The Orchard is a digital music distribution platform founded in 2009 by David Macias that enables independent artists, labels, and rights holders to distribute their music to streaming services, digital retailers, and broadcasters worldwide. Acquired by Sony Music Entertainment in 2012, The Orchard operates as a key distribution arm within Sony's music ecosystem, combining independent artist focus with the resources of a major entertainment conglomerate. Headquartered in New York with international offices, the company serves thousands of creators globally, handling catalog management, rights administration, and revenue collection across all major digital platforms. The platform helps independent music creators compete at scale while maintaining direct relationships with their audience and intellectual property.
The Orchard operates within Sony Music's structure while maintaining a creator-focused mission. The company attracts professionals passionate about music and artist empowerment, spanning roles from licensing and operations to platform engineering and partnerships. Working in music distribution combines technical infrastructure challenges with deep industry relationships. Culture emphasizes understanding artist needs and global music market dynamics across diverse genres and regions.
3 open now, 3 first appeared in the last 30d.
| Round | Closed | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Jan 2012 | undisclosed | Sony Music Entertainment |
| Title ↕ | Location ↕ | Posted ↓ |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Legal Affairs Manager, GSA | Berlin, Germany | 3d |
| Physical Sales Coordinator 1 year FTC | London, United Kingdom | 4d |
| Senior Coordinator, Corporate Communications & Publicity - The Orchard | New York | 5d |