I am the Co-Founder and CEO of Angry Mob Music, an independent music publisher built to empower songwriters, composers, and artists through strategic creative development, global rights management, and advocacy. With over 25 years in the music industry, I have led Angry Mob’s growth into a full-service publisher known for its high-impact artist & sync placements, boutique creative services, and hands-on administration. Earlier in my career, I was an Emmy-nominated music editor for film and television, an experience that continues to shape my deep connection to the creative side of the industry. Beyond my leadership at Angry Mob, I am an active advocate for the independent music publishing community. I serve as a Board Director and Past President of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Los Angeles Chapter and represent Angry Mob's interests with the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) through the Independent Publishers Advisory Council and Team 100. As a speaker, writer, and panelist, I focus on the evolving challenges and opportunities for independent publishers and creators in today’s global music economy. I have been published in Billboard, and have been featured on leading industry podcasts and webinars discussing creator rights, sync trends, and the future of music publishing. I am passionate about building sustainable music careers, advocating for fair industry practices, and supporting the next generation of music creators. |
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Marc on helping writers understand rejection and resilience in the music business
"Songwriting and songwriters in the sessions, they're vulnerable... so that many times when, you know, we pitch a song to an artist and they say no... we have to tell the songwriter, look, this is a part of the business. It's okay. We're going to get a lot of no's before there's a yes."
-Marc Caruso
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LISTEN: Angry Mob CEO Reveals the BIGGEST Mistakes Indie Songwriters Make [MIP163]
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