Music Licensing for the Modern Era.

ArtistLink is a nonprofit platform that gives music creators and music users a simple, transparent way to work together—directly.

About Us

A New Option for Music Rights

Traditional PROs (like BMI/ASCAP) were built for the broadcast era. Today’s reality is different: streaming pays pennies, venues want clarity, and artists want control. ArtistLink adds a new option: creators define how their music can be used, how they want to be paid, and who can license it—no mystery, no middlemen.

What We Do

Empowering Creators and Users

We provide the tools for a more flexible, transparent, and fair music ecosystem.

Direct, time-boxed licenses

Creators can activate a royalty-free 90-day promotional license for curated channels and fan-generated content to drive discovery and sales.

Custom licenses & blanket offers

Artists can publish specialty licenses, while broadcasters and collectives can create Custom Blanket Licenses that artists can opt into with one click.

Artist-controlled payment

Artists choose where money goes—Patreon, PayPal, Stripe, etc. Licensees pay the artist directly; ArtistLink records proof for compliance.

Proof & compliance

Venues and partners get instant, verifiable license certificates to show they’re covered for the music they play during the term.

Rights Approval Workflows

Onboard complex works with multiple rights holders. ArtistLink automates collecting approvals from all parties to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Digital Signature Capture

Finalize direct license deals with secure, legally-recognized digital signatures. Both parties receive a fully executed copy for their records.

PRO Friendly & Transparent

Works with your existing PRO membership. ArtistLink helps you stay compliant by generating courtesy notices for your direct licenses, keeping everyone in the loop.

Open core, open standards

The core licensing engine is released under Apache 2.0, encouraging contributions and adoption across the ecosystem.

Why It Matters

Win-Win for the Ecosystem

ArtistLink is designed to create better outcomes for everyone involved in the music experience.

For Artists

Faster discovery, direct payment, clear terms, and immediate proof of licensing.

For Venues & Broadcasters

Access to compliant music with simple, direct licensing and artists you can actually talk to.

For Fans

Power new stories and experiences that turn passive listening into active support for the artists you love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We have answers.

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