The Top 25 Publishing Companies in the World
ROSTR presents the world's top 25 music publishing companies based on Spotify audience
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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ROSTR presents the world's top 25 music publishing companies based on Spotify audience
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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⚠️ This list has been pulled from ROSTR's Discover tool. While effort was made to ensure the accuracy of artist rosters and audience data at the time of reporting, discrepancies may exist due to unlisted clients, recent roster changes, or variations in how artists are affiliated with agencies. As a result, rankings should be considered a close approximation rather than an absolute measure.
⚠️ This list has been pulled from ROSTR's Discover tool. While effort was made to ensure the accuracy of artist rosters and audience data at the time of reporting, discrepancies may exist due to unlisted clients, recent roster changes, or variations in how artists are affiliated with agencies. As a result, rankings should be considered a close approximation rather than an absolute measure.
⚠️ This list has been pulled from ROSTR's Discover tool. While effort was made to ensure the accuracy of artist rosters and audience data at the time of reporting, discrepancies may exist due to unlisted clients, recent roster changes, or variations in how artists are affiliated with agencies. As a result, rankings should be considered a close approximation rather than an absolute measure.
⚠️ This list has been pulled from ROSTR's Discover tool. While effort was made to ensure the accuracy of artist rosters and audience data at the time of reporting, discrepancies may exist due to unlisted clients, recent roster changes, or variations in how artists are affiliated with agencies. As a result, rankings should be considered a close approximation rather than an absolute measure.

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If you work with the music industry, ROSTR is an essential tool to save you time & help you do your job. It's like having an assistant that tracks the industry for you: artist team info, contact details, insights, tours, festivals, news, new companies & more.
ROSTR tracks hundreds of thousands of relationships between artists, record labels, music publishers, booking agents & artist managers. Wrapped in a modern, clean & super-fast interface, ROSTR is the best place for quickly finding out who works with who.
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ROSTR organizes the music industry for you.
If you work with the music industry, ROSTR is an essential tool to save you time & help you do your job. It's like having an assistant that tracks the industry for you: artist team info, contact details, insights, tours, festivals, news, new companies & more.
ROSTR tracks hundreds of thousands of relationships between artists, record labels, music publishers, booking agents & artist managers. Wrapped in a modern, clean & super-fast interface, ROSTR is the best place for quickly finding out who works with who.
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ROSTR organizes the music industry for you.
If you work with the music industry, ROSTR is an essential tool to save you time & help you do your job. It's like having an assistant that tracks the industry for you: artist team info, contact details, insights, tours, festivals, news, new companies & more.
ROSTR tracks hundreds of thousands of relationships between artists, record labels, music publishers, booking agents & artist managers. Wrapped in a modern, clean & super-fast interface, ROSTR is the best place for quickly finding out who works with who.

buddemusic
buddemusic
Music Publishers
#25: The company was founded in Berlin in 1947 and is one of the most successful independent publishers in Europe. The publishing company is dedicated to superb administration, strategic partnerships, and finding new and talented writers.

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Music Publishers
Record Labels
#24: London-based Domino Publishing is a boutique company with a catalogue of over 65,000 songs, representing over 2,000 independent artists, producers & composers.
#23: Prescription Songs is an LA-based independent publisher founded in 2009 by record producer and songwriter Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald. It has nurtured emerging talent like Doja Cat and Kim Petras through creative development and global copyright administration.
#23: Prescription Songs is an LA-based independent publisher founded in 2009 by record producer and songwriter Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald. It has nurtured emerging talent like Doja Cat and Kim Petras through creative development and global copyright administration.

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Music Publishers
#23: Prescription Songs is an LA-based independent publisher founded in 2009 by record producer and songwriter Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald. It has nurtured emerging talent like Doja Cat and Kim Petras through creative development and global copyright administration.
#23: Prescription Songs is an LA-based independent publisher founded in 2009 by record producer and songwriter Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald. It has nurtured emerging talent like Doja Cat and Kim Petras through creative development and global copyright administration.

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Music Publishers
#22: Payday Music Publishing is a global independent publisher known for its diverse roster spanning pop, electronic, and hip-hop, offering bespoke creative, administrative, and sync services from its Los Angeles headquarters.

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2-tone-entertainment
Music Publishers
#21: 2-Tone Entertainment combines management, record label, and publishing under one roof, empowering songwriters and artists with integrated support and global distribution channels.

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stellar-songs
Music Publishers
#20: Stellar Songs, a joint venture between music executives Tim Blacksmith and Danny Poku, is a UK-based publisher focusing on developing hit songwriters and fostering transatlantic collaborations.

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strictly-confidential
Music Publishers
#19: Strictly Confidential is a Brussels-based boutique publisher led by Pierre Mossiat, dedicated to championing innovative pop writers and providing personalized creative and administrative services.
"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
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Music industry professionals use ROSTR to build their network, discover artists, save time & stay in the loop.
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"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
Music industry professionals use ROSTR to build their network, discover artists, save time & stay in the loop.
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"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
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Music Publishers
#18: peermusic is one of the world’s largest independent music publishers, family-owned since 1928, with a global catalog spanning all genres and operations in over 30 countries.

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Music Publishers
#17: Urband & Lazar Music Publishing is an LA-based publishing company featuring catalogues from world class artists, writers & composers. Its focus spans to creative, administration & monetization.

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third-side-music
Music Publishers
#16: Third Side Music is an independent publisher based in Nashville, specializing in pop and indie songwriters and offering tailored creative development and global publishing administration.
#15: Rimas Entertainment, founded in San Juan, is a leading Latin music publisher and label behind global reggaeton and Latin trap hits, driving the careers of top artists through comprehensive rights management.
#15: Rimas Entertainment, founded in San Juan, is a leading Latin music publisher and label behind global reggaeton and Latin trap hits, driving the careers of top artists through comprehensive rights management.

