Contributing WriterFor years, independent artists were promised that streaming would deliver growth, discovery, and income. Instead, most earn fractions of a cent per stream. Discovery is controlled by algorithms. And fan relationships are filtered through platforms that own the data. The result? Artists juggle multiple disconnected tools for sales, streaming, podcasts, promotion, and community.
Lyra was built to change that.
Built by Artists, for Artists
Lyra (Lyramusic.io) was co-founded by Maksim of the Resolute NYC crew after firsthand experience navigating today’s fragmented music landscape.
The mission is simple: create a direct-to-fan platform centered on ownership, monetization, and real artist–fan relationships.
One Ecosystem. Full Control.
Instead of splitting music, podcasts, and audience management across platforms, Lyra brings everything together in one place.
Artists can:
- Sell music directly to fans
- Set their own pricing
- Keep 100% of their sales revenue
- Host podcasts, radio shows, and DJ mixes
- Integrate their Discogs catalog history
No platform fees on sales. No algorithm gatekeeping. Just direct support.
Fans Become Promoters
Lyra also flips the discovery model.
Fans who share releases through affiliate links earn 10% of the revenue from resulting sales. It turns listeners into active supporters and creates organic, community-driven promotion.
Growing in the Electronic Scene
Artists like Cristi Cons, Ryan Crosson, Andrey Pushkarev, and Crihan are already on board, along with labels such as Worship Recordings, Bubble, Satya, and RTS FM.
Lyra isn’t here to replace streaming.
It’s here to give artists something they’ve been missing: ownership, sustainability, and direct connection.
Because in today’s music economy, exposure alone isn’t enough.