Learn 24/7 live stream solutions for music catalogs
24/7 live stream solutions for music catalogs are platforms that transform your existing audio and video library into continuous broadcasts without ongoing production work. The best solutions integrate with your distributor via DDEX standards, automatically generate visuals for audio-only tracks, and support smart playlists based on metadata like genre, mood, or BPM. This turns catalog management into automated programming that runs continuously.
- Connect your distributor once and sync your entire catalog automatically via DDEX
- Generate multiple branded streams from one catalog using smart playlist filters
- New releases appear automatically without manual uploads or playlist updates
Evaluating Catalog Streaming Solutions
Most record labels have extensive catalogs sitting idle between release campaigns. Traditional YouTube strategies involve uploading music videos during campaigns, then watching engagement decline. Meanwhile, your catalog could generate continuous watch time, algorithmic visibility, and revenue. 24/7 streaming solutions automate the technical complexity of continuous broadcasting: catalog synchronization, visual generation for audio tracks, playlist programming, and stream infrastructure. StreamPush clients see average watch time increases of +42.9% after launching catalog streams. Instead of managing video uploads manually, labels focus on playlist curation while the platform handles delivery. The result is constant channel activity that keeps audiences engaged and algorithms favorable.
How catalog-to-stream synchronization works
Modern catalog streaming platforms integrate directly with music distributors through DDEX standards. StreamPush is registered as a digital service provider with Fuga, Sony IDOL, Label Worx, AMPsuite, Kontor, and rightsHUB. Your distributor sends content automatically whenever you release music. New releases appear in your streaming catalog without manual intervention, complete with metadata (genre, BPM, mood, release date, artwork). The platform generates video content from album artwork for audio-only tracks, ensuring everything in your catalog can stream on video platforms like YouTube. This automation eliminates the traditional workflow of exporting files, creating video renders, and uploading to streaming platforms manually.
Smart playlists for catalog organization
Smart playlists filter your catalog by any metadata field to create targeted programming. Filter by genre to create genre-specific channels, by mood for ambient or high-energy streams, by BPM for DJ-friendly programming, or by release date for retrospective compilations. StreamPush supports unlimited playlists per account, each with separate rules and schedules. Set playlists to auto-include new releases matching criteria. For example, a "New Progressive Trance" playlist automatically adds releases tagged as progressive trance within the last 90 days. Playlist rules eliminate manual curation while ensuring content stays current and relevant.
Multi-channel approach: one catalog, multiple streams
Anjunabeats demonstrates how labels maximize catalog value through multiple branded streams. They run three separate 24/7 YouTube channels from one catalog: Anjunabeats (trance and progressive), Anjunadeep (deep house), and Anjunachill (ambient and downtempo). Same underlying catalog, different genre filters, unique visual templates per channel. This approach segments audiences while eliminating content duplication costs. Each stream serves a distinct community with relevant programming. StreamPush clients use multi-channel strategies to separate genres, create mood-based channels, or run regional variations with localized playlists.
Visual generation for audio-only content
YouTube and Twitch require video content, but most music catalogs are audio-only. StreamPush automatically generates visuals from album artwork, creating animated backgrounds, visualizers, and branded overlays. The system analyzes artwork colors and generates complementary motion graphics. Text overlays display track metadata (artist, title, label, release date). Templates are fully customizable to match label branding. This visual automation means your entire catalog becomes streamable on video platforms without manual video production. Labels with thousands of audio tracks gain instant video content for 24/7 streaming.
| Traditional YouTube Uploads | 24/7 Catalog Streaming |
|---|---|
| Manual video uploads per release | Automatic catalog sync via DDEX |
| Engagement declines between releases | Continuous watch time generation |
| One video per track | Unlimited streams from one catalog |
| Manual playlist management | Smart playlists filter by metadata |
| Video production required | Automatic visual generation |
StreamPush clients document significant performance improvements after launching catalog streams. Data below reflects averages across 9 record label YouTube channels running 24/7 streams, measured over 6-month periods comparing pre-launch and post-launch metrics.
| Metric | Change |
|---|---|
| Average Watch Time Increase | +42.9% |
| YouTube Homepage Impressions | +16.6% |
| Total Channel Views Increase | +5.7% |
| YouTube Premium Revenue Lift | +8.0% |
StreamPush client data, 9 record label channels.
- DDEX catalog integration · StreamPush syncs directly with Fuga, Sony IDOL, Label Worx, AMPsuite, Kontor, and rightsHUB. Your catalog imports automatically, new releases appear without manual uploads, and metadata updates propagate instantly.
- Smart playlist automation · Create unlimited playlists filtered by genre, mood, BPM, release date, or any metadata field. Set rules once and new releases auto-include when they match criteria. Schedule different playlists for different times.
- Multi-channel from one catalog · Run multiple branded streams from a single catalog source. Each stream has separate playlists, visual templates, and schedules. Perfect for labels with diverse catalogs spanning multiple genres or moods.
