This article showcases our top picks for the best Michigan 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 Michigan Music Based Startups
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Fan Label
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Fan Label is an information technology company that specializes in the music gamification platform.
Dime
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Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME) is a music education college dedicated to teaching the next generation of modern musicians.
Auralab
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Auralab is focused on developing innovative technologies to promote deep slow breathing.
Motown museum
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Motown museum is a non profit organisation.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
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The most accessible orchestra on the planet.
Livio Radio
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Livio Radio designs and manufactures electronic audio products and bluetooth internet radio car kits.
Sphinx Organization
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The Sphinx Organization is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development of young Black and Latino classical musicians.
Black Ventures
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Black Ventures, LLC (BV) is an emerging private equity firm that acquires digital media companies in wildly inefficient markets.
Lava
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Lava is a startup that builds devices that could communicate with smartphones.
Opnr
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Opnr is a cloud-based application that connects musicians with concert organizers offering opener performance opportunities.
Icon Technology Studio
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Icon Technology Studio is a digital agency providing web-based communications and marketing solutions to customers around the globe.
Elderly Instruments
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Elderly Instruments is an eCommerce site for musical instruments.
Handleman Co.
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Handleman Co. is a category manager and distributor of prerecorded music to leading retailers.
Great Lakes Made
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Shop the online Great Lakes marketplace for makers and small businesses. Order curbside & delivery. Buy & sell nearby market. Free shipping.
Dynamic Media
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Dynamic Media is a Market-leading platform & largest & fastest-growing value-added reseller of music for business services.
Cusack Music
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Cusack Music is a manufacturer of musical electronic device.
The Artist Union
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The Artist Union enables musicians through technology
313 Presents
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313 Presents is an entertainment company that promotes and produces concerts, theatrical productions, sporting events, and family shows.
Shar Products Company
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Shar Products Company is a music company that provides bowed stringed instruments.
ProCo Sound
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ProCo builds audio interface products as simple as guitar and microphone cables to complex 256-channel digital snakes.
Jacobs Media
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Jacobs Media is the largest radio consulting firm in the United States .
rapt.fm
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rapt.fm allows its users to freestyle rap with top rappers around the world and challenge others to one-on-one rap battles.
Global Media Bank
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Global Media Bank is a leading media monetization company.
Penguicon
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Penguicon Open Source and Science Fiction Convention in Southeast Michigan
Shady Records
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Shady Records is an American record label specializing in hip-hop music.
Michigan Radio
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Michigan Radio is the public radio station licensed to the regents of the University of Michigan.
Jam
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Jam lets you and your friends play and discover music together. Start a Jam and anyone nearby can add songs to your shared playlist.
AirTime Trampoline & Game Parks
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AirTime Trampoline & Game Parks is a high-energy trampoline and music experience unlike any other.
WMUZ Radio
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WMUZ Radio is a Christian broadcasting that specializes in Christian and secular programming with cutting-edge radio station facilities.
GHS Strings
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GHS Strings is an electric guitar string company.
Channels.org
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Channels.org provides a beautiful and light way platform for artists to share a passion project with the audience.
Primeau Productions
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PRIMEAU PRODUCTIONS provides video recording and restoration, post production, cinematography, and professional speaker demo video services.
DremTrigger
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Drēmtrigger is a revolutionary drum trigger that provides drummers with the ability to enhance their sound with ease.
Catch
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A platform designed to create communities around events and groups. Users view, connect, and interact with others in the same event or group
Analysis Plus
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Analysis Plus is a scientific research and design company.
94.7 WCSX
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94.7 WCSX is a broadcasting group and classic rock radio station.
North Star Media
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North Star Media is a music licensing and publishing company.
100.3 WNIC
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100.3 WNIC is a FM radio broadcasting station which services the Detroit, Michigan area.
LaShelle’s School of Dance
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LaShelle’s School of Dance offers dance classes in ballet, praise dance, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, and acrobatics.
Unity Christian Events
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Unity Christian Events is a non-profit organization that organizes a wide range of live music festivals along with other programs.
Houghton Broadcasting
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Houghton broadcast media is radio broadcast company based in Michigan.
Whatcom Old Settlers Association
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Whatcom County Old Settlers Association is a enjoy the car show, live music, kids events, vendors, log cabins, beer garden, fireworks.
Wonderland Sound and Vision
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Wonderland Sound and Vision is a company that produces different types of digital media.
