Originally posted on Downtown Music Holdings’ website here.
Songtrust, a Downtown company and global music publishing administration service, announces the launch of Songtrust Amplified, a new rewards program designed to elevate career opportunities for music creators at every stage of their journey.
Available to all active clients, Songtrust Amplified offers exclusive access to discounts, curated resources, and industry opportunities beyond traditional publishing – strengthening the path to success for independent songwriters and rights holders worldwide.
Since its founding in 2011, Songtrust has been committed to democratizing music publishing and ensuring songwriters, whether emerging or established, receive the royalties they’ve earned. Today, the company continues its mission with Songtrust Amplified – elevating creator support and career sustainability.
Sitting in Downtown’s Publishing Division, Songtrust Amplified also represents an extension of the Downtown group’s continued mission, building a more equitable music ecosystem through services that empower creators to control their careers and maximize their potential.
“I’m thrilled to celebrate the launch of Songtrust Amplified as a new chapter in our journey – one that resonates deeply with my own path here at Downtown,” says Emily Stephenson, President of Downtown Music Publishing. “Beginning on the Songtrust operations team, I witnessed firsthand the power of access, transparency, and education in shaping a songwriter’s career. Since then, Songtrust has grown into the industry’s most sophisticated, creator-friendly platform, and Songtrust Amplified will further strengthen our commitment to empowering creators and growing alongside our clients.’
Caitlin Stubner, Vice President of Songtrust comments,“Songwriters often tell us how isolating the industry can feel. We built Songtrust Amplified for them, with no strings attached. We are their trusted partner for global publishing and now, we can support more parts of their creative journey while building community. Amplified also recognizes that publishing is just one chapter of a creator’s story. Through thoughtful collaborations that open doors to distribution, promotion, mentorship, and more, we’re offering the tools and opportunities that help music creators do what they do best—make music.”
Songtrust Amplified is designed to support clients across five levels based on career activity and account engagement. These levels include Early Bird, GA, VIP, Backstage and All Access.
Each level unlocks greater access to tailored offers, industry tools, and perks designed for a creator’s stage of growth. Through a diverse network of partners in music, marketing, wellness, and the creative industries – including multiple Downtown businesses – Songtrust Amplified delivers high-impact benefits ranging from career coaching and marketing resources to discounts and exclusive offers from distribution platforms. Unlike traditional affiliate models, every partnership and perk is carefully reviewed and shaped by client feedback, ensuring real alignment with creator goals.
“At The Beam, artists come first. That’s why we work with Songtrust, to cut through the complexity of publishing and bring real transparency to the process’, said Stephen Blackwell, Founder of The Beam. “Our shared goal is simple: empower artists with the tools they need and make sure they get paid what they deserve.”
Michaela Shiloh, Founder of HRDRV also comments, “Songtrust’s Amplified program is a true testament to their commitment to client success beyond admin, which is almost unheard of. Success isn’t just about releasing a song and registering it. It also takes education, networking, marketing, team building, and more. We truly admire Songtrust for providing a program to support music creators throughout their entire journey. As a Songtrust client, seeing how they continue to evolve and offer support most companies don’t is exactly why I’m with them. It’s refreshing to be with a company that genuinely goes above and beyond to help songwriters collect all of their royalties and succeed.”
Participating partners include All Time Classic, CD Baby, DISCO, Downtown Artist & Label Services, found.ee, Fragment Studios, Future Present, HRDRV, MAD Records, Matchfy, Merch Cat, Merch Media LLC, Mesa, Modern Musician, Muse, Rivet, SpectroArt, Squarespace, The Beam, The Digilogue, and Thematic.
For more information or to explore how to get involved as a partner, visit https://amplified.songtrust.com.