Mike Genato

For over three decades, Mike Genato has carved a path as an independent, underground artist while leaving a lasting mark on the broader music industry. From his early days scoring the cult indie game Bölz! in 1993 to producing for the trailblazing drum & bass collective Mathematics, Genato has remained true to his DIY ethos. His distinct sound has powered campaigns for global brands like Lexus, Nike, and HBO, while his work with NYC indie artists has helped bridge the underground to major platforms like Hot97 and Okayplayer.

Today, Genato serves as co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Band Royalty, a next-gen music licensing and distribution platform designed to empower independent artists. He leads the development of Band Royalty’s creative and technological ecosystem—blending licensing, metadata, royalty transparency, and subscription-based access. In parallel, he runs RVRSPLAY, a boutique music house for sync and original scoring, and contributes technologies to Netflix’s internal music infrastructure. At every step, Mike continues to push the boundaries of how music is made, monetized, and experienced—fusing artistry with innovation to champion the future of independent music.