SILO Music

SILO Music is an LA-based music agency and publishing company founded in 2014 by Jack Ormandy. The company represents a curated roster of artists and writers, providing sync clearance, licensing, publishing administration, and artist development. SILO employs approximately 11 people across offices in Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Best suited for independent artists who want a long-term publishing partner with direct access to film, TV, trailer, and advertising supervisors in Los Angeles.

Submission and Application Details

SILO Music does not run an open submission portal. Artists interested in representation should contact the team directly via email at hello@silomusic.tv or phone at +1 818 747 2018. You need a portfolio of finished, high-quality work. The company curates its roster carefully and signs selectively.

SILO expects artists to have professionally recorded tracks with metadata, instrumental versions, and stems available. There is no application fee. The company reviews inquiries on a rolling basis.

How SILO Music Works

The company operates at the intersection of sync licensing, publishing, and artist development. Jack Ormandy serves as Founder and CEO. In 2025, SILO brought on Marcy Bulkeley as Head of Sync A&R and Music Supervision. Bulkeley previously served as VP of Sync A&R and Music Curation at Universal Music Group, where she earned Clio awards and Guild of Music Supervisors nominations for her work in film trailers and video game advertising.

The process works as follows:

1. Curated roster: SILO signs a select roster of artists and writers. The company focuses on emerging voices and established names, maintaining a catalog that goes beyond generic production music.
2. Sync clearance: SILO provides hands-on sync clearance for clients. The team works directly with music supervisors to clear rights and negotiate fees.
3. Premium catalog options: Beyond standard library tracks, SILO offers exclusive tracks, custom edits, and artist collaborations.
4. Publishing administration: SILO publishes its roster, handling administration, rights management, royalty collection, and copyright management.
5. Artist development: The company invests in developing its artists through co-writing, production support, and career guidance.

Notable Placements

SILO supervised and produced music for Apple's WWDC25 keynote, including "6 out of 5 stars" performed by Allen Stone. The company has 25+ years of combined experience supporting agencies, studios, and creative teams across film, trailers, video games, and advertising. Specific client names and placement histories are not publicly disclosed on their website.

Why It Matters for Independent Artists

• Curated roster: SILO keeps its roster intentionally limited. Your music sits alongside a select pool of tracks, not buried in a massive library of thousands.
• Experienced leadership: Bulkeley's arrival from Universal Music Group brings major-label sync relationships to a smaller, more focused operation.
• LA-based advantage: Offices in Hollywood and Beverly Hills give SILO direct access to film and TV supervisors. The team attends in-person meetings that remote agencies cannot.
• Publishing administration: SILO handles rights management and royalty collection, saving you from hiring a separate administrator.
• Artist development: SILO invests in co-writing and production support, not just placing existing tracks.

Drawbacks / Things to Consider

• Small team: With 11 employees, SILO has limited bandwidth. The company may not actively pitch every artist on its roster every week.
• Selective signing: Getting accepted requires a strong portfolio and a fit with the company's aesthetic. Rejection is common.
• Limited public information: SILO does not disclose its client roster, catalog size, or fee structure publicly. You must contact them directly for specifics.
• Publishing commitment: SILO's publishing model likely involves giving up a portion of your publishing share. Review terms carefully before signing. See our guide on how a music publishing deal works to understand what you may be giving up.
• No open submissions: Unlike libraries with online portals, SILO requires direct outreach. This benefits established artists with industry contacts but creates a barrier for newcomers.

Related Resources

• Sync Licensing Companies Directory
• How to Get Your First Sync License
• Sync Licensing Companies vs Music Libraries
• Use our Sync Licensing Fee Calculator to evaluate whether an offer from SILO is fair
• Visit SILO Music for inquiries