UpNext
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UpNext is an app for songs to a party host’s playlist.
The Healing Notes Foundation
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The Healing Notes Foundation helps children and families cope with sickness and hospitalization by providing music therapy services.
PRO Media Marketing
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PRO Media Marketing manufacturers representatives for pro-audio, lighting, and video.
The DeltaPlex
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The DeltaPlex provides music venue and conference center for events.
Selocial
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Selocial is an online social music platform which allows users to share their favorite picture to their favorite musician.
Tyso
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Tyso software includes many features that are designed to deliver state-of-the-art media entertainment.
Assemble Sound
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Assemble Sound operates as an artist development hub and licensing company.
WDET
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WDET 101.9FM creates and curates an award-winning mix of news, music and cultural content that is unique for Detroit, MI.
Michigan Center Schools
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Michigan Center Schools provides music and physical education for students in grades K-12.
WHMI-FM 93-5
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WHMI-FM 93-5 is a radio station that broadcasts news, advertising, live programs, podcasts, and events.
Impact 89FM
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Impact 89FM is a radio station that offers live music, specialty shows, news, entertainment podcasts, and interview services.
The Acorn
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The Acorn brings professional artists to the audience to perform their arts like singing, drama, and dance.
BackBeat Technologies
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BackBeat Technologies is the portable, wearable subwoofer and practice amp that enables to feel all notes played.
Black Swamp Percussion
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Black Swamp Percussion is percussionists who have the same commitment and passion for the Art of Percussion as you do.
Intertwined Entertainment
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Intertwined Entertainment is Multinational conglomerate Record Label & Productions Company.
Jim’s Music
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Jim’s Music is a one-stop music store that offers teaching and learning of music lessons.
kNERD
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kNERD is an online platform that provides its users with personalized learning solutions.
Golden Acoustics
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Golden Acoustics is a manufacturer of sonic equalization panels, analytical toolbox, and sound technology solutions.
Wixom Public Library
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Wixom Public Library is a regional public library providing books, movies, music, and digital content to the residents of Wixom, Michigan.
Ferree’s Tools
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Ferree’s Tools is a music instrumental repair company.
Superba Vox
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Superba Vox is a Top Online Music Academy offering affordable, private, virtual classes to students of any age and ability.
Academy of Music in Grand Rapids
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We are Grand Rapids largest Music Academy with lessons in Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Ukulele, Voice and Singing, Violin, Viola, and Cello.
Video Vision 360
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Video Vision 360 is a video production company that serves website and blog development, photography, social media design, and custom music.
Owosso Community Players
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Owosso Community Players is a performing arts center.
SpinUtopia
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SpinUtopia is a company built on the backbone of the Electronic Dance Music Industry, the fastest growing and arguably the largest.
107MUS – The Moose
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107MUS – The Moose is radio station that plays contemporary country music.
7 Stone Management
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7 Stone Management is a talent agency that provides music, virtual reality, branding, models, corporate parties, and events services.
Kerrytown Concert House
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Kerrytown Concert House (KCH) is an non-profit organizations that offers rich and diverse performing arts experiences.
Seafoam Palace
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Seafoam Palace provides with strategic thinking, business development, common sense, and music services.
smail.fm
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Smile FM is a network of 19 Christian radio stations in Michigan.
106.5 JACK FM Kalamazoo
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106.5 JACK FM Kalamazoo is a radio station that broadcasts music.
River City Studio
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River City Studios in Grand Rapid’s premier digital & analog tracking studio, source for audio & film production, and design services.
Quite Scientific Records
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Quite Scientific Records is an independent record label releases compilations of deserving talents.
Custom Amp Covers
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Custom Amp Covers specializes in designing and supplying musical instruments vinyl covers and offers custom designing options.
Decker Music Studio
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Decker Music Studio provides flute, piano, and recorder lessons in Romeo, Michigan.
Stephen Budd Management
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Stephen Budd Management is an independent record label and management company.
Aquatic People
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Aquatic People is a new media group focused on entertainment management and lifestyle development.
Eclectic Communications
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Audio Visual Equipment Supplier in Flushing, MI
Queen Sting Films
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QUEEN STING FILMS is a production company which focuses on Television, Movie, Video Production, Promotion and Media Reporting.
Sound Digital
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Sound Digital combines two of the UK’s leading commercial radio broadcasters.
Street Etiquette ENT
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We are Street Etiquette Ent llc, a newly developing music business from Michigan.