Soundstripe makes it easier for creators to find music that moves—and for artists to make a living doing what they love.
Born in Nashville and built by musicians who know the grind, Soundstripe is more than just a licensing platform—it’s a growing music library of tens of thousands of tracks that actually sound like real songs, because they are real songs.
The artists behind Soundstripe’s catalog infuse every track with soul, nuance, and fire—carrying with them a legacy of 12 Grammy wins, 30 Gold and Platinum records, and four No. 1 songs on the Billboard charts.
It’s music that doesn’t just fill space—it shapes stories.
With customizable stems, intuitive tools like AI-powered editing, and integrations with popular editing platforms like Premiere Pro and Adobe Express—plus real, human support whenever users need it—Soundstripe has made music licensing as seamless as creating. That’s why the creative minds behind brands like Uber, American Express, and Chipotle turn to Soundstripe to help bring their vision to life.
Founders Trevor Hinesley, Micah Sannan, and Travis Terrell began as musicians, playing gigs and crafting songs with heart—only to discover that the hardest part wasn’t creating the music, but navigating the convoluted world of licensing. That frustration lit a spark. What if licensing music could be simple—even inspiring? What if creators could access high-quality tracks without the red tape, and artists could actually earn a living from their work? From that vision, Soundstripe was born.
“Creators, both musicians and customers, have always been at the heart of our mission and why we do what we do. Music and film are like peanut butter and jelly. We simply help bring these two creative disciplines together.” – Travis Terrell, Co-Founder & President @ Soundstripe.
By breaking down those barriers, they built more than a company—they built a bridge between creativity and opportunity. Soundstripe became a place where music meets momentum, and where artists and storytellers alike can focus on what brought them here in the first place: the joy of creating something that moves people. Like many modern companies, Soundstripe has embraced AI—but always with the aim of supporting creativity, not replacing it. With the introduction of an AI-powered song editor, users can effortlessly rearrange sections of a track and adjust it to any desired length—no audio engineering skills required. More recently, they reimagined AI search as a full-fledged AI music supervisor, affectionately named “Supe,” built to help creatives navigate the catalog like seasoned pros. And in response to the evolving needs of professionals, Soundstripe offers flexible single-track licensing—because sometimes, one great song is all it takes.
Along the way, Soundstripe’s growth hasn’t gone unnoticed. They were named one of the top 20 fastest-growing middle-market companies in Tennessee by the ACG’s Roaring 20 Awards—a nod not just to their momentum, but to the steady hum of passion powering it. For five years straight, they’ve been named a Top Workplace in Tennessee—a testament to a culture built on creativity, collaboration, and the belief that great work should feel good. These recognitions aren’t just milestones—they’re proof that when a company puts people and purpose first, the rest tends to follow.
At its core, Soundstripe has always been—and will always be—artist-first and quality-driven. As the company continues to grow, expanding both its catalog and technology, that mission remains unchanged: to serve the creative community with care, whether it’s a YouTube creator piecing together a passion project or a global brand crafting its next big campaign. From independent films to major studio releases, Soundstripe is committed to making the search for high-quality music—and the process of licensing it—feel less like a chore and more like a creative joy.
