Music licensing platform Slipstream has announced a global music publishing administration partnership with Kobalt. As part of the collaboration, Kobalt has also made an undisclosed investment in Slipstream.
The deal aims to combine technology and expertise to better serve the music publishing ecosystem. Last month, Slipstream acquired Anthem Entertainment’s production music portfolio, adding 650,000 tracks from Jingle Punks, 5 Alarm Music, and Cavendish Music to its library. Slipstream now claims to be the largest independent music licensing company, offering services to digital creators, advertisers, and traditional film and TV industries.
Kobalt, a leading independent music publisher, represents a catalog of over 1 million songs from notable artists like Roddy Ricch, Phoebe Bridgers, and Paul McCartney. Kobalt CEO Laurent Hubert described Slipstream as a “next-generation production music company” with strong market potential.
Slipstream CEO Dan Demole highlighted the partnership as a merger of innovation and expertise, allowing both companies to maximize opportunities for their vast catalogs. Chief Revenue Officer Jesse Korwin expressed enthusiasm for enhancing the licensing process for creatives globally.
In recent years, Kobalt has focused on technology-driven growth. It partnered with Audius for blockchain-powered revenue streams and beatBread for AI-driven music funding. Earlier this year, it launched an enhanced client portal with tools for tracking royalty collection timelines.
Kobalt’s sync team has secured placements in ads for major brands like Apple, Ford, and Coca-Cola, and streaming platforms such as Netflix and Disney+. In gaming, its music has been featured extensively in Fortnite and EA Sports titles.
Slipstream, founded in 2001, has raised $10.75 million in funding, with investors including Sony Music. The partnership with Kobalt solidifies its position as a key player in the music licensing industry.
