Instrumental

CEO Bernadette Rogner introduces you to Instrumental

Instrumental is working to change the music business forever - to the benefit of independent artists.

We believe the industry needs to move from an ‘ownership’ model to an ‘access’ model in all dealings with artists. We are not about growing a catalogue but building successful artists with highly engaged fan bases with whom we can have long partnerships.

Our mission is to use AI and machine learning processes to discover high potential talent first and then offer the most compelling partnerships possible (across label, publishing, merchandising and licensing) that can grow streams, fan bases, monthly revenue and long term careers – whilst always ensuring artists retain long term ownership of their music.

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Some Business Stats

The Instrumental platform is currently tracking 1.6 million artists and 5,080,000 tracks.

Roughly 45% of the artists on the platform are not signed to a major label, highlighting the huge pool of talent waiting to be discovered.

Impact Stories

Island Records

“The Instrumental platform is a potentially game-changing tool. The breadth of data and insight is invaluable at unearthing talent.” Oliver Harrop, A&R Manager, Island Records

Imagesound Group

“Instrumental data is a fantastic tool for us and super easy to use, the support and flexibility has been invaluable when information is needed quickly, a great service!” Rich Hampson, Global Head of Media, Imagesound Group

Financial Times

“Instrumental had spotted their new signings three months before the client did.” Michael Hann, Financial Times

Nutshell

Music technology business building the next generation record label

Sector

Media

Milestones

  • 2015:

    Popshack re-branded to Instrumental

  • 2017:

    Data driven scouting expanded to include Spotify playlists

    Warner Music invests in Instrumental

    1st global hit with a billion streams ‘Dancing On My Own’ by Calum Scott

  • 2018:

    Instrumental launches new music blog and label, frtyfve

  • 2020:

    Tencent invests in Instrumental

    Partnership with BCI Capital launches $13m fund to invest in independent artists

    Frtyfve’s LadBaby is the UK’s Christmas No.1

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