Soundstripe welcomes Angela Abbott as Global Head of Music Partnerships

Soundstripe, the premier music licensing platform that simplifies music licensing for creatives, brands, and enterprises, has hired Angela Abbott as Global Head of Music Partnerships. A seasoned music business executive with over a decade of experience in business development and strategic partnerships, Abbott will play a pivotal role in expanding Soundstripe’s offerings as the company enters a new phase of growth.

“We founded Soundstripe to address a critical gap in the music licensing space for content creators, but our vision extends far beyond that. With Angela’s proven track record and expertise in negotiating complex licensing deals with the world’s leading music companies, we are excited to accelerate our trajectory and provide top-tier music solutions for both creators and global brands,” said Travis Terrell, Co-founder and CEO of Soundstripe.

Angela brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at leading music platforms like TIDAL and Pandora, where she secured groundbreaking licensing agreements with Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music, and other top labels, valued at over $200 million. As Global Head of Music Partnerships at Soundstripe, she will spearhead strategic relationships with key industry stakeholders, while expanding Soundstripe’s music offerings to better serve the needs of content creators, enterprises, and music rights holders.

Angela’s commitment to fostering the growth of the music industry is evident through her involvement in organizations such as the Recording Academy and Women in Music, where she serves as Global Co-Chair of Partnerships & Development.

“I’m thrilled to join Soundstripe at such an exciting time in its journey,” Abbott said. “My goal is to forge innovative partnerships that deliver value across the entire music ecosystem, from creators to major brands, while expanding the availability of high-quality music for licensing. Together, we aim to reshape the sync licensing market and unlock new revenue streams for artists, songwriters, and rights holders.”

About Soundstripe
Soundstripe has emerged as a premier music licensing platform within the creator economy and beyond. Soundstripe simplifies the complexities of music licensing, ensuring legal, accessible music for creatives worldwide. Traditional licensing is exclusive, inefficient, and expensive, hindering content creation in a rapidly evolving digital age. Soundstripe has solidified itself as a go-to resource for creatives worldwide, offering a diverse catalog of over 10,000 owned songs, complemented by 50,000 versions and cuts, 70,000 sound effects, and 100,000 video clips. 

Since its inception in 2016 by three professional musicians in Nashville, the company has built a customer base of over one million users globally and has facilitated more than 18 million licensed downloads. What began as one of the pioneering subscription licensing services for freelancers has since expanded to cater to some of the industry's leading brands including Microsoft, Pepsico, and Nike. Today, Soundstripe operates across various business lines, including self-serve small business, enterprise solutions, and publishing.