Winamp reaches more than 500 new sign-ups per day and announces 2 new features for creators

Winamp continues its strong growth, now welcoming more than 500 new sign-ups every day since its launch on April 2nd, as it expands its mission to empower creators and build a fairer music ecosystem. Next week, the company is unveiling two major features designed to streamline and secure the experience for artists on Winamp for Creators.

Know Your Artists (KYA): Verified Creators, Safer Ecosystem

Inspired by the familiar “KYC” process, Know Your Artists (KYA) is a new verification feature that confirms the identity of artists on the platform. By ensuring that each artist account truly belongs to the creator behind the music, KYA helps protect against impersonation, piracy, and fraudulent uploads.

“With KYA, we’re building trust into the foundation of the platform,” said Alexandre Saboundjian, CEO of Winamp. “It’s about protecting our creators and making sure every piece of music is tied to the artist who actually made it.”

Catalog Import: One Link, Full Library

Following artist verification via KYA, Winamp now enables creators to import their entire music catalog—including albums, EPs, and singles—simply by submitting a single URL from another streaming platform. This new Catalog Import feature allows verified artists to quickly bring their existing work into Winamp and take advantage of tools for distribution, licensing, monetization, and fan engagement.

“Artists shouldn’t have to rebuild their presence from scratch,” said Saboundjian.

“We’re making it effortless to bring in your music and start benefiting from Winamp’s creator services right away.”

Together, these features strengthen Winamp’s role as a central hub for independent musicians—providing not just playback and discovery, but the infrastructure to manage rights, grow revenue, and build meaningful fan relationships.