EMPIRE Partners with AudioShake to Deliver Stems and Lyrics for EMPIRE Catalog
AudioShake, the industry leader in sound separation and lyric transcription technology, has announced a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with independent record label powerhouse, EMPIRE.
In this partnership, EMPIRE will utilize AudioShake’s innovative stem and lyric separation technologies to create stems and lyrics for its catalog.
“From the start, EMPIRE has been at the forefront of innovation in music, and this partnership reflects their commitment to supporting their artists and catalog with cutting-edge technology,” said Jessica Powell, CEO of AudioShake. “We’re thrilled to partner with EMPIRE to provide the tools to unlock new creative and licensing opportunities for their artists worldwide.”
EMPIRE will leverage AudioShake’s award-winning AI to produce stems for use in sync licensing, immersive formats, and new music licensing models that can power greater fan engagement on a global scale. AudioShake’s lyric separation tools will also ensure that EMPIRE’s tracks are equipped with accurate, time-stamped lyrics, ready to power fan engagement, streaming platform integration, and global licensing opportunities.
“At EMPIRE, we are always looking for ways to push boundaries and elevate our artists,” said Ghazi, Founder and CEO of EMPIRE. “AudioShake’s technology gives us a significant advantage, enabling us to create new revenue streams for our artists while ensuring that their music is ready for the next wave of opportunities in the industry.”
AudioShake’s AI-powered stem separation technology is widely used across the music industry, enabling users to isolate individual elements of a track — vocals, drums, bass, guitar, and more — for use in sync licensing, mixing, immersive audio formats, and beyond. Their lyric separation tools utilize the same cutting-edge AI to deliver industry-leading transcription accuracy and time-stamping capabilities.
The partnership between AudioShake and EMPIRE highlights the growing importance of stems and lyrics in the modern music ecosystem and sets a new standard for how labels can leverage technology to enhance their catalog’s value.
By equipping their roster with stems and lyrics, EMPIRE continues to pioneer innovative solutions for their artists, ensuring their music remains accessible, discoverable, and ready for new creative uses.
