LyricFind

LyricFind, a global leader in lyric licensing and data solutions, today announced the launch of its Verified Artist Program, which allows artists to easily add, edit, and synchronize lyrics for display on all LyricFind's partner services.

Rotor Videos by LyricFind is now integrated into InterSpace Distribution and ToneGrid, giving artists, labels, and white-label distribution partners direct access to professional visual content tools from within their existing dashboards. InterSpace Distribution currently serves more than 15,000 artists and 100 labels, while ToneGrid has 24 white-label partners onboard.

LyricFind has teamed with Monetunes to help artists, songwriters, and other rightsholders earn royalties from licensed lyric usage across major digital platforms. The deal adds lyric licensing and specialized usage reporting to Monetunes’ existing global royalty collection and administration services.

LyricFind and India-based distribution platform SwaLay Digital have announced a new collaboration to integrate Rotor Videos by LyricFind directly into the SwaLay ecosystem. This integration gives independent artists across India fast and affordable access to professional-quality video content such as lyric videos, visualizers, and short-form social clips, helping bridge the gap between independent creators and major-label marketing resources.

LyricFind has appointed Alex Bellissimo as Vice President of Marketing to lead the company's global marketing initiatives across both core lyric licensing and creative products. Based in Toronto and reporting to CEO Darryl Ballantyne, she joins after a long tenure at Warner Records, where she managed global release strategies and platform partnerships for major international artists.

Rotor Videos by LyricFind has launched Artist Unlimited, a new subscription service that offers creators unlimited, automated video creation for an annual fee. The service was accepted into The Mechanical Licensing Collective's (The MLC) Member Benefits program, providing Members of The MLC with discounted access to the tool to generate release-ready visual assets for streaming platforms and social media.

LyricFind has partnered with global distribution service EmuBands to integrate Rotor Videos directly into the EmuBands dashboard. Through the new VideoSuite tool, artists and labels can generate animated Apple Music Album Motion and Spotify Canvas visuals in minutes without leaving their distribution workflow or needing prior video editing experience.

LyricFind reported a landmark 2024 financial year, facilitating over $25 million in payouts to rightsholders and signing more than 1,000 new licensing agreements. The 20th anniversary milestones were paired with key product expansions, including new automated video offerings through Rotor Videos, the launch of its LyricAssist tool, and expanded integrations across the digital music and automotive sectors.

LyricFind has expanded its Videos by LyricFind product suite to support the creation of Apple Music Album Motion assets. Powered by the Rotor Videos platform, the feature allows creators to animate their cover art using a library of digital effects and textures, offering a streamlined path to produce fully compliant, eye-catching visual assets for Apple Music.

LyricFind has officially kicked off its 20th anniversary celebrations by reaching a major milestone of over 10 million unique songs in its fully licensed database. Founded in 2004 as a bootstrapped startup, the company has grown into a global leader in lyric monetization and data licensing, now employing over 100 people and partnering with more than 50,000 publishers worldwide to ensure songwriters receive proper royalty payouts.