Experience
Music industry experience since 2010.
Founded in 2010, AudioLock has worked with hundreds of record labels. Our experience includes developing and operating automated services, connecting music platforms and simplifying workflows for rights holders.
Our approach
Scalability and cost efficiency from the outset
Scalability and cost efficiency have shaped our approach from the outset. That experience now supports a broader consultancy spanning software, systems integration, AI and infrastructure.
Founder
Ben Rush
Founder Ben Rush combines software development experience with a background in music production and DJing.
He has contributed industry commentary to Music Week (opens in a new tab) and shared his experience at events including Amsterdam Dance Event (opens in a new tab).
Case · 2020–2021
The Music Mission
During 2020–2021, AudioLock led The Music Mission, a collaborative project tackling music piracy, combining data collection, investigation and industry coordination.
Project coverage (opens in a new tab)Project figures published December 2020
- Pages crawled
- 20.4mpages crawled
- Evidence and audit logs
- 2.8TBof evidence and audit logs
References
A documented track record
AudioLock’s work has featured in Intellectual Property Office reports and independent academic research.
- Google · 2016How Google Fights Piracy, page 39Lists AudioLock.NET among the top ten copyright reporting organisations by URL volume for 2014–2015.(opens in a new tab)
- Intellectual Property OfficeIP Crime Report 2015/16(opens in a new tab)
- Intellectual Property OfficeIP Crime and Enforcement Report 2020–2021(opens in a new tab)
- Academic researchIndependent academic research(opens in a new tab)
- UK ParliamentWritten evidence, Economics of Music Streaming inquiryOur investigation was cited in written evidence submitted to the inquiry.(opens in a new tab)
Bring that experience to your next challenge
Tell us about the workflow, system or idea you want to improve. We will discuss your requirements and recommend an appropriate starting point.