OUR STORY

NOT YOUR USUAL ROYALTY
OR ACCOUNTING BUSINESS.

ABOUT US

At The Music Royalty Co., we’re here to give you the royal treatment.

We’re not royalty (though the queen did grant us to use the word), but we do deliver excellent backend services to record labels, distributors, and music publishers. And with decades of music industry experience, we offer world-class royalty processing as well as accountancy services.

It’s easy to get lost in the noise and numbers of this crazy industry. That is why we exist: to help you make sense of your data and turn it into profits, solutions, and sound decisions.

OUR MISSION

IT’S ABOUT ALLOWING CREATIVE PEOPLE TO BE MORE CREATIVE
AND FOCUS LESS ON PESKY FINANCIAL MATTERS.

HOW WE
GOT STARTED

Navigating the labyrinth of multiple streams with royalties and accounting in the music industry can be difficult, but it is critical.

As a result, we founded The Music Royalty Co. in 2014. Ray Bush, founder and CEO, identified a need in the music industry and worked to meet it by streamlining royalty processing and administration. Ray has over 20 years of experience and has worked with companies, including Cooking Vinyl and FatCat Records, to name a few. In this industry, he’s a man who knows his onions.

Among our clients today are music labels, publishing companies, and distributors, all within the music industry, including Believe, Scruff of the Neck, and Back Lot Music. Using our knowledge and expertise, we minimise the pesky jobs in your business so you can maximise your time on other projects.

THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
IS OUR BREAD AND BUTTER,

AND OUR SERVICES CAN HELP ANY
SIZE BUSINESS REACH ITS GOALS.

OUR VALUES

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE BELIEVE

COLLABORATION

It’s a simple philosophy, but it works time and time again. And that’s because we’re always putting our collective expertise at the forefront of everything we do.

SIMPLICITY

We like things simple — that means providing clear statistics and advice based on data and experience and the best option for you and your business.

GROWTH

Sure, we have a lot of experience under our belts, but we’re also invested in employees’ present and future success.

RELIABLE

It’s not just the talk, it’s the walk – we’re dependable, we’re experienced, and we’re just as excited as you are.

HUMAN

Every client is a partner to us. Our team will sit down with you, listen to what you need, and customise our services to fit your needs.

WE’RE COLLABORATORS, WE’RE HUMANS, AND WE’RE RELIABLE.

Don’t just take our word for it — look at what our clients have to say about us.

TESTIMONIALS

MRC have been excellent partners from day one, providing top-notch services that range from on-boarding to the day-to-day management of soundtrack royalties. The MRC team’s vast industry knowledge base allows them to understand our unique requirements and seamlessly customize processes that align with our needs. Any request or question from us is answered quickly and efficiently. We can’t be more pleased with MRC’s services!

Robyn Fujino, NBC Universal

beatBread had the pleasure of working with MRC for the last two years. Throughout our collaboration, MRC consistently demonstrated professionalism and dedication to quality service. With their strong grasp of music royalty processing intricacies, they were able to navigate our complex contract structures and assist us with providing our artists with accurate, on time, monthly reporting. Their responsive and helpful client services team helped us streamline our royalty processing workflows and improve efficiency.

Carolyn McMahon , beatBread

MRC have been exceptional for their service and clear communication. Their expertise and attention to detail have been invaluable in the management or our finances, which have provided a clear financial picture, supporting our growth. Working with the team has been a seamless and stress-free experience.

Kate Wild, 91Vocals

Cooking Vinyl Australia has been on board with MRC since its inception and we’ve found Ray and his team to be professional, knowledgeable, and expeditious. We operate under a broad scope of different deal types so our royalties accounting can be quite complex. MRC understand our business which is critical when it comes to accounting for our artists. We could not recommend them highly enough.

Leigh Gruppetta, Cooking Vinyl Australia

Ray Bush and his team are a pleasure to work with and having MRC on our side has enabled Loose to proceed confidently with what we hopefully do best – finding and working with world-class acts.

Tom Bridgewater, Loose Music

Ray and all the team at The Music Royalty Company have been exceptional in taking the time to understand our business and work with us to streamline our royalty processing and accounting, as well as working on our day-to-day accounts to provide a solution that is second to none.

Ollie Jacob, Memphis Industries

We have been working closely with MRC on all aspects of business affairs, accountancy, and financial management since 2015.Their attention to detail including preparation of in-depth management accounts has transformed the way we operate as a business, reducing our overheads, increasing profit and freeing up valuable time to concentrate on the creative aspects of running a successful independent record company.

Alex Knight, Fat Cat Records

I have been working with MRC for years now and they are wonderful to work with! Knowing that our royalty accounting is covered by the specialists at MRC is invaluable – they allow us the headspace to concentrate on confidently running and growing the label.

Justine Jones, Church Road Records

I’m confident that as we keep growing as a label, MRC will be able to continue to assist us on the highest level. They are also super communicative in working with us—which is great when you’re dealing with independent labels like ours! I will continue to recommend colleagues to MRC because of their attention to detail and incredible communication.

Alec Udell, Th3rd Brain

WHY MRC?

LET US TAKE THE BURDEN OFF YOUR SHOULDERS.

WE KNOW IT’S A LOT – WHICH IS WHY WE HANDLE IT FOR YOU

We’re not royalty or accounting software. With us, you can spend less time worrying about backend details and more time creating. Our team of industry professionals not only knows the ins and outs of the music business, but we can also help manage your data more effectively:

Clear and accurate data reporting
In-house music business specialists
Business insights and development strategies
Cloud-based royalty software you can access at any time
We’re a cost-effective solution to staffing and time constraints
Flexible rates to suit your specific business needs

Clear and accurate data reporting
Decades of experience and in-depth knowledge
Flexible plans to suit your specific business needs

Cloud-based royalty software you can access at any time
We’re a cost-effective solution to staffing and time constraints
Our down-to-earth, jargon-free approach sets us apart