Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2021
Here you’ll find the latest announcements on Association events and partnerships, the latest from within our member community, and expert reporting from around the global music business. If you’d like to receive updates like these sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our daily news feed email today!
July 13, 2021 – Why Apple, Amazon and Spotify Are Embracing Hi-Def Music: A Guide to ‘Lossless’ Streaming
Emily Lazar knows better than most how great music can sound. At her New York mastering studio, the Lodge, the Grammy-winning engineer puts the finishing touches on songs by the likes of the Foo Fighters, Haim and the Rolling Stones. Her job is to ensure that every harmony, cymbal crash and power chord sounds exactly… Read More
July 12, 2021 – Music Biz Member Jaxsta Appoints Beth Appleton As Chief Marketing Officer
Official music credits database, Jaxsta has announced the addition of music industry veteran, Beth Appleton as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, she will