Symphonic Distribution was launched in 2006 by music producer from Tampa, Florida, Jorge Brea, The founder, wasn’t backed by a big record label 10 years ago when he was a DJ & Producer, and he was having trouble getting his music out.
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In 2006, with no venture capital, Brea started the company out of his parents’ house that would make it easier for him and his peers to get heard in a cost effective manner.
The company has employees in Tampa, Florida, Brooklyn, New York, Madrid, Spain and has representatives in the Dominican Republic, and Colombia.
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We are a team of individuals that are not only passionate about music, but are fervent about independent music. We believe that all independent artists and record labels should have access to technology and tools that will allow them to spread their music and compete in the ever-changing world of digital music. Our mission is to provide the music community access to the tools and knowledge they need to maximize the revenue of their music in existing and emerging opportunities in the digital marketplace. We pride ourselves in having direct one-on-one conversations, from the basics of managing a social network to strategic planning, mastering and product development to fine-tuning a marketing plan.
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Artists and Record Labels that have had their content distributed through Symphonic Distribution include: Bassnectar, Deadmau5, Waka Flocka Flame, Datsik, The Movement, Tommie Sunshine, Richie Hawtin, Play Me Records, Moody Recordings (Bad Boy Bill), and many more of various genres and music focuses.
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The music industry is constantly changing, and so are the types of ways to monetize your music. In this topic, Janette Berrios, Director of Marketing of Symphonic Distribution, will discuss the opportunities for making money in today’s and tomorrow’s industry through avenues such as digital monetization, publishing administration, neighboring rights, licensing, and more.Â
 Kodi McKinney (Partner/Co-Founder) has years of experience developing talent in the music industry. He has played an instrumental role in spearheading media campaigns within the US for domestic and international acts. From starting at The Syndicate in 2011, Kodi ultimately rose to oversee the company's marketing department including radio promotion, publicity, online properties and special events. Prior to that, he was on the editorial staff at CMJ while managing its nationwide network of college radio stations.
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Hannah Angst, Head of Digital at Girlie Action Media & Management, spearheads Playlist Promotions, Social Media Strategy, Media Buys and oversees the Creative Content staff for the companies expansive roster of established and emerging artists. Prior to joining Girlie Action in 2016, she was a Project Manager at Communion Records US and the Editor in Chief of the independent music blog The Wild Honey Pie.Â
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