Burgess-Related Executive Action
• Music industry veterans Dr. Richard James Burgess, MBE, and Ace Burgess this week announced the launch of AudioNumber and Interline Media Group, two complementary ventures that bring sophisticated data intelligence to music rights valuation and publishing administration.
AudioNumber provides proprietary valuation technology that helps catalog acquisition funds and music companies identify undervalued assets and optimization opportunities. Designed as a precision tool rather than a mass-market platform, AudioNumber serves rights-holders and companies at the stage where advanced data intelligence can materially improve catalog value, investment decisions, and revenue growth. Interline Media Group offers comprehensive publishing administration services, leveraging AudioNumber’s technology to maximize royalty collection for artists and songwriters.
The father-son co-founders possess decades of combined experience in the music industry. Richard James Burgess, who serves as Chairman of both companies, recently completed a decade as President & CEO of the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) and currently chairs the UK’s PPL. Ace Burgess, President & CEO, previously led engineering teams building music technology at scale as VP, Engineering at TuneCore.
“We built AudioNumber for the people and companies who can truly use deep data to move the needle,” said Ace Burgess. “It isn’t just about automation and systems; it’s about understanding each songwriter’s unique situation and aligning our interests. Technology should remove friction, not relationships — it should free us to focus more time on the human side of the business.”
“Our proprietary technology identifies opportunities that traditional methods miss,” said Richard James Burgess. “By pairing high-impact intelligence with hands-on administration, we’re generating new value for artists while providing essential insight to investors and rights-holders who need actionable, decision-ready analysis.”
