Six-Figure Fan Community With Full Control
"Streaming services don’t pay shit. Now, I release my albums on my own app, charge for them, and make real money from the people who actually support me."
Tommy Vext, former lead vocalist of Bad Wolves, is a globally recognized metal musician, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Known for his breakout success with the Billboard #1 cover of “Zombie” by The Cranberries, Tommy faced challenges with traditional streaming platforms that paid him pennies despite millions of streams. Determined to create a direct connection with his fans and reclaim his earnings, Tommy turned to Jedari to build his own app and fan community.
Streaming Platforms Pay Next to Nothing
Despite millions of streams, Tommy earned little from platforms like Spotify, which pay artists as little as $0.004 per stream, which amounts to barely $4,000 for every 1 Million streams. This model left him dependent on touring and merchandise to make a living.
Lost Connection With Fans
Traditional platforms limited Tommy’s ability to connect authentically with his fanbase. Streaming services and social platforms dictated how, when, and to whom he could deliver content.
Lack of Control Over His Music and Revenue
Without ownership of his audience or the platform, Tommy had no way to release music early, charge directly for albums, or scale his business on his terms.
Six-Figure Revenue Earned in Just a Few Months
By launching his app with Jedari, Tommy has already earned almost six figures —far more than he made from years of Spotify streaming.
A Loyal and Engaged Fanbase
Tommy’s app has become the go-to destination for his fans:
Full Control Over His Music and Revenue
With his app, Tommy now owns his audience, his platform, and his revenue streams:
Elevated Fan Experience
Tommy’s app delivers a premium experience that streaming platforms simply can’t match:
A Fully-Branded App for Full Control
Jedari helped Tommy launch his own app, giving him complete control over his fan community, content, and revenue. With his branded platform, Tommy could now:
Early Album Releases With Premium Pricing
Using Jedari’s built-in music player, Tommy started releasing his albums early, exclusively on his app. This allowed him to:
Exclusive Fan Engagement Tools
Jedari provided Tommy with features that kept his community thriving:
Scalable Monetization With Subscription Tiers
Jedari implemented automated billing and gated content, allowing Tommy to:
"Let’s be real—streaming platforms don’t pay shit. You can have a million streams and make less than $5K. The music industry is broken and artists are treated like they’re disposable. With my app, I took my power back. I release my music on my own terms, charge for it, and actually get paid what I’m worth. My fans get exclusive access, and I get to focus on creating instead of worrying about whether a platform is screwing me over. Jedari made it all happen—they gave me the freedom and control I’ve been fighting for my entire career.”
-Tommy Vext
