President & CEO of @SoundExchange building a better, brighter #music world through tech, data, advocacy. Dad, husband, poker player, classic rock fan.
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AI with consent is a great tool. AI without consent is exploitation.
Artists deserve consent, credit and compensation, and listeners deserve to know what they’re hearing.
Thank you @NewsNation for having me!
SoundExchange President and CEO @MikeHuppe joined @NewsNation to talk AI, music, and @Spotify's latest move to pull AI-generated tracks from their platform.
Thank you Jason Michael Perry for having me on the Thoughts on Tech & Things Podcast.
Tune in here: wypr.org/podcast/thoughts-on…
As technology reshapes how music is created, distributed, and monetized, Paul's leadership will help SoundExchange expand its impact and remain at the forefront of the industry's evolution. We’re thrilled to welcome him into this role.
SoundExchange is excited to announce the appointment of Paul Shaver as Senior Vice President, Business Development. Welcome to the band! 💙👏
Read the full press release: soundexchange.com/news/sound…
Congratulations @common on being honored with the SoundExchange & @sagaftra Artist Impact Award.
Read more in @billboard: billboard.com/pro/common-hon…
Check out @billboard's recap of SoundExchange and @sagaftra's event honoring @common with the Artist Impact Award, recognizing his incredible work across all sides of the entertainment industry.
This groundbreaking reciprocal agreement with @MusicnationAe will open a new revenue stream for SoundExchange artists and rights owners whose music is played in the UAE while ensuring Emirati creators are compensated when their music is played in the United States.
SoundExchange is excited to announce our partnership with @MusicnationAe to expand global rights management access for rights holders in the US and UAE. 💙
This agreement establishes a new cross-border pathway for artists, labels, and rights holders to maximize royalty collections worldwide. 💰📈
🔗 Learn more: soundexchange.com/news/sound…
Khalid stands out for his unique ability to connect people through his exploration of universal themes in his lyrics and music. We are honored to present him with this well-deserved award and celebrate his lasting impact across music and culture.
Congrats to @thegreatkhalid on being honored with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award! 🏆💙
The honor recognizes Khalid’s deep impact on the streaming era and his chart-topping hits, which have made him one of the most-streamed artists in SoundExchange’s more than 20-year history of administering digital performance royalties.
🔗 Read the full press release here: soundexchange.com/news/khali…
Thank you, @Washingtonian, for recognizing me as a 2026 Tech Titan.
Grateful to be included among so many innovators and leaders helping shape the future of technology. I'm proud of the work we're doing at @SoundExchange to support creators and advance a fairer music industry.
Had a great conversation with Jay Gilbert on the Your Morning Coffee podcast discussing AI, streaming fraud, creator compensation, and the American Music Fairness Act.
Thanks for having me on. Listen here:
youtu.be/XzcROKiALeE
Chance the Rapper is a trailblazing independent artist with a soulful sound that permeates everything he creates.
We’re proud to honor @chancetherapper 's contributions to music and celebrate his acclaimed career.
Congratulations to @chancetherapper on being honored with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award! 🏆💙
This recognition honors the Chicago-native’s years of innovative music and his position as one of the most-streamed artists in SoundExchange’s more than 20-year history.
🔗 Read the full press release here: soundexchange.com/news/chanc…
One legendary artist @JonBatiste honoring the one-of-kind @DollyParton. Such a loss for the world. Dolly was one of the few people beloved by all! Thankfully her music will live on.
American musician and songwriter @JonBatiste recorded a special performance in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton, who died at age 80 on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton was truly a one of one artist. From her inspiring career journey to her advocacy for other artists around her, her impact on the world will live on forever.
Today we honor the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a true global icon whose impact will live on for generations.
Rest in peace to one of music's biggest changemakers who helped shape the soundtrack of countless lives. We will always love you @dollyparton! 🕊️🤍
Congratulations to Sean Glover on this well deserved honor from @billboard! Sean is a key Power Player in the history and growth of SoundExchange. We are so grateful for everything he does to push the industry forward.
Congrats to Sean Glover - SoundExchange Director of Artist & Industry Relations - on being recognized as a 2026 @Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Player! 🏆✨
With over 20 years of dedication to SoundExchange's mission, Sean is a true Power Player in helping artists get the royalties they deserve. 💙
🔗 Check out the full list: billboard.com/pro/billboard-…
At SoundExchange, we're committed to creating greater transparency in the music industry.
Hosted by Shawn Stockman, Season 2 of our Webby-nominated series #RoyalTeas features conversations with creators on the business behind their art.
Watch Season 2:
bit.ly/4fQ3jpt
Spending time with our interns this summer has been a reminder of just how bright the future is. Their curiosity, creativity, and passion have left a mark on our teams and our culture. Thank you for everything you've brought to @SoundExchange, and happy Intern Appreciation Day!
Always great to see the incredibly talented @J_Ivy! Grateful for the opportunity to spend some time together in Chicago yesterday.
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Read Gene’s op-ed here: wsj.com/opinion/eu-and-big-r…
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.@GeneSimmons just published a new @WSJ op-ed about how Europe is trying to take hundreds of millions of dollars from American artists. Only Congress can stop it by passing the American Music Fairness Act.
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.@NABTweets is on Capitol Hill today lobbying against paying artists for radio. As the legendary @GeneSimmons put it last December, a $14 billion a year industry should be able to afford to pay artists something for using their music.
Nearly $300 million in royalties earned by American artists is at risk. The European Court of Justice ruled that artists cannot be excluded from royalties based on nationality, yet some EU member states are pushing to reverse that progress.
Read more: musicbusinessworldwide.com/m…
Lee Greenwood highlights a simple reality: AM/FM radio is the only major music platform that doesn't pay performers when their recordings are played.
The American Music Fairness Act would help fix that.
Read more:
foxnews.com/opinion/lee-gree…