- Automatic visual generation · StreamPush generates video content from album artwork for audio-only tracks. Customizable templates with animated backgrounds, visualizers, and branded overlays turn your audio catalog into video content.
“StreamPush has proved to be a stable and innovative solution for running our 24/7 digital radio streams on YouTube. It integrates seamlessly with our other weekly radio shows, works very intuitively and also looks really nice!”
Beyond basic catalog synchronization, several features differentiate catalog streaming platforms. Understanding these capabilities helps labels evaluate which solutions match their catalog size, genre diversity, and operational requirements.
Handling large catalogs (1,000+ tracks)
Large catalogs require specialized infrastructure. StreamPush handles catalogs exceeding 5,000 tracks without performance degradation. The platform indexes metadata for instant playlist generation and search. Smart playlists filter thousands of tracks in milliseconds based on complex criteria. Bulk imports via DDEX complete within hours regardless of catalog size. For labels with extensive back catalogs, this scalability eliminates manual organization work. Metadata-driven programming means even catalogs with tens of thousands of tracks become manageable through automated filtering and scheduling.
Large catalog features
DDEX bulk import for catalogs of any size (tested up to 10,000+ tracks)
Smart playlist filtering executes instantly regardless of catalog size
Metadata indexing for fast search and automated playlist generation
Scheduled playlist rotation to surface deep catalog content systematically
Visual templates and branding
Visual presentation differentiates your streams from generic music channels. StreamPush offers fully customizable templates that match label branding. Templates include animated backgrounds, logo placement, color schemes matching brand guidelines, and metadata overlays showing track information. Each stream in a multi-channel setup can have unique visual styling. Anjunabeats uses distinct visual identities for their three channels (Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep, Anjunachill) despite streaming from one catalog. Template customization happens during onboarding and can be updated as branding evolves.
Template customization options
Custom color schemes matching label brand guidelines
Logo placement and sizing with transparency support
Animated backgrounds and visual effects from artwork
Metadata overlays displaying track, artist, label, release information
Automatic new release inclusion
Manual playlist updates for new releases create operational overhead. StreamPush smart playlists automatically include new releases when they match filter criteria. Set a playlist to include all trance releases from the last 90 days, and every new trance release appears automatically when your distributor delivers it. This automation keeps programming current without manual intervention. Labels focus on release strategy while streaming playlists stay fresh. The system also supports manual playlist curation for special programming like retrospectives or artist spotlights.
Why StreamPush for Catalog Streaming
StreamPush is built specifically for music industry catalog management, with features designed around label workflows, distributor integrations, and metadata-driven programming. Here's how StreamPush differs from generic streaming platforms or DIY solutions.
DDEX integration with major distributors
StreamPush integrates directly with Fuga, Sony IDOL, Label Worx, AMPsuite, Kontor, and rightsHUB through DDEX standards. Your distributor treats StreamPush like any other DSP, automatically delivering content with full metadata. New releases appear in your streaming catalog without manual file transfers, uploads, or metadata entry. This workflow integration eliminates operational overhead for labels already using these distributors.
Smart playlists by metadata
StreamPush smart playlists filter by any metadata field: genre, subgenre, mood, BPM, release date, label, artist, or custom tags. Create playlists with complex logic like "progressive trance OR melodic techno, released in last 60 days, BPM 128-138". Set playlists to auto-include new releases matching criteria. This metadata-driven programming turns catalog management into automated curation.
Unlimited multi-channel support
Run as many branded streams as needed from one catalog. Each stream has independent playlists, schedules, visual templates, and platform destinations (YouTube, Twitch). Anjunabeats runs three channels from one catalog. Nuclear Blast separates metal subgenres across streams. This flexibility maximizes catalog value by serving multiple audience segments without content duplication costs.
Automatic visual generation
StreamPush generates video content from album artwork for audio-only tracks. The system analyzes artwork colors, creates animated backgrounds, adds visualizers, and overlays track metadata. Templates are fully customizable to match label branding. This visual automation means entire audio catalogs become streamable on video platforms without manual video production.
Fully managed cloud infrastructure
StreamPush runs entirely in the cloud with 24/7 monitoring, automated silence detection, and instant recovery. Labels never need local hardware, dedicated servers, or technical staff to maintain streams. The platform handles encoding, delivery, and monitoring while you focus on content strategy and audience engagement.
FAQ: Catalog streaming questions answered
Common questions about catalog streaming solutions, covering DDEX integration, multi-channel capabilities, visual generation for audio content, smart playlist automation, and catalog size handling.
Transform your catalog into continuous programming
StreamPush handles DDEX integration, visual generation, smart playlist automation, and multi-channel delivery. Focus on content strategy while the platform manages technical complexity. Your catalog generates continuous engagement and revenue.
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