How do you submit music to Netflix? Most often, artists work with publishing companies or sync agents that will negotiate these placements and licenses. Sometimes record labels also have relationships with a music supervisor at Netflix, making it easier for them to pitch their artists to their catalogue. It helps to have a professional entourage already to land a Netflix sync, but you don’t need to be signed to Sony music or Warner music to do so! For artists who use independent music distribution services like CD Baby or Tunecore, it is possible to sign up for their music publishing administration and be pitched for music licensing opportunities. For a closer look at each route, from music libraries to Netflix’s in-house music team, here is how to submit your music to Netflix.

For the independent artist, we recommend getting in touch with sync agents directly using Groover: an innovative platform that connects artists from all genres directly with the right music industry professionals with guaranteed feedback. You can also promote your music to various media outlets, music blogs and contact potential partners in artist development to get your music heard.

Thanks to Groover and Kendell Entertainment, four artists who use the platform landed their first sync opportunity on an international feature film on Netflix: Les Liaisons Dangereuses 🔥 Meet Emma Doo, Usken, Mehari, and Ucci Why and get to know how landing a sync placement has impacted the visibility of their music so far!

In one week, we could already see a boost in engagement on Shazam: (+500 shazams in one week) and streams (+400%)

MEHARI

EMMA DOO

Can you tell us about yourself and your musical project?

Yes of course! My name is Emma- Emma Doo was my grandmother’s nickname for me. I grew up in a musical family where every family gathering was an opportunity to sing together. I first studied theater and dance in high school and then music came later. After some first experiences in Parisian bands as a singer and lyricist, I decided to leave France to train in the United States at Berklee College of Music. During my time there, my project and goal became clearer upon my return to France. Having listened to English and American music from the 70’s to the 90’s, my songs have strong “oldies” influences.

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How did you meet Clementine, from Kendell Entertainment, and what was the process leading up to your signing?

I met Clementine in April 2020, during the release of my EP, Paradox, thanks to Groover. I sent my song “Be You”, and she accepted it! At first I was dubious, not knowing anything about it… and then I said to myself that at the end of the day, I had nothing to lose! After reading the contract in detail, I signed!

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Was this your first sync opportunity?

Yes, this is my first sync.

What has this film done for you and your career?

This sync gives me a new impetus and I can’t thank Clementine enough for her work and her belief in my project. This is a rare opportunity for an artist and substantial exposure than I couldn’t have gotten on my own. It’s just the beginning of the adventure so I don’t have the necessary hindsight yet but for now, the streams are going up!

Do you think Groover can shake up the music industry and allow independent artists to get opportunities and meet people that were almost impossible until now?

Absolutely.

USKEN

Can you tell us about yourself and your musical project ?

Our project was born on the ashes of a garage pop band in which Isabelle and I played. I (Yann) had invested a lot in this band and to change things up a bit I had asked Isabelle to go on a trip to Scandinavia. In Norway, we discovered a tiny island which is at the origin of the name of our group: Usken. During the trip, Norwegian musicians taught me the basics of Ableton Live which allowed us to play our music as a duo. We didn’t really have an idea about the musical identity we wanted but we both have very strong tastes: Isabelle likes electronic music with big bass- the kind that you feel in your chest!

On my side, I have a particular taste for the sounds of the 60s. I love old things when it comes to instruments. In short, we wanted to mix electronic sounds with vintage sounds. The absence of a drummer inspired us to use some rhythms and drums that were out of the ordinary. We released our first album in November 2019 with plans for a series of concerts starting in March 2020, but COVID changed everything. Today, we perform as a five piece band on stage and are happy to have met musicians close to our musical universe. Our first album, Drive, has decent streams on streaming services and, without really understanding why, our listeners are mostly in the US.

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How did you meet Clementine, from Kendell Entertainment, and what was the process leading up to your signing?

I contacted Kendell Entertainement via Groover. I sent them a track I like a lot: The Nest. It’s a track that is not necessarily accessible to everyone; it’s very down tempo, simple and melancholic. I thought it was a good summary of our musical universe but it was quite daring to send a track that was not particularly radio-friendly. I’m happy that Clementine saw a musical universe in it. That’s the most important thing for us. To create music is a rather simple process in the end… to create a musical universe is a challenge!
Concerning the signing of the contract, everything went very quickly. There was not the usual procrastination that I often had to face with other professionals in the music industry. I thank Clementine for her work and her professionalism! It’s organized, it’s fast, it’s clear! I love it!

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Is this your first sync opportunity?

