The Team
As a member led and music focused organization, the senior leadership and our entire team is here only to serve the needs of our members and support the artistry of their music. Merlin has offices in London, New York, and Tokyo, but we think locally, regionally, and globally to add value to our members.The Board
The Merlin Board is from the membership and then voted onto the Board by the membership—that means the oversight of Merlin is by the very people who are most vested in our future. Our Board is equally split between North America, Europe and Rest of World. This makes the Merlin Board a true reflection of the diversity and global representation from our community.The Team
As a member led and music focused organization, the senior leadership and our entire team is here only to serve the needs of our members and support the artistry of their music. Merlin has offices in London, New York, and Tokyo, but we think locally, regionally, and globally to add value to our members.The Board
The Merlin Board is elected from our very own membership and by the membership—that means the oversight of Merlin is by the people who are most vested in our future. Our Board is equally split between North America, Europe and Rest of World. It’s a true reflection of the diversity and global representation from our community.Merlin has made a profound impact on our organization. They offer exceptional service, and the member services are second to none. We are big fans of Merlin's mission and the amazing focus they put on the independent sector.
Michael Villalobos, COO
TANGO Multimedia (USA)
Member Since 2016Merlin has become a vital organisation for us. From negotiating deals with DSPs to the extra marketing benefits and pitching tools, we truly believe they have independents best interest at heart. Our sector would be poorer without Merlin.
Gemma Hart, Digital Manager
Hospital Records (UK)
Member Since 2008Merlin is simply the perfect partner for this business: always updated, interested in new partners, constantly improving terms with the stores, and always available for suggestions.
Ugo de Crescenzo, CEO
Beatrising Distribution (Germany)
Member Since 2015We are a hands-on organization that likes direct contact with our DSPs. Merlin is an ideal partner in that they've given us direct access to all DSP relationships and the best deals possible while maintaining a frictionless relationship with the DSPs.
Joey Elwood, Co-Founder
Gotee Records (USA)
Member Since 2018Merlin offers premium deals, and that's a big benefit of working with them. Merlin's quality of dealing with services is top-notch, and allows us to focus completely on content marketing without any hassles.
Prashant Dogra, CEO
Phonographic Digital Limited (India)
Member Since 2018
Latest News
Merlin’s Celebrate Music Event
January 13, 2021If you missed our Celebrate Music event on January 13th, you can watch a recording of it here. Thank you to our members, our digital partners,...
The Path to Merlin Membership
January 9, 2021We’re excited you’re interested in learning more about joining Merlin. In order to potentially qualify for membership, applicants need to satisfy...
Merlin Member Updates – !K7
December 30, 2020In recent months, we’ve had the privilege to interview many of our members about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has impacted the music...
“Our Members’ Success Is Our Success”: Merlin Makes Key Hires to Deliver More Value to its Growing Member Base
December 4, 20202020 has been a dynamic year of challenges, innovation, and hard work for Merlin, the independent’s digital music licensing partner. In January,...
Tencent Music Entertainment and Merlin Renew Multi-Year Licensing Agreement
October 26, 2020Tencent Music Entertainment Group (Tencent Music or TME, NYSE: TME), the leading online music entertainment platform in China, and Merlin, the...
Merlin: Enabling Provocative Music Since 2008
September 21, 2020Written by Jeremy Sirota Independent music is provocative. It can be audacious, disruptive, and defiant. Independent music can shake you out of...
Amuse Joins Merlin To ‘Secure The Most Artist-Friendly Terms’ from Spotify, TikTok and More
July 8, 2020Fast-growing, Stockholm-based distribution company Amuse – which also runs its own in-house record label – has joined independent collective...
Merlin Promotes Charlie Lexton to Chief Operating Officer
April 28, 2020In an expanded role, Lexton will continue to oversee Merlin’s deal-making efforts. New remit includes oversight of Merlin’s Data Analytics...
Merlin and TikTok Agree to a Landmark Global Music Licensing Partnership
January 23, 2020Merlin, the digital licensing hub for the world’s independent music sector, has entered into a multi-territory partnership with TikTok, the...
Merlin Appoints Jeremy Sirota as the New Chief Executive Officer
January 8, 2020Sirota joins from Facebook’s Music Team Merlin diversifies its board, adding eight new executives from Australia, Brazil, Nigeria, the...
Boomplay And Merlin Bring the World’s Best Independent Music to Africa
December 10, 2019A landmark licensing partnership with Merlin, the global digital rights agency for the independent label sector, will ensure that Boomplay,...