What’s New on Audius?: News, Rewards & Trending Tracks (March 2025)
Last month at Audius has been nothing short of eventful. From some new exciting rewards and exclusive artist drops to trending tracks and community activations — we’ve been busy. We’ve compiled all the biggest news all in one place for the month of March so you don’t miss a beat. Let’s dive in!
Product Updates
🎉Audius Airdrop: Artists Come First!
Our Artist Appreciation Airdrop went out to more than 1,000 eligible artists and users last month, as Audius continues its mission to put artists first. Remember, airdrops must be claimed before they expire (on 05/13/25). It’s not too late to see if you qualified!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be rewarded for your contributions to the Audius ecosystem!
Weekly Rewards Drops
Audius has also launched a brand-new weekly rewards incentive to recognize and support artists and fans engaging with the platform. Here’s what’s been rolling out:
- Boosted Rewards for Trending Competitions – Extra incentives for artists topping the Audius trending charts.
- Earn a Reward for Your First Comment of the Week – Engage with other users by leaving comments on their tracks! As an incentive, the first comment you leave each week will now earn you a reward!
- New Rewards for Play Count Milestones– We’ve created some new exciting ways for artists to earn rewards by hitting major play count milestones across their tracks in 2025.
These new rewards are designed to encourage community participation and reward engagement—stay tuned for more ways to earn!
Audius in the News
Audius has been making waves in the music and Web3 space! Here are some of the latest highlights:
Audius is Giving Away $3 Million in Crypto Rewards to Artists & Fans – EDM.com
"Skrillex, deadmau5, Zedd and many more influential electronic artists have used Audius, which is now in the fourth week of an ambitious program to reward its most engaged users.”
Audius Celebrates Success by Rewarding Artists & Fan Communities – EARMILK
“The initiative represents one of the most substantial attempts by a music platform to directly translate streaming success into tangible value for creators and listeners alike.”
Artist Spotlight: KESH
KESH is back with a bold new release! ‘If I Beg’ marks the second chapter in her evolving musical journey.
This avant-garde love song explores the delicate balance of union and self-worth, layered over heavy-hitting beats and unexpected sonic twists. The single is exclusively available on Audius.
PLUS! – KESH’s latest release is making waves beyond the Audius platform, earning a feature in the theatre and entertainment publication PLAYBILL. Be sure to check it out!
Remix Contests & Community Activations
Audius teamed up with bitbird once again for the latest edition of the create together community contest. This initiative invited producers to collaborate and submit original music for a chance to be featured on bitbird’s upcoming compilation, ‘create together vol. 5.’
The contest wrapped up submissions on March 3rd with 145 total entries—an incredible display of talent and creativity from the Audius community. Winners will be announced soon, so keep an eye out for the results!
Top 5 Trending Tracks This Month
And finally, it wouldn’t be a month at Audius without music that’s making waves. These tracks have been gaining serious traction on the platform—check them out and discover what else is trending!
1. Laxcity - forevermore:
2. GOON DES GARCONS* – CRUSH* (encore) fr. Lil Cobaine
3. onumi & sora – ENEMY COMPLEX (via Phuture Collective)
4. Oliverolujan – Young Dumb & Broke (Oliverio Luján Edit) by Khalid
5. Noer the Boy – Horror Show feat. Danny Brown (Noer the Boy Remix) by DJ Shadow
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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