The Best Music Licensing Companies

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Maybe you’re an artist with great songs looking to get them in film and TV. Maybe you’re doing a film and need that perfect musical moment  to really set the tone for one of your scenes – either way, you’re going to need music licensing companies. Fortunately, we’ve saved you some work – here are some of what we consider to be the best in the industry.

Musicbed

Licenses music in a variety of genres, including ambient, cinematic, folk, and hip hop.  Aims to allow artists to do what they love while helping filmmakers gain access to a wide selection of music.  https://www.musicbed.com/

 

Rumblefish

Specializes in YouTube and micro-licensing, though they prefer artists with 5,000 tracks or more.  Connects artists with both amateur and professional video makers, while handling the licensing, providing the technology needed, and ensuring the artist gets paid.  http://rumblefish.com/

 

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They work with any genre, but your recordings need to be top notch – they’ll sample 2 of your songs  and invite you to participate if you’re up to snuff.  They have music for every type of project, and offer it royalty-free.  http://pumpaudio.com/

 

SoundReef

Ever wanted to hear your song played in a grocery store while soccer moms pick through the frozen peas? Now you can live your dream.  These guys license background music to chain stores and some live events.  The company prides itself on providing quick payments to artists, complete transparency about how they use their music, and simple, cost-effective licenses.  http://www.soundreef.com

 

YouLicense

This company boasts an innovative concept that lets the purchaser work directly with the artist, promising a simplified process.  The complexity of the music licensing world is broken down and simplified by connecting those seeking music and those offering music.  Their service is both secure and inexpensive.  http://www.youlicense.com

 

MagnaTune

Another company that works directly with artists and offers a decent commission.  Every song is hand picked and much of what they offer is exclusively theirs.  Don’t bother to apply if you’re on a major label, though – these guys are strictly indie. http://magnatune.com/

 

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