Association & Member Updates
Here you’ll find the latest announcements on Music Biz events & partnerships, our most recent podcasts & thought leadership articles, and updates on the newest companies to join our Association. If you’d like to receive updates like these sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our weekly news feed email today!
July 29, 2019 – Lil Nas X Breaks Record for Consecutive Weeks Atop the Billboard Hot 100 Chart — Statement from Music Biz President James Donio
Music Biz President James Donio has released the following statement regarding Lil Nas X’s unprecedented 17-week streak atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart: “Since it began its dominance on the Billboard Hot 100 some 17 weeks ago, I’ve had trouble meeting anyone, young or old, who hasn’t had even part of “Old Town Road” stuck… Read More
July 23, 2019 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Fan Powered Music
Join us in welcoming Fan Powered Music to the Music Business Association! The company’s two-fold mission allows fans to promote their favorite artists’ music, and gives artists a configurable platform to actively reach out to fans and grow their fan base. Artists receive points based on the number of plays they receive, and after achieving… Read More
July 16, 2019 – [IN THE NEWS] — Colleen Theis, COO of Music Biz Member The Orchard, Interviewed by Music Business Worldwide
Colleen Theis, COO of Music Biz member The Orchard, was featured in an extensive interview this week by Music Business Worldwide. The interview covers her professional journey and path to success in the industry, how the landscape of music distribution is changing, and what The Orchard brings to the table in the modern music business.… Read More
July 15, 2019 – [MEMBER DISCOUNT] — Making Vinyl Los Angeles, October 14-15
Making Vinyl comes to Los Angeles October 14-15 at the W Hotel Hollywood! New to the 2019 edition of this must-attend event for the physical media industry are programs focused on the 80th anniversary of Blue Note Records, how indie artists can make money from vinyl, best practices for the vinyl industry taken from other… Read More
July 10, 2019 – Save the Date — NY:LON Connect Returns to the Big Apple January 16 – 17, 2020!
NY:LON Connect 2020, the first global music business summit of the calendar year, is set to return Thursday, January 16 — Friday, January 17 at the Dream Downtown Hotel in New York City! The event, powered by Music Biz and Music Ally, is strategically planned at the beginning of the year to unite the global… Read More
July 9, 2019 – Music Biz Member Jaxsta Launches Music Credits Database in Beta Phase, Signs New Agreement with Merlin
Congratulations to Music Biz member Jaxsta, who recently launched its groundbreaking online database of official music credits in the beta phase! Founded in 2015 by Jacqui Louez Schoorl and Louis Schoorl, Jaxsta sources its credits directly from its official data partners, which include record labels such as Warner, Universal, Sony and myriad independents; organizations such… Read More
July 8, 2019 – [MEMBER DISCOUNT] — AMERICANAFEST 2019
Each year, AMERICANAFEST® brings together legendary artists, the next generation of rising stars, and industry professionals for six days of music and education. The 20th annual event will take place September 10-15, 2019, gathering thousands of artists, fans and industry professionals from all over the world in Nashville, TN. Music Biz is proud to partner… Read More
July 3, 2019 – Rolling Stone Magazine Debuts New Music Charts, Powered by Alpha Data
Rolling Stone Magazine has debuted the Rolling Stone Charts, an interactive set of music charts that offer an impartial, in-depth and in-the-moment view of the biggest songs, albums and artists in music. The new RS Charts are powered by Rolling Stone‘s independent analytics company, Alpha Data (known formerly as BuzzAngle Music). Rolling Stone took advantage of the… Read More
June 25, 2019 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Show4me
Join us in welcoming Show4me to the Music Business Association! The company’s primary offering, the Show4me Music Interaction Network, allows artists to make a living doing what they love and receive genuine appreciation from fans via its Artist Clubs and crowdfunding options. The Show4me Music Interaction Network, which launched in April of 2019, is an… Read More
June 19, 2019 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Catalog Kings
Please welcome Catalog Kings to Music Biz’s member community! This Nashville-based company specializes in all types of printing projects including catalogs, programs, posters, flyers and postcards. And with the recent installation of a new saddle stitcher, they can now handle all kinds of bindery projects. Catalog Kings also produces promotional items such as apparel, lanyards,… Read More
