as a thank you for your patience.

The big news: Direct Artist Support is now available to any artist with music on ROKK, not just those who have partnered with us. This means that even if an artist hasn’t signed up with us directly, they can still benefit from their listeners’ support. Artists will soon be able to log in to their own artist area to track these payments. For now, rest assured that we are setting aside these funds.

Additionally, we have added approximately 2,000 new albums in the past week alone. If you have been missing some of your favorite tracks, chances are they’re available now—so be sure to check them out!

Thank you to all the artists and fans who have made this incredible start possible. We’re just getting started— stay tuned for more updates soon.

Stay Metal, Alex

About ROKK:
ROKK is a music streaming platform built by and for rock and metal artists and fans. With a mission to make streaming fairer for artists, ROKK introduces Direct Artist Support, a revolutionary way to support artists directly in your streaming app.

ROKK is available now on iOS, Android, and on the web at rokk.app throughout Europe and the UK, with plans to expand to other territories soon.

Learn more about ROKK at https://www.youtube.com/@ROKKSTREAMING

Follow ROKK:
https://www.facebook.com/rokkstreamingapp
https://www.instagram.com/rokkstreaming/