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"Sound Royalties announced several hires and promotions. On the promotions front, Shaun Kilmartin was named vp of technology and special projects; Allison Portlock was named vp of marketing; Marysol Aldaba was named royalty support manager; Emma Blake was named administration manager; Bryan Fried was named royalty analyst manager; Erin Regan was named marketing manager; and Kimberly Guisao was named digital marketing coordinator. New hires include Michael …"

"Sound Royalties is announcing its recent support of The Lab Studios, an innovative recording and events space in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood. The Lab is the culmination of years of hard work by Latin GRAMMY-winning producer Paul Irizarry, better known to the music world as Echo and one of the original shapers of reggaeton."

"Let’s face it–most creatives in the industry can’t rely on their ‘big break’ for sustained success. They’re great when they happen–but it’s entirely out of your control. Creatives have more options now than ever for developing sustained success. Here’s how. "

"Sound Royalties’ year-end results show the company’s volume of fundings to music creatives grew by more than 90%, says a recent report by the company. “For thousands of creatives, this means more resources to invest, launch projects, tour, build, or manage their financial lives under the best terms in the …"

"Sound Royalties is expanding its West Coast team, tapping Andrew Stess and David Blutenthal of StessCo Consulting Group as new representatives for the music financing company in the western U.S. Based out of Los Angeles, the pair will help West Coast artists, songwriters, rights holders and other music creatives seek …"

"Florida-headquartered finance firm Sound Royalties has expanded into the US West Coast, appointing Andrew Stess and David Blutenthal of music, gaming, and media consultancy firm StessCo to lead the new unit."

"Sound Royalties, the artist-friendly music financing company, is continuing its geographic expansion and announcing its latest team members, adding to their existing presence on the US West Coast. Led by two music business experts, Andrew Stess and David Blutenthal of StessCo, the Los Angeles Sound Royalties team will support songwriters, artists, rightsholders, and other music …"

"U.S.-based Sound Royalties expanded into Canada with the hire of Vanessa Thomas, who will serve as a regional representative for the music finance company in the country. In the position, Thomas will help maximize musicians’, songwriters’, labels’ and other music businesses’ ability to thrive financially. She will also help Sound …"

"U.S.-based Sound Royalties continues to build its international network of regional representatives in important music markets, to connect more closely with local clients searching for financing for their next big project or tour. The latest initiative is in Toronto, Canada, led by Vanessa Thomas. "

"If you have income streams from music copyrights and want to borrow against future income, the options can be limited unless you are a superstar."

"U.S.-based Sound Royalties continues to build its international network of regional representatives in important music markets, to connect more closely with local clients searching for efficient, reliable financing for their next big project or tour. Discover how Sound Royalties is expanding into the Canadian music industry here."

"U.S.-based Sound Royalties has added offices in Toronto, headed by Vanessa Thomas. Vanessa Thomas has more than two decades of music industry experience, including six years running Canada’s Songwriters Hall of Fame as part of her work with SOCAN."

"Sound Royalties, the preeminent music financing experts, have provided $3.7M in funding to Too Lost, an independent music publishing and distribution company serving more than 75,000 artists and labels. This comes on the heels of previous fundings from Sound Royalties, in which Too Lost has raised capital totaling $5.3M. A longtime …"

"Five-time Grammy-nominated artist, Reggie Calloway, will be inducted into the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame. Best known as the founder of the popular Techno-funk band, “Midnight Star,” Reggie is now the acting Director of Music Royalty Funding at the lead music industry finance firm, Sound Royalties."

"Congratulations to Jamie Dominguez, our Regional Director of Business Development & Artist Relations! She has been elected as Secretary to The Recording Academy’s New York Chapter Board for the 2022-2023 term. With a focus on advocacy, music education and mentorship, we know Jamie will thrive in this role!"

"November 30, 2021 – Murray Stassen Sound Royalties offers royalty advances of anywhere from $5,000 to the tens of millions.  It does this by advancing artist, producer and songwriter royalties paid through music labels, distributors, publishers and PROs such as BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, SoundExchange and more. Now, Sound Royalties will …"

"The Muscle Shoals Songwriters Festival presented by Marriott Shoals took place November 5 – 6. The 2nd annual songwriters event, which featured music royalty financing firm Sound Royalties as the Premier Partner, was two days of back-to-back performances, showcases, and after-parties in legendary venues across Muscle Shoals, including knockout solo …"

"Producer, engineer, and songwriter Elisha Hoffman has joined Sound Royalties as a music Industry Relations Ambassador. In this position, Hoffman will represent the company through direct community outreach and exclusively curated events in Nashville."

"Little Rock electronic musician Yuni Wa cranks out music at a rapid clip — he’s just 24 and has produced dozens of albums of abstract, creative instrumentals. Yuni funded “Shimmer” through Sound Royalties, a firm that advances money to recording artists against future royalties. Find our more about his released …"

"On August 27th, Sound Royalties CEO Alex Heiche will take part in a keynote interview at the Music Business Institute’s 29th Cutting Edge Entertainment Law Seminar. Heiche will speak with Edgar “Dino” Gankendorff, Co-Managing Partner of Provosty & Gankendorff, L.L.C., a law firm that has worked with musicians such as …"