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About us

Reservoir is an independent music company based in New York City and with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, London, Abu Dhabi and Mumbai. It is the first female-founded and led publicly traded independent music company in the U.S. Founded as a family-owned music publisher in 2007, the company has grown to represent countless copyrights and master recordings with titles dating as far back as 1900, and hundreds of #1 releases worldwide.

Reservoir frequently holds a Top 10 U.S. Market Share according to Billboard’s Publishers Quarterly, was twice named Publisher of the Year by Music Business Worldwide’s The A&R Awards, and won Independent Publisher of the Year at both the 2020 and 2022 Music Week Awards.

Our Services

Publishing

Reservoir represents countless copyrights with titles dating as far back as the 1900s, as well as active songwriters creating today’s hits.

recorded music

The Company represents a multitude of recorded assets and frontline recording artists through Chrysalis RecordsTommy Boy Music, and Reservoir Recordings.

Management

Reservoir manages artists through ventures with Blue Raincoat Artists and Big Life Management.

Emerging markets

Through its subsidiaries PopArabia and PopIndia, Reservoir has a dedicated presence in the MENA region and India.

Licensing

Reservoir has a varied and eclectic catalog of songs to license.

License music for film, TV, trailers, advertisements, video games, NFTs, and more. To inquire about a license, please select a request form.

License type

Synch License

To use a Reservoir master or composition in audiovisual media.

Synch License

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Social Media Platforms

Businesses or videos with ads require a synch license; personal uploads do not.

Social Media Platforms

  • If you’re a business entity or your video contains advertisements or sponsorships, please refer to the Synch License Request Form.
  • If you’re uploading your video to a personal/non-business YouTube/Facebook/Instagram account, please fill out the form and no further licensing will be required.

Sample License

To incorporate a Reservoir master or composition into a new work.

Sample License

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Mechanical License

To cover a Reservoir composition on streaming services, submit metadata via the Covers on DSPs Form; U.S. licensees use Harry Fox (2,500+ units) or Songfile (under 2,500 units). Outside the U.S., complete the Mechanical License Request Form, and use the Adaptation License Request Form for derivative works.

Mechanical License

  • If you’re looking to cover a Reservoir composition and are releasing it on Streaming Services (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music, etc.), the usages are covered by the MLC Blanket License. Please provide us with the associated metadata via the Covers on DSPs Form and no further licensing will be required.
  • If you’re based in the United States and are looking to cover a Reservoir composition and licensing more than 2,500 units as an individual or indie label, please create an account through the following link: https://www.harryfox.com/#/setup-hfa-portal  
    • Once your account is created, you will be given directions to begin licensing via HFA’s eMechanical application.
  • If you’re based in the United States and are looking to cover a Reservoir composition and licensing less than 2,500 units as an individual or indie label, please go to www.songfile.com and create an account. From there you can license and prepay for any musical work represented by HFA. 
  • Please be advised, whereas royalties for Songfile licenses are pre-paid at the time of purchase, licenses obtained via eMechanical require the licensee to submit quarterly reporting and royalty payments. Instructions for reporting will be provided once the account is created.
  • If you’re based in a territory outside of the United States and are looking to cover a Reservoir composition, please fill out the Mechanical License Request Form and Reservoir’s team will be in touch promptly. 
  • If you’re looking to create a derivative work (e.g., translations, remixes, medleys, etc.) based on a Reservoir master and/or composition, please refer to the Adaptation License Request Form.

Adaptation License

To create a derivative work from a Reservoir master or composition.

Adaptation License

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Arrangement License

To create a custom arrangement for ensembles or choirs, visit Tresona: https://www.tresonamusic.com

Arrangement License

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Print License

To use a Reservoir composition or lyrics in print, visit Hal Leonard: https://www.halleonard.com/licensing/index.action

Print License

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Merchandise License

To use a Reservoir master, composition, or lyrics in merchandise.

Merchandise License

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Theatrical License

To use a Reservoir master or composition in a dramatic work.

Theatrical License

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Performance License

To perform a Reservoir composition publicly, please contact your local PRO (e.g., ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR in the U.S.).

Performance License

  • If you’re looking to perform a Reservoir composition in a public environment (e.g., a concert, recital, etc.), please refer to the Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) in your territory.
  • For instance, it would be ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and GMR for the United States.

Licensing

Reservoir has a varied and eclectic catalog of songs to license.

License music for film, TV, trailers, advertisements, video games, and more. To inquire about a license, please select a request form.

Reservoir has a varied and eclectic catalog of songs to license

License music for film, TV, trailers, advertisements, video games, NFTs, and more. To inquire about a license, please fill out the form below.

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