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Subvert @subvert.fm · 29/09/2026

30,000 artists, labels and supporters collectively own Subvert. Join and become a co-owner today. subvert.fm

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 21/07/2026

Current conditions require alternative strategies. Cooperatives are again a solution.

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 01/06/2026

Mary Ocher is live on Subvert Join the co-op at subvert.fm

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 01/06/2026

Zanias is live on Subvert Join the co-op at subvert.fm

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 14/05/2026

Lyra Pramuk is live on Subvert Join the co-op at subvert.fm

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 12/05/2026

We’re live. Two years ago, we released a plan. Today, our collectively owned music platform is open. Explore. Support artists directly. Join the co-op. It’s only the beginning. Sincerely Ours, Subvert

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 08/05/2026

Subvert launches on Tuesday 12 May. We are now just days away. If you are a Member of Subvert, check your email for more details on how we will launch together next week. Not a member yet? These are the final days to join as a Founding Member of Subvert. Join the co-op at subvert.fm

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 26/04/2026

Subvert is a co-op owned and controlled by over 20,000 members. Co-op members are all co-owners. Artists and labels join free. Supporters join for life, once. Co-op membership is not required to listen and purchase music on Subvert. Join today at subvert.fm

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 24/04/2026

Subvert is a co-op owned and controlled by over 20,000 members. When you join, you’re not just a member of Subvert - you are a co-owner. Financial power. Governance rights. Your welcome pack sent to you, anywhere in the world. Artists and Labels join for free. Join today at subvert.fm

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 14/04/2026

After nearly a year, with 68 members leading 352 forum discussions, Subvert has published its AI policy: - No AI-generated music - No AI-generated visual art - No AI training on your work This policy was built by Subvert’s membership. Read the full policy at subvert.fm/ai-policy

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 13/04/2026

Subvert Cooperative has now grown to 20,000 Members worldwide. This milestone comes as we prepare for the public launch of the Subvert platform. Thank you for your continued support and action as we build together. Soon: We launch together. Not yet a Member? Join the co-op at subvert.fm

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 08/04/2026

The Subvert Hotline is open. Subvert is preparing to launch and we want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the state of music today - what happens if nothing changes? Share your take: hotline.subvert.fm

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 31/03/2026

Soon: we launch together. Artists - set up your Subvert pages now. Then, wait for the signal. At that time, the platform will be open to the public. We’ll then give you share-ready images, a heads up, and a hard date. That's when we launch together. Not yet a member? Join the co-op at subvert.fm

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 24/03/2026

Artist pages are now unlocked on Subvert for all Artist-Members. If you are an Artist-Member and have been waiting for access - you can sign in today, set up your profile, upload your tracks, and get your presence live on the platform - right now, ahead of our public launch in the coming weeks.

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 18/02/2026

Subvert is now expanding access to the platform. This update includes invitations to near 600 artists, marking a huge step in opening up the platform. This also marks the moment Subvert crosses 18,000 global Members. Thank you for your continued support. Not a member? Join the co-op at subvert.fm

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 05/02/2026

Subvert has secured an additional $50,000 in funding from AmbitioUS, an initiative of the Center for Cultural Innovation. This is a milestone that reflects both the strength of our vision and the values behind how we’re building Subvert. Not a member? Join the co-op at subvert.fm

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 04/02/2026

Search and Discover are now live on Subvert. After testing with our earliest Artist-Members, we’re opening up discovery across the platform - making it easier to explore Artists, releases, collections and activity as we scale toward launch. Not a member? Join the co-op at subvert.fm

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 04/02/2026

Subvert is now expanding its active / live Artists selection. After testing with some of our earliest and vocal Artist-Members, we’re now rolling out access to 50 more Artists - with more to come soon as we test, iterate, and prepare for full platform launch. Join the co-op at subvert.fm

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 27/01/2026

Friday Jan 30 CTM Fest x Resident Advisor: Rethinking Music Ecosystems (📍Berlin) RSVP: ra.co/events/2346501

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 21/11/2025

Our platform is here for you to test. After a year of building with 15,000+ co-op members, our collectively-owned Bandcamp successor is live for testing at alpha.subvert.fm Join today to help test it before public launch.

