Own your music. Support real artists.
Re-materializing music for the present — NFC-enabled album cards that put the art back in your hands and the money back in artists' pockets.
◊ Connect
We will never sell your email
◊ The Problem
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Physical music stranded
Physical music carries something streaming never could—ownership, intimacy, and permanence. But vinyl costs $30+, CDs feel obsolete, and tapes degrade. Physical music deserves a format built for the world we live in now.
$0.003
Per stream payout
Artists earn fractions of a cent per play. Millions of streams pay barely enough to cover a meal.
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Live shows out of reach
Ticket prices keep climbing. Real human connection between artists and fans keeps eroding.
◊ The Vision
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For Fans
Own something real.
A card you can hold — beautiful, collectible, and directly from the artist. Scan it to listen. An artifact of something that matters.
- — 100% of your purchase goes to the artist
- — A tactile, beautiful artifact to own
- — Raffle entry at every Astral event
- — Genuine connection to local music
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For Artists
Keep what you earn.
At-cost manufacturing. 100% of sales yours. No streaming cuts, no platform fees — just direct support from the people who love your music.
- — 100% of card sale profit
- — Cards manufactured at-cost
- — Featured at Astral showcase events
- — Direct fan relationships
◊ Mission
"Our mission is to re-materialize music for the present — renewing it as something tangible, own-able, and culturally connective, opening new pathways of economic support and community for Boulder's working artists."
Founded in and for Boulder's music and arts community. Non-extractive economics. BIPOC and underrepresented artists intentionally prioritized.
◊ Launch Events — 2026
◊ ◊ Free admission ◊ ◊
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August 15, 2026
Astral Launch — Vol. 1
Stone Cottage Studios, Boulder, CO
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October 17, 2026
Astral Launch — Vol. 2
Stone Cottage Studios, Boulder, CO
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December 31, 2026
Astral Launch — Vol. 3
Stone Cottage Studios, Boulder, CO