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Collects and distributes digital performance royalties
SoundExchange
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Collects and distributes digital performance royalties
About SoundExchange
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2003
Overview
SoundExchange is an independent digital performance rights organization that collects digital performance royalties from DSPs such as internet radio, satellite radio, and cable TV music services, and distributes them to artists and rights holders. Its platform helps artists search and claim recordings, manage catalogs, and review royalty payments, simplifying the royalty workflow. The company earns a small administrative fee from the royalties it processes, which covers operations and leaves the majority of payments for rightsholders. SoundExchange differentiates itself by focusing on accurate collection and distribution in the digital music market, serving artists, record labels, and DSPs, and by promoting a fairer, simpler, and more efficient system. Its goal is to improve fairness and efficiency in how digital music royalties are earned and paid.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Aggressive enforcement recovers unpaid royalties; AccuRadio bankruptcy enables better recovery terms.
- 300+ major artists backing American Music Fairness Act expands potential AM/FM radio royalty streams.
- SAMPRA agreement opens South African revenue streams for U.S. and South African artists.
What critics are saying
- DSP bankruptcies like AccuRadio default on $12.5M+ obligations, forcing write-offs and legal costs.
- Napster and Sonos $3.4M lawsuit escalates to countersuits, damaging creditor reputation with DSPs.
- Label Engine partnership with LimeBlue bypasses SoundExchange, siphoning U.S. label market share.
What makes SoundExchange unique
- Sole U.S. government-designated organization collecting sound recording digital performance royalties.
- Distributed over $13 billion to 800,000+ creators; collects from 3,600+ digital services.
- Global reach through 95+ international agreements; free registration and multi-payment options.
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SoundExchange sues Napster and Sonos, alleging $3.4 million in unpaid royalties ashley king june 17, 2025.
2024 Distributions to Artists and Rights Owners Topped $1BWASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange today announced that it has surpassed $12 billion in distributions to artists and rights owners since the company's inception in 2003. The milestone was reached with the company's 185th distribution in February and comes less than a year after passing the $11 billion mark in 2024.In the fourth quarter of 2024, SoundExchange distributed $248.6 million to creators, bringing the company's full year gross distributions to a total of $1.05 billion, up 4.9% over 2023."This milestone is a reflection of our vigorous commitment to amplifying the value of music, paired with a healthy and growing digital music ecosystem," said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. "There is nothing more satisfying than putting money into the hands of those who have earned it with their talent, artistry, and passion. It's our reason for being and it's our privilege and honor to reliably serve the SoundExchange creator community."In administering non-interactive digital streaming services, SoundExchange enables digital service providers (DSPs) to meet their obligations to artists and rights owners under U.S. law
On World Radio Day, RB Icons Boyz II Men deliver letter signed by Aerosmith, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Jelly Roll, Lil Jon, Mariah Carey, Miranda Lambert, Ozzy Osbourne, P!nk, Reba, Stevie Nicks, and others, plus sit down for an exclusive interview about AMFA with NBC's 'Today' morning showWASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SoundExchange, an unabashed supporter of artist rights and fairness for all creators across the music industry, is celebrating yesterday's delivery to the U.S. Congress of a letter signed by more than 300 recording artists supporting passage of the bipartisan American Music Fairness Act (AMFA). Legendary, 19-time platinum-selling, four-time GRAMMY® -winning RB group Boyz II Men was on hand in Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and deliver the letter – which demands legislators take action to require broadcasting corporations compensate recording artists for the use of their music on AM/FM radio – on World Radio Day
Label Engine has partnered with the leading organizations, SoundExchange for USA collection and LimeBlue for Ex-US collection, to simplify the neighboring rights collection process:
SoundExchange releases 2024 Top Tracks and Breakout Creators.
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About SoundExchange
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2003
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