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Soundplate
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 LabelSoundplate Records has released music for a number of high-profile electronic music artists including Bakermat,[12] Opia,[13] Uppermost, Andrew Applepie[14] and an official remix of album[15] of the late 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. Website & Tools for Music ArtistsSoundplate 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:
Aside from that, Soundplate publishes a large amounts of unique music content including reviews, interviews with global talent such as Little Louie Vega,[22] 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,[25] Tramlines Festival[26] and Guy Gerber[27] Previous Soundplate ProjectsIn 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[30] Soundplate EventsThe first official Soundplate event was held inside the world-famous 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 and 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, 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
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