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About Indie Town

Welcome to Indie Town – the exclusive, invitation-only global community for independent bands and artists. We're here to connect DIY music scenes from every corner of the world.

Indie Town is where bands come together to organize tours, where artists, videographers, and independent labels showcase their original music and art among friends. Best of all, in our community, you don't have to pay to beat the algorithm that often suppresses our creations.

Join us in celebrating independent creativity without the barriers. Connect, collaborate, and thrive in the vibrant world of Indie Town.

Client Name

Adam Franklin & Brandon Hanick

Project Domain

Social Media

Platform

Mobile & Web Application

Our Strategic Course of Action from
Ideation to Development 
Unleashing User Preferences
with Our Project Study
39%

Indie music continues to gain market share globally, with indie labels accounting for around 39% of global recorded music revenues in 2020, according to MIDiA Research.

30,000

The number of independent record labels is on the rise, with over 30,000 independent labels operating worldwide, according to a report by the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN).

36%

Streaming platforms play a crucial role in the success of indie artists, with indie music accounting for approximately 36% of all streams on Spotify in 2020, according to MIDiA Research.

75%

Live performances remain a key source of income for indie artists, with concerts and tours generating an estimated $10.4 billion in ticket sales worldwide in 2019, according to Pollstar.

Unveiling User Behavior
through User Persona
Matthew Arnold
  • Age:
  • 31 Years
  • Status:
  • Married
  • Occupation:
  • Song Writer
  • Location:
  • Toronto
Music manifests authenticity and artistic expression while resonating with listeners seeking a more realistic connection with the music they consume.
About:

Matthew grew to admire music ever since he came across the creations by The Smiths. He likes to explore more artists with the same spirit and magic that he once found with his all-time favorite Indie bands. 

Goals & Needs:
  • Matthew wants to build a strong community of like-minded indie musicians who share her passion for music and creativity.
  • Matthew aims to showcase his music and videos to a wider audience, gaining recognition and support for her work.
Pain Points:
  • Matthew struggles to gain exposure for his music beyond the existing fanbase.
  • Matthew faces obstacles in planning tours and finding suitable venues and bands to collaborate with.
Our Solutions:
  • Indie Town's tour planning features will enable him to connect with local bands and DIY venues, making tour organization easier and more efficient.
  • Indie Town's platform allows him to share his music and videos with a wider audience within the indie community.
Conceptualizing An Interface that Captures the Intent Behind Indie Town 

The UI is designed to help artists navigate the platform to connect with others, share their work, and discover new content.

Wireframes & Prototype Design 

We gave special attention to features such as search functionalities, and social interactions to enhance user engagement. 

Allowing Music Creators, Artists, and Bands to Showcase their Spotify Profile
Fostering A Music Community with Seamless Communication that Benefits All! 

Users can text each other directly to discuss event planning or just to build a community within the app. This custom communication channel enhances connections, enabling artists to coordinate tours, share insights, and strengthen the bonds that define Indie Town's artist-focused community. 

Revolutionizing the Music Experience with Playlist Customization 

Music lovers can enjoy and share their favorite music seamlessly by linking directly to existing songs, albums, and playlists on platforms such as Spotify, YouTube, and SoundCloud. Once created, playlists are accessible for playback within the app without interruption. 

A Scalable Environment that Sets the
Ground for Top-Notch Performance

The overall architecture of the app involves modular components for user management, content delivery, search functionality, and social interactions. We also paid attention to cross-functional aspects to ensure efficient scaling for the growing community. 

Customizing Indie Town for Global
Users with MVVM Architecture  

Using MVVM architecture, our developers created Android and iOS apps with Kotlin and Swift, respectively. A concise syntax and rich libraries facilitated efficient coding, while platform-specific features maximized app security and responsiveness.

Native apps leverage the full potential of the device's capabilities.
These apps offer an intuitive experience by adhering to guidelines.
The platform-centric process ensures a more integrated experience.
Native tools and resources contribute to increased stability.
Bringing the Aesthetic Dynamics of
Indie Town on Web Browsers 

Angular's powerful framework offered a robust structure for developing a responsive user interface. The vast ecosystem and community support ensured a scalable and high-performance web application with enhanced user engagement on browsers.

User Interface
Design Style Guide

Our design team kept its focus on prioritizing accessibility across platforms, ensuring a consistent experience on Android, iOS, and web versions. A cohesive design language, including color schemes and fonts, maintained a unified brand identity. 

Mobile Application

Make new friends & message each other.

A User Centric Interface That Captiates

No need to pay to beat the algorithm that's pushing creators down. An inclusive place that will always support artists, fairness & equity.

Iconography

Indie Town features clear, intuitive icons that enhance navigation and improve user recognition.

Discover our feature-oriented journey to crafting a global stage for DIY harmony that involves a well-structured ideation transforming into a thriving community. 

With our user-centered design practices, Indie Town emerged as a haven for independent artists, promoting collaboration and the true spirit of DIY music. 

Dedicated Band Pages Music Admirers Can Discover & Share! 

The app’s customization system empowers users to curate their music journey. Artists can arrange trending music, friends' updates, and playlists. The dynamic layout allows users to discover new releases and engage with preferred music brands and artists effortlessly. 

Dedicated Band Pages Music Admirers Can Discover & Share! 

The app’s customization system empowers users to curate their music journey. Artists can arrange trending music, friends' updates, and playlists. The dynamic layout allows users to discover new releases and engage with preferred music brands and artists effortlessly. 

Enabling Music Lovers Find the Bands that Inspire & Empower Them

Our product team designed artist profiles to be visually appealing, showcasing music, videos, and tour information. Moreover, users can connect with fellow artists, create or join groups, and participate in discussions. Our design promotes collaboration, mirroring the communal spirit of the music scene. 

Elevating the Community Experience
with Relevant App Features 

We incorporated ‘Add Friend’ and other related features in the interface to make it more intuitive and foster communication between artists. Our team also focused on allowing users to connect with friends and plan tours within the app. 

Allowing Music Creators, Artists, and Bands to Showcase their Spotify Profile
Letting the Global Music Network Spawn with Spotify Integration on Indie Town 

Now users can experience the convenience and connectivity of Spotify on Indie Town to connect, collaborate, and discover like-minded artists worldwide. The platform allows users to explore a diverse community and create networks with the help of intuitive Spotify integration, enhancing user journey on the platform. 

Connect with Fellow Artists and Music Lovers Around the World Seamlessly

Indie Town's friend request feature facilitates seamless networking among independent music bands and artists. In addition, app users can also extend or accept friend requests to make connections within the community and find like-minded creatives in the DIY music scene. 

Designing tools and
technologies

We used the following tools to create a dynamic layout of vibrant visuals, enticing users to engage with the content. 

Product Design Tools

  • Figma

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

Programming Languages & IDEs

  • Android Studio

  • Swift

  • Angular

  • Xcode

Adam Franklin

Co-Founder - Indie Town

Zazz turned our revolutionary goal of empowering the music community into an app with its excellence in design and technology.
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