Music Directory

Bull Moose

employee-owned

music

100% employee-owned (ESOP). Vinyl, CDs, cassettes — new and used.

Catalytic Sound

artist co-op

music label / recordings

Artist-run cooperative of 33 musicians in Chicago. Free jazz and improvised music. Vinyl, CD, cassette, digital. 50% of sales go directly to musicians. Also offers Soundstream subscription.

Ships: US / worldwide (physical + digital)

Mirlo

worker co-op

music platform

Worker-owned music platform co-op. Musicians keep 100% of tips and most sales revenue. Open-source, community-governed.

Ships: digital / worldwide

Subvert

multi-stakeholder co-op

music marketplace

Worker-owned platform co-op for musicians. DRM-free streaming and downloads. Artists keep 95% of revenue.

Ships: digital / worldwide

Tape Trade

worker-owned

music app

Worker-owned cross-platform app for playback, storage, and sharing of mixes, demos, beats, and masters. Subscriptions from $1-10/mo.

Ships: worldwide (digital)

Taylor Guitars

ESOP

guitars / musical instruments

100% employee-owned (ESOP since 2021). Founded 1974 in El Cajon, CA by Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug. One of the world's leading acoustic guitar manufacturers. Online store sells guitars, accessories, strings, and parts. Free shipping on orders $39.99+.