Songtrust

Songtrust is a global digital rights management platform which allows songwriters and artists to manage their music publishing and related rights. Based in New York, it is a division of Downtown.[1][2]

Songtrust
IndustryMusic
GenreMusic Publishing
Founded2010
FoundersJustin Kalifowitz
Joe Conyers III
HeadquartersSoHo,
New York City
,
United States
Area served
United States
Key people
Molly Neuman
ProductsMusic Publishing
ServicesRoyalties collection
Websitesongtrust.com

Overview

Songtrust was founded by Downtown CEO Justin Kalifowitz and CSO Joe Conyers III. Launched in 2011, it enables creators at all levels to recover their royalties directly from more than 90 countries and 20,000 unique income sources worldwide. The company also provides royalty collection services for global distributors such as CD Baby and The Orchard.[3][4][5]

In January 2018, Molly Neuman, former drummer for riot grrrl band Bratmobile, joined Songtrust from her previous role as the first head of music for crowdfunding website Kickstarter.[6] In October 2019 Molly Neuman was named President of Songtrust.[7]

References
  1. Mansfield, Brian (January 3, 2016). "Downtown Music Justin Kalifowitz Talks Publishing, Big Ideas For 2016". hypebot.com. Hypebot. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  2. Ingham, Tim (December 12, 2015). "Are Music Publishers Getting a Raw Deal in the Streaming Age?". Music Business Week. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  3. Lindvall, Helianne (May 6, 2011). "Behind the music: In praise of Songtrust". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  4. Davis, Inman (February 1, 2011). "A New Frontier In Music Publishing". American Songwriter. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  5. MBW (May 12, 2015). "CD BABY LAUNCHES PUBLISHING ADMIN SERVICE IN THE UK". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved 22 October 2016.
  6. Rys, Dan (January 22, 2018). "Molly Neuman Leaves Kickstarter For Role As Head of Business Development at Songtrust". Billboard. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  7. Rys, Dan (December 2, 2019). "Molly Neuman Named President of Songtrust". Variety. Retrieved 31 Oct 2019.


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