In the colorful world of New Jersey's music industry, publishing companies have emerged as creative powerhouses, servicing artists with an array of offerings. These companies are the backbone, helping artists with rights management, global distribution, and royalty payments. They span a diverse range, from platforms enabling creators to monetize their compositions, to production companies servicing top-tier clients, and even dedicated hip-hop platforms covering genre-specific news. The industry in New Jersey is flourishing, providing a comprehensive ecosystem for both creators and fans.


Top 24 music publishing companies in New Jersey

1. Vydia

  • Website: vydia.com
  • Headquarters: Freehold, New Jersey, United States
  • Founded: 2013
  • Headcount: 51-200
  • Latest funding type: Acquired
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Vydia is a company that empowers creators in the music industry. They offer a suite of services including publishing administration, global distribution, advanced rights management, and royalty payments. With access to over 200 partners worldwide, creators can monetize their music videos, sound recordings, and compositions all in one platform.


2. Andy Wasserman

  • Website: andywasserman.com
  • Headquarters: Chester, New Jersey, United States
  • Headcount: 11-50

TransMedia Sound & Music is a production company and independent record label created by Andy Wasserman in 1991. The company provides music production and recording services to clients such as AT&T, Time-Life Music, Mastercard, QVC, Digital Cable Radio, Virtual Entertainment, Panasonic, IBM, Atlantic Mutual Insurance, Prentice-Hall, New York Communications, Prime Productions, and The Mayo Clinic.


3. Ambrosia For Heads

Ambrosia for Heads is a hip-hop website covering the latest news, music, and culture of the genre. The website features articles, videos, and interviews that cater to the fans of hip hop.


4. Unable Music Group

Unable Music Group provides music industry solutions to record labels, bands, independent artists and others. They offer music marketing, distribution, promotion, and more. They charge only $26 per year and musicians get to keep 100% of their royalties.


5. Shelly Bay Music

  • Website: shellybay.com
  • Headquarters: Englewood, New Jersey, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Shelly Bay Music is a full-service music industry consulting, management, and publishing firm. We advise, instruct and guide our clients on all aspects of the music industry, from marketing and publishing, to administration and licensing. We shine as a beacon to your musical needs by assuring that your music business is set up properly and able to grow exponentially! We provide music consulting for a wide variety of record labels, artists, publishers, and production companies. Inclusive of using conventional and non-conventional outlets for our marketing approaches, licensing and clearances, tracking of royalties, music supervision and much more.


6. entrtnmnt.

  • Website: entrtnmnt.com
  • Headquarters: Freehold, New Jersey, United States
  • Founded: 2012
  • Headcount: 11-50
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Entrtnmnt.com provides entertainment news, including music, movies, television, books, and theater, covering new album releases, popular soundtracks, celebrity news, tours, and upcoming film, drama, and comedy releases.


7. API Records

The company is a privately held New Jersey corporation with offices in New Jersey, Texas, California, and Florida. The main focus of API is the discovery, recording, packaging and marketing of musical talent. API includes a diverse and talented team of writers, producers, designers and recording engineers which strive to produce the finest recordings and films possible and then market them to the public. PLEASE NOTE- AS OF JULY 1, 2006 OUR SUBMISSION POLICY HAS CHANGED! WE DO NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED SUBMISSIONS. UNSOLICITED SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE LISTENED TO AND WILL BE DISCARDED: We do not return anything.Questions about the company or our music should be directed to API Records. Solicited submissions and other requests for information should be sent to: API Records


8. No Cheese Records

No Cheese Records is a music company founded in 2021 and based in Southern New Jersey. We’re a record label, a USA clothing brand and more.


9. Telegraph Hill Records

Telegraph Hill Records is an independent record label based in Asbury Park and New York City, promoting unique artists with a focus on live music from the Jersey Shore and expanding its audience through one collective identity.


10. Subliminal Records Inc

Subliminal Records is a music record label that focuses on house music. It offers a variety of music releases, from vocal to instrumental mixes, from various artists including Kryder, Erick Morillo, and Chris Child.


11. True Grace Promotions

True Grace Promotions Inc. is an independent music promotions company specializing in the direct promotion of music and artists to major record labels, select independent record labels, music publishers, management companies, booking agents and commercial music firms among others.


12. eggBERT Records

  • Website: eggbert.com
  • Headquarters: Long Branch, New Jersey, United States
  • Headcount: 11-50

eggBERT Records is a company that specializes in producing and distributing music records for various artists and genres.


