Avelo (@dreamsoundsvideo) is a Germany-based creator of long video essays and original songs, with essays on queer history, Berlin, trans experience and Disney music. The channel has about 51,600 subscribers and a median of 12,600 views per video. It has posted once in the past year. Sponsored integrations are estimated at $250 to $440 per video.
Engaged essay channel with 7 percent like rate and strong music crossover
- About 51,600 subscribers and a median of 12,610 views per video.
- Like rate of 7.3 percent and 0.5 percent comment rate are high for this size.
- Top essay 'Finding A Trans Voice' reached 84,672 views and 'Unpacking Queer Loneliness' 62,687.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- video essay, vertical short, original song release
- Tone
- personal, reflective
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 13 minutes median, essays up to 90 minutes, Shorts under 60 seconds
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; descriptions link to Patreon and the creator's own music releases.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Videos such as 'The Problem With Germany's New Trans Self-ID Law' discuss a policy debate, and several essays cover LGBTQ topics and relationships.
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
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 52k | 13k | 0 |
Benchmark score: 41 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Why We Love Evil Men · 6.7k views
▶Becoming Un-American · 18k views
▶Why I Left (And Where I Went) · 14k viewsLast three uploads, latest 271 days ago.
Used to be Dreamsounds, now making video essays and singing songs E-Mail: avelosongs@gmail.com
About Avelo
Avelo, formerly Dreamsounds, is a Germany-based YouTube creator who makes long-form video essays and releases original songs. Essays cover queer and trans history, living in Berlin, loneliness, age gaps and Disney music. The median video runs about 13 minutes, with essays reaching 90 minutes, and a run of Shorts under a minute in 2024. The channel is mostly dormant, with one upload in the past year and the latest in January 2026.
The channel has about 51,600 subscribers and a median of 12,600 views per video, with engagement well above average for its size. Audience figures are Starbooked estimates, not platform data, and likely skew young adult and English-speaking. No sponsorship disclosures were found; descriptions point to Patreon and music releases.
A sponsored integration is estimated at $250 to $440 per video, a CPM of $20 to $35 compared with the $10 to $30 typical of paid ads. Best for music, media, book and LGBTQ-focused brands that want a loyal essay audience.
Written from Avelo's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Avelo can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Avelo
How much does Avelo charge for a sponsored video?
Based on a median of about 12,600 views and a rate of $20 to $35 per 1,000 views, a sponsored integration is estimated at $250 to $440 per video.
What does Avelo post about on YouTube?
Long video essays on queer and trans history, Berlin, Disney music and personal experience, plus short clips and releases of original songs. Output has slowed to one upload in the past year.
How do I contact Avelo for a brand deal?
A business email is listed on the channel description. Contact details also unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
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