Yes, this is our very first synchro. We hope that it will be the first of many! I don’t know if it’s related to the visual of “Drive” but the vast majority of the feedback we’ve had about this first album is about the cinematic aspect of our music. That’s a huge compliment for me because when I compose, images come into my head. Yes yes, I have kind of mental video going on while composing! And if no images come to me when I listen to our recordings, the song goes out the window.

What has this film done for you and your career?

Everyone knows about Netflix. To have a label, to play in recognized venues, to have a publisher, this means a lot. Just the name Netflix gives a more professional image to our project.
Take Shelter, the title chosen by Rachel Suissa for this Netflix production, has had very steady streams since its release, but the movie gave it a real boost. I would say that we have almost doubled our audience in the last few days, but above all, some of the listeners are taking the time to listen to more of our music tracks. Some are now subscribers!

Do you think Groover can shake up the music industry and allow independent artists to get opportunities and meet people that were almost impossible until now?

Ah ah, the question is a bit biased, isn’t it? Well, to be honest, I tend to be quite cautious about the music industry in general- that’s my punk side probably! But yes, Groover can probably change that- at least I hope so anyway! There is a real possibility because I am often amazed by the quality of the musical projects that I can discover on stage. They are often far from the beaten path of artists that we hear via mainstream media. Groover makes it very easy for bands who have no network to get in touch with professionals. That’s worth its weight in gold!

As long as these industry professionals are willing to take risks, there is an opportunity! I think that Clementine took a risk with us and that’s worth respecting. Hats off to you, Clementine! But yes, it’s true that Groover allowed us to sign with a label (Archi Records) and it’s through Groover that I met Clementine. So yes, Groover works. Will Groover allow us to find a tour manager? That’s our next goal! And, I’ll keep you posted!

MEHARI

Can you tell us about yourself and your musical project?

Mehari, musical duo from Toulouse, is the project between Pierre-Henri (guitar, bass, production) and me (keyboards, vocals).
The adventure of the group began with a remix of “Lover’s Cave” for Is Tropical signed on Kitsuné, which allowed us to be noticed internationally at the time.
Then we released 2 EPs “Red Moon” and “All this time”.
Les Inrocks classified us as light and airy pop music, which suits us well.

After a break, we are back in the game with the release of “Fame”, co-produced by Eric Chédeville, pioneer of the French touch genre and co-composer of the track “I feel it coming” by The Weeknd.
The track is part of a new EP that will be released soon and it is precisely a remix of this track that has been signed for the sync in Liaisons Dangereuses.

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How did you meet Clementine, from Kendell Entertainment, and what was the process leading up to your signing?

We met Clementine through Groover : )

Everything went pretty smoothly. Clementine is a very conscientious professional who doesn’t forget any details.
She makes sure that everything is in place, which is very reassuring for both the artists and the companies she works with.

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Is this your first sync opportunity?

No, we had already had some sync placements for our music, notably for the brand Citroën or on TV.
But this is probably the first one on an international feature film.

What has this film done for you and your career?

The movie gave us some exposure and credibility in the cinema sync world.
Our track was featured and lasts for about 3min30, which is quite rare.

In one week we could already see a strong boost in engagement on Shazam: (+500 Shazams in one week) and streams (+400%)

Do you think Groover can shake up the music industry and allow independent artists to get opportunities and meet people that were almost impossible until now?

Yes I think Groover can definitely play a major role in helping independent artists get access to bigger opportunities, especially with sync placements.

UCCI WHY

Can you tell us about yourself and your musical project?

I try to put my soul into my music, I’ve been doing it since I was a little girl and I’m super happy to be pursuing a career in a field that I enjoy so much- even though sometimes it’s a bit of an obstacle course. Rap for me is a way to express my ideas in rhythm and music, whether it’s just for fun or to talk about more serious matters. My project is to succeed in creating original works that I like thoroughly- it’s not an easy task, but as time goes by, I’m more and more satisfied, and of course it’s about creating tracks that mark people positively: songs that allow them to have a good time and to let off steam.

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How did you meet Clementine, from Kendell Entertainment, and how did it go until you signed?

I came across Kendell Entertainment through Groover. At first we had a publishing deal for a song and then Kendell Entertainment worked on my new EP.

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Is this your first sync opportunity?

Yes, “Freaky” on “Liaisons Dangereuses” was my first synchro.

What has this film done for you and your career?

This movie brought me a lot of visibility on this particular song “Freaky”. I’m very happy.

Do you think Groover can shake up the music industry and allow independent artists to get opportunities and meet people that were almost impossible until now?

I’m sure it will. I find Groover to be a very good media; I have already come into contact with different professionals, I have been able to get several feedbacks and it has allowed me to expand my network.

