Third Side MusicWhere Independent Music Thrives.4.2 out of 5
4.2 out of 5
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Third Side Music (TSM) is an independent music publishing company founded in 2005 by Patrick Curley and Jeff Waye, specializing in sync licensing and music copyright administration. With offices in Montreal, Los Angeles, and London, TSM positions itself as a partner-focused publisher that treats artists as partners rather than commodities. They manage a repertoire of over 20,000 tracks from approximately 1,000 different acts, with the Ninja Tune catalogue representing more than half of their business. TSM primarily focuses on synchronization licenses for TV shows, films, trailers, video games, and commercials, while also handling master use licenses and mechanical royalties collection. Their artist-first approach and independence from third-party investors allows them to prioritize creative partnerships and results over market share.
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Pros
100% independently owned with no third-party investors
Artist-first approach treating musicians as partners not commodities
Global reach with offices in Montreal, Los Angeles, and London
Strong synchronization licensing focus across multiple media
Extensive catalogue of over 20,000 tracks
Boutique approach focusing on results rather than market share
Cons
Heavily dependent on the Ninja Tune catalogue for business
Limited service range compared to larger publishers
Primarily focused on synchronization which is a competitive market
Key Features
Sync licensing across TV, film, trailers, games and commercials
Music copyright administration
Rights management services
Creative services
Royalty accounting
Global representation
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