Fair. Transparent. Driven.
We make sure the money goes to those who deserve it.
Our Approach
- At Grundrauschen, we believe contracts should fit the artist, not the other way around. That’s why we work with agreements that adapt to your situation, your output, and your pace. Your music stays your music.
- We take care of everything that would otherwise slow you down: full administration, accurate registrations, and transparent royalty accounting with GEMA. We support you with playlist pitching, growing your network, and licensing your music.
- We make copyright and music rights management accessible, so you do not have to fight your way through legal jargon. Our terms are fair, and we answer every question you have.
- No advance payment bait, no empty promises. Grundrauschen makes sure your money actually reaches you, so you can focus fully on your music.
Who we are
Team Grundrauschen
Philipp Kionka
Founder / Author
I admit, I once wanted to be a rap star – and why not manage myself and start a label? After studying Music and Media Management, founding a music label, and running a marketing agency with various releases, events, and media appearances, I spent over 15 years building and managing the “Kreativzentrum Heilbronn,” with over 30 rehearsal rooms and recording studios. I didn’t become a rap star. But it was still all good. I’m making music again, and the issue of unfair royalty distribution has been bothering me since my studies. Now I want to solve that.
“Our GEMA money, NENA got it, and we’ll never see shit” (Torch)
Simon Schütt
Project Manager / Music Producer
Music has always been my thing. I spent the first six years of my career at an audio agency in Offenburg. There, I managed the recording studio and was responsible for numerous productions in advertising, film, and with bands. In 2015, I went freelance and took on the role of Audio Lead and Art Direction for a video game project in Belfast. After returning, I focused on composing custom music for advertising and games in my own studio. But somehow, the daily routine felt wrong. My passion for my own music got lost in commissioned productions for corporate image films. So, in 2019, I switched to event management to be closer to the hands-on, closer to the art. In addition to organizing and managing concerts, I also worked as the primary contact for GEMA. With all that experience, working now in a music publisher, shaking up the industry’s walls alongside other artists, and having time for my own music again feels incredibly right.
“Music should not decorate, it should be true.” (Arnold Schoenberg)
Jan Frazier
Pixel Pusher / Sound Engineer
In the late ’90s, I started producing my first beats with an Atari and an SP1200, diving deep into music production. I became a sound engineer for both live events and studios and worked for many years in administration at a label and publisher. My passion for pop culture and new music genres still inspires me today. Currently, I focus mainly on computer science and programming, where I apply my creativity and technical knowledge to develop innovative solutions. The combination of art, music, and technology is a core part of my journey, which led me to Grundrauschen.
“Do something you really like, and hopefully it pays the rent. As far as I’m concerned, that’s success.” (Tom Petty)