Downtown Music

Downtown Music is an independent global music company based in New York City, dedicated to empowering music creators and rights holders. Founded in 2007 by Justin Kalifowitz, the company has expanded to over 600 employees across more than twenty cities, including major music hubs like Los Angeles, London, and Nashville. Downtown Music Holdings operates multiple businesses under two main verticals: Creator and Business, offering a wide range of services to artists, songwriters, labels, and music publishers. The company provides comprehensive support through its four core divisions: Publishing, Distribution, Artist & Label Services, and Royalties & Financial Services. Downtown Music Publishing manages music rights and royalty collection globally, while its subsidiary CD Baby facilitates digital distribution to over 150 platforms. The Artist & Label Services division offers marketing solutions and funding, and the Royalties & Financial Services division includes software for efficient royalty management. With a focus on technology and innovation, Downtown Music aims to create a more equitable music ecosystem for creators worldwide.