Music Tech: 5 Top Companies Hiring Now
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It’s no secret that working in the music industry can be unforgiving, often for “starving artist" wages. The digitization of music through streaming and downloads has tanked music sales, fewer people are seeing live music, and it’s harder to keep audiences attention with nearly one song released per second on Spotify.
Thankfully, the music hasn’t died out yet; artists are learning to adapt to the TikTok era of music and there are plenty of startups dedicated to overcoming the struggles of today’s digital landscape with tech based solutions.
Patreon is a membership platform that empowers creators of all kinds, including musicians, to monetize their work and early a salary from their most dedicated fans, rather than relying on the pennies they receive from streaming services. Last year, the platform reached a $4B valuation.
DICE wants more people to get out to the shows they want to see (even the ones they don’t know about). They tailor quality live shows to every users tastes, from genre, to venue size, and more. Last year, they raised $122M in Series C funding.
Q&A is a company dedicated to empowering independent artists, managers, and labels to grow their entrepreneurial chops through strategy and tech. They offer services to help artists pitch their music for licensing, a cutting-edge distribution platform, community spaces for learning, and more.
If you want to help shape the next wave of artists in an ever changing digital world, take a look at these music tech jobs hiring now.
- Website
- http://www.dice.fm
- Employees
- 201-500
- Locations
- London
- About
DICE is on a mission to get people out more. So in 2014, we created a platform for fans to experience more of the shows they love, from music legends and world-renowned festivals to underground club nights and artists who are just starting out.
- Industries
- Top 10% of respondersTutteo is in the top 10% of companies in terms of response time to applications
- Responds within two weeksBased on past data, Tutteo usually responds to incoming applications within two weeks
- Early StageStartup in initial stages
- Website
- https://www.tutteo.com
- Employees
- 11-50
- Locations
- Remote
- About
We believe that the old fashion sheet music industry has come to a point where it needs to be renewed. Flat is the forefront of a new way to write, teach and consume written music.
- Industries
K-12 EducationCloud-Based Music
Jobs
allows a direct relationship with your fans to generate revenue from your creative work51-200 Employees- B2C
- Scale StageRapidly increasing operations
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- Valuation $1B+This company has a valuation of $1B or more
- 4.5Highly ratedPatreon is highly rated on Glassdoor, with 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Website
- http://www.patreon.com
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- San Francisco
- About
Patreon is a membership platform that makes it easy for artists and creators to get paid. Thousands of musicians, podcasters, video game developers, comic creators, and others are making a salary on Patreon.
- Industries
- SponsorshipPodcasts
- B2C
- Early StageStartup in initial stages
- Website
- https://venicemusic.co
- Employees
- 11-50
- Locations
- Los Angeles, Remote
- About
Q&A is a modern music and technology company co-founded and launched in 2019 by Troy Carter, Suzy Ryoo and J. Erving, who formerly worked together at Atom Factory (the artist management company behind Lady Gaga, John Legend, Meghan Trainor, Kamasi Washington and Charlie Puth). Q&A seeks to power the music business through technology, tools and services.
- Industries
- Growth StageExpanding market presence
- Website
- https://xceed.me
- Employees
- 11-50
- About
Xceed exists to create a world where everyone can live extraordinary experiences by joining authentic music events and connecting with inspiring people. We currently operate in over 20 markets globally and take 5 million unique event-goers out for a dance each month.
- Industries
- Nightlife
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