Modern Works Music PublishingWe take a personally attentive, pro-artist approach which is decidedly out of fashion.

3.9 out of 5

Modern Works Music Publishing is a boutique music publisher with a significant presence in the industry, initially founded in 2004 to administer works for John Legend and his co-writers. Now ranking as the country's 25th largest music publisher, they administer approximately 30,000 copyrights, including works that have sold millions of records. Their artist-centric approach focuses on administration rather than ownership, allowing songwriters to retain their copyright ownership instead of selling early in their careers when works are at their lowest perceived value. Modern Works has represented Grammy-nominated artists and positioned itself as one of the largest companies focused exclusively on administration services. While they provide valuable services, their dependence on PROs like ASCAP and BMI for collective negotiating power could potentially impact their business model if regulatory changes occur.