411 Music Group is a woman-owned, WBENC-certified music house founded by Kristen Agee in 2012, headquartered in Burbank, California. The company provides synchronization licensing, custom scoring, publishing administration, and digital distribution for music rights holders across film, television, advertising, trailers, sports, gaming, and digital content.
How 411 Music Group Works
411 Music Group operates as a one-stop licensing shop. The company controls both the publishing and master sides of its catalog, which means music supervisors and producers can clear a track in a single transaction without chasing down multiple rights holders. The catalog spans over 380,000 cues, including 200,000-plus production music tracks, 120,000-plus covers and commercial tracks, 60,000-plus stems, and authentic archival sounds.
The company maintains studios in Los Angeles, New York, Copenhagen, and London, with partnerships extending across 34 territories in Europe, Japan, China, and South Korea. Founder and CEO Kristen Agee oversees creative and strategic business development, including the custom music division that scores promos, trailers, video games, ads, and an average of 8 to 10 TV shows per year.
411 Music Group also operates a traditional publishing arm that represents Billboard-charted artists. The roster includes 5,000 artists from 52 countries, with 50% of the composer roster, 57% of songwriters, and 22% of producers identifying as female. The company is an official TikTok Sound Partner and has powered over 80 brand campaigns generating 54.2 billion-plus views.
Real-World Example
A music supervisor working on an AMC television series needs a pre-cleared indie rock track for a 30-second scene. Instead of negotiating separately with a publisher and a record label, the supervisor contacts 411 Music Group, selects a track from the one-stop catalog, and receives a single license covering both the composition and the master recording. The fee might range from $1,500 to $5,000 depending on the media type, territory, and duration of use. The track clears in 24 hours, and the scene airs the following week.
Why It Matters for Independent Artists
411 Music Group actively signs independent artists and composers to its roster, not just established acts. The company's one-stop model means your music is easier for supervisors to place, which translates to more sync opportunities. If you write commercially viable tracks with clean mixes and properly documented rights splits, submit your music through their website. Having instrumental versions and stems ready will increase your chances, since supervisors frequently request them for dialogue-heavy scenes.
Catalog and Services
- Production Music: 200,000-plus tracks across multiple genres and moods
- Covers and Commercial Tracks: 120,000-plus covers of Top 40 songs
- Custom Scoring: Bespoke music for TV shows, films, trailers, ads, and games
- Publishing Administration: Representation for songwriters and composers
- Digital Distribution: Distribution services for rights holders
- Trailer Music: Dedicated trailer music catalog with high-impact cues
- Sound Design: High-end sound design and archival sounds
Notable Placements
411 Music Group tracks have appeared in AMC's "Halt and Catch Fire," Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 soundtrack, and the original score for "The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure" game. The company has placed music in over 10,500 projects and created 3,900-plus custom cues across traditional and emerging platforms.
Company Type and Licensing Model
411 Music Group operates as a hybrid production music library, sync licensing house, and custom scoring company. The company controls both the publishing and master sides of its catalog, enabling one-stop licensing. This means music supervisors can clear a track in a single transaction without contacting multiple rights holders.
The licensing model combines exclusive catalog ownership with per-use negotiated fees. 411 owns its production music catalog outright. The company also operates a traditional publishing arm that represents Billboard-charted artists on an exclusive basis. Fees are negotiated based on media type, territory, and usage duration. Custom scoring projects are quoted per project.
The company also functions as an official TikTok Sound Partner. This positions 411 as both a traditional sync library and a digital-first music provider for social media campaigns.
Catalog and Clients
411 Music Group's catalog spans over 380,000 cues. This includes 200,000-plus production music tracks, 120,000-plus covers and commercial tracks, and 60,000-plus stems. The catalog covers pop, hip-hop, electronic, orchestral, indie, rock, and trailer music.
The roster includes 5,000 artists from 52 countries. Diversity statistics show 50% of the composer roster, 57% of songwriters, and 22% of producers identify as female. The company represents artists including CupcakKe and Qveen Herby.
Notable clients and placements include:
- AMC ("Halt and Catch Fire")
- Netflix ("Hustle" marketing campaign, "Calabasas Confidential")
- Hulu ("Not Suitable for Work")
- HBO Max ("Velma")
- NBC ("Grand Crew")
- CBS ("So Help Me Todd", "Undercover Boss")
- FOX ("24 Hours to Hell and Back")
- USA Network ("Chrisley Knows Best")
- Nickelodeon ("Top Elf")
- TikTok (official Sound Partner, 80-plus brand campaigns, 54.2 billion-plus views)
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5
- The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure
- Game of Thrones (final season trailer)
- Films including "Bad Boys for Life," "The Card Counter," "IT Chapter 2," "Jexi"
The company has placed music in over 10,500 projects and created 3,900-plus custom cues. Studios operate in Los Angeles, New York, Copenhagen, and London, with partnerships across 34 territories.
Payment Structure
411 Music Group uses a negotiated fee model. Sync licensing fees vary based on media type, territory, and usage duration. A typical TV placement might range from $1,500 to $5,000. Film trailer placements and national ad campaigns command higher fees.
Artists signed to the catalog earn upfront licensing fees when their tracks are placed. Composers who create custom scores receive project-based fees. Writers and composers also earn performance royalties through their PRO when placements air on broadcast television or stream on platforms that report to PROs.
The company employs 18 people and generates approximately $9.4 million in annual revenue. Specific split percentages between 411 and its artists are negotiated per agreement and are not publicly disclosed.
Comparison: 411 Music Group vs Other Sync Licensing Companies
| Company | Company type | Licensing model | Catalog size | Exclusivity | Artist payout | Typical fee range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 411 Music Group | Production library + custom scoring | One-stop, per-use negotiated | 380,000+ cues | Exclusive | Upfront fees + royalties | $1,500 to $15,000+ |
| Atom Music Audio | Trailer music library | Per-project negotiated | Not disclosed | Exclusive | Upfront fees + royalties | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Audiomachine | Production music library | Per-use negotiated | Not disclosed | Exclusive | Upfront fees + royalties | $2,000 to $25,000 |
| Musicbed | Music licensing platform | Subscription + per-use | Not disclosed | Mixed | Split of licensing fees | $49 to $499 per use |
| Jingle Punks | Music library + agency | Per-use negotiated | 500,000+ tracks | Mixed | Split of licensing fees | $500 to $10,000 |
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