A subsidiary of musicnurds. Liquid is a music asset management and acquisition firm — deploying competitive resources in catalog acquisition through royalty financing, publishing advances, and strategic lease structures.
Liquid is a music asset management and acquisition company operating at the institutional level of the rights economy. We deploy capital across royalty financing, catalog acquisition, publishing advances, and lease structures — working with artists, songwriters, publishers, labels, and rights holders of every size.
We bring the relationships, deal experience, and financial infrastructure to close with speed. Whether you are a legacy catalog owner evaluating exit options, an independent artist seeking a non-dilutive advance, or a publishing entity structuring a lease — Liquid brings the capital and the expertise to execute.
Our competitive acquisition capacity means we can move on meaningful catalogs and portfolios without the delays.
"The music rights market is one of the most durable asset classes in alternative investing. Liquid was built to operate at the center of it."
— Liquid, Co-Founders
From single-song royalty advances to nine-figure catalog acquisitions, Liquid operates across every major structure in the music rights economy.
Liquid's advances are engineered around actual royalty cash flows. Here is how capital moves from us to you, and how recoupment works over time.
Music publishing is one of the most durable revenue streams in the rights economy — spanning performance royalties, mechanical licensing, sync placement, and digital distribution. Understanding these streams is the foundation of every deal Liquid structures.
Every piece of recorded music involves two distinct sets of rights. Liquid finances and acquires both — individually or together.
The master recording is the original fixed recording of a song — owned by whoever funded the recording. Masters generate revenue through digital distribution, streaming royalties, sync licensing of the sound recording, and neighboring rights.
Publishing rights cover the underlying composition — the melody and lyrics — separate from any recording. Publishing generates mechanical royalties, performance royalties, sync fees, and print income regardless of which version of the song is used.
Liquid's acquisition capacity is backed by institutional relationships in the music finance space — giving us the firepower to compete on significant assets, close decisively, and move without delays.
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Standard agreements governing introductions, opportunity disclosures, and catalog shopping engagements. All agreements are confidential and legally binding.
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Sign & ReturnWHEREAS, Liquid is engaged in the business of music asset management, royalty financing, catalog acquisition, publishing advances, and strategic introductions;
WHEREAS, Liquid holds an engagement to represent a certain music industry rights holder or catalog owner (the "Target") in connection with a potential transaction involving the Target's assets, rights, or business interests (the "Opportunity");
WHEREAS, as a condition of receiving any information regarding the Opportunity — including the identity of the Target — the Receiving Party agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
In the event of breach, Liquid is entitled to: (i) injunctive relief without posting bond; (ii) damages equal to the full fee Liquid would have earned; (iii) recovery of all legal fees and enforcement costs; and (iv) any other remedy available under applicable law. All remedies are cumulative.
Confidential Information is provided solely to evaluate the Opportunity through Liquid. No license, ownership interest, or right of any kind is transferred to the Receiving Party.
Nothing herein obligates either party to proceed with any transaction. Either party may terminate discussions at any time; non-circumvention and confidentiality obligations survive.
Governed by the laws of the State of New York. Disputes resolved by binding arbitration under AAA rules in New York, NY, except either party may seek emergency injunctive relief in court.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties on its subject matter. Amendments require a written instrument signed by both parties.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. Electronic and digital signatures are valid and binding to the same extent as original ink signatures.
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Get in Touch"Opportunity" means the catalog, asset, property, transaction, or business interest described as follows:
Client represents and warrants that it has the full legal right and authority to authorize the shopping of the Opportunity.
This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and remains in effect for ______ months, unless earlier terminated by either party upon fourteen (14) days' written notice. Sections 4, 5, and 6 survive termination.
Client retains full ownership of and all rights in the Opportunity at all times. Nothing herein transfers, assigns, or encumbers Client's intellectual property, ownership interests, or legal rights. Liquid is authorized solely to present and shop the Opportunity — not to bind Client to any agreement without Client's express written approval.
Each party agrees to keep the existence and terms of this Agreement confidential. Liquid shall present the Opportunity only to Prospects under appropriate non-disclosure protections and shall not disclose Client's identity or proprietary information without Client's prior written consent.
Liquid makes no representation or warranty that the shopping of the Opportunity will result in any transaction, offer, or outcome. Liquid's obligation is to use commercially reasonable efforts to present the Opportunity to qualified Prospects.
Governed by the laws of the State of New York. Disputes resolved by binding arbitration under AAA rules in New York, NY.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the shopping of the Opportunity. Amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties. Electronic signatures are valid and binding.
Whether you are looking to sell a catalog, secure a publishing advance, structure a lease, or explore a royalty financing arrangement — Liquid operates in confidence and moves with purpose. All inquiries are handled with complete discretion.