A Year in Review with LyricFind HQ

Come along as we reflect on where we’ve been, what we’ve built, and what lies ahead.

Just like that, we’re approaching the end of 2025! As the year wraps up, an overwhelming trend continues to stand out: artists are creating more music, connecting across more borders, and relying on smarter tools than ever before. 

The last twelve months have reaffirmed that the strongest progress happens when artists, rightsholders, platforms, and fans move together. For us, that meant deepening the insights that drive our work, and reflecting on how each step forward shapes the future we’re building alongside the global music community. We’re proud to close out the year having reached 15M lyrics in our total catalogue – an increase of 22.3% over 2024. Our synced lyrics grew by 26.6%, and translations expanded rapidly, climbing 75.7%. 

Here’s a look back at all the moments that shaped 2025:

READ ALL ABOUT IT

First and foremost – if you’re reading this, then you already know: this year marked the launch of LyricFind Out Loud, our official blog! Since going live in July, we’ve shared industry perspectives, exciting deep-dives, and even our first seasonal special: Very Scary Verses, a Halloween roundup of all the eeriest lyrics loved by LyricFind HQ. In case you missed it, be sure to check out the full blog post.

And this is just the beginning! LyricFind Out Loud will continue to evolve into a richer space for storytelling, discovery, and thoughtful creative leadership in 2026. Stay in the loop!

FAR AND WIDE

2025 was equally shaped by the conversations happening far beyond office walls. At the beginning of the year, our Founder & CEO, Darryl Ballantyne, and Senior Vice President of International Publishing, Robert Singerman, hit the circuit at events like India International Music Week and Music Ally Connect, diving deep with thought-provoking talks on the future of music data.

As summer arrived, we hit the ground running with a season packed full of panels at A2IM’s Indie Week, the MMF-US Summit, and the Music Biz Annual Conference. Though days of sunshine and warm weather are behind us, you can turn back the clock with all the highlights in our summertime events recap!

The momentum only grew stronger as we made our way through the fall and winter, including our sponsorship of Music Tectonics, and a set of sessions at Trends Brasil, digging into the industry’s latest trends and technologies.

We’re looking forward to sparking important conversations at many more events, continuing to grow our relationships and partnerships in 2026!

LICENSING ACROSS BORDERS

These conversations underscored the sustained work of our expert Publishing team, who strengthened our global reach and reinforced our commitment to accurate, ethical, and truly international lyric licensing. New partnerships with AllTrack, the Croatian Composers’ Society (HDS), and the Estonian Authors’ Society (EAU) ensured that our ability to support songwriters became even stronger.

We also deepened our network through several other significant collaborations, including:

• Audiam, a premier digital royalty collection agency using proprietary tech and large-scale analysis to uncover unpaid royalties, strengthening our ability to maximize rights-holder earnings.
• Absolute Label Services, a leading independent services company with a proven track record in global distribution, marketing, and campaign management.
• Chester Music, specialists in distributing imported editions of classical music, expanding our reach into a vital and historically rich catalogue.
• Round Hill, a full-service, creative music company focused on comprehensive rights and royalty management.
• YellowCake Inc, known for maintaining close artist relationships and a curated catalogue, elevating both legacy and future works through innovative solutions.

INNOVATION IN MOTION

Our forward movement extended beyond lyrics, and into the intuitive tools that help artists bring their music to life. In 2025, we brought Rotor Videos to new audiences through affiliate partnerships with Horus Music and Jafra, as well as informative online sessions with Modern Musician and A2IM. We also expanded access through a new integration with EmuBands, and continued our existing partnership with CD Baby, bringing Apple Music Album Motion and Spotify Canvas video creation directly onto their platforms. Be sure to connect with us in the new year to explore more opportunities!

That same commitment drove the relaunch of the Rotor Blog, with a sharper focus on practical tips, trend analysis, artist spotlights, and storytelling that empowers creators on all levels. This mission powered the growth of Rotor Connects, our webinar series designed to help musicians, labels, and creators master the art of visual music promotion. With more in store for 2026, make sure to give Rotor Videos a ‘Follow’ on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X to catch our next live session!

Building on our push to make professional-grade visual tools accessible to every artist, we were excited to introduce our Transcribe with AI tool to our lyric video creator, which effortlessly generates a full, time-stamped lyric transcription in a matter of seconds.

This year, we also brought Rotor Videos to LyricFind Verified Artists – with a special kickback! If you’re an artist (or represent one!), be sure to sign up to get Verified, and if you haven’t already, don’t forget to create your account on Rotor Videos to start making the most of these perks!

Doubling-down on the excitement, LyricFind Kids officially surpassed 1M views! This year, that included a brand-new collaboration – two vibrant singles featuring Murray Cook, the original Red Wiggle, and vocalist, Lizzie Mack! “Swimming Down Below” and “In the Playground” each capture the magic of childhood wonder, charming young listeners with animation that invites the whole family to sing along, move, and connect.

Looking back, moving forward

With your continued support, we take immense pride in our two decades of leadership. Our mission remains the same: to empower the wider music ecosystem with reliable, high-quality lyric data, intuitive solutions, and accessible, uncomplicated tools. As we look ahead, that mission only grows stronger. 

This year pushed us to navigate a changing landscape with curiosity, and a shared belief in the power of lyrics to bring people closer. There’s a lot on the horizon, and we’re thrilled to bring you along as we expand our offerings and push our technology even further. 

Thank you for being part of this journey, and for helping drive the next chapter of innovation at LyricFind.

See you in 2026!

The LyricFind Team

PSST! Looking to get even further into the holly jolly spirit? Our Holiday Mixtape is full of old classics, hidden gems, and fresh favourites – tailored for the whole family to enjoy. Click this link to tune in on any platform!