Translated by Betty Gonzalez Gray

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YADAM is a multicultural and trilingual artist who breaks down all kinds of barriers that he is faced with. He is an honest and sincere artist whose innate transparency is very present and highly valued in his music. Mixing aspects of pop and soul music, he presents his latest project “SAFEPLACE”. We had the pleasure of speaking with him and learning more about how Groover has helped him achieve international press opportunities, as well as reach new audiences around the world.

Groover has helped me out a lot! Being an independent artist means not having direct access to a lot of press. Groover allows us to break down those barriers and limits imposed on independent artists.

– YADAM

YADAM, for those who don’t know you, how would you present yourself as an artist and describe your style of music?

Cover art for ‘SAFEPLACE’

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What are your plans for the future?

What advice would you give your younger self? What advice would you give to an artist just starting out?

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FINN is a Melbourne-based rock-country-blues band, that focuses on emitting emotion through the art of storytelling. We have had the please of speaking with them about their newest album “MAYROSE” and how Groover’s personalized feedback has helped them unlock new media opportunities. 

We’ve tried many different promotion and feedback platforms and Groover is by far the best. You can tell that the feedback that you receive is from real people that have taken the time to listen to your music.

– FINN

FINN, could you introduce yourself and the band.

“Mayrose” Cover Art

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Groover is an essential tool for new artists, but it is also essential for artists who wish to expand their work into new markets.”

– Izzy La Reina

1. Izzy La Reina, for those who don’t know you, how would you present yourself as an artist and describe your style of music?

I consider myself a versatile artist. I look for inspiration in various movements and cultures. My influences consists of R&B, soul, jazz, MPB, and also Latin music. I believe that we, as music artists, can seek the best in each genre and make a mix of what is most interesting among them. Besides the versatility that I seek, I am an extremely hard worker. I believe that in the recipe of an artist there must be something beyond talent; success requires a lot of dedication.

Talking about my style of music, I like to say that I have strive to achieve the timbre and vocal range of black music, but with the rhythm and bounce of Latin music and including a visual identity of mainstream pop music. Quite a mix, huh? haha.

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2. Can you tell us a little about your trajectory from the beginning of your career to the present day?

Of course, this is one of my favorite topics to talk about. I started my career in music very early. When I was 8 years old, I started singing with my father in churches and Christian events. My father is a musician, composer, and pastor. My mother, in turn, is a singing teacher so, it was a bit impossible to escape the world of music. We lived in Brazil, until the moment came when my father went to work in a church in the Bay Area, California. There, at the age of 14, I fell in love with American culture.

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Izzy La Reina

When I returned to Brazil, I signed with a local record label (Som Livre) and continued doing Christian events, leading an all-female band. It was a very important period of my life where I learned a lot, I was even nominated for the “troféu promessas” as a revelation artist. At the time, this trophy was one of the biggest awards for gospel music in Brazil.

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Although it was a great start, I always knew what I really wanted, and working only in the gospel world was not an option. It was for this reason that in 2015 I decided to move back to the United States. I dropped everything in Brazil and arrived in Los Angeles with nothing (literally). As soon as I arrived, I started performing in all kinds of places and, little by little, I was gaining followers and drawing the attention of some people in the music business. This attention earned me some collaborations, and one of them was with the renowned producer “London on da track”.

In 2019, I got my first contract and started working with TMG Records, my current label. We’ve been working ever since, recording non-stop, and we’re just getting started. There is a lot of content to be worked on ahead and I hope you guys keep following along with me.

3. If Izzy La Reina had to be summed up in 3 words, what would they be?

Dedication, versatility, and positivity.

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4. You have just made the official release of your first single “Diabla”. Can you tell us a little more about the song and what it means?

Many people are scared by the name, but this expression has a very cool meaning. Diabla is a word used in some Spanish speaking countries to define an empowered woman. When a woman does not allow herself to be dominated, or is indomitable, and is not shaken by the barriers imposed by the patriarchy, this woman is a “diabla”. It is also common for men to call a woman a “diabla” when she makes one of them suffer haha. The song brings exactly this idea to the table, the idea of a woman who gives direction to a relationship and hypnotizes men with her postures.

5. Recently, on your social media, you thanked your new audience that started to follow you after the release of “Diabla”. How has the positive reception of your first single been for you?

I have no words to describe this moment. I have always believed in myself, my work, and the people who work with me, but I didn’t know that the reception of the first single would be so positive and that the numbers would go up so fast. I have received many messages of support, from people who have become fans and from friends from the past who are amazed at my development. This is very gratifying.

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Seeing my work and my person become a reference for some people only makes me want to deliver more of myself. This motivates me and I hope people will have the patience to follow my next releases.

