Grey Matter Music is an independent music supervision and music branding company that connects clients with artists and music. core services include artist booking for events and music licensing & music production for commercials, film & television.
About
grey matter is an independent music-based branding company that connects top brands with the ideal artists and music. our core services include artist selection & booking for events, endorsements, and ad campaigns, as well as music supervision, content licensing, and branded content creation for digital and cross-platform marketing campaigns.
we help nurture emotional connections with target consumers by communicating the essence and "sound" of a brand through association with the perfect artist / music. we provide access to the finest performers, musicians, composers and producers in music today.
we believe music is an elemental component of a brand's dna; it simply touches realms other mediums cannot. our passionate and influential team helps to facilitate these deeper ties between music, brand and consumer.
Services Include
artist booking
music supervision,
licensing & placement
music production,
scoring & sound design
strategic partnerships
branded content
artist endorsements
tour/festival sponsorships
concert production
Events
Choosing the right entertainment is essential to creating a successful event. By developing a true understanding of our client's brand and objectives, we succeed in matching the ideal act to every event - from rock gods and pop divas, to the freshest indie bands, to the hottest performers in every genre imaginable.
Our services range from artist selection and booking, to contract and fee negotiations, to full concert production and event management. Our deep industry relationships enable us to minimize costs and increase the chances of securing the desired artist. We offer a turnkey solution to the entire entertainment planning process.
some artists we have worked with:
The Black Keys
Dinosaur Jr.
Thurston Moore
Broken Bells
Biz Markie
Dan Deacon
Norah Jones
Estelle
The National
Grizzly Bear
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Kanye West
Medeski, Martin & Wood
John Legend
Cat Power
Elton John
Rufus Wainwright
Aretha Franklin
Ray Charles
Snoop Dog
Emmylou Harris
Wynton Marsalis
The Roots
The Killers
Bebel Gilberto
Grandmaster Flash
Rachael Yamagata
Eric Clapton
Brazilian Girls
Herbie Hancock
Duke Ellington Orchestra
Sheryl Crow
James Brown
Chris Botti
john scofield
bill frisell
dj spooky
nellie mckay
the fab faux
michael cavanaugh
jesse harris
dj logic
willie nelson
elvis costello
matisiyahu
sharon jones
antibalas
jane monheit
josh groban
princess superstar
meshell ndgeocello
lauryn hill
p.o.d.
deborah harry
marc ribot
wyclef jean
branford marsalis
big boi
tv on the radio
yo la tengo
weezer
my morning jacket
death cab for cutie
T.I.
Lupe Fiasco
Reel
our all-star team of composers, songwriters, musicians, producers
and music supervisors can create the perfect original score or select
& license the most effective track for your commercial, film, or
tv show. below is a sampling of our innovative team's work.
Clients
Our client roster includes some of the most prominent brands, agencies, media companies, institutions, and private interests in the world. Industries we regularly work with include publishing, fashion & luxury, beauty, financial services, automotive, technology, telecommunications, and consumer products.
some of our clients past & present:
Agnes b.
Alston & Bird
AOL
Apple
Atlantic Records
Axe
Ben Bourgeois Productions
Blue Note Records
Capitol Records
Charter Communications
Conde Nast
Cravath, Swaine & Moore
Crispin, Porter & Bogusky
David Beahm Design
David E. Monn
Dewar's
Geffen Records
GQ
Greenhouse Partners
Teen Vogue
Guggenheim Museum
Heineken
Holt Renfrew
Interscope Records
Jazz @ Lincoln Center
Johnnie Walker
Karen Bussen
KBW
Kellogs
Kenneth Cole
Kodak
Lexus
LG
Microsoft
MKG
MoMA
MTV Networks
Nabisco
Nautica
New York Magazine
Nexxus
Nike
Nissan
Officine Panerai
Pali Capitol
Ralph Lauren
RCA Records
Rolling Stone
Saks Fifth Avenue
Scion
Self
Shu Uemura
Sony Pictures
Starbucks
Target
Teen Vogue
T-Mobile
Vanity Fair
Verve Records
Vitamin Water
Walmart
WaMu
Yamaha/Star Motorcycles
Management
Native New Yorker, music industry veteran, and company founder, Noel Grey has been associated with some of the most respected names in the business, from acclaimed record labels such as ECM, Verve, and Ropeadope, to renowned venues and world-class cultural institutions such as the Knitting Factory and Makor of the 92nd Street Y. He has worked with an eclectic array of artists including Norah Jones, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bill Frisell, The National, Cat Power, Rufus Wainwright, Elvis Costello, The Black Keys, Big Boi, Aretha Franklin, and Kanye West. Noel has provided music supervision and branding services to numerous top brands, ad agencies, media companies, and film/tv producers, and has played key roles in promoting and producing concerts, festivals, and televised music specials.
Contact
For further information please contact us at:
grey matter music
72 madison avenue
8th floor
new york, ny 10016
646.319.0553
info@greymattermusic.net