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Looking for Beats? How to Find the Right Beat for Your Next Song
A man in a music studio If you're an artist looking to buy beats online, you've probably noticed one thing pretty quickly... There are A LOT of them. Like, seriously. Search for rap beats and you'll have thousands coming up. Then you've got trap beats, drill beats, UK rap beats, hip hop beats, R&B beats, melodic beats, freestyle beats... You could probably spend the next three days listening to instrumentals and still not hear everything that's out there. And at first, that s
alex stretton
24 hours ago8 min read


A New Way to Lease Beats: Meet the Movinloud Beat Vault
For years, artists have been getting beats in pretty much the same way. You find a producer. You search through their beat store. You find an instrumental you like. You pay for a lease. You download the files. Then, when you’re ready to make your next song, you start the whole process again. Find another beat. Pay for another lease. Search another website. Repeat. But what if there was a different way? What if you didn’t have to keep buying beats separately from different pro
alex stretton
4 days ago7 min read


The Way Artists Get Beats Is Changing — And It Makes a Lot More Sense
A man singing into a mic For years, getting a beat has been pretty straightforward. You find a producer. You find a beat. You like it. You buy the lease. You make the song. Then you do it all again. And again. And again. That’s just how it’s always worked. But music has changed massively. Independent artists are releasing more music than ever. You can record a song in your bedroom, distribute it worldwide and promote it on TikTok, Instagram or YouTube without needing a major
alex stretton
Sep 57 min read


I suppose it's fine if you're just releasing one song a year...
Stop Leasing Beats One at a Time. There’s a New Way to Get Beats. A man smoking next to a mic in a music studio. If you’re an independent artist, you already know how the usual beat buying process works. You find a beat you like. You listen to it 20 times. You start writing. You check the licence. You pay for the lease. You download the files. Then a few weeks later, you’re looking for another beat and doing the exact same thing all over again. And again. And again. For artis
alex stretton
Sep 47 min read


Looking for Beats? Here's How to Find the Right One for Your Next Song
A sketch of a woman kissing a silhouette made from Fruity loops production interface. https://www.movinloud.com/beats If you're an artist looking to buy beats online, you'll already know there's no shortage of them. Actually, there's probably too many. Search for rap beats and you've got thousands. Search for trap beats, UK rap beats, drill beats, hip hop beats, R&B beats, melodic beats... The list just keeps going. And at first, that sounds great. More choice must be better
alex stretton
Sep 36 min read


How to Find the Right Beat for Your Next Song
Two kids covering their ears whilst sat in front of large speakers If you're an artist looking to buy beats online, you've probably already discovered one thing: There are a ridiculous number of them. Search for rap beats and you'll find thousands. Try trap beats, UK rap beats, drill beats, hip hop beats, R&B beats, melodic beats or dark beats and suddenly you've got another few thousand to choose from. Before you know it, you've spent two hours scrolling through instrumental
alex stretton
Sep 25 min read


Looking for Beats? Why the Quality of Your Beat Matters More Than You Think
Beats tape If you're an artist looking to buy beats, you've probably already realised there is a LOT of choice out there. Search for rap beats and you'll find thousands. Search for trap beats and you'll find thousands more. UK rap beats. Drill beats. Hip hop beats. R&B beats. Freestyle beats. Melodic beats. Dark beats. Emotional beats. You could literally spend your entire evening looking for a beat. And that's actually part of the problem. When there are so many beats availa
alex stretton
Aug 306 min read


Are You Still Buying Beats One at a Time? There Might Be a Better Way
A music studio in dim lighting, focusing on a guitar. Let's be honest. If you're making music regularly, buying beats can get expensive. You find one you like. You listen to it about 50 times. You start writing. You record a little demo. You get excited. Then you look at the price and think... "Do I actually want to spend another £30 on a beat?" So you either buy it... Or you leave it. Then you go looking for another one. And another. And another. Before you know it, you've s
alex stretton
Aug 288 min read


Finished Your Song? Get It Mastered Online in 24 Hours
A screenshot of spotify streams. You've finally finished your track. The mix is done. The vocals are sitting right. The beat is sounding good. You've listened to it enough times that you probably never want to hear it again... And now you just need one thing. The Master. Normally, this is where you might start looking for a studio. Messaging engineers. Checking prices. Trying to find out when they're available. Travelling somewhere. Waiting for them to get back to you. Sendin
alex stretton
Aug 256 min read


Need Your Song Mastered? Why Professional Mastering Doesn't Have to Be Complicated
A man leaning over an old school TV, next to CD's on the floor. Man wearing sunglasses. You've finally finished the mix. You've listened to it about 500 times. You've changed the vocals. Changed the bass. Changed the drums. Changed the vocals again. You've probably bounced about 14 different versions of the same song. And eventually you get to that point where you think: “Right. I'm done.” But then comes the final question... What am I doing about the Master? For some artists
alex stretton
Aug 215 min read


