iMusician

Our Story

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Who We Are

Musician is a Swiss music distribution company with offices in Zürich and Berlin. Founded in 2008 with a rebellious spirit and a vision to change the rhythm of the status quo, iMusician aspires to open the doors for independent artists & record labels to enter the music industry.

iMusician distributes to over 200 streaming platforms and stores—from big players like Spotify and Apple Music to niche services like Beatport, Traxsource, and Apple Music Classical—to help artists from all over the world reach fans where they listen. Offering a broad range of services, including digital distribution, music promotion, mastering, and artist support, iMusician serves as a 360° music partner for independent artists and labels.

The goal? To guide and support artists through their creative journey, so they can take control of their careers and thrive on their own terms.

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Our Story: By Musicians, For Musicians

25 years ago, iMusician’s founders were electronic musicians starting their own record label. After finding their own way as artists, they founded iMusician to help their friends maneuver the music industry with more ease.

Over the last 25 years, iMusician fought for the rights of artists and evolved into a thriving community of half a million DIY musicians and independent record labels. Our evolution happened as physical record sales were plummeting and digital stores and streaming platforms started to pop up.

We grew alongside these changes, constantly adapting to the developments and frequent fluctuations within the music industry. Today, we are well equipped to navigate its current and future challenges—while always keeping the well-being of artists in mind.

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1999

As a successful artist, Greed, Tobi Wirz founded the dance music imprint SOGrecords at the height of the Progressive House craze.

2002

Shigs Amemiya joins SOGrecords as a label manager.

2003

From a windowless attic studio, SOGrecords doubles output and branches into publishing, booking, and management.

2012

iMusician leads a class action "anti-competition case" against the IFPI and the Majors in Switzerland. In 2012, we won, with the court forcing the IFPI to open the charts to all independents.

2015-2016

iMusician jumps from 10,000 to 25,000 members, rolls out YouTube Monetization, launches in Spanish and Italian, and opens an office in Berlin, Germany.

2019

iMusician launches in Brazil and Portugal, quietly reaches 100,000 members.

2020

iMusician reaches 200,000 members and launches Instant Mastering.

2024

After years of consistent growth, we decided it was time for a change. This change came in the form of a new logo and visual identity—one that reflects the current times while staying true to our core identity.

2025

To help independent artists and labels navigate the many challenges they face, we launched a music business mentorship program, giving them the opportunity to find answers to their questions and experienced coaches a platform to offer their services.

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Meet the iMusician Team

Meet the faces behind the scenes—a diverse, international team of DIY artists, DJs, label owners, music enthusiasts, and industry professionals. Music isn’t just what we do or love; it’s in our DNA. As part of the community, we’re on the same wavelength: we understand the challenges and nuances of the industry, and we’re here to support artists through it all.

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Our Mission

At iMusician, we believe that musicians across all career stages deserve to be heard, paid, and treated fairly. Since day one, we've fought to break down the barriers of the music industry—whether by helping artists get their music on all relevant platforms, or by taking legal action against the big players in Switzerland to make the charts accessible to independent musicians.

Each day, we strive to provide artists and labels with tools to share their music with the world and build the careers they deserve. We aim to make it easy for everyone to upload, sell, manage, protect, and monetize their music. We believe that when artists are financially stable, informed, and supported, they can focus on what matters most: making music.

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Our Values

We foster creativity and innovation, encouraging everyone to dream big and think outside the box.

We believe in the potential of every artist and employee, promoting perseverance and optimism in all endeavors.

We maintain a culture of mutual respect, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.

Our passion for music drives us to support artists in making an impact and sharing their voice with the world.

We prioritize clear, honest, and transparent communication to make sure that every voice is heard and valued.

We celebrate the unique contributions of each individual, recognizing that everyone has the potential to be a hero in their own way.

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Written by artists, music enthusiasts, and industry experts, our blog provides valuable tips to help you grow your music career and guide you in the right direction.

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