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"Ask almost anyone in the music industry about streaming royalties and you will hear the same question: Are artists and songwriters being paid fairly? What receives far less attention are the mechanics that determine how royalties are calculated — and right now, those rules are being rewritten. Earlier this year, …"

"Sound Royalties’ Michael Bizenov: If we want independent storytellers on future Emmy stages, we must address how these smaller, independent production companies are funded today. As the television industry celebrates this year’s Emmy nominees, the spotlight is on the talent and productions that are captivating audiences. But this Emmy season …"

"Sound Royalties has appointed Melanie Cameron as regional director of business development for the UK. As well as strengthening the music and entertainment financing company’s presence in the UK market, the appointment marks the latest step in its continued international expansion.  Cameron has joined Sound Royalties from PPL, where she spent …"

"Russ, the artist best known for his eight-times-platinum single “Losin Control,” was honored for his achievements as a songwriter at the just-concluded Music Biz conference in Atlanta on Thursday (May 14). At the event, he was presented with an NMPA Gold & Platinum Recognition plaque — commemorating his 26 RIAA-certified …"

"The 2026 Amplify Music Investment Summit took place on May 8, 2026 at the Virgin Hotels in New York City. Here’s a detailed rundown of each panel and discussion that took place, with featured participants and key quotes and talking points. The Power of Localized Execution: Sound Royalties’ Michael Bizenov discussed the complexities of …"

"At the Amplify Music Summit, Sound Royalties Managing Partner & President Michael Bizenov tells Jon Fortt the company advances capital to musicians against future royalty income without taking IP, copyright or masters – an alternative to catalog buyouts. Bizenov touts custom risk-based pricing, refusal of 100% recoupment, and surplus returned …"

"Artists can access up to $75M while retaining ownership of their music Music distribution and artist services platform Octiive has collaborated with music finance company Sound Royalties to offer upfront funding to independent artists based on their royalty earnings. What it means: Octiive’s community of more than 20,000 artists and …"

"Octiive, a leading global music distribution and artist services platform, today announces a strategic collaboration with Sound Royalties, a pioneering music finance company, to provide independent artists with access to upfront funding based on their royalty earnings. As independent artists continue to build sustainable careers outside of the traditional label …"

"The founder/CEO of Sound Royalties shares why he built a company that gives artists crucial funding support and allows for creative independence.   Artist advances are no longer just for major label artists whose music charts even before it’s released. In fact, it’s always been lower-earning artists who really need …"

"Sound Royalties, which finances advances to artists, songwriters and others backed by their royalty income, reported it closed a record-setting $135 million in transactions in 2025. President Michael Bizenov has characterized the 12-year-old company as providing financial options to musicians who do not want to sell their catalogs, and, in 2025, that frequent …"

"Creator appetite for alternative capital options without sacrificing ownership driving the Company’s expansion beyond music into YouTube and TV production financing Sound Royalties (the “Company”), announces that it closed a record breaking year in 2025, with $135 million in funded contracts distributed directly to creators, while also addressing growing global demand …"

"Providing financing for independent musicians is increasingly-big business, and Sound Royalties is one of the most prominent companies dishing out the DIY dollars. The company says it broke its own record for distributions in 2025, with $135m in ‘funded contracts’. Tayla Parx, Jon Gilbert and El Alfa were among the …"

"Sound Royalties, the Florida-headquartered finance firm, distributed $135 million in funded contracts to creators in 2025 – a record for the company."

"This guest column comes from Alex Heiche, founder and CEO of Sound Royalties: Artists today face a paradox: unparalleled access to audiences, but intense competition for their attention. Long gone are the days of hounding passers-by and A&Rs with mixtapes and EPs. In the age of social media and streaming, it …"

"Alex Heiche, founder and CEO of Sound Royalties, used his keynote speech at the Music Managers’ Forum’s Manager Summit 2025 to highlight the major shifts in what makes an artist investable. Here, he sets out the shift in what makes a good investment… In music, what makes someone investable?  For decades, …"

"Sound Royalties, the pioneering provider of creator-friendly financing for music and entertainment professionals, has further expanded its platform with the launch of a new TV production financing solution. The latest service from Sound Royalties, which has a more than 10-year track record in providing flexible financing for the music sector and …"

"More money has flowed into the music business ecosystem over the past decade, thanks to factors ranging from the rapid integration of tech solutions into our industry to the recognition of royalties as a viable asset class. This is promising for long-term growth, but it’s important that artists are receiving …"

"The Money Behind The Music Capital is flooding into music rights—and not just for the major players. Panels like “Indie Music Rights: Major Money Moves” and “Investing In Music’s Future” demonstrated how royalty-backed financing and catalog optimization are being extended to mid-tier and independent artists. Companies like Sound Royalties and …"

"The music industry knows Sound Royalties for its financing deals for musicians and rightsholders. Now it is expanding its ambitions to the online-video world. The company has launched ‘YouTube Financing’ which will offer cash advances to YouTubers who are earning money from the platform’s ad revenue-sharing system."

"Sound Royalties, the music industry’s leading finance firm supporting music professionals and music rights holders, has launched a powerful new funding solution for digital content creators: YouTube Financing. Tailored specifically for YouTubers generating monthly income from Google AdSense revenue, this innovative offering delivers upfront cash advances without requiring creators to …"