13. WRECK'D Productions

WRECK'D Productions is a full-service and innovative production company that offers professional audio, video, and digital production services to a range of clients, from musicians and podcasters to corporations and educational institutions. They help clients create and market their digital content, and provide a unique 1,400 sq. ft. studio space and 335 sq. ft. recording studio to shoot and record videos, podcasts, live events, and more.


14. Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra

The website pedrogiraudo.com showcases the work of Pedro Giraudo, a Latin Grammy Award winning artist, composer, and bandleader. The site offers sheet music and recordings of Giraudo's tango and jazz compositions.


15. R&J Recording Studios

R&J Recording Studios is a music and audio recording studio that offers professional and efficient recording services for unsigned artists. They specialize in recording, editing, tuning and mixing songs, and guarantee a finished song within 2 hours.


16. Missing Link Music

Missing Link Music is a music publishing and distribution company that offers services for songwriters, recording artists, and producers. They provide royalty collection and distribution services globally, as well as licensing and administration services.


17. Reviver Entertainment Group

  • Website: revivermusic.com
  • Headquarters: Livingston, New Jersey, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Founded in 2011 by industry veteran David Ross, The Reviver Entertainment Group, LLC, home of Reviver Records (with offices in Nashville, New Jersey, Phoenix and Pennsylvania), boasts an artist roster that includes veteran hit-maker and No.1 singer-songwriter David Lee Murphy, Platinum-selling hitmakers Big & Rich and Thompson Square, No.1 hit-maker/singer-songwriter Michael Tyler, rising stars Tenille Arts, Aaron Goodvin, Blackjack Billy, the iconic Carter Family, John Carter Cash, Johnny Cash and the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer (2009) Little Anthony. Reviver Entertainment Group's divisions also include Reviver Label Services, Reviver Legacy, Reviver Publishing, Reviver Films, Reviver Management and Reviver Productions.


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19. Jersey Beat

Jerseybeat.com is a music website that features news, reviews, interviews, and articles from musicians and artists, particularly focused on the punk and hardcore genre.


20. Maxxbeats Recording & MigTight Productions

  • Website: maxxbeats.com
  • Headquarters: Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
  • Founded: 1998
  • Headcount: 1-10
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Maxxbeats Recording & MigTight Productions is owned and operated by Multi-Platinum, Grammy Nominated Producer/Engineer/DJ Steve “Mr. Mig” Migliore who has worked on projects for artists such as Beyonce, Adam Lambert, Usher, Taylor Swift and many more. His wealth of music production knowledge and passion for helping others succeed are what makes him stand out amongst studio owners. Mig’s music production tutorial channel on YouTube has nearly 1,000,000 views and 2,500 subscribers. Artists come from all over to work one on one with Mr. Mig. If you are looking for an affordable, state of the art recording studio and well respected engineers with nearly 20 years of experience who know exactly what it takes to create finished radio ready music, then you have come to the right place. Artists who are serious about the quality and competitiveness of their music come back time and time again to get the “Star” treatment!


21. Track Garden Studio

When it comes to the term 'Recording Studio NJ', we've got you covered and are dedicated to your success. Track Garden is a unique location where artists come to create, track their vocals, and mix their records. Operating since 2008, we have had the pleasure of working with hundreds of artists, across dozens of genres and recorded thousands of songs. Our room is designed to inspire creativity and quality recordings. We offer the best recording experience by providing quality mix engineers, music producers, and songwriting services. Track Garden Studio is now offering remote online mixing and mastering services here on our website. You can count on us to make sure you sound polished and professional.


22. The Aquarian Weekly

The Aquarian is a New Jersey-based alternative weekly publication that focuses on rock music and live events. It offers news, reviews, interviews, and event listings for music lovers in the area.


23. Concertant Classics

We provide our services to established international artists, ensembles, as well as to the new generation of young musicians. 2019 marks a new step for our company, the creation of Concertant Classics Music Studio where online and private lessons, as well as master classes, are offered by select artists on the roster. The founding members of the Concertant Classics team are performing concert artists who are equally committed to establishing a lasting personal connection with artists, students, presenters, conductors, orchestras and festivals as well as delivering performances of the highest artistic caliber. Our company will be happy to be of assistance whether you are interested in a possible collaboration with our artists, or looking for a high quality management, record label services or coachings for yourself or your ensemble. © 2021 Concertant Classics. All Rights Reserved.


24. Missing Piece Group

Missing Piece Group is a full-service music company that offers digital marketing, publicity, record label and artist management services. They work with their clients to develop initial exposure, ongoing audience reach and engagement, and long-term career development strategies.


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