Drops & Funnels
Capture fan data, deliver value, and grow your audience with lightweight landing pages. No payments processed—just pure fan acquisition.
What Are Drops?
Capture Data
Collect emails, names, locations, and social handles from fans
Deliver Value
Give fans streaming access, event access, or exclusive content
Grow Audience
Build your fan list and export to email/SMS platforms
Drop Types
4 drop types for different fan acquisition goals
Free Download
Exchange fan data for a free digital download
The classic lead magnet for music releases
Features
- Deliver download link after form submit
- Signed URLs with configurable expiry
- Track download counts
- Email follow-up with download link
- Works with any file type
Best For
Waiting List
Build anticipation and capture interest before launch
Perfect for upcoming releases and announcements
Features
- Show confirmation after submit
- Optional share link for referrals
- Track signups over time
- Export list for email campaigns
- Countdown timer support
Best For
Free Event Signup
Capture RSVPs for free events with calendar integration
Get fans to your shows, livestreams, and listening parties
Features
- Confirmation with add-to-calendar ICS
- Event date and time display
- Location or virtual link support
- Reminder email integration
- Capacity tracking
Best For
Free Mixtape
Exchange a full mixtape for fan data with App integration
The ultimate fan acquisition tool for artists
Features
- Access via YouTube embed or external streaming link
- Cover image and tracklist display
- Webhook to NewFans Pro/App for entitlements
- Email with streaming link
- Mixtape appears in NewFans library
- No direct downloads - stream-only access
Best For
Free Mixtape Drop
The ultimate fan acquisition tool with NewFans App integration
How It Works
Create Free Mixtape Drop
Start from the Drops dashboard
- Navigate to Dashboard → Drops → New
- Select 'Free Mixtape' drop type
- Enter title and description
Upload Mixtape Assets
Add your audio and artwork
- Upload mixtape audio file (MP3/WAV)
- Or upload ZIP with multiple tracks
- Add cover image
- Enter tracklist (optional)
Configure Form
Set up data capture fields
- Email is required for delivery
- Add optional fields (name, city, IG)
- Configure consent text
- Set consent version for compliance
Publish & Share
Go live and promote
- Preview Drop page
- Publish to make active
- Share URL on social media
- Track submissions in real-time
Extended Fields
- mixtape_audio_asset_idFull mixtape audio
- mixtape_archive_asset_idZIP of tracks
- mixtape_cover_asset_idCover image
- mixtape_descriptionDescription text
- mixtape_tracklist_textTrack listing
App Integration
- Webhook fires to NewFans Pro/App on claim
- Creates mixtape_claim record with source tracking
- Mixtape appears in fan's NewFans library
- Email hints at App library access
Form Configuration
Customize which fields to collect from fans
| Field | Description | Options | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary contact for delivery and follow-up | RequiredOptionalHidden | Required | |
| name | Personalize communications | RequiredOptionalHidden | Optional |
| phone | SMS marketing and updates | RequiredOptionalHidden | Optional |
| city | Geographic targeting for tours | RequiredOptionalHidden | Optional |
| state | Regional marketing and events | RequiredOptionalHidden | Optional |
| Social engagement and UGC | RequiredOptionalHidden | Optional |
Consent Management
- Separate consent sheet after CTA tap
- Customizable consent text with artist name
- consent_accepted_at timestamp stored
- IP address logged for compliance
Drop Status
- draftNot visible, still editing
- activeLive and accepting submissions
- inactiveArchived, CTA hidden
Analytics & Exports
Track performance and export your fan data
Engagement
Submissions
Access Tracking
Sources
Export Options
Plan Features
Drops features by subscription tier
Launch
Creator
URL Structure
Drop URLs
/drop/{slug}Full path/d/{slug}Short path
Slug Rules
- Auto-generated from title
- Editable until first active publish
- Locked after first publish