This article showcases our top picks for the best San Diego based Music Based companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Music Based industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top San Diego Music Based Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
TakeLessons
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TakeLessons is an ed-tech company with a robust, engaging learning platform and community for lifelong learning.
Soundful
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Soundful is an AI powered music creation platform that enables creators and artists to analyze, create and monetize music.
BoomCloud 360
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Make Everything You Listen To Sound Extraordinary.
ComHear
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Comhear is an audio technology R&D company licensing MyBeam and KAP Technology to OEM’s for multiple application uses.
Positive Grid
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Positive Grid LLC is a company which came up with the innovative idea of turning iOS device into a professional grade Guitar and Bass
NiceChart
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NiceChart is the world’s first customizable sheet music solution.
MP3.com
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Founded by Michael Robertson and Greg Flores promoting MP3 via free authorized songs, sold 1st MP3 player, took public, sold to Universal
Slacker
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Slacker, an interactive internet radio service company, enables customers to discover and listen to songs and other programs.
PLUS MUSIC
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PlusMusic is a technology company built to expand the use and monetization of music.
Smart Podcast Player
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Smart Podcast Player develops and sells smart podcast player to listeners.
Decibol, Inc
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Decibol, Inc presents a series of web apps designed, developed, and targeted at helping artists and small labels in the modern music arena.
GigTown
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Mobile platform supporting local musicians by enabling music fans or venues to discover their music, upcoming shows, and book them for gigs.
The Rockstar Foundation
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Promoting Music, Science, and Art Education to Underprivileged Children
DAR.fm
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DAR.FM is a free and easy way to record radio using your computer or phone. Nothing to download or install. Listen anywhere.
christianaudio
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Christianaudio started in 2004 by publishing audiobooks under the name Hovel Audio. In 200.
BPM Supreme
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BPM Supreme provides digital music, streaming, programs music and music content for DJs, artists and producers.
RockMyRun
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RockMyRun is an app that blends amazing DJ mixes with body-syncing technology to helps users get and stay motivated during workouts.
Spinner
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Spinner is an online music channel that offer music and news streaming services on a range of genre-specific channels.
Viaway
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Viaway is an entertainment and media company that offers live radio, podcasts, TV serials and films through paid and non-paid packages.
Wells Media Group, Inc.
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Wells Media Group is a publishing company providing video, audio, and webcast production services.
Channel 933
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Channel 933 is San Diego’s Hit Music Station featuring Geena and Frankie, Gabby Diaz, Chino, Ethan Cole, and DJ Marc Thrasher.
Neil A. Kjos Music
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The Neil A. Kjos Music is an American music publisher based in San Dieg
Mint Muse
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Mint Muse Sound Flare is a new digital audio workstation (DAW) built from the ground up for mixing 3D spatial audio in VR.
AffinityBlue
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AffinityBlue is an application development company which creates app for musicians. They have developed musical toolkits and visual music
DMCAForce
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DMCA Force offers full anti-piracy solutions for rights-holders in wide industries, including music, film, software & book publishing.
San Diego Reader
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San Diego Reader is a newspaper company that offers local news, music, food, and event updates.
Sleeping Giant Music
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Sleeping Giant Music is an entertainment company that provides booking, talent buying, and logistical services.
Tize.io
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Our website gives internet content creators a way to monetize their links and advertise their work in a beautiful new way.
Coast Music Therapy
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Coast Music Therapy provides IEP-based services, classroom consultations, and training in the educational setting.
Starr Labs
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Starr Labs is a manufacturer of electronic products like wireless airpower, controllers, clippers, MIDI keyboards and guitars.
FestPop, Inc
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FestPop is a new way to discover, prepare, and plan your next music festival travel journey for every generation
Eventvibe
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Eventvibe.com, led by Tim Ortiz and the massive Eventvibe crew, have certainly earned a reputation for knowing nightlife.
Local Media San Diego
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LMA operates three 100,000 watt class C radio stations serving the San Diego.