6. What can we expect from you after this first single? What are your plans for the future?

I will have more releases in the coming months and I will also tell a little more of my story through audiovisual content. You will be able to listen to my music and get to know me better. You can also expect a lot of latin dancing, a lot of amazing clips, and some promising collaborations haha (spoiler).

7. Recently, you made a campaign on Groover with “Diabla”. What was using the platform to promote your work like? What were some positive aspects of the process that you found?

The experience with Groover was amazing. The platform allows us to scale a job that was previously an “antsy” job. It’s amazing to hear feedback from different points of view, plus the outreach as an extra point. Groover is essential for new artists, but it’s also essential for artists who want to expand into new market.

Izzy La Diabla launches her new single “Diabla”

– Interviewed by Thiago Cyrino and Translated by Betty Gonzalez Gray-

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The platform brings the artist closer to professionals that they normally would not have easy access to. I love it and recommend it!

– Gabriella Lima –

Gabriella Lima, can you present your musical project to us?

Hello Groover people, I am Gabriella Lima, I was born and raised in São Paulo, but have been living in Paris for the last 7 years. I am an independent artist and in March of this year I released my first album called “Bálsamo”. The album closes the cycle which started with my single “De nós dois” and other singles released during the pandemic. There are 4 unreleased tracks that make a poetic invitation to enter my intimate universe: the search for absolute love, reconstruction, and liberation of oneself.

How was your career born?

My career began unpretentiously in 2012. When I realized that I would feel more complete and happier singing in a bar than working in an office behind a computer as I had done until that point. That year, I left all the certainty and solidity that a high-responsibility position in a multinational company brings and followed my heart by choosing a more volatile path, but much more pleasurable and which corresponded more accurately to my truth: music.

Since then I have sung in bars, restaurants, hotels, created a repertoire and learned to play an instrument that allowed me to explore my creative side and allowed me to  compose my own songs. I moved to France’s capital in 2014, and there I sang as a resident artist in a traditional cabaret in the historic Quartier Latin neighborhood. This experience opened borders for me and I enhanced my craft. After 5 years in this cabaret, already with a certain number of songs written in the early mornings between one performance break and another, I decided to pursue an authorial career. I started to plan, produce and release my first original works, which eventually led to the creation and release of “Bálsamo”.

What are your inspirations and what do you love most about being an artist?

My inspirations are literature specifically, poetry. I always loved Clarice Lispector and reading her books opened my mind a lot. In terms of musical artists, I am very influenced by Brazilian music: Jorge Ben Jor, Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso, Rita Lee, Gilberto Gil, Marina Lima and Elis Regina; they have always been my biggest influences. What I love most about being an artist is that art is one of the few universes where being authentic is a true triumph. And each path is unique, there is no recipe, no fixed protocols, and even less, a false character that will last for a long time. The more you can be you, the more accurate and true your art is. Music brings me this freedom.

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Gabriella Lima

How would you describe a day with Gabriella Lima?

It’s boring for those who are not into routines hahaha I love it! I am crazy about the “To do list” and love to check things off when I finish a task. I like to create a healthy, productive routine and stick to it. Precisely because I am an independent artist with a small audience, I work without pressure and demands from labels, teams or fans. Not having discipline in this scenario is very dangerous and inviting to procrastinate and get lost when you are your own boss. So for me, a routine works. It is a way to make things happen!

After this long introduction, let’s go to my day: I have an introspective morning with meditation, I write a few pages on whatever comes to my mind without any pretension, drink warm water with lemon and read. This is religious, I do it every morning. Then I follow my feelings: I like to study and practice my singing very often, I keep an eye on Instagram, on artists and their releases, and on new ways of communicating with the public to get a little inspiration and to stay up to date with what’s going on. I love series and movies so I always end my day watching something before going to bed. I listen to music and podcasts all day long. I am always connected and I don’t like that, but I accept it and try to live in peace with it.

Gabriella Lima, what are your plans for next year?

To continue composing, release new songs and make partnerships, something I haven’t had the opportunity to do yet and I am dying to create new ones. This record of mine was a very lonely production and I realized how important it is to collaborate with others on the same project. If everything goes right, I will start a concert tour as soon as possible because my happiest moments are on stage.

What advice would you give to young developing artists?

Treat your music, from the beginning, with a lot of respect, dedication, and responsibility. Try to disengage a little from the artistic side once the music is ready, wear the shirt of the boss of your product and work hard and with a lot of love for it. Discipline and lightness always. Allying yourself with the right people is always more interesting than working alone, but also knowing how to work alone is important; because in the beginning of our careers, we don’t always have the chance to have people who believe in us. If you have support, great! If not, know how to move forward alone without getting discouraged and without playing the victim. Every time I saw myself as a victim I got into a not so good vibe. Every time I took ownership of my own life, things happened for me. 

