Social Network for Artists — Portfolio, Music, Video, Community

Most social networks are hostile to artists. Algorithmic feeds bury your posts. Platforms demonetize artwork that mentions your Patreon. Embeds look like ads. Profile pages are identical boxes you cannot customize. FriendRewind is different — built around personal expression, owned by a community of creators, and designed to make your work the center of your online presence.

Your Profile Is Your Portfolio

FriendRewind gives artists full HTML/CSS control over their profile. Style it like a personal site. Showcase your work in a photo gallery. Host your music natively (no Bandcamp required). Upload your process videos and animations directly. Link to your commissions, Patreon, Etsy, or gallery without getting flagged. Your profile is your page, not a platform's.

Features Artists Actually Use

Portfolio-Style Profiles

Full HTML/CSS control means your profile can look like anything — a gallery, a shrine, a sketchbook, a zine. Stop fighting Instagram's grid.

Native Music Hosting

Upload songs directly. Album grouping, play counts, EQ visualizer, subscriber notifications. Dedicated artist profiles for musicians and bands.

Native Video Uploads

Host process videos, animations, short films, and timelapses on FriendRewind itself. No third-party platform to push around.

Photo Galleries

Unlimited gallery uploads with captions and tags. Organize work by series, medium, year. Not a grid — a real gallery.

Chronological Feeds

Your followers actually see your posts in the order you make them. No engagement-optimized suppression. No pay-to-boost. No shadow bans.

Blog for Process Writing

Built-in blogging for long-form posts about your process, influences, or creative practice. RSS feeds included.

Artist Groups

Join or create groups with voice chat for live crit sessions, co-working, or casual hangouts. Built for creative collaboration.

Direct Monetization Links

Link to your Etsy, Patreon, Bandcamp, Ko-fi, commission page, gallery. No platform tax. No demonetization for mentioning other sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes FriendRewind good for artists?
FriendRewind is built around personal expression. Artists get full HTML and CSS profile customization (design your profile like it is a portfolio site), native music and video hosting (not embeds), photo galleries with captions, a blinkie creator for branding, Microsoft Paint for quick sketches, and an algorithm-free chronological feed so your work actually reaches your followers.
Can I use FriendRewind as an art portfolio?
Yes. Many artists use their FriendRewind profile as a portfolio because of the full CSS customization and unlimited photo gallery. Link it from your Carrd, business card, or Instagram bio — it works as a standalone portfolio site with social features on top.
Is there an artist profile type for musicians?
Yes. Musicians and bands get a dedicated Artist Profile with native music hosting, album grouping, an EQ visualizer, play count analytics, and a subscriber system. Fans can follow artists and get notified of new releases.
Can I upload videos for my art process / timelapses?
Yes. FriendRewind has native video uploads — not just YouTube embeds. Upload process videos, timelapses, animations, or short films directly to your profile and they stay on FriendRewind, not on someone else's platform.
Does FriendRewind have an algorithm that hides my art?
No. Feeds are strictly chronological. If someone follows you, they see your posts when they check their feed. No shadowbans, no reach suppression, no pay-to-boost.
Is there a community of artists already on FriendRewind?
Yes. The platform has 2,138 members and a growing artist community — illustrators, musicians, writers, photographers, scene kids, graphic designers, zinemakers. Browse artist profiles at /artists.php or join creative groups.
Can I sell or promote my work?
Yes. Your profile is yours — link to your Etsy, Patreon, Bandcamp, commission page, or wherever you sell. FriendRewind does not take a cut, does not restrict outbound links, and does not demonetize art that mentions other platforms.
Is it free for artists?
Yes. 100% free forever, no premium tier, no paid features. No upload limits on music or video for normal use. FriendRewind runs on donations.

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