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Spotify Acquires Musician Marketplace Soundbetter
September 12, 2019 at 5:45 AM (PT)
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SPOTIFY has acquired music creator and producer marketplace SOUNDBETTER for an undisclosed price. SOUNDBETTER, which characterizes itself as the "defacto LINKEDIN for music professionals," claims a member group of over 400,000 musicians, singers, producers, and engineers across over 14,000 cities.
“As we build out our tools for creators, we want to give them the resources they need to thrive. SOUNDBETTER has the same vision,” said SPOTIFY VP/Product, Creator BECKWITH KLOSS. “We're excited that creators can generate income through SOUNDBETTER, as well as benefit from its network of top professionals - from instrumentalists to songwriters to producers - as they perfect their tracks.”
“SOUNDBETTER offers the most comprehensive global marketplace for music and audio production professionals for hire in the world along with a member community spanning 176 countries and 14,000 cities worldwide,” said SOUNDBETTER Co-Founder/CEO SHACHAR GILAD. “We are excited to benefit from SPOTIFY’s global scale, resources, and vision to expand our network and drive more economic opportunities for artists of all levels.”