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 31/10/2025

PHASE 3: PUBLIC LAUNCH (Dec) The platform opens to everyone. Anyone can discover and purchase music on Subvert

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 31/10/2025

PHASE 2: ALL ARTISTS ONBOARD (Nov) Any artist member can create their own artist page and upload releases. Platform still member-only

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 31/10/2025

PHASE 1: MEMBERS FIRST (Nov 4) Members explore and test the platform with a select group of artist pages. Day One Members gain access Soon After: All Founding Members gain access Platform is member-only at this stage

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 31/10/2025

Our platform is ready. Our collectively-owned Bandcamp successor opens November 4. Rolling out to co-op members first.

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 22/10/2025

"we're not having a serious conversation about the future of music unless we're talking about public funding, cooperatives, unions, and international solidarity" - Liz Pelly, Mood Machine

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 08/10/2025

Subvert is launching this fall. Before we get there, we want to give an early look at what’s being built. Subvert Members get first access to explore the alpha stage platform later this month.

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 06/10/2025

The lessons: -Education is infrastructure. -Social cohesion builds culture. -Crisis creates opportunity. -Patience pays off. -And the biggest visions start small. Mondragon has proven it is possible, we now have to do the work of building the Mondragon of Music.

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 06/10/2025

Last month we traveled to Spain's Basque region to visit Mondragon, the world's largest worker cooperative. 92 co-ops. 70,000 workers. €11 billion in revenue. Spain's 7th-largest company. All collectively owned. Here are 5 lessons for building a "Mondragon of Music"

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 17/09/2025

Toronto (Friday Sept 26) @subvert.fm 🤝 @newfeelingcoop.bsky.social This event brings together Subvert and New Feeling for a conversation about the future of worker and artist ownership in music. Join us. RSVP: luma.com/subvert

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 10/09/2025

We're continuing to grow our cooperative network and reached a new milestone. 1,000 Labels. Independent labels, artists, supporters, and workers are all joining together to build something needed after two corporate sales: a collectively-owned Bandcamp successor.

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 25/08/2025

This model will allow purchasers to voluntarily fund platform operations at checkout. When supporters purchase music on Subvert, they'll see optional contribution amounts at checkout: 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, custom amount, or no contribution.

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 25/08/2025

Our elected board recently voted (6-0-0) in favor of adoption an Optional Contributions model instead of an artist and label platform fee. Here are statements from each board representative about their decision. Read the full statements on our blog.

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 20/08/2025

How it works: At checkout, supporters will see contribution options: 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, custom amount, or no contribution.

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 20/08/2025

Our newly elected Board has approved our platform revenue model: Optional Contributions instead of artist and label platform fees. Supporters can optionally contribute at checkout. Artists and labels keep everything they earn. 0% platform fees. 100% community control.

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 13/08/2025

Founding members get early access. Join the co-op today as a co-owner. Sincerely ours,

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 13/08/2025

When can you use Subvert? The platform is almost ready. Our team uses it daily, and we're excited for you to start using it. We recently crossed 7,000 co-op members. Here's when you can expect access:

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 06/08/2025

We crossed 5,000 Artist-Members of Subvert Co-op, making us the largest cooperative of musicians in the world. Platform testing begins next week. Founding Members get early access. Sincerely Ours,

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 01/08/2025

We’re looking for: -Berlin-based space to store, pack, and ship materials from -Berlin-based member for weekly paid work to prepare and ship member packages to the EU and UK If you’re Berlin-based or have connections, reach out.

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 01/08/2025

Currently, we’re shipping all physical member packages from NYC. It’s time to make the spread of our materials more affordable, quick, and accessible. That’s where we need your help.

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 01/08/2025

BERLIN 📕📦💌 Our goal is to build an international network for solidarity, not a New York startup. As we cross 300 members in Berlin, making it our top city for membership outside of NYC, we want to prioritize building roots for an EU outpost.

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 31/07/2025

Aug 20 - Subvert Member Meetup @ CAFÉ SAT (5-7pm) Come say hi to the team and fellow members. Aug 22 - MUTEK panel on “Rethinking Ownership: Building New Models for Music” w @lizpelly.bsky.social, Peggy Hogan, and @austinrobey.xyz Aug 27 - CKUT 90.3 FM interview @ McGill University (6pm)

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Subvert @subvert.fm · 31/07/2025

Montréal 🌐 We’re approaching 100 Montréal-based members. Let’s connect IRL. Three stops in August to talk ownership, cooperation, and what we’re building together:

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