Michael Huppe
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@MikeHuppe
President & CEO of @SoundExchange building a better, brighter #music world through tech, data, advocacy. Dad, husband, poker player, classic rock fan.
A quick look at SoundExchange by the numbers: 📈 Over $13B distributed since our inception in 2003 💸 $991.5M distributed to creators in 2025 Find out more: soundexchange.com/news/soundexch…
Congratulations to The All-American Rejects (@therejects) on receiving a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award! 🏆🎸 The honor recognizes the Stillwater, Oklahoma-hailing group’s breakup anthem “Gives You Hell” as one of the most-streamed tracks in our organization’s 20-plus year history of administering digital performance royalties.
Irish President Cathrine Connolly signed a law extending national treatment to American sound recording performers, ensuring equal treatment for American creators and bringing Ireland into alignment with European Union law. 🇮🇪 SoundExchange celebrates Ireland’s adoption of the new law, marking another vital step towards fair compensation and a stable global rights system that benefits the entire community of music creators. 💙
Big Radio’s had a free ride for too long. @johnrich says it’s time artists get artists paid for their music. #NoRadioWithoutRoyalties Read his op-ed in @realDailyWire here: dailywire.com/news/save-a-ho…
In recent months, SoundExchange has added 17 new agreements with collective management organizations (CMOs) around the world, increasing our international royalty service coverage for artists and rights owners to 91% of the available global neighboring rights market. Don't miss out on money you could be collecting abroad 🌎💰 Learn More: youtu.be/RjwB6MVZi2s
Lets Groove! We are excited to announce that the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire has earned a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award. The honor recognizes the genre-defying group as one of the most streamed artists in the organization’s 20-plus year history of administering digital performance royalties. Thank you @earthwindfire for bringing the groove and the boogie through any elements since 1969! 🪩💙🏆
From KISS to Capitol Hill 🎸 Gene Simmons is calling on Congress to close the radio loophole by passing the American Music Fairness Act and finally require AM/FM radio to pay performers for their work. 🔗 Read the full article: latimes.com/opinion/story/…
SoundExchange believes in real innovation - not exploitation. We are proud to support the @Human_Artistry Campaign and the hundreds of artists standing up against unethical AI practices. #StealingIsntInnovation. 🔗 Learn more: stealingisntinnovation.com
We are delighted to share that Produce Panama has signed a bilateral agreement with SoundExchange to expand royalty collection and ensure that rights owners receive fair compensation when their music is played internationally. Panama’s unique position as a cultural and transit hub has shaped a vibrant and diverse music scene. Influenced by Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Latin sounds, and indigenous traditions, Panama’s musical identity blends genres such as salsa, reggae, cumbia, and tipico, each reflecting the country’s rich multicultural heritage. Produce Panama is committed to supporting the diversity of Panama’s music while collecting and distributing royalties across all genres, ensuring that both local and international creators are fairly recognized for their work.
Congratulations @alexwaarren on being named SoundExchange's 2025 Breakout Artist! 💙🏆✨ This award recognizes the major success he has enjoyed in 2025, starting with his global smash hit, “Ordinary,” and continuing with “Bloodline” (with Jellyroll) and “Eternity,” all from his full-length debut album, You’ll Be Alright, Kid. Here's to an extraordinary year and an even better 2026! 🌟
Comedian, actor, producer, and New York Times Best Selling author @natebargatze has been honored with a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award while on his record-breaking nation-wide "Big Dumb Eyes" arena tour. The honor recognizes him as as one of the most streamed comedians in the organization’s 20-plus year history of administering digital performance royalties. From digital streaming platforms to sold-out arenas, thanks for bringing laughs and smiles to audiences all over. 💙🏆
We are delighted to share that @SGP_py has signed a bi-lateral agreement with SoundExchange to expand royalty collection and ensure that rights owners receive fair compensation when their music is played internationally. With over 20 years of experience, SGP has ensured transparent and accountable remuneration for producers, labels, and independent artists in Paraguay.
SoundExchange CEO Calls U.S. Radio Royalty Gap ‘An Extremely Unusual Exception in the World’ billboard.com/pro/radio-arti…
