Topspin Media (or Topspin) was a technology company that provides direct-to-consumer retail and marketing software for musicians, filmmakers, artists, authors, and other content creators.[1]
History
Topspin was founded in 2007 by Peter Gotcher (co-creator of Pro Tools) and Shamal Ranasinghe. In its early stages, Topspin's software was accessible to artists through invitation only.[2] The company gradually expanded by testing new features through direct-to-consumer campaigns for notable artists such as David Byrne and Brian Eno. In recognition of this approach, Billboard magazine named Topspin the Indie Visionary of the Year in 2008.[3]
In 2010, Topspin introduced a new ticketing system, which facilitated the sold-out success of two fan-exclusive Pixies shows at The Troxy in London, England.[4]