Why Sleeve?
What Sleeve Does (and Why It Matters)
In today’s music world, the people making the music often have the least control.
Streaming pays pennies. Social platforms throttle reach. The rules keep changing—and you’re constantly trying to stitch together websites, mailing lists, link-in-bio tools, and fan platforms just to stay connected with the people who already care.
Sleeve gives you a different option.
It’s a clean, music-native artist site where you can build a direct line to your fans—on your own terms.
No middlemen. No algorithms deciding who sees what. No mystery rules.
Built for music (and nothing else)
Most creator tools were built for someone else—writers, influencers, podcasters.
Sleeve is built for:
- Artists, bands, composers, and producers who want one home online
- Releases and discographies, not just posts or text
- Direct fan relationships, not generic “audiences”
So we built what we wanted to use:
- A direct-to-fan channel that feels simple, intentional, and music-first
- A place to share behind-the-scenes content, demos, early releases, and livestreams
- A modern artist website where albums, extras, and stories live in one place
- A way to earn recurring income and make direct sales to the people who already love what you do
You can bring your mailing list, link your domain, add your releases, and start posting in minutes.
No complicated setup. No new gear.
What’s included
Here’s what you get out of the box:
Your artist site
- A dedicated artist page you can use as your main website
- Optional custom domain (like yourname.com)
- A built-in link-in-bio and profile that works everywhere you share it
Fan subscriptions & support
- Let fans support you directly with monthly or yearly memberships
- Create simple tiers with different levels of access and perks
- Comp or invite fans and collaborators for free when it makes sense
Posts and updates
- Share music, text, audio, video, or images in a clean, ad-free feed
- Send posts by email so your biggest fans actually see them
- Keep everything in one thread instead of scattered across platforms
Releases & album drops
- Add albums, EPs, singles, and special projects
- Let fans stream, buy, or unlock member-only extras
- Use release pages as sharable, permanent homes for each project
Livestreams
- Host simple one-to-many livestreams for your supporters
- No complex software—just go live to the people who care most
Email list importing
- Bring your existing mailing list from tours, Bandcamp, Substack, etc.
- Turn that list into a proper artist newsletter without extra tools
Team tools
- Invite trusted team members or collaborators to help manage your page
- Set up revenue shares so payouts are handled automatically
Analytics
- See who’s subscribing, what they’re engaging with, and what’s working
Payouts
- Get paid via Stripe, directly to your bank
- Available in dozens of countries. 0% platform fee on sales... standard Stripe processing fees only (2.9% + 30 cents)
Already working
Sleeve is already powering artist sites and fan hubs for hundreds of artists and thousands of fans across multiple countries.
We’ll help you get set up, plan your launch, and start sharing—on your terms.
Why now?
You’ve seen the headlines:
- Artists pulling music from streaming
- Ticketing messes and opaque fees
- Creators speaking out about broken economics
The frustration is real. But opting out entirely isn’t the only answer.
Sleeve is a practical alternative:
- A way to own your relationship with fans
- A way to share and earn without guessing who will see it
- A platform built for music, not generic “content”
Ready to get started?
You don’t need a massive fanbase or a perfect plan. You need:
- Something to share
- A few fans who care
- A place that treats that relationship like it matters
Start building your direct-to-fan home today—or reach out and we’ll talk through how Sleeve can fit what you’re trying to do.