What is the "Stage?"
The Stage sets TuneShout apart from all other music websites. In the conventional music world, artists make it to the top of the charts because they have something valuable—money! More often than not, artists make it to the top of the billboard charts based on the size of their wallets, rather than their talent.
TuneShout believes in cutting the BS, and creating a ranking system based on real factors. Listeners determine the real popularity of artists, and choose which artists make it to the top!
Ranking Factors
A mixture of talent, listener feedback and activity on the site will help artists climb to the top of the Stage, and gain maximum exposure. Artists are ranked on a variety of factors including:
- Song and album downloads
- Listener feedback
- Profile updates
- Profile Views
- New song and album uploads
TuneShout has created a point system, which allows us to gage artists based on talent and real popularity. While the actual point formula is a secret, rest assured that the ranking factors are fair and pragmatic!
The Stage in action
The stage is always fluid. This means that ranking factor points are continually recalibrated to reflect the most up to date artists on the Stage.
Benefits for Listeners
Discover new quality artists, and help your favorite artists gain exposure. Based on your feedback, downloads and activity on the site, you will help determine which artists make it to the top of the Stage.
The Stage has a unique sorting system that makes it easy for listeners to discover new music based on their taste. Click on your favorite genres to find out the top artists in those categories. Listeners also have the option of sorting the stage over different time periods: currently (last hour), last 24 hours, last 7 days, and last month.
Benefits for Artists
With the Stage, you have a fair chance at making it to the top of the charts. It is so easy to get buried on iTunes, and even MySpace. Make sure you get the attention you deserve, by maintaining your fan base and continually putting out good music.
At TuneShout, you determine your own success. Because the Stage is fluid, you have endless opportunities to make it to the top twenty list. Increase your ranking factors and make it to the top. Hey, a little competition never hurt anyone.