Raised in Michigan, educated in Colorado and groomed in Los Angeles, Rick Singer is the Director of A&R and Digital Strategy at Zync - a music licensing powerhouse and publisher specializing in sync for advertising, film, trailers, television and games. Zync represents a uniquely talented roster which includes Alabama Shakes, Bassnectar, Jim James, ODESZA, Sleigh Bells, Sofi Tukker, The Heavy, Toro y Moi, Tune-Yards and vōx.
Rick works closely with music supervisors to ease the creative detective work in their hunt for the perfect songs. He’s a key member of the company’s A&R squad and directs Zync’s digital presence. Helping artists to supplement their earnings with sync income is what Rick finds most rewarding and assisting in their achievement of financial success is his mission. He's landed placements with Coca-Cola, Microsoft, MLB & NHL Networks, Ubisoft, Riot Games, and in The Fate of the Furious, Silicon Valley, Workaholics and This Is Us.
In addition to his experience working with Concord Music Group, Topspin and Don’t Forget The Lyrics, Rick is a professional DJ and has played vinyl at parties, events, clubs and concerts for over 15 years. When he’s not in headphones, behind the turntables, at a show or in meetings with artists, managers and label folk, he can be found surfing the waves of Southern California.