Bertrand’s Music Enterprises
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Bertrand’s Music is dedicated to providing World Class Music Service.
San Diego Troubadour
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San Diego Troubadour promotes and publishes local music.
Youth Arts Academy
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Youth Arts Academy is providing music, dance, photography, and theater education.
Singing Serpent
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Singing Serpent provides original music and sound design, final mix for broadcast, and music supervision and licensing services.
101KGB
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101KGB is provided classic rock music live from a radio station services broadcasting, media production, arts, and entertainment.
Bollotta
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Bollotta Entertainment is an award-winning event entertainment booking and production company/
X-1
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X-1 provides advanced audio solutions for athletes and offers waterproof, weatherproof, and sweatproof headphones, cases and accessories.
Fairy Fly Entertainment
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Fairy Fly Entertainment is a film and music production company.
Pro Studio Live
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Pro Studio Live is a music industry firm.
The Night Nation Run
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The Night Nation Run conducts music festivals and event services.
Forty Meter
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Forty Meter is a live audio entertainment platform for broadcasting content that includes podcasts, music & interviews.
MusicWorx
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MusicWorx provides rehabilitation, counseling, wellness, music therapies, and healthcare services.
Drum Cafe North America
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Drum Cafe North America specializes in corporate and educational programs that harness team building & development through music.
Favtape.com
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Favtape.com enables people to play and discover music online and create mix-tapes.
Studio West
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Studio West is a media company that provides music production, audio restoration, video, events and training services.
Kids Juke Box Inc
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Kurt Penberg started Kids Juke box as a
The Shout! House
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Piano Bar, American Restaurant, Event Venue, Night Club, Nightlife, Music, Entertainment, Bar
San Diego Symphony
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San Diego Symphony is an American symphony orchestra company.
The Observatory North Park
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Live Music Venue, Performing Arts Theater, Performing Arts, Bar & Grill, Bars, Nightlife, Bar, Cocktail Bar
Goto California
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Goto California is a supplier of the voice coil, coils for multi-media application, die-cutting, clean heating system and square wire.
Invincible Productions
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Invincible Productions is provides audio for post production from TV and radio commercials to industrials and film.
FLUXX San Diego
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FLUXX San Diego is an entertainment company offering live performances.
Lan Media Productions
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Lan Media Productions specializes in music, sound and voice regarding brand identity, television commercials and advertising services.
San Diego Audio Video
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San Diego Audio Video produces fresh audio and visual content.
muSIC House
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muSIC House is a socially intelligent collective [SIC] & artist accelerator for musicians and artists of all sizes.
San Diego Master Chorale
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San Diego Master Chorale is into the preservation of choral music with the help of education, community outreach and performance.
Gigs
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Gigs, Inc. has provided software consulting services since 1994.
International Artist Publishing
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International Artist Publishing publishes International Artist Magazine, a magazine for artists.
Opera Neo
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Opera Neo is a venture for opera singers that creates entertaining performances.
Song and Film
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Song and Film creates high-quality music for TV and film industries.
Good Mojo Band
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Good Mojo Band is a company located in San Diego.
The Music Therapy Center of California
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The Music Therapy Center of California offers music therapy and music lessons.
entertalkradio.com
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entertalkradio.com is a media network of music professionals setting the stage for the next iteration of the music industry.
The Merrow
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Night Club, Pool Hall, Cocktail Bar, Live Music Venue, Bar
Art on 30th
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Art on 30th is a vibrant art community and center with a art gallery, art classes and art studios where artists work.
White Gorilla Media
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White Gorilla Media (WGM) is a San Diego based, international collective of creative and talented multimedia artists.
Empire Recordings
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Empire Recordings is a private studio that offers clients an intimate recording environment.
Editora Primo Music
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Primo Music is a recorded music company with a roster that includes a broad array of both local artists and international.
Artgonia
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Artgonia is a website, facebook and iPad application.