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

November 18, 2025 (New York and Tampa) —  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.

About EVEN

EVEN is the infrastructure platform powering direct-to-fan music sales before streaming release. Launched in April 2024, EVEN has onboarded over 500,000 artists through direct signups and distribution partnerships across 3,000+ labels and distributors in 100+ countries, with fans paying an average of $20+ per release. The platform's seamless integration supports 30+ global payment methods across 140 currencies and is the only superfan platform certified to report sales to Luminate for Billboard® chart eligibility. From developing artists earning their first meaningful revenue to established acts generating 2-3x their streaming income per release, EVEN serves the complete spectrum of musical talent. To learn more, visit even.biz.

About Symphonic

Symphonic is a leading independent music distribution and marketing company founded in 2006 by music producer Jorge Brea in Tampa, Florida. With a “by artists, for artists” ethos, Symphonic provides a powerful platform for global distribution, content management, royalty collection, marketing, and label services tailored to independent creators.

Proudly minority-owned and fully independent, Symphonic combines advanced technology with a hands-on approach that keeps artists and labels connected and supported at every stage. With a global presence across the U.S., Latin America, Brazil, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Symphonic is committed to both technological innovation and meaningful engagement within the music communities it serves.

Current and past artists include Imogen Heap, Tokischa, Doechii, Surf Mesa, DJ Muggs (Cypress Hill), Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, El Alfa, Juan Luis Guerra, Onyx, Pi’erre Bourne, Nick Murphy/Chet Faker, Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation), CloZee, Freddie Gibbs, and many more. For more information, visit symphonic.com.

Media Contacts

EVEN

Mag Rodriguez, EVEN CEO, mag@even.biz

Tomi Talabi, Members of The Club, hello@membersoftheclub.com

Symphonic

Laurie Jakobsen, Jaybird Communications, laurie@jaybirdcom.com

Bill Greenwood, Jaybird Communications, bill@jaybirdcom.com