MusicLoop vs Stems

Discover music beyond the mainstream. This app is built for listeners who want more than charts and algorithms. We focus exclusively on independent music — artists who create freely, experiment boldly, and release music on their own terms. No major labels. No chart chasing. Just honest sound. What makes us different Indie-only platform Every track is from an independent artist. No mainstream releases, no label-driven promotion. Global underground discovery Find emerging artists from cities and scenes around the world — from bedroom producers to small collectives. Curated, not crowded Instead of endless feeds, we highlight music intentionally. Quality over quantity, always. Genres without boundaries Indie pop, alternative, electronic, folk, experimental, lo-fi, ambient — if it’s independent, it belongs here. For listeners Discover music you won’t hear anywhere else Support artists directly by listening and sharing Build a personal library of truly original sounds For artists Share your music without pressure to fit trends Reach listeners who care about creativity, not numbers Be part of a community that values independence This is not a streaming app for everyone. It’s for listeners who believe music is more than background noise. If you’re tired of the mainstream, welcome home. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Stems is the inbox for beats. Producers: stop losing beats in DMs and email threads. Get one link that everyone sends music to — every beat lands in your inbox, organized, playable, and searchable. Gmail and Dropbox can import automatically. A&Rs and artists: review submissions like a deck of cards. Swipe to keep or pass, save the ones that hit, and message the producer in a tap. SEND PACKS Bundle beats into a pack and send one link — no more 15-minute Dropbox uploads. Set who can download, and see exactly who opened, played, and downloaded each beat, down to the play count. DISCOVER Browse the hottest beats on Stems and send yours straight to artists — no gatekeepers. Built for producers, A&Rs, and artists who move fast.