Association & Member Updates

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September 1, 2020 – Music Biz Member Audible Reality Launches New Immersive Audio App

This week, Audible Reality has launched a groundbreaking new audio listening app that allows users to access unique immersive mastering variations on their favorite songs. The key innovation is Audible Reality’s “Vibes” feature, which acts like a filter set for music, using 3D audio technology to fully immerse the listener. A Pro plug-in is available… Read More

August 31, 2020 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Songstats

Please welcome music data analytics company Songstats to the Music Biz member community! The Songstats app provides artists, record labels and industry professionals with detailed information from streaming services and download stores, including Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, TikTok, Shazam, Beatport, Traxsource, 1001Tracklists, SoundCloud and iTunes. The app currently aggregates data from more than 30 million… Read More

August 31, 2020 – MEMBER DISCOUNT: Songstats

Music Biz member Songstats offers a music data analytics app that provides industry professionals with comprehensive insights of track performance from over 30 million playlists and charts, as well as aggregated data from the most important streaming services and download stores. In addition, users can set push notifications for when tracks are added to major… Read More

August 27, 2020 – Music Biz Member Bandcamp Extends Bandcamp Fridays Program through End of 2020

Bandcamp has announced that the company will again waive its revenue share on the first Friday of each month through the rest of 2020, so 100% of proceeds will directly support its partner artists and labels during the COVID-19 crisis. The program first began back in March, and Bandcamp reports that music fans have given… Read More

August 25, 2020 – Music Biz To Close Tuesday, Nov. 3 in Observance of Election Day

The Music Biz team will be out of the office on Tuesday, November 3 in observance of Election Day, and we applaud our industry peers who have also made the day a paid holiday. We encourage others to do the same, as the push to recognize Election Day as a U.S. federal holiday gains traction… Read More

August 25, 2020 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Launches Voting Initiative for Creatives and Staff

Sony Music Group has announced the launch of “Your Voice, Your Power, Your Vote,” a non-partisan initiative that provides information and tools for company employees to help encourage voter registration and voting on Election Day. In addition, the company will observe a paid day off on Tuesday, November 3rd for all U.S. employees to ensure… Read More

August 24, 2020 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Payoneer

Please welcome global payments processor, Payoneer as the newest member of the Music Business Association! Payoneer’s digital platform leverages robust technology, compliance, operations and banking infrastructure streamlines global commerce for millions of small businesses & enterprises from 200 countries and territories. The company’s financial services offerings include cross-border payments, working capital, tax solutions and risk… Read More

August 20, 2020 – Music Biz Members: YOU’RE INVITED — Music Biz Meets Reeperbahn Festival Next Week

Music Biz members: We invite you to participate in an exclusive event next week co-hosted by Music Biz and our friends at Reeperbahn Festival International. This year, Reeperbahn Festival International is launching into a new era of transcultural cooperation between artists and the music industry, and we’re thrilled to be a part of it! This… Read More

August 18, 2020 – Music Biz Member SoundCloud Relaunches “Cloud Bar” Twitch Series

Last week, Music Biz member SoundCloud announced the return of its popular “Cloud Bar” Twitch program, a live and interactive educational series which hosts conversations between important industry experts and creators. The new episodes will focus on actions of social change and career sustainability. The first new episode premiered Thursday, August 13th, which discussed assembling a… Read More

August 17, 2020 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Audible Reality

Please welcome our newest Music Biz member: Audible Reality, a next-gen audio software company that uses AI and proprietary 3D audio tech to create fully immersive and personalized listening experiences across a number of platforms. The Audible Reality Pro ecosystem — set to release in Summer 2020 — is an interactive streaming app and Pro… Read More