Adaptr, a B2B music platform that lets developers legally integrate music into their apps, has signed a licensing deal with Merlin.
The platform was launched in January by San Francisco-based technology firm Feed Media Group (FMG).
Adaptr was designed for startups that have raised less than $7.5 million and earned less than $4.5m in revenue.
Under the terms of the new agreement, record labels, distributors, and other rightsholders within Merlin’s global membership can make their music available via Adaptr with immediate effect.
This news marks the latest licensing deal for Merlin, having recently struck agreements with Tencent-owned music streaming platform JOOX, and China-based music streaming service NetEase Cloud Music.
Feed Media Group’s other music partners include Warner Music Group, Warner‘s ADA, eOne, A-Train Entertainment, Vio Distribution and Insomiac and publishers including Warner Chappell, Kobalt, BMG, The Royalty Network, Southern Music (peer), MCPS and Audiam.
“We are thrilled that Adaptr clients will now have access to some of the best independent music in the world.”
Bryn Boughton, Feed Media Group
Bryn Boughton, VP of Music for Feed Media Group, said: “We are thrilled that Adaptr clients will now have access to some of the best independent music in the world via our new deal with Merlin.
“In so many cases independent music is perfectly suited for our clients, who are on the cutting edge of technology.”
“The deal with Adaptr is an innovative opportunity for Merlin.”
Jeremy Sirota, CEO of Merlin
“The deal with Adaptr is an innovative opportunity for Merlin to expand our member’s reach across sectors and services while giving early-stage startups access to diverse music from around the world.”
“Adatpr solves a key problem our industry faces.”
Charlie Lexton, COO of Merlin
“Adatpr solves a key problem our industry faces – ensuring that innovators have easy access to properly licensed music for their startups.
“As a tech-oriented organization, Merlin sees the value in enabling our members and their artists to participate in exciting startups at the earliest stages of their development, and to receive proper licensing fees in return.
“We’re thrilled to enable our members to power Adaptr.”Music Business Worldwide
