Onestop

Onestop is a boutique music licensing agency representing a 100% one-stop catalog of over 20,000 pre-cleared songs from independent artists, bands, and composers. The company provides music licensing, supervision, and curated playlist services for film, TV, advertising, and digital media. Onestop is a Lead Sponsor of the UK and European Guild of Music Supervisors. The team operates with 2 key executives covering sync and distribution, and is actively hiring a Business Development lead for US sync licensing. Best suited for independent artists whose music is fully self-owned (both master and publishing) and for supervisors who need fast one-stop clearance.

How Onestop Works

Onestop operates as a boutique agency with a curated one-stop catalog. Every track in the catalog is pre-cleared for both master and publishing rights.

The process works as follows:

1. Curated catalog: Onestop maintains a catalog of over 20,000 pre-cleared, one-stop songs. Every track is carefully chosen to fit creative visions across film, TV, ads, and digital media.
2. One-stop clearance: Because all tracks are one-stop, clients can clear both master and publishing in a single transaction. This eliminates the multi-party negotiation that often delays sync deals.
3. Music supervision: Onestop provides expert guidance on selecting, licensing, and placing music. The team handles creative music strategy, rights negotiation with labels and publishers, and clearance within budget.
4. Curated playlists: The team creates curated playlists for specific project needs. This saves supervisors time in the music search process.
5. Custom music: For projects where catalog tracks will not work, Onestop offers custom music production from its roster of composers.
6. Global reach: Onestop is actively expanding its US presence, hiring LA-based sync licensing business development staff. The company signs US-based artists, labels, publishers, and vintage catalogs.

Submission / Application Details

Onestop represents independent artists, labels, and publishers through direct relationships. The company is actively seeking new talent.

• How to apply: Contact Onestop through their website at theonestop.com with a portfolio of work.
• Required materials: A portfolio demonstrating range and production quality. All tracks must be one-stop (both master and publishing controlled by you).
• One-stop requirement: All tracks in the Onestop catalog must be one-stop. If you do not own both rights for a track, it cannot be included.
• Genres sought: The company represents contemporary and vintage music across genres, from modern indie to vintage gems.
• No application fee: Onestop does not charge a submission fee.
• Response time: Onestop does not publish a guaranteed response time. They will contact you if your music fits their catalog needs.

Real-World Example

A music supervisor needs an indie pop track for a European car commercial. They search the Onestop catalog and find a pre-cleared track from an independent Barcelona-based band. Because the track is one-stop, the supervisor clears both master and publishing in a single call. The deal closes in 24 hours. The sync fee for a European TV commercial use typically ranges from $3,000 to $10,000 depending on territory and duration. The band receives their split of the fee within 30 days.

Why It Matters for Independent Artists

Onestop offers independent artists a boutique alternative to large licensing platforms. The company's one-stop model rewards artists who own both their master and publishing rights.

Consider these points:

• One-stop advantage: If you own both your master and publishing, you are more useful to Onestop. One-stop tracks close deals faster and command higher fees.
• Boutique curation: Onestop curates its catalog carefully. Your music sits alongside a select pool of tracks, not buried in a massive library.
• Dual-market access: With offices in LA and Barcelona, Onestop covers two major media markets. This gives your music exposure to both North American and European supervisors.
• Guild partnership: Onestop's partnership with the UK and European Guild of Music Supervisors gives it industry credibility and access to supervisor networks.

Drawbacks / Things to Consider

• One-stop requirement: All tracks in the Onestop catalog must be one-stop (both master and publishing controlled). If you do not own both rights for a track, it cannot be included.
• Small team: Onestop employs approximately 2 to 3 people. The company has limited bandwidth for active pitching compared to larger agencies.
• Limited public information: Onestop does not disclose its full client roster, fee structure, or catalog details publicly. You must contact them directly for specifics.
• Relatively young company: Onestop is a newer agency. Its supervisor relationships and industry footprint are still developing.
• No guaranteed placements: Being in the Onestop catalog does not guarantee sync placements. The team pitches actively, but placements depend on supervisor demand.

Related Resources

• Sync Licensing Companies Directory
• Sync License Glossary Term
• How to Get Your First Sync License: Complete Guide
• Sync Licensing Companies vs Music Libraries: Which Is Right for You
• Do You Own Your Masters: Guide for Independent Artists
• Use our Sync Licensing Fee Calculator to estimate fair pricing
• Visit Onestop for inquiries