Songview has expanded its vast music rights database with the integration of data from Global Music Rights (GMR) and SESAC, creating an unprecedented centralized resource that now encompasses all four major U.S. performing rights organizations (PROs).
The platform, previously limited to ASCAP and BMI data, now offers users access to a thorough repertoire exceeding 38 million musical works, making it the most complete public source for copyright information in the United States music industry.
The expansion initially incorporated all 100%-owned works represented by GMR and SESAC, with plans to add more granular ownership details for split works in future updates.
Through a sophisticated rules-based reconciliation engine, Songview ingests complex song ownership data from each PRO, harmonizes it according to agreed-upon industry standards, and displays verified information including PRO share splits, publisher details, and copyright data.
Songview transforms raw ownership data into industry-standardized, verified information through advanced reconciliation technology.
This integration marks a milestone in music industry cooperation, directly responding to congressional calls for greater transparency in music licensing.
Users can now identify song ownership quickly through a single access point, with reconciled works displaying a green checkmark symbol indicating agreement between PROs.
The database includes essential information such as songwriters, composers, publishers, performing artists, alternate song titles, and industry-standard identifiers like ISWC and IPI codes. Publisher contact information is also included where available, facilitating direct communication for licensing inquiries.
The collaboration has received praise from industry leaders for simplifying the complex landscape of music rights administration.
“This unprecedented partnership creates a more efficient, transparent ecosystem for everyone in the music industry,” noted executives from the participating PROs in a joint statement on April 12, 2023.
The system continuously updates as new songs are registered, ensuring current information remains accessible. This ongoing maintenance processes tens of thousands of new copyright registrations daily, reflecting Songview’s commitment to comprehensive data coverage.
The landmark September 29, 2025 announcement represents the culmination of years of industry collaboration to create a unified music rights database.
Freely available to the public through ASCAP and BMI websites, Songview’s thorough database enhances predictability in creator compensation while reducing the complexity music users face when maneuvering multiple PRO databases, ultimately streamlining the licensing process across the industry.
The platform’s consolidation creates a valuable resource for songwriters and composers who previously needed to register with multiple collecting societies to ensure proper royalty collection and distribution for their musical works.
Independent artists looking to distribute their music across streaming platforms can now more easily verify rights information before uploading content, helping to prevent potential copyright disputes.
