Kobalt Announces Global Partnership with International Music Company

Kobalt has announced a new publishing partnership with an international tech-driven music and marketing company.

On Friday (Januray 16th), the independent music publisher confirmed the agreement with Madverse music, which supports over 150,000 indie artists and labels across India and South Asia.

The new partnership aims to "unlock new pathways for Indian and South Asian music to reach audiences worldwide".

Kobalt will provide Madverse's community of songwriters, composers, and producers with global publishing administration through improved royalty collection and expanded sync opportunities across more than 180 territories.

“This partnership with Kobalt represents a pivotal moment in our mission to empower India’s independent music community. For too long, Indian creators have left money on the table simply because the infrastructure to collect global royalties was broken and almost nonexistent,” Madverse CEO, Rohan Nesho Jain, said.

“Publishing royalties are essentially a musician’s pension fund – they generate income long after the initial release, sometimes for generations. Through this collaboration, we’re ensuring that Indian independent artists can finally access and protect these earnings seamlessly, no matter where in the world their music is played.

"This is about more than just collecting royalties; it’s about building sustainable careers and giving our artists the financial foundation they deserve. When independent voices are properly compensated and protected, the entire music ecosystem becomes richer and more diverse.”

Simon Moor, Managing Director APAC, Kobalt, added: “Madverse has built an impressive ecosystem that supports one of the most dynamic independent music communities in the world. By combining their creator-first approach with Kobalt’s global publishing infrastructure, we’re committed to ensuring Madverse songwriters and producers have the resources, accuracy, and reach they need to succeed on an international scale.”