Musixmatch is an Italian music data company founded in 2010 by Massimo Ciociola, Gianluca Delli Carri, Francesco Delfino, and Giuseppe Costantino. Headquartered in Bologna, Italy, with an office in London, the company specializes in providing a platform for users to search and share song lyrics and translations. As of 2024, Musixmatch employs over 125 individuals and boasts a user base of 80 million, with 50 million active users.
Services and Features:
- Lyrics Database: Musixmatch offers a comprehensive catalog of song lyrics and translations, synchronized word-by-word, enhancing the music experience for users worldwide.
- Platform Integration: The service integrates with various music streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Instagram, allowing users to view synchronized lyrics while listening to their favorite tracks.
- Musixmatch Pro: A platform for musicians to verify, distribute, and enhance their lyrics with synchronization, tags, and translations, ensuring accurate representation across streaming services.
- Podcast Transcription: In October 2022, Musixmatch launched a platform that uses artificial intelligence to transcribe podcasts, tagging keywords such as places, people, and topics, linked to Wikipedia entries.
Partnerships and Collaborations:
Musixmatch has established global agreements with major music publishers, including Universal Music Publishing, Sony ATV, Warner Chappell Music, and BMG Rights, as well as over 10,000 independent music publishers worldwide. These partnerships aim to enhance the global consumer music experience by providing accurate and synchronized lyrics.
Recent Developments:
- Strategic Investment: In July 2022, Musixmatch announced a significant strategic investment from TPG, with David Trujillo and Jacqui Hawwa joining the company’s board of directors.
- Executive Appointments: On November 30, 2023, Rio Caraeff, former Founder & CEO of Vevo, was appointed as Chief Business Officer, contributing to the company’s strategic growth and development.
Awards and Recognition:
Musixmatch has received several accolades, including:
- Best App Apple Store 2013
- Best App Google Play 2014, 2015, 2018
- Google I/O 2016 Google Award Nominee
- FB Start Europe Winner
For more detailed information, you can visit Musixmatch’s official website: musixmatch.com
