The heartbeat of music - where artists thrive and listeners connect.

Apply here. 18 or over applicants only.
Applications will not be accepted for over a year, we need to get up and running first. (Estimated 2028, apply earlier to be reviewed first.)

Systole is an artist-first music streaming platform built on transparency, fairness, and creativity.
We believe music should beat with the pulse of its creators - not be buried under opaque algorithms that favour the top artists or unfair payouts where we take all the money.

Our mission: empower artists, delight listeners, and keep the rhythm of music alive.

Systole’s design is inspired by bold, heart-driven visuals and our Figma prototypes.
Every screen is crafted to feel alive, like a pulse - immersive, emotional, and artist-centric.

• Home Dashboard: A welcoming hub with curated albums and playlists.
• Playlists: Artist mixes and algorithm-driven recommendations that adapt to your tastes.
• Now Playing: Clean, immersive playback with lyrics integration and art-forward album displays.
• Artist Profiles: Strong visual identity, giving creators the spotlight they deserve.

• ❤️ Artist-first streaming - transparent payouts, no hidden cuts.
• 🎧 Algorithm-based playlists - personalized mixes that evolve with your listening habits.
• 🖼 Immersive UI - bold visuals, lyric sync, and artwork-forward design.
• 🔍 Metadata integrity - every track, lyric, and timestamp preserved with precision.
• 🔒 Secure streaming - tokenized endpoints with range support.
• 🤝 Community-driven - artists and developers shape the platform together.
• 🎵 High-quality - users can enjoy Lossless quality, rivalling popular streaming services, for free.

• Frontend: Svelte + TypeScript (modular, reactive, artist-first UI)
• Backend: Node.js / PHP hybrid with secure streaming endpoints
• Data Integrity: Metadata-preserving pipelines
• Infrastructure: Cross-platform, PC friendly, with Mobile apps coming soon!
• Design: Figma-driven, with iterative artist feedback loops

We welcome contributions from developers, artists, and designers.

• Open issues under IssueTracker for bugs, features, or design tweaks

Artists: Share your feedback on UI, payouts, and creative tools - this platform is for you.

Systole isn’t just another streaming service.
It’s the heartbeat of music - a living, breathing ecosystem where artists are valued, fans are respected, and technology serves transparency.