Good question! The trademark of forty second sounds now encompasses any song that has content around 40 seconds in length. Categorizing music by length is an entirely new way of looking at the industry- and our business concept is so revolutionary that it deserves its own genre.

42s is exactly that- 4 + 2 s’s from writing out ‘forty second sounds’. Don’t get too caught up, it’s just a cool, shorter name for those who are easily tongue-tied. The logo doubles as a reminder that our sounds are around 40 seconds, so really it’s just a fun play on graphics and words.

The 42s Team strives to deliver quality over quantity. Have you ever listened to a song and after a while realized you were still listening to the same monotonous beat? Repetition may help you remember something, but if it’s to the point of boredom then there’s no fun in that.

So the sounds that you will hear and see stamped with the 42s logo will cut out all unnecessary repetition or filler-space and get straight to the point for a quality, undiluted listening experience.

The entire concept of 42s is to foster inclusiveness and make room in the industry for the up-and-coming artist. Whether you are just starting out, or you already have 50k monthly listeners, we are always looking for new talent! We take a look at your submitted samples (or already-produced music) in your application to determine your fit. Don’t worry, we aren’t picky. This is just a routine screen for overly-obscene lyrics or hate speech (as we don’t condone it).

Once that’s completed, we send over an Artist Agreement and some complimentary merch to officially welcome you to the

42s GoldTeam! It’s that simple.

Submit links to your music here for initial consideration on the 42s GoldTeam. We get to these requests in the order in which they are received, so please stay patient in your submission! We are happy you are excited to come on board!

Have you ever listened to a song only for a specific artist or verse? Have you ever gotten bored listening to a song that kept repeating itself verse after verse?

Well, look no further because that’s what 42s is here to solve! We celebrate complete thoughts-- no matter what the length may be. A small diamond can be just as valuable as an entire plot of land; therefore, good —if not better— sounds can also come in smaller packages.

We pride ourselves on delivering a quality, undiluted experience to broaden your musical palette- not replace it. We are providing a clear concept in expanding the world's listening preferences, and complementing your playlist with forty seconds sounds will be a plus for both listeners and artists.

You can find our merch on the fortysecondsounds.com home page, or you can click on the little shopping cart logo in the top right!

Everyone is an artist because we all have our own story. Our own experiences. So if you want to be heard, click here.

Again, we are trying to reach out to all edges of musical tastes and break down the barriers of eligibility to be part of this new genre. 42s celebrates the differences that bind us all together, while at the same time being an undiluted-forty second sound. If you want to play around, or this is a goal you’ve had for a while now, you should submit your sound samples here. There’s literally no risk whatsoever.

Listen. Create. Repost and share. This revolution cannot happen without YOU. Encourage your friends/up-and-coming artists to submit their tracks for a feature on our monthly 42s Artists page so that they can boost their following and project their message to the world.

What are you waiting for? Click here for more info on how to submit.

Size doesn’t always matter. Artists benefit from being able to have a complete thought without judgment of how long it needs to be. Our dedicated listeners benefit from not having to skip through songs or playlists anymore for the quality content that they seek. This is a win-win with no filler in between.

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