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Artist Management Companies
Music Publishers
#15: Rimas Entertainment, founded in San Juan, is a leading Latin music publisher and label behind global reggaeton and Latin trap hits, driving the careers of top artists through comprehensive rights management.
#15: Rimas Entertainment, founded in San Juan, is a leading Latin music publisher and label behind global reggaeton and Latin trap hits, driving the careers of top artists through comprehensive rights management.

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Music Publishers
#14: Wixen Music Publishing is a US-based independent publisher representing classic rock and contemporary songwriters, renowned for its high-profile catalogs and artist-first approach.
#13: Mushroom Music Publishing, part of Australia’s Mushroom Group, boasts a rich catalog across rock, pop, and Indigenous music, providing global administration and strategic opportunities for its writers.
#13: Mushroom Music Publishing, part of Australia’s Mushroom Group, boasts a rich catalog across rock, pop, and Indigenous music, providing global administration and strategic opportunities for its writers.

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Music Publishers
Artist Management Companies
Record Labels
#13: Mushroom Music Publishing, part of Australia’s Mushroom Group, boasts a rich catalog across rock, pop, and Indigenous music, providing global administration and strategic opportunities for its writers.
#13: Mushroom Music Publishing, part of Australia’s Mushroom Group, boasts a rich catalog across rock, pop, and Indigenous music, providing global administration and strategic opportunities for its writers.

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Music Publishers
#12: Sentric Music is a UK-based, tech-driven publisher and administrator offering fast, transparent royalty collection and bespoke services to independent artists and songwriters worldwide.

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apg
Record Labels
Music Publishers
#11: APG (Artist Publishing Group) is a Los Angeles-headquartered publisher and creative partnership firm that backs hitmakers with full-service publishing, A&R support, and co-writing opportunities.

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Catalog Management & Sharing
Music Publishers
#10: PULSE Music Group is a West Coast independent publisher and production house that develops hits in-house, secures high-profile sync placements, and manages global administration.

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Music Publishers
Artist Management Companies
Catalog Acquirers
#9: Primary Wave is a privately held New York-based music rights management firm offering unique co-publishing models, brand partnerships, and a roster of iconic and modern songwriters.
#8: Reservoir is a global independent publisher providing creative services, catalog acquisition, and comprehensive administration for songwriters, composers, and estates.
#8: Reservoir is a global independent publisher providing creative services, catalog acquisition, and comprehensive administration for songwriters, composers, and estates.
#8: Reservoir is a global independent publisher providing creative services, catalog acquisition, and comprehensive administration for songwriters, composers, and estates.
#8: Reservoir is a global independent publisher providing creative services, catalog acquisition, and comprehensive administration for songwriters, composers, and estates.

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concord
Music Publishers
Artist Management Companies
Record Labels
#7: Concord is a diversified music company merging publishing, recording, and theatrical divisions, home to legendary catalogs and contemporary hits across multiple genres.

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recognition-music
Music Publishers
#6: Recognition Music is a London-based music rights investment and management company, managing 45,000 songs across over 150 catalogues.

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Music Publishers
#5: BMG is a multinational music company offering rights management, publishing, and recorded music services, with a modern, artist-focused approach and a global infrastructure.

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Music Publishers
Mechanical Licensing
#4: Kobalt is a tech-forward publisher providing transparent royalty collection, data analytics, and creative services to songwriters and independent publishers worldwide.

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Music Publishers
Catalog Acquirers
#3: Warner Chappell Music is the legacy publishing arm of Warner Music Group, managing an extensive heritage catalog and fostering modern creative partnerships across genres.

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sony-music-publishing
Music Publishers
#2: Sony Music Publishing is the world’s largest music publisher by market share, representing songwriters across all genres and leveraging Sony’s global network for creative and administrative support.
#1: Universal Music Publishing Group is the global leader in music publishing, utilizing Universal’s infrastructure to support writers, administer catalogs, and secure high-profile sync and licensing deals.
#1: Universal Music Publishing Group is the global leader in music publishing, utilizing Universal’s infrastructure to support writers, administer catalogs, and secure high-profile sync and licensing deals.

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Music Publishers
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#1: Universal Music Publishing Group is the global leader in music publishing, utilizing Universal’s infrastructure to support writers, administer catalogs, and secure high-profile sync and licensing deals.
#1: Universal Music Publishing Group is the global leader in music publishing, utilizing Universal’s infrastructure to support writers, administer catalogs, and secure high-profile sync and licensing deals.
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The ROSTR Group
ROSTR organizes the music industry for you.
If you work with the music industry, ROSTR is an essential tool to save you time & help you do your job. It's like having an assistant that tracks the industry for you: artist team info, contact details, insights, tours, festivals, news, new companies & more.
ROSTR tracks hundreds of thousands of relationships between artists, record labels, music publishers, booking agents & artist managers. Wrapped in a modern, clean & super-fast interface, ROSTR is the best place for quickly finding out who works with who.
Read More

Contributor
The ROSTR Group
ROSTR organizes the music industry for you.
If you work with the music industry, ROSTR is an essential tool to save you time & help you do your job. It's like having an assistant that tracks the industry for you: artist team info, contact details, insights, tours, festivals, news, new companies & more.
ROSTR tracks hundreds of thousands of relationships between artists, record labels, music publishers, booking agents & artist managers. Wrapped in a modern, clean & super-fast interface, ROSTR is the best place for quickly finding out who works with who.
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