OpenWav
Empowering Indie Artists
Only for iPhone
Free · In-App Purchases
OpenWav is the next-generation music platform built for indie artists to drop music, monetize and engage with fan communities.
OpenWav gives you the tools to create, connect, and earn—on your terms.
What you can do on OpenWav:
Stream Music – Release singles, albums, and exclusive drops with immersive player and direct fan support
Make Merch, Your Way – Design and sell custom merch globally with no inventory or upfront costs
Create Events & Sell Tickets – Host shows, listening parties, or concerts—sell tickets directly to fans
Build Your Fan Community – Start exclusive chat channels, drop updates, and grow your core audience
Own Your Data - Track sales, build your mailing list, and be direct with your fan base with no ads.
Join a Movement – Be part of a community where indie artists thrive and fans show up with real support
Drop your sound. Grow your wave. Get paid.
more - Batch Uploads for Artists: Save valuable time by uploading multiple tracks in a single, streamlined step.
- Private Audio Sharing: Test the waters before your official drop. Share your unreleased tracks securely in private mode so only your inner circle can tune in before the content goes live.
1.0.87 Sep 15
Performance improvements & minor bug fixes.
1.0.86 Aug 21
Flexible Artist Payout Options:
Getting paid on your own terms just got easier. We’ve revamped our artist payout system to give you complete flexibility over how you receive your earnings!
- Multiple Payout Modes: Choose the payout method that works best for your setup—whether that’s direct bank transfers, digital wallets, or instant payouts.
- Streamlined Settings: Easily manage, add, or update your preferred payout methods directly from your Seller dashboard.
Improvements & Fixes:
- Minor UI updates and bug fixes for a smoother overall experience.
1.0.85 Aug 5
Performance improvements and bug fixes for a faster, more reliable experience.
1.0.84 Jul 29
- Improved player bar with a cleaner design and smoother playback controls.
- Performance improvements and bug fixes for a faster, more reliable experience.
1.0.83 Jul 10
• New Events Leaderboards: Track performance for key content and see who's leading during your events.
• Performance improvements and optimizations.
• Minor bug fixes and stability enhancements.
1.0.82 Jul 1
Streamlined Artist Connections & Access Control
• • Separated DM & WavRoom Buttons: We’ve split the Artist DM and WavRoom entry points. Fans can now easily jump straight into a direct message or head over to your shared WavRoom community without any confusion.
• • Granular Access Toggles: Artists can now customize exactly who gets in. Head over to your settings to manage individual access levels for both your DMs and your WavRooms.
• • Refreshed Privacy Copy: We’ve updated and clarified the text on the Privacy Settings page so you know exactly how your data and visibility settings are working for you.
Enhanced Event Management
• • Checked-In Attendees View: Event hosts can now track who has checked into your event. This attendee data is baked right into your existing event management flow, making door entry smoother and more reliable.
Expanded Track Uploads:
• • M4a Audio Support: You can now upload your audio directly using high-quality .m4a files.
1.0.81 Jun 8
This update introduces several key enhancements to the bundle creation and sharing workflows within the Openwav artist experience. Artists can now build custom asset packages and distribute them to fans with greater ease and efficiency.
This version includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements to ensure a more seamless application experience.
1.0.80 May 28
• Added support for Virtual Events — you can now create and manage virtual events directly within the app.
• Enhanced Role-Based Scanning for Events — you can now assign users the Co-host and Entry Manager or Doorman role, allowing them to scan tickets and manage guest entry at events.
1.0.79 May 19
We’ve added two powerful new features to improve selling and event experiences on Openwav:
Artists can now choose how they sell products, tracks, and event tickets with new pricing options:
- Buy Now
- Pay What You Want
Fans can now save their event tickets and RSVP confirmations directly to their:
- Apple Wallet
This update makes it easier for artists to monetize flexibly and for fans to access their tickets quickly on event day.
1.0.78 May 12
New Features
- Faster Sign-In with Social Login: You can now jump into the app even faster! We’ve added Google and Apple login options for a seamless, one-tap entry.