How To Stay Creative When You're Not Feeling Creative: Simple Tips For Artists
A guy in a bathroom with music equiptment. Let's be honest. Being an artist sounds great when you're in the zone. You've got ideas everywhere. You're writing lyrics in your notes app at 2am. You've got 4 different hooks going. You hear a beat and instantly know what you're going to do with it. Everything just feels easy. And then... Nothing. You open your laptop. Stare at the screen. Open your DAW. Close it. Open Spotify. Scroll Instagram. Watch someone else blow up. And sudd
alex stretton
Aug 204 min read


Why Are Artists Still Buying Beats One at a Time? The New Way to Lease Beats in 2026
A photograph of a woman wearing headphones, looking at vinals in a record shop. Let's be honest. If you're an artist who is constantly making music, there's a pretty good chance you've experienced this: You find a beat you love. You write to it. You record something. You get excited. Then you realise you need to pay for the lease. So you pay. You download the beat. You make the song. And then you're back to square one. Find another beat. Pay for another beat. Download another
alex stretton
Aug 1911 min read


Are Beat Subscriptions the Future of Buying Beats? Why Artists Are Moving Beyond the Traditional Beat Lease
A photograph of a record store. If you're an artist, you've probably done this. You open a beat store. You find a beat you like. You listen to it about 47 times. You imagine yourself absolutely destroying it. You start writing. You record a demo. You think: “Yep. This is the one.” Then you check the price. You buy the lease. You download the beat. You make the song. And then, a few weeks later... You're back searching for another beat. And another. And another. Because that's
alex stretton
Aug 1811 min read


How Rushy Turned Underground Buzz Into a UK Rap Career — And What Artists Can Learn From His Rise
Rapper Rushy There are two completely different ways to become known as an artist. You can wake up one morning and go viral. Or... You can spend years making music, building your sound, finding your people, releasing songs that slowly travel further and further, and eventually have that one moment where everything suddenly catches fire. Rushy's story is much closer to the second. Because if you only discovered him through “Pressure”, it might look like he appeared out of nowh
alex stretton
Aug 1111 min read


How EsDeeKid Built a Mystery Around His Music — And What Artists Can Learn From It
A photograph taken of rapper EsDeeKid in music studio. There are plenty of artists trying to get noticed right now. Everyone is posting. Everyone is releasing. Everyone is making TikToks. Everyone is trying to find the next trend. And then there's EsDeeKid. A masked rapper from Liverpool who managed to turn anonymity, a distinct Scouse identity, internet culture and a very recognisable sound into something much bigger than just a collection of songs. And whether you love the
alex stretton
Aug 1110 min read


How to Actually Make Money From Music: The Music Monetisation Guide Artists Need in 2026
A woman sitting in front of a piano inside a music studio. Let's talk about something artists don't always like talking about. Money. We all love making music. We love writing it. Recording it. Performing it. Sharing it. But at some point, if you want music to become a career, you have to ask: "How do I actually make money from this?" And if your answer is simply: "Streams." We've got some talking to do. Because streams are only one small part of the music money puzzle. Your
alex stretton
Aug 1012 min read


How to Stay Relevant in the Music Industry After Going Viral
A screenshot of Youtube analytics. So... Your song has gone viral. Your phone hasn't stopped buzzing. Your notifications are going crazy. You've gained thousands of followers. Your streams are climbing. People you've never heard of are using your sound. Suddenly, everyone seems to know who you are. It feels like you've made it. And then, a few weeks later... Nothing. The views start dropping. The streams slow down. The videos stop getting pushed. People move on to the next so
alex stretton
Aug 1011 min read


5 Reasons Why You Should Quit Music... Unless You Are Ready for These Things. I Won't Sugar Coat This, You Need to Hear It.
Girl in music studio sippin, chillin, vibin. Before you panic... I'm not actually telling you to quit music. Quite the opposite. If you're serious about being an artist, I want you to keep going. But I also think there's a conversation we need to have. Because the music industry looks very different from what it did 10, 20 or even 5 years ago. It's easier than ever to make music. It's easier than ever to release music. It's easier than ever to create content. And it's easier
alex stretton
Aug 910 min read


Is AI Music Killing the Music Industry? What Artists Need to Do to Survive in 2026
A woman sat in a music studio looking fed up. Let's be honest. If you're a music artist in 2026, you've probably had this thought at least once: "What's the point if AI can make music too?" And honestly, it's a fair question. You can now generate instrumentals, vocals, lyrics, cover artwork and entire songs with AI. You can type a few words into a tool and, within minutes, have something that sounds surprisingly polished. Meanwhile, you're spending hours writing. Hours record
alex stretton
Aug 99 min read


How Can Music Artists Stand Out in an Oversaturated Music Market?
Music Artists sat together in a music production studio Let's be honest for a second. Being a music artist has never been easier. And somehow, it's never been harder. You can record a song from your bedroom, release it worldwide, create a music video on your phone, promote it on TikTok, upload it to Spotify and potentially reach thousands of people before you've even had breakfast. Sounds amazing, right? It is. But there's a problem. Everyone else can do it too. We're living
alex stretton
Aug 79 min read
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