Supporting creators is at the very foundation of SoundExchange. Throughout 2022, we continued our mission to power the future of music. This year we… - Unveiled our new look - Launched the SoundExchange mobile app - Established new payment and data partners to provide easier solutions for creators - Showcased and amplified creators - Surpassed new milestones, including $9 billion distributed since our inception …and so much more! Thank you to our SoundExchange community for a tremendous year.
SoundExchange
Musicians
Washington, DC 39,534 followers
Powering the future of music.
About us
SoundExchange is the premier music tech organization on a mission to power the future of music. It was independently formed in 2003 to build a fairer, simpler, and more efficient music industry through technology, data, and advocacy. As the only organization designated by the U.S. government to administer the Section 114 sound recording license, SoundExchange collects and distributes digital performance royalties on behalf of 650,000 music creators and growing. Through proprietary music tech solutions that turn data into accurate revenue, SoundExchange has paid more than $10 billion in distributions to date.
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http://www.soundexchange.com
External link for SoundExchange
- Industry
- Musicians
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
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Primary
733 10th Street NW
10th Floor
Washington, DC 20001, US
Employees at SoundExchange
Updates
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Did you know that the United States is the only democratic country that doesn't pay artists for their music when played on AM/FM radio? On this World Music Day, we encourage you to advocate for the American Music Fairness Act, helping artists gain fair compensation for the music that we listen to and love every day! For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/gugnjhNW
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Music legend and SoundExchange Board Member David Byrne visited Capitol Hill to urge senators to pass the American Music Fairness Act. This common-sense bill would require AM/FM radio to pay artists when their music is played. This injustice has denied hundreds of thousands of working-class Americans the respect they deserve. Watch on CBS News: https://bit.ly/4esYtge
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Collaboration is critical to building a fairer, more efficient industry. Senior Vice President of Operations Kathleen Strouse joined A2IM (American Association of Independent Music) Indie Week to discuss combating fraud in the music industry through collaborative efforts.
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"When it comes to AI in music, there are reasons to be hopeful, especially when we contrast what’s going on today with past upheavals." SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe writes about the impact of AI on the music industry. Read more in Forbes: https://lnkd.in/eydWuJQg
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Assistant General Counsel Ryan Lehning joined A2IM (American Association of Independent Music) Indie Week to discuss the latest developments in the global neighboring rights market. From the importance of national treatment for creators to SoundExchange’s. critical role in international collections the panel discussed the latest news and trends in global royalty collections.
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Learn about SoundExchange at A2IM (American Association of Independent Music) Indie Week! This morning, Tiara Guy, (Associate Director, Artist & Industry Relations) and Taylor Gerber (Associate Director, Account Management & LODs) discussed maximizing your royalties with SoundExchange. Stay up to date with the full program schedule below: https://lnkd.in/eAWcdJYc
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In 2023, our Canadian Publishing company, Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA) distributed more than $78 million of mechanical royalties to music publishers. We look forward to seeing their continued success in 2024. Read more: https://bit.ly/45hMm1E
Canada's CMRRA reports 9% increase in royalty payouts for 2023 - Music Business Worldwide
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We are excited to share that Paul Shaver, the President of SX Works Global Publisher Services and Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA) has been recognized on Billboard Canada's 2024 Power Players list. This honor is reflective of Paul's efforts in ensuring creators across the globe are fairly compensated. Congratulations, Paul 👏 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gs3ices7
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SoundExchange reposted this
🚀 Recently had an incredible time at the NFT LA Community Week panel, diving deep into the fusion of music, AI, and Web3 alongside Louis King and Marc Rucker from SoundExchange . Here's a glimpse of what we discussed: 🎵 Louis King, a globetrotting artist with Gala Music, shared how Web3 and Gala Music are giving artists a supportive community and direct access to their fans, making music-sharing more personal. 💸 Marc Rucker, from SoundExchange, talked about the importance of understanding music royalties in the Web3 era and how Soundexchange ensures artists get paid for their digital performances on platforms like digital radio. 🤖 We explored AI in music and its role in artistic expression. Louis King also shared how he used AI for a groundbreaking music video, emphasizing the importance of respecting artists' rights and fair compensation. It was a rich discussion that shed light on how the music industry is evolving in the Web3 world. Big thanks to everyone who joined us! ✨ ᴡᴀᴛᴄʜ ᴜꜱ ᴏɴ ʏᴏᴜᴛᴜʙᴇ: https://lnkd.in/gpH_ERth ʟɪꜱᴛᴇɴ ᴛᴏ ᴜꜱ ᴏɴ ᴀᴘᴘʟᴇ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀꜱᴛ: https://lnkd.in/gpbiCcfE ʟɪꜱᴛᴇɴ ᴛᴏ ᴜꜱ ᴏɴ ɢᴏᴏɢʟᴇ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀꜱᴛ: https://lnkd.in/gm5Q4zMX ʟɪꜱᴛᴇɴ ᴛᴏ ᴜꜱ ᴏɴ ꜱᴘᴏᴛɪꜰʏ ᴘᴏᴅᴄᴀꜱᴛ: https://lnkd.in/gMKHef5Z #NFTLACommunityWeek #Web3 #MusicIndustry #AI #GalaMusic #Soundexchange #podcast #spotify #google #apple #EdgeofNFT
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