- Attendee Lists for Hosts: Event owners can now manage their events more efficiently. You can now download your full attendee list directly as a CSV file for easy record-keeping and check-ins.
Improvements & Privacy
- Enhanced Contact Privacy: We’ve updated the "Add to Contact" feature within chats. To better protect user privacy, shared contact cards will no longer automatically populate sensitive email or phone information without explicit consent.
1.0.77 May 5
Minor fixes and performance enhancements for a better experience.
1.0.76 Apr 21
Never Miss a Beat! We’ve introduced an all-new Notification Center to help you stay organized and up-to-date.
- All in One Place: View a complete history of your alerts and updates, in a single, dedicated list.
- Stay Informed: Catch up on anything you might have missed while you were away.
- Seamless Experience: Easily clear or jump directly to the source of any notification with a single tap.
1.0.75 Apr 14
- Discover what’s new and trending on the featured section of the home page.
- Profile URLs are now shorter and cleaner, making it simpler to send and share anywhere.
- Minor bug fixes to improve your overall experience.
1.0.74 Apr 6
Become an Artist:
You can now switch from listener to artist directly from the Me tab. Follow simple steps and start sharing your voice with the community.
Private Event RSVPs with QR Tickets:
Hosting or attending exclusive events just got easier. Enjoy seamless RSVP management and entry with QR code ticket support for private events.
Expanded Event Categories:
Discover and organize events more easily with newly added categories, helping you set up events that accurately describe their purpose.
1.0.73 Mar 23
- Minor fixes and performance enhancements
1.0.71 Mar 12
Minor fixes and performance enhancements for a better experience.
1.0.70 Mar 11
+ QR Tickets for Public Events - You can now use QR-based tickets to enter public events quickly and securely. Simply present your QR ticket at the event entrance for fast scanning and seamless access.
+ Bug Fixes & Improvements – Minor fixes and performance enhancements for a better experience.
1.0.69 Mar 9
- We’ve introduced powerful updates to enhance event management and unlock new opportunities for artists:
- OpenWav Artist Bank Launch – Independent artists can now access advances directly through the app, helping you invest in your growth and upcoming projects.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
1.0.68 Mar 3
We’ve made improvements to enhance your Openwav experience:
- Events Past Midnight – You can now set up events that go beyond midnight without any issues.
- Longer Artist Bios – The character limit for artist bios has been increased to 1500 characters, giving you more space to tell your story.
- Smarter Push Notifications – Tapping on notifications for likes, comments, follows, and sales now takes you directly to the relevant content.
- Minor performance improvements and bug fixes.
1.0.67 Feb 23
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.0.66 Feb 18
New features and enhancements:
We’ve rolled out new improvements to give event creators more control and enhance your overall experience. Event creators and organizers can now choose whether attendees are allowed to add a +1 when RSVP’ing.
Minor bug fixes
1.0.65 Feb 13
- Introducing our new Bundle Banner. Easily discover your favorite Track, Album, Shop Product, and Event Ticket grouped together in one place for the purchase.
- Various bug fixes and performance improvements to ensure a smoother and more reliable app experience.
1.0.64 Feb 3
Bug Fixes & Improvements.
1.0.63 Jan 28
Artist Bundles
Artists can now create exclusive bundles that combine merch, events, and tracks—giving fans more value in a single purchase.
Fans can discover bundles from their favorite artists and enjoy special discounts when purchasing multiple items together.
Improved background music playing experience
Enhanced support for continuous music playback as you navigate through the app.
Performance improvements
Various performance optimizations and minor enhancements for a smoother experience.
1.0.62 Jan 22
- Batch Uploads for Artists: Save valuable time by uploading multiple tracks in a single, streamlined step.
- Private Audio Sharing: Test the waters before your official drop. Share your unreleased tracks securely in private mode so only your inner circle can tune in before the content goes live.
more Version 1.0.87 Sep 15
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