Hey r/musicindustry — I’m Jorge Brea, Founder & CEO of Symphonic. AMA!
I started Symphonic back in 2006 as an independent artist, trying to figure out how to get my music out into the world without a label. Since then, we’ve grown into a global music distribution and services company working with artists, labels, and managers at every stage of their careers.
Over the years, I’ve been hands-on building teams across distribution, YouTube monetization, publishing administration, and sync licensing — and have seen firsthand how the industry has evolved (and keeps evolving) for independent artists.
Happy to talk about building a sustainable career in today’s music industry, thinking long-term about ownership and growth, global opportunities, or where things are headed with distribution, tech, and the independent space overall.
I’ll be here from 3pm–6pm ET answering as many questions as I can.
Ask me anything.