Positioning itself as an independent, DJ-focused music store and discovery platform, Volumo caters specifically to professional electronic music artists, labels, and selectors seeking high-quality tracks and a fairer ecosystem. With exclusive releases, curated selections, and a user-friendly interface built for digging — without the noise of pay-to-play visibility — the platform aims to reshape how DJs access and support the music they love.

We caught up with the team behind Volumo to learn more about their mission, inspiration, how they’re building a creator-first model, and why curation — not algorithms — should lead the way.

WWD: What inspired you to create a music platform aimed at professional DJs and niche electronic music fans?

Volumo was born out of our own experience as DJs and music lovers. We realized that while there were already big platforms in the market, none of them truly reflected the way DJs discover and value music. Many stores focus on pushing the same popular releases or rely heavily on algorithms and paid placements. We wanted to create something different, a place where discovery feels authentic, where niche genres and underground sounds have space to breathe, and where artists are rewarded fairly.

The inspiration came from a simple idea: what if there was a platform built not just to sell music, but to support the culture  DJs finding hidden gems, artists gaining visibility, and fans connecting to sounds that really matter to them? That vision is what sparked Volumo.

Volumo positions itself alongside established platforms like Beatport, Juno Download, and Traxsource, but with a different focus on curated discovery and better rewards for artists.

WWD: In an era dominated by streaming, why did you choose to build a download-centric platform, and what advantages does this model bring to both artists and DJs?

We chose downloads because they give something that streaming can’t. For DJs, it’s ownership and reliability — they know the track is always there, ready to be used in a set, no matter what happens on streaming platforms. For artists, downloads mean real income from every sale and a direct connection with listeners. Instead of fractions of a cent, they actually get paid in a way that makes sense.

This model keeps both sides stronger: DJs have freedom to create, and artists have a solid reason to keep making music.

WWD: Curation is a cornerstone of Volumo. How do you ensure high quality in your catalog and avoid the flood of amateurish tracks that appear on other platforms?

For us, curation means we don’t just let the floodgates open. Every track goes through a review  not to be gatekeepers, but to make sure it actually sounds professional and has a place in the scene. A lot of platforms take everything, and then DJs have to dig through endless noise. We’d rather save them that pain.

Our team listens for production quality, musicality, and whether the track brings something fresh. It’s not about being huge, it’s about being relevant. That’s why when you browse Volumo, you feel like you’re actually discovering music, not sifting through a junk drawer.

WWD: Volumo allows artists to set their own prices and receive fair payouts. How does this approach change the relationship between artists and the platform?

It changes everything, because suddenly the platform isn’t the boss  the artist is. In most stores, pricing feels fixed and distant, like you’re just another line in a database. On Volumo, artists decide how to value their work, and they actually see real money coming back. That creates trust.

Instead of feeling like they’re working for a platform, artists feel like they’re working with one. And that’s exactly the kind of relationship we want to build.

WWD: Community features like following artists, creating charts, and DJ playlists are integrated into Volumo. How do these tools help with discovery and engagement?

These tools give DJs and fans a way to shape discovery themselves. When you follow an artist, you never miss their new releases. When you create a chart or playlist, you’re not just organizing music for yourself, you’re also giving others a new path to discover tracks they might have overlooked.

It makes discovery more personal, because it’s guided by real DJs’ taste and not just algorithms. And for artists, every playlist or chart that includes their track is another chance to reach new listeners.

WWD: The “Volumo Direct” section offers exclusive tracks directly from artists and labels. What is the strategy behind this, and how does it enhance your offering?

Volumo Direct is the section where artists and labels upload their music straight through our site. These tracks usually aren’t spread all over the internet, which makes them special: DJs get something fresh, often directly from the studio, before it’s everywhere else.

The idea behind this is to give creators a simple, direct channel to reach DJs without middlemen, and to give DJs a reason to keep coming back because they know they’ll find music here that isn’t available anywhere else. It makes discovery more exciting and strengthens the bond between artists and their audience.

WWD: With thousands of tracks across 30+ genres from both labels and independent artists, how do you balance diversity and depth in your catalog?

It’s all about balance. We want DJs to have real choice – from big labels to underground producers – but we don’t want the catalog to feel overwhelming. That’s why curation plays such a big role: every track is reviewed, and we focus on music that has a place in the culture, not just filling up numbers.

This way, diversity doesn’t turn into noise. A techno DJ can still dig deep into their niche, while someone into house or drum & bass can find quality releases without wading through endless filler. The catalog stays wide, but it also stays sharp.

WWD: In just a short time, Volumo has partnered with major distributors and grown to include tens of thousands of artists and labels. What has driven this growth, and what are your next goals?

The growth comes from staying true to a simple idea: treat music as culture, not just content. Distributors and artists saw that we’re serious about curation, fair economics, and building tools that actually serve DJs, so they wanted to be part of it. Word of mouth has been powerful once DJs and labels experience Volumo, they tend to stick around and spread the word.

Our next goals are to strengthen that foundation: keep growing the catalog, expand community features, and make discovery even smoother. We don’t just want to be another store, we want to be the go-to place where DJs find their sound and artists know they’ll be valued.

WWD: DJs have praised Volumo’s sleek, intuitive browsing and curated discovery, though some note the catalog is smaller than other platforms. How do you respond to this feedback?

It’s true, our catalog is smaller, and that’s by design. We’d rather have a tight selection of tracks that DJs actually want to play than millions of files nobody touches. Bigger doesn’t always mean better; sometimes it just means more noise.

What DJs value is that when they open Volumo, they discover music faster and feel confident about its quality. That’s the trade-off we’re proud of, less scrolling, more playing. 

WWD: Looking ahead, what can users expect from Volumo in the coming months and years? Are there new features or expansions in the pipeline?

Our plan is simple: to make Volumo even more useful for DJs and more rewarding for artists. In the near future, we’re focusing on improving discovery tools so that finding the right track feels fast, intuitive, and inspiring.

In the long term, we’re looking at expanding into new scenes and regions while keeping the same core principles: quality, culture, and transparent terms for artists. Our goal isn’t just to add features, but to build a place that feels alive and essential to the DJ community.

WWD: We love that! Thanks for the chat 🙂 

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