BPM Tap Calculator
Tap along to any song to find its tempo in beats per minute.
Free Tools, Reviews & Resources for Music Creators
Everything You Need to Create, Understand & Discover Music
Use free tools for musicians and creators, explore music-industry guides, and discover independent reviews of the latest songs and albums.
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Music Royalty Calculator
Split a pot of music revenue between artist, producer, songwriters, label and others.
Streaming Earnings Calculator
Estimate a low–high earnings range for streams on Spotify, Apple Music and more.
Music Split Calculator
Agree song splits between collaborators and copy a clean summary to share.
Album Runtime Calculator
Add up track lengths to get total runtime, average length and vinyl/CD fit.
Song Key Transposer
Move any chord chart into a new key, with capo tips and correct sharps or flats.
Release Date Planner
Work back from your release day to a dated plan for masters, artwork, pitching and promo.
Artist Name Generator
Generate artist, band and project names by genre and mood, then check they are free to use.
Song Title Generator
Spark song title ideas by genre and mood, from one-word hooks to question titles.
Playlist Name Generator
Name your Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube playlists by genre, mood and activity.
Chord Progression Generator
Generate chord progressions for Afrobeats, Amapiano, R&B, gospel, pop and more — in any key.
Song Structure Planner
Plan your arrangement bar by bar and see start times, song length and when the hook lands.
Latest Music Reviews
Gospel · Single Review
Wapendwa Muziki – “Bonge La Surprise”: A Joyful Testimony Built on Harmony
A warm, celebratory Kenyan gospel single about an answered prayer, where the duo’s harmonies turn a personal testimony into a shared one.
Emerging Artists to Know
Rising names from across Africa that listeners are searching for, from Nigeria and Ghana to Kenya, Uganda and Zambia.
Featured Music
New Releases
The Songs Nigeria and Ghana Are Searching For
We searched twelve West African countries in Google Trends. Only Nigeria and Ghana gave us emerging artists we could verify. Here are five, with the method in full.
New Releases
Spotlight: “Botshelo Ke Eng” by Trechyson Molly vx, DJ Promatic SA and Dendofela
A February 2026 single by a South African producer that became a Breakout search in Botswana and Namibia. Here are the verified facts, the full credits and where to listen officially.
New Releases
Spotlight: 76 Drums’ “Beauty Station”
A July 2026 single with JC Kalinks saw Zambian searches rise by about 4,550%. Release details, the full Apple Music credits and official links.
Tools by Category
Music Calculators
Tempo, runtime, royalty and earnings maths for releases and deals.
- Album Runtime Calculator
- BPM Tap Calculator
- Music Royalty Calculator
- Music Split Calculator
- Producer Royalty Calculator
Songwriting Tools
Transpose chords, build progressions, plan structures and find rhymes.
- Chord Progression Generator
- Rhyme Helper
- Song Key Transposer
- Song Structure Planner
- Song Title Generator
Artist Tools
Name ideas and release planning for artists and projects.
- Album Name Generator
- Artist Name Generator
- Playlist Name Generator
- Release Date Planner
- Stage Name Generator
Creator Tools
Earnings, engagement and budget estimates for music content creators.
- Music Marketing Budget Calculator
- Social Media Engagement Calculator
- TikTok Music Engagement Calculator
- YouTube Music Earnings Calculator
Featured Creator Guide
Creator Guide
How Music Royalties Work: A Complete Guide for Artists, Songwriters and Producers
Every song earns money through two separate copyrights and several different royalty streams. This guide maps them all, shows who collects each one and explains how to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
Latest Afrobeats Reviews
Afrobeats · Single Review
Tracy Melon – “Tovayo”: A Soft, Committed Love Song That Leans on Its Hook
A warm, easy-going Ugandan love song where Tracy Melon’s melody and chorus do the heavy lifting. Its simple structure means the hook has to win you over.
Creator Resources
How to Plan a Music Release: A Week-by-Week Timeline for Independent ArtistsGreat songs still need a plan. This step-by-step timeline takes you from finished master to release week and beyond, with a checklist you can reuse.How Songwriting Splits Work: Dividing a Song Fairly Between Co-WritersCo-writing is how most songs are made now, and splits decide who gets paid. Learn the common ways to divide a song, what a split sheet should include and how to avoid disputes.How to Distribute Your Music to Spotify, Apple Music and BeyondA distributor is how independent music reaches streaming services. Here is what they do, how to choose one and how to deliver a release without problems.What Is BPM? Tempo Explained for Musicians, Producers and DJsBeats per minute is the most useful number in music production. Here is what it actually measures, how it shapes a song and how to work with it.