EVEN and Symphonic Distribution Target Superfans with 'Sell-Before-Streaming' Storefronts for Independent Artists Worldwide

19 November 2025 - Press release

EVEN, the direct-to-fan platform serving artists globally in over 100 countries, today announced a new partnership with Symphonic Distribution, a leading music technology and services company for independent labels, managers, and artists. The deal will bring an instant, sell-before-streaming storefront to Symphonic creators, unlocking revenue from superfans before a single stream hits DSPs.The launch is already live in market with Symphonic artist Evil Ebenezer, who's offering early access to his new single "Young Pedro" on EVEN ahead of DSPs.

Starting November 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET, Symphonic artists can offer pre-release exclusive drops and bundles, receive daily payouts, create custom experiences, and own first-party fan data, all seamlessly aligned with Symphonic's existing distribution, administration, and artist services. The EVEN integration can be enabled within a user's Symphonic account, allowing them to set a pre-release direct-to-fan (D2F) window, select formats and pricing, and publish their storefront via EVEN. Fan data syncs directly to the artist's CRM, and releases proceed to full distribution after the D2F window.

 

Artist Spotlights

Evil Ebenezer — Young Pedro (Early Access via EVEN). Vancouver rapper/singer and five-time Western Canadian Music Award nominee Evil Ebenezer is offering early access to his third single "Young Pedro," from a collaborative project with gold-certified producer C-Lance (credits: Jedi Mind Tricks, Merkules, Chris Webby). A gritty, cinematic anthem about perseverance and pressure, the release uses EVEN to tap superfans before DSPs. Link to Campaign.

Ron Killings — The White Album. In an early rollout, Symphonic artist Ron Killings ran a D2F pre-release campaign on EVEN that generated revenue roughly equivalent to ~350,000 streams, driven by thousands of page views and a campaign-defined $2.32 "revenue per stream."

"Across the world, artists want two things: to get paid immediately and to own their audience data. EVEN delivers both on day one. Partnering with Symphonic helps more music creators in more markets turn anticipation into real revenue and lasting fan relationships," said Mag Rodriguez, CEO & Founder, EVEN.

"With EVEN, we're allowing independent artists to make more money by tapping into superfan communities with exclusive merch and experiences, all while providing artists with the data they need to power a sustainable career. It's a perfect addition to our existing services and a testament to our focus on expanding what's possible for independent artists around the globe," said Jorge Brea, CEO, Symphonic.

 

Key Benefits for Artists

• Pre-release revenue: Sell to fans before DSPs to capture day-one demand.
• Faster cash flow: Daily payouts in local currencies.
• Audience ownership: First-party fan data and insights for long-term growth.
• Custom experiences: Limited editions, bundles, BTS content, and VIP experiences.
• Marketing lift: Select campaigns receive additional creative/marketing support.

The initial rollout spans Symphonic's core territories in the Americas and Europe, including the U.S., Latin America, Brazil, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and Asia – amplifying EVEN's global footprint.