WHO WE ARE
about soundexchange
SoundExchange is the largest global neighboring rights organization in the world, redefining how creators in the music industry get paid. By turning data into fast, accurate revenue for artists and rights owners, we have collected and distributed more than $13 billion in digital performance royalties to date on behalf of more than 800,000 music creators.
As the sole organization designated by the U.S. government to administer the Section 114 sound recording license, SoundExchange seamlessly collects and distributes digital performance royalties from platforms like Pandora, SiriusXM, iHeartRadio, and thousands more, as well as all available international performance royalties through a strong global partnership network.
MISSION, VISION & VALUES
VISION
MISSION
To efficiently collect and distribute royalties, advocate on behalf of creators, and develop trusted business solutions for the music industry.
VALUES
Driving Excellence
We are committed to maximizing the value of music and setting the highest standards of reliability and quality.
Integrity in All That We Do
We do the right thing.
Championing Creators
We love music and fight for the people who create it. We advocate, influence, and guide policy to power the future of music.
Respect Why We’re Here
We are stewards of the music industry, entrusted with efficient, transparent, and accurate royalty administration.
Teamwork That Empowers
We take care of the band, and foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where passionate employees can thrive.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
SoundExchange works with more than 72 international partners through 91 agreements to collect performance royalties for creators when their music is played overseas.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Michael Huppe
Anjula Singh
Luis Bonilla
Emily Fulp
Peter Karafotas
Stephanie Werner
LEADERSHIP
Kenysha Bartee
Amanda Carmichael
Kathleen Strouse
Brieanne Jackson
Michael Levi
Amy Bailer
Doug Cohn
Yosia Farrington
Jim Haran
Barry Jeckell
John Kim
Barry Levine
Amelia Silva
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dee Dee Bridgewater
Artist
David Byrne
Artist
Jay L. Cooper, Esq.
West Coast Entertainment Practice; Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland
Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)
TINO Gagliardi
American Federation of Musicians (AFM) of the US & Canada
Mitch Glazier
Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
Jessica Goldenberg
Warner Music Group (WMG)
AARON HARRISON
Universal Music Group (UMG)
IAN HARRISON
American Association of Independent Music (A2IM)
Michael Hausman
Michael Hausman Artist Management
Alasdair McMullan
Universal Music Group
Patrick Rains
Patrick Rains & Associates/ PRA Records
Martha Reeves
Artist
MICHELLE Ryang
Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.
Laurie Soriano
King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano, LLP
Darius Van Arman
Secretly Group and Secretly Distribution
JEFF WALKER
Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.
Victor Zaraya
Concord