Sony Music Publishing is not a subscription platform. It is not a searchable licensing database. It is not a tool you sign up for casually.
It is one of the largest music publishers in the world.
If you are evaluating Sony Music Publishing, you are not asking, “Can I license a track for my YouTube video?” You are asking something much bigger: Should I align my catalog and career with a global major publisher?
This review breaks down what Sony Music Publishing actually does, where it fits in the modern publishing ecosystem, how it operates in real-world songwriter careers, and who should seriously consider pursuing a deal versus building independently.


