Northeastern University's free, student-run music synchronization service.
Say "Yes" to Licensing!
Good Dog Licensing
Good Dog Licensing connects creatives by providing a legal framework for media producers to source high quality music from independent artists[1] for their media projects. Good Dog Licensing connects independent media makers[2] with independent musicians to enhance media projects and help musicians grow their audiences – all for free!
Our mission and vision. Connecting Creatives.
Discover how our platform connects creators, simplifies licensing, and ensures fair collaboration for everyone involved.
Sign up as a Media Maker
Submit a description of your project and the type of music you're looking for. Good Dog takes care of everything and at no cost to you.
Sign up as a Musician
Submit your music [3] to our extensive catalog – we're open to all genres and styles. You'll be notified when media makers want to place your music in their projects!
What makes Good Dog "Good"?
We are not in it for the money. REALLY.
Artists retain 100% of their copyrights[4].
No up-front fee and no commission and our service is non-exclusive.
Artists can say no to any synch[5] placement but you should say "Yes!"
We take the hassle out of finding picture-perfect music for projects.
Artists can earn public performance royalties through ASCAP or BMI.
Artists receive full attribution for all uses of their music.
Our contributors
Discover the people driving our platform, uniting strategy, creativity, and music.
Founder
Professor Herlihy is a professor in both the College of Arts, Media, and Design at Northeastern, and at the Law School, runs his own entertainment law practice, and frequently writes and records original music. Students in Professor Herlihy's Music Licensing for Media course work with Good Dog Licensing throughout the semester, gaining hands-on experience in A&R, Music Supervisions[5], and Music Licensing.
Green Line Records
Green Line Records is Northeastern University's student-run record label. Green Line Records aims to showcase Boston's music scene by offering their artists a full range of services within A&R, Recording, Events, and Creative Services departments. Good Dog Licensing operates as Green Line Record's licensing department, offering musicians and media makers the chance to connect with Green Line Record and utilize their services.