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BIRP! (@birp), a US indie music channel with about 78,300 subscribers and a median of 429 views per video, publishes long-form monthly indie playlists and short liner-note tracks, roughly 50 uploads a year. Rate: $150 to $250 per video. A distinctive detail is its free submission model, where artists pay $5 for a listen.

Why brands book BIRP!

Curated indie playlists with a steady monthly release rhythm

  • About 78,300 subscribers and 38 million lifetime views
  • Median of 429 views per video across about 50 uploads a year
  • Zero sponsored content across recent uploads, so brand mentions stand out
Best formusic streaming launchesaudio gear and headphone brandsindie festival or label promotion
Watch forMedian views are modest, so the CPM is on the high side for the audience size.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Music80%
Independent music20%
Formats
full-length playlist videos, lyric videos, liner-note track features, unofficial music videos
Tone
curated, low-key
Language
English
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
2 to 4 minutes for tracks, 1 to 4 hours for playlists

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement3.1%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutwhich artists are on the monthly playlisthow to submit music for reviewwho the featured artist is in a given track
Age
30%18-24
40%25-34
20%35-44
10%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States35%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom12%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
LanguagesEnglish 95%Other 5%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover standard indie music releases with no flagged content, though some featured song titles use mature wording.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube78k42950

Benchmark score: 46 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers1 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days30 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform16 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest today.

Indie / Bedroom Pop / Dreampop / Lofi / Surf Rock Monthly Indie Playlists. Sharing my favorites here first! Send me your music at https://www.birp.fm/submit Wish to have one of your songs removed? E-mail us at takedown@birp.fm and we'll remove it promptly. 💛 #indiemusic #indie #birp
BIRP!'s own profile description on YouTube

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About BIRP!

BIRP! (@birp) is a United States indie music channel with about 78,300 subscribers. It posts monthly indie playlist videos, typically one to four hours long, along with lyric videos, unofficial music videos, and short liner-note features that spotlight individual artists. Recent uploads have run at about 50 a year, and the channel is built around hand-picked tracks from independent artists.

The audience is estimated to be mostly 25 to 34, split roughly evenly between women and men, with the largest share in the United States. Viewers are likely listeners looking to discover new indie artists, and the median video draws about 429 views. Estimates are based on channel data and are not verified.

At $150 to $250 per video, a sponsored integration works out to roughly $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views, comparable to paid ad CPMs of $10 to $30 but with a more engaged niche audience. Brands in music tools, audio hardware, or indie label promotion should consider booking BIRP!.

Written from BIRP!'s public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. BIRP! can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about BIRP!

How much does BIRP! charge for a sponsored video?

BIRP! typically charges $150 to $250 per sponsored video, based on a rate of $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views. The median video on the channel draws about 429 views. Exact pricing is confirmed when you contact the creator.

What does BIRP! post about on YouTube?

BIRP! posts monthly indie playlist videos, typically one to four hours long, along with lyric videos, unofficial music videos, and short liner-note features about individual artists. The focus is indie, bedroom pop, dreampop, and surf rock.

How do I contact BIRP! for a brand deal?

Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly, which handles the request and scheduling for you.

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