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Gabriella Lima

And finally, what did you think of Groover? What did you get out of the platform with your campaign?

Groover was a big surprise for me. I found out about it through a podcast here in France (“Just in tuned”) and I found the interview with the creator of the platform very interesting. The interest came from my need as an independent artist, without press or an agent in France, to find a way to present my first record. I didn’t know anyone here in the field. I thought “I’ll try it,the worst case scenario is they won’t accept my work and I’ll get feedback from those contacts. Also, feedback is always good.” But, I was surprised by the number of people interested and accepting of my music. Mind you, I think the success of my campaign came from the time I spent in filtering the right contacts. The platform had already done a super filter according to the type of music and needs that I previously presented.

Still, since I had a limited budget, I could not afford to send it to all the options. I spent a lot of time going through each contact’s profile to see if my music was in line with their philosophy in order to not “waste” a submission in vain. Based on this very careful selection, I believe I made the right choices and had great results.

I had so many responses! I wish I would have received more feedback from the french market, but I had more positive results in Brazil which, I believe, is because of the language and the type of music, or maybe I did not make a good selection of contacts from France. The platform brings the artist closer to professionals that they normally wouldn’t have easy access to. I love it and recommend it!

– Interviewed by Thiago Cyrino and Translated in English by Betty Gonzalez Gray –

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The interesting thing about the Internet is that you have people who live in places you’ve never been, who you would never have thought of, and who listen to your music. However, I have always dreamed of going to France. Groover allows me to perform there and to be sure that people will have listened to my sounds before I play them.

Mons Vi

Mons Vi, how did you decide that writing music would be your main activity?

Matthew aka Mons Vi: I started playing music at the age of five. My mother forced me to learn the piano [laughs] I had to say yes. (“It was a pact with the devil“) Yes, completely! Of course, it was a great help and I am very grateful that she made me work so hard. Well, I followed a classical training until I was 18 years old and then I learned to play the guitar, a little drums and bass. I didn’t realize I wanted to do music professionally before college. I thought I was going to become a doctor, I was studying neurosurgery at the time. But as soon as I took music production classes, I became obsessed with it.

I then left university and set up a music studio at home. I spent every night in it. Then came a very difficult period for many personal reasons. I decided to go to New York to make music. So I left Miami and continued along that path. Since then, I have been very lucky, I got a lot of feedbacks from people who count in the music business and I have become a musician under the name of Mons Vi.

Mons Vi

And you told me you also made a short film?

I wrote it. That’s something I’m focusing on, I’m also a writer. I hoped to be doing multiple projects. One of my models is Childish Gambino. He directs, he acts, he writes, he makes music. I think that the 21st century artist is a multimedia artist. Just because of how easy it is to make everything you want. I think we just grew up with access to everything so our minds are like “Oh I have to focus on film, oh I have to focus on music, on this”.

And when you’re writing and composing music at the same time, how do you manage that? Do you do both things on the same day?

Basically, the main principle is that if I get burnt out by an activity, I will immediately switch that one to another. That’s why it’s good for me to have multiple projects because I always want to create.

About the business side and releasing some music and developing your projects. Do you feel that it is something you’re ‘forced to do’ so you do it, or is it something that you enjoy?

It’s definitely something I’m forced to do. I like talking to people, I like meeting business people, I enjoy hearing about what they do. Am I a business person? No, I’m not. But I have to embrace the freelancer thing. And literally, if you don’t, you won’t go anywhere. So you make the song and then, what? You either win the lottery, you have one out of millions of chances that you put it on Soundcloud and you get millions of streams. Lightning strikes some people sometimes. But one out of ten millions.

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So it’s convenient for you to use Groover to spread your music around the world, not specifically on a local scale?

The interesting thing about the Internet is that you have people living in places you’ve never been to, that you would never have thought of, and who listen to your music. However, I have always dreamt of going to France. Groover allows me to perform there and to be sure that people will have listened to my sounds before I play them. Any help, any support, that an artist can get is essential because today’s music industry is quite unstructured.

So did you like the Groover experience?

The use was extremely intuitive. I had never used Groover before and I was immediately able to understand how the platform worked. I had very good feedback, I received congratulations from some bloggers, it’s very encouraging.

And so you say you want to come to Paris to play?

Yes, it’s my dream. I have friends there, well integrated into the French Indie ecosystem. I’d love to come play there.

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