What’s New on Audius?: ‍Exciting Contests, Smarter Discovery & Trending Music (May 2025)

What’s New on Audius?: ‍Exciting Contests, Smarter Discovery & Trending Music (May 2025)

Exciting Contests, Smarter Discovery & Trending Music

May saw Audius in full bloom with fresh remix contests, powerful new discovery tools, and hot tracks lighting up the charts. From UI revamps to community events, we’ve got your full recap right here. Let’s dive into the biggest updates from May!

Product Updates

Fresh New Explore Page

The Audius Explore page just got a fresh new look! Along with the redesign, we've made big improvements to music discovery. Suggested content is now more relevant and up-to-date, and power users can dive into the full Audius catalog with advanced search filters.From featured contests and playlists to spotlighted artists and labels, finding the next hit on Audius has never been better.

Remix Contests Level-Up Again

Running a remix contest on Audius is now smoother than ever. Hosts can add detailed contest info, showcase prize packages, and, once the contest wraps, select up to five winners. It’s never been easier (or more fun) to host or participate in a remix contest.Go check out the improvements for yourself!

Audius in the News

bitbird’s 5th ‘create together’ Compilation Proves Community Still Beats Algorithms

In an industry increasingly dominated by algorithmic discovery, bitbird's create together vol. 5 stands out as a testament to the power of genuine community collaboration.As covered by EDM.com, the compilation, made possible through a partnership with Audius, brought together over 170 participants, resulting in a 28-track release transcending genre and geography. Read the full article.

Ship or Die at Accelerate 2025: Web3 Music Isn’t Working

At the Solana Foundation’s Accelerate 2025 event, Audius CTO Ray Jacobson joined a panel discussion titled “Web3 Music Isn’t Working.”The conversation unpacked what’s holding back Web3 music and how builders can move the space forward. Watch the full conversation on Youtube.

Label Spotlight: bitbird

San Holo’s label bitbird dropped create together vol. 5, their largest and most diverse compilation to date. Featuring 28 artists from 13 countries, the project emerged from a community-driven contest hosted on Audius.From heavy bangers to delicate melodies, create together vol. 5 offers something for every listener.

Community Updates

‘Like Fire’ Remix Contest Launch with NCS & Friends

Audius teamed up with NCS, Biometrix, Immy Odon, and ApolloOnTheRun to launch the ‘Like Fire’ Remix Contest, with prizes including cash, exclusive merch, a Native Instruments bundle, and a shot at an NCS Arcade upload.

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Top 5 Trending Tracks This Month

Here’s what’s been heating up on Audius this month:

1. NCS, Biometrix, Immy Odon, ApolloOnTheRun - Like Fire (Remix Contest)

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2. The Weeknd - Blinding Lights (Zaza Remix)

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3. Maekii Maii - Orage Vie (ft. LK de l’Hotel Moscou) (Remix Contest)

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4. Ferry Corsten - Fire (Dreameater Flip)

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5. Basement Jaxx - Where’s Your Head At (Lookas Remix)

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Thank you for being a valuable part of the Audius community! Stay tuned for more updates, exclusive releases, and exciting opportunities next month.

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