Press Kit
Everything you need to write about Porterful
Quick Facts
Founded
2024
New Orleans, LA
Mission
Artist Economy
Where creators own everything
Revenue Split
Artist-first
To artists on merch
About Porterful
Porterful is a four-sided marketplace connecting artists, superfans, small businesses, and brands. Unlike traditional music platforms where artists receive fractions of a cent per stream, Porterful is designed to keep artists at the center of each transaction, not just their own merch.
The platform's "Proud to Pay" model lets fans directly support artists with transparent pricing. Superfan referral activity can be tracked for supported purchases when the feature is enabled. Payout features are in development and will be announced when live. Businesses can list products in the marketplace with artist support built into the flow.
Founded by O D Porter in 2024, Porterful is based in St. Louis, Missouri — with roots in Miami and New Orleans.
Founder
O D Porter
Founder & CEO
Musician, entrepreneur, and advocate for independent artists. O D created Porterful after experiencing firsthand how traditional platforms fail to compensate creators fairly.
Key Features
Proud to Pay
Fans choose how much to pay. $1 stream minimum, or support at $5, $10, $20+ tiers.
Superfan Referrals
Fans can track referral activity on supported merch and marketplace items when the feature is enabled. Payout processing is in development.
Marketplace
Businesses list products; every purchase supports an artist.
Artist Radio
Stream music directly. Premium features for supporters.
