For Music Fans
IndyArtz: a mobile-first music discovery app for independent artists
How to install IndyArtz on your phone
- iPhone (Safari): Open indyartz.net → tap the Share icon → "Add to Home Screen" → "Add". The icon now lives next to your other apps.
- Android (Chrome): Open indyartz.net → tap the menu (⋮) → "Install app" or accept the install prompt. The app opens full-screen.
- Desktop: Open in Chrome/Edge → click the install icon in the address bar → "Install".
What you can do as a fan
- Browse every active independent artist on IndyArtz
- Preview tracks for free, then buy at the artist's price (often pay-what-you-want)
- Follow artists to be notified when their next drop opens
- Build a personal library and offline playlists
- Tip directly — every dollar reaches the artist's wallet
Add IndyArtz to your home screen for one-tap access — no app store, no install gatekeepers.
Common questions about what is indyartz
What is IndyArtz?
IndyArtz is a creator-first marketplace and music discovery app for independent artists. Fans browse artists, listen to previews, follow drops, and buy music, merch, or collectibles directly from the artist. There are no streaming royalties — every dollar a fan spends goes (minus platform/processing fees) to the artist.
Do I need to install an app from the App Store?
No. IndyArtz is a Progressive Web App (PWA). Open indyartz.net in your phone's browser and tap 'Add to Home Screen' (iOS Safari) or 'Install' (Android Chrome). It runs full-screen with offline support, push notifications for follow-up drops, and 4x the return-visit rate of browser-only access — without any app store approval or 30% revenue cut.
How do I find new independent artists on IndyArtz?
Open the Explore tab, browse genre chips (Pop, Hip-Hop, Electronic, R&B, Indie, Lo-fi, Soul, Beats), or search by artist name or song title. The home page surfaces 'Discover Artists' (every active artist) and 'Hottest New Drops' (live drop bundles). Verified artists carry a blue checkmark; unverified artists are equally browsable.
Can I listen offline?
Yes. After you buy or download a track, IndyArtz caches it via the service worker for offline playback. Cached audio survives app updates. Tracks bought once are downloadable forever to any device signed into your account.
Is IndyArtz free for fans?
Yes. Browsing, previewing, following artists, and creating personal libraries is free for fans. You only pay when you choose to buy a song, drop, or merch item from an artist. Optional Pro features for artists ($9.99/month) unlock advanced dashboard tools.