Our Story
Redefining How the World Experiences Sound
Angel Tunes was born from a simple belief: the relationship between artists and listeners deserves a platform as extraordinary as the music itself.
WE ARE SOUND
About Angel Tunes
Sound is sacred. We protect it.
Angel Tunes was born from a simple belief: the relationship between artists and listeners deserves a platform as extraordinary as the music itself. Founded in 2019, we set out to build something different — a place where creators keep ownership, listeners get uncompromised quality, and the technology disappears into the experience.
Today, Angel Tunes connects over 10 million listeners with 2 million artists across 120+ countries. Our platform spans streaming, artist tools, a smart marketplace, church partnerships, and a developer ecosystem — all unified by one principle: serve the music first.
10M+
Active Listeners
2M+
Artists
120+
Countries
85%
Artist Royalty Share
Our Mission
To build the most transparent, artist-friendly, and listener-obsessed entertainment platform in the world — where every stream matters, every creator is valued, and every listener discovers something extraordinary.
Our Vision
A world where music flows freely between creators and communities — where technology amplifies human connection rather than replacing it, and where every voice, every genre, and every congregation finds its audience.
Our Values
What Drives Us
Creator-First
Every decision starts with the question: does this serve the people who make and love music?
Globally Inclusive
We build for every language, every genre, every corner of the world. Sound knows no borders.
Relentlessly Innovative
We push the boundaries of what a music platform can be — from spatial audio to AI-powered discovery.
Community-Driven
Our roadmap is shaped by the artists and listeners who use our platform every day.
Leadership
The Team Behind the Sound
Industry veterans, technologists, and music lovers united by a shared mission.
Gabriel Sterling
Founder & CEO
Former music industry executive with 20+ years building platforms for independent artists. Founded Angel Tunes in 2019.
Aria Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Ex-Cloudflare principal engineer. Leads the platform infrastructure, AI discovery engine, and R2 storage architecture.
Marcus Johnson
Chief Product Officer
Product leader from Spotify and Apple Music. Obsessed with the intersection of beautiful design and flawless audio.
Sofia Reyes
VP of Artist Relations
Grammy-nominated producer turned executive. Champions fair royalties and transparent artist partnerships.
David Okafor
VP of Engineering
Distributed systems expert. Scaled the streaming infrastructure to 120+ countries with 99.99% uptime.
Elena Voss
Head of Church Partnerships
Theologian and music minister. Bridges the gap between worship technology and sacred music traditions.
Our Journey
Building the Future of Sound
2019
Angel Tunes founded with a mission to democratize music distribution.
2020
Launched the Artist App — empowering independent creators worldwide.
2021
Listener App goes live. 1 million users in the first 90 days.
2022
Introduced lossless streaming and spatial audio support.
2023
Marketplace launch. 2 million active artists on the platform.
2024
AI Discovery engine and collaborative playlists ship globally.
2025
Expanded to 120+ countries. Platform Hub unifies the ecosystem.
Careers
Join the Team
We're always looking for passionate people who want to reshape the future of music and entertainment technology.
Senior Backend Engineer
Product Designer — Listener App
AI/ML Engineer — Discovery Engine
Artist Partnership Manager
Church Solutions Specialist
Mobile Engineer — iOS
Content Marketing Manager
Data Analyst — Royalties
News
Latest from Angel Tunes
ProductAngel Tunes Launches AI Discovery Engine 2.0
The next generation of music recommendation uses multimodal AI to understand not just what you listen to, but how you listen.
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PartnershipNew CCLI Integration for Church Plans
Churches can now automatically report worship service music usage directly to CCLI from the Angel Tunes platform.
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CompanyAngel Tunes Reaches 10 Million Active Listeners
The platform crosses a major milestone, with listeners in over 120 countries streaming billions of tracks monthly.
Read MoreProductSpatial Audio with Dolby Atmos Now Available
Premium subscribers can now experience immersive spatial audio on supported tracks and devices.
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ArtistRoyalty Rate Increase: Artists Now Keep 85%
Angel Tunes raises the artist royalty share to 85%, among the highest in the streaming industry.
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MarketplaceSmart Marketplace Opens with 50,000 Products
The new Marketplace brings digital music, merchandise, church resources, and artist merch into one unified shopping experience.
Read MorePress & Media
Press Resources
Official press releases, brand assets, and media resources for journalists and partners.
Press Releases
Jul 1, 2026 · Press Release
Angel Tunes Announces AI Discovery Engine 2.0
May 22, 2026 · Press Release
Angel Tunes Surpasses 10 Million Active Listeners Worldwide
Mar 5, 2026 · Press Release
Angel Tunes Increases Artist Royalty Rate to 85%
Feb 14, 2026 · Press Release
Angel Tunes Launches Smart Marketplace
Nov 20, 2025 · Press Release
Angel Tunes Expands to 120 Countries with Platform Hub
Media Kit
Brand Guidelines
Logos, color palette, typography, and usage guidelines.
PDF · 12 MBPress Kit
Company fact sheet, executive bios, and high-res headshots.
ZIP · 85 MBProduct Screenshots
High-resolution screenshots of all Angel Tunes apps.
ZIP · 120 MBLogo Pack
SVG, PNG, and EPS formats in light, dark, and color variants.
ZIP · 15 MBPress Inquiries
For interviews, media requests, and press partnerships, reach out to our communications team.
Partners
Building Together
We partner with industry leaders across infrastructure, audio technology, rights management, and payments to deliver a world-class platform.
Cloudflare
Infrastructure
R2 object storage and global CDN delivery for all audio content.
Dolby Laboratories
Audio Technology
Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos integration for immersive listening.
CCLI
Church Licensing
Integrated copyright licensing and usage reporting for church plans.
Stripe
Payments
PCI-compliant payment processing for subscriptions and marketplace.
ASCAP
Rights Management
Performance rights licensing for music streaming.
BMI
Rights Management
Performance rights licensing for music streaming.
SoundExchange
Rights Management
Digital performance royalties for sound recordings.
SESAC
Rights Management
Performance rights licensing for music streaming.
Church Partnerships
Worship Without Limits
We partner with churches worldwide to bring technology and music together in worship. From CCLI integration to multi-campus streaming, we serve the sacred.
Hillsong Global
100,000+ membersMulti-campus church using Angel Tunes for worship service streaming and CCLI reporting.
Elevation Church
50,000+ membersLeveraging the Church Plan for multi-campus worship coordination and hymnal access.
Bethel Music Collective
30,000+ membersArtist partner distributing worship music through the Angel Tunes platform.
Saddleback Church
25,000+ membersUsing the Modern Worship Hymnal library across all campus locations.
Events
Experience Angel Tunes Live
Join us at conferences, concerts, and gatherings around the world.
15
Aug
Angel Tunes Artist Summit 2026
Our annual gathering for artists — workshops, panels, and live performances.
22
Sep
Worship Tech Conference
Connecting church leaders with the technology shaping modern worship.
10
Oct
Music & AI Symposium
Exploring the future of AI in music creation, discovery, and distribution.
5
Nov
Angel Tunes Live — Year End Concert
Celebrating the year's best music with live performances from top Angel Tunes artists.
Roadmap
Where We're Going
A transparent look at what we're building next. Shaped by our community, delivered with care.
Q3 2026
AI Discovery Engine 2.0
In ProgressMultimodal AI recommendations understanding listening context, mood, and time of day.
Live Chat Support
In ProgressReal-time support chat with our team during business hours, integrated into the Support Center.
Q4 2026
AI Assistant
Planned24/7 AI-powered support assistant trained on the full Angel Tunes knowledge base.
Collaborative Studios
PlannedReal-time multi-artist collaboration tools within the Artist App for remote music production.
Q1 2027
Spatial Audio SDK
PlannedOpen SDK for developers to build spatial audio experiences on the Angel Tunes platform.
Global Artist Fund
PlannedGrant program supporting independent artists with funding, studio time, and distribution.
Q2 2027
Podcast Studio
PlannedBuilt-in podcast creation and distribution tools for the Angel Tunes platform.
Investor Information
Investor Relations
Angel Tunes is a privately held company. Select information is available below.
Private Company
Last funding round: Series B — 2025
$75M
Private Company
Lead Investors
Angel Tunes is a privately held company. We are not publicly traded. Investor information and financial reports are available to verified investors under NDA. For investor relations inquiries, please contact our team.
Detailed financial reports and investor materials are available to verified investors under NDA only.
Let's Talk
Whether you're a listener, artist, church leader, partner, or investor — we'd love to hear from you.