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:
- 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.
- Sync clearance: SILO provides hands-on sync clearance for clients. The team works directly with music supervisors to clear rights and negotiate fees.
- Premium catalog options: Beyond standard library tracks, SILO offers exclusive tracks, custom edits, and artist collaborations.
- Publishing administration: SILO publishes its roster, handling administration, rights management, royalty collection, and copyright management.
- 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.
Company Type and Licensing Model
SILO Music operates as a sync licensing agency and publishing company. It is not a production music library, subscription platform, or royalty-free marketplace. The company represents a curated roster of artists and writers, providing hands-on sync clearance, licensing, publishing administration, and artist development.
The licensing model is per-placement negotiation. Each sync deal is negotiated individually based on the usage type (film, TV, trailer, advertising, video game), territory, term, and media. SILO does not offer blanket licenses or subscription access to its catalog. Publishing terms vary by agreement and typically involve SILO administering a portion of the artist's publishing share in exchange for rights management, royalty collection, and creative development services.
Catalog Size and Genre Coverage
SILO does not publicly disclose its catalog size. The company maintains a curated roster rather than a large-volume library. The catalog spans the following genres:
- Indie and alternative
- Pop
- Electronic
- Rock
- Cinematic and trailer music
The focus is on quality over quantity. SILO positions itself as offering "premium options beyond a typical library" with exclusive tracks, custom edits, and artist collaborations that go beyond standard production music.
Client Base
SILO's client base spans film studios, TV networks, advertising agencies, streaming platforms, and game studios. Based on publicly listed projects, SILO has worked with:
- Apple: WWDC25 keynote, Apple TV content
- Amazon MGM: Masters of the Universe trailer and teaser
- Disney: The Mandalorian and Grogu
- Netflix: The Making of Stranger Things 5 Documentary
- Epic Games: Fortnite x South Park
- Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 7 Season 3
- ABC: Grey's Anatomy, RJ Decker
- NBC: NBA Sunday Night Basketball
- Lionsgate: The Gates
- MTV: Caught In The Act: Unfaithful
- Prime Video: The Wrecking Crew
How They Pay Artists
SILO pays artists through multiple channels:
- Sync fees: Per-placement fees negotiated with the client. The split between SILO and the artist depends on the specific agreement. Sync agents typically retain 20 to 50 percent of the sync fee.
- Publishing royalties: SILO handles publishing administration, collecting mechanical and performance royalties on behalf of its roster. Artists receive their writer's share plus their negotiated portion of the publisher's share.
- Custom music fees: For bespoke compositions and custom edits, SILO negotiates project-based fees with the client. The composer's compensation depends on the agreement terms.
- Artist development investment: SILO invests in co-writing and production support, which can lead to additional revenue streams through publishing and sync opportunities.
SILO does not offer buyout deals. Artists retain their writer's share of performance royalties. The publishing arrangement involves giving up a portion of the publishing share in exchange for SILO's administration and creative services.
Comparison Table
| Feature | SILO Music | Marmoset | Musicbed | Secret Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company Type | Sync agency + publishing | Sync agency + licensing | Sync licensing platform | Sync agency + publishing |
| Catalog Model | Curated roster | Curated roster | Curated catalog | Curated roster |
| Licensing Model | Per-placement negotiation | Per-placement + subscription | Subscription + per-placement | Per-placement negotiation |
| Publishing Services | Yes (administration + development) | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Artist Development | Yes (co-writing, production) | Limited | No | Limited |
| Open Submissions | No (direct outreach) | Yes (online portal) | Yes (online portal) | No (direct outreach) |
| Team Size | ~11 employees | ~30+ employees | ~50+ employees | ~10 employees |
| HQ Location | Los Angeles, CA | Portland, OR | Dallas, TX | Los Angeles, CA |
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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
