SoundExchange

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.

Congratulations Shaboozey on being named SoundExchange's 2024 Breakout Artist! 💙🏆✨ The honor recognizes his undeniable success this year, from his now ubiquitous smash single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and latest album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, and his standout appearances on Beyoncé’s star-studded country album, Cowboy Carter. Here's to a groundbreaking year and an even better 2025! 🎶🌟 Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/4fBinpN

SoundExchange and SAMPRA have signed a groundbreaking reciprocal agreement! This landmark deal ensures that U.S. and South African performers will receive royalties for their recordings used in both countries. This is a significant milestone for creators, marking the first time U.S. performers will be paid neighboring rights in South Africa. Our global advocacy efforts continue to pay off, ensuring fair treatment and compensation for all artists. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hNeiQR

United States AM/FM Radio generates billions in annual revenue, yet they don't pay performance royalties to artists. November is #MusicFairnessMonth, and we are calling YOU to take action. Learn how you can support artists through the American Music Fairness Act here: https://lnkd.in/dCzaD5nC

This Saturday, SoundExchange's Director of Industry & Artist Relations Sean Glover will be speaking at Lil' WeezyanaCon in New Orleans, LA 🌟 Learn more here: lilweezyanafest.com

Only one week left to apply for the 2025 SoundExchange Summer Internship! Our 10-week program offers students a chance to engage in the music tech industry and build valuable skill sets. Learn more below: https://bit.ly/4ffjafn

In agreement with SCAPR, SoundExchange is the first non-member collective management organization to create and issue international performer numbers. The IPN is a unique universal identifier associated with a performer, used to identify a performer in data exchanges with other CMOs globally. Through this agreement, SoundExchange will create and assign SCAPR’s IPNs to link performers to improve the efficiency of identifying their creative contributions internationally. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eexDDMzG

Congratulations to our President & CEO Michael Huppe for being named one of Washingtonian Magazine's DC's 2024 Tech Titans! This accolade is a testament to your visionary leadership and dedication to making the music industry fairer and more efficient. We're proud to have you leading the way at SoundExchange.

Our summer internship application is open! The 10-week hybrid program offers a unique opportunity for students to expand exposure to music business and gain professional experience in an area of interest. Apply to be part of our band 🤘: https://lnkd.in/eFC9gDXn

Legendary country singer Randy Travis has been honored with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award for his advocacy for Congress to modernize the nation’s copyright law to protect creators and his support of the American Music Fairness Act. Randy is a vital leader in the debate about music fairness, using his platform to create a more fair industry for creators. He has been a valued SoundExchange member since 2003.