AudioSalad Announces Strategic Partnership with RecoChoku, Accelerating Japanese Market Expansion

TOKYO, JAPAN – Jun 23, 2025 — AudioSalad, a global leader in digital music distribution, supply chain and analytics services, today announced a strategic partnership with RecoChoku, Japan’s premier music technology company.

The alliance with RecoChoku represents a major advancement in AudioSalad’s Asian expansion strategy, positioning the company to further solidify its status as the leading digital distribution and music tech services provider in Japan. By combining AudioSalad’s innovative technology and dedicated Japanese support team with RecoChoku’s established market presence, both companies aim to create a more efficient, transparent, and label-friendly music ecosystem throughout Japan.

“Japan’s unique music market presents both exciting opportunities and distinct challenges. Our partnership with RecoChoku allows us to address these market dynamics with tailored solutions that honor Japan’s rich musical traditions while embracing digital innovation.” – Iain Catling, CEO, AudioSalad

The digital music landscape in Japan continues to evolve rapidly, with unique consumption patterns that blend traditional physical media with emerged streaming platforms. AudioSalad and RecoChoku are uniquely positioned to navigate this complex market, offering solutions that bridge the gap between established practices and future technologies. The partnership introduces advanced hybrid distribution and delivery to global DSP’s, analytics, localized support, and streamlined distribution channels that respond directly to the specific needs of the Japanese music industry.

“This partnership with AudioSalad enables us to realize both comprehensive global-standard distribution asset management and a hybrid form of music distribution with delivery-agency operations. By adding our meticulous distribution operation support services, we are able to offer each service in an all-in-one manner that meets the needs of rights holders. Our service is designed to solve such challenges and concerns faced by domestic rights holders, and we are very pleased to be able to collaborate with AudioSalad, who shares our vision. We will continue to develop services that cater to the needs of rights holders to achieve our mission of “Maximize Music Market” – Kaz Aida, General Manager, RecoChoku Co., Ltd.

Since establishing its partnership with rights management and distribution services provider NexTone, AudioSalad has quickly become a leading provider of distribution, analytics, and supply chain services in Japan, demonstrating growth and adaptability in one of the world’s most unique music markets. The new collaboration with RecoChoku will further accelerate this momentum, introducing innovative solutions that address the specific challenges and opportunities within Japan’s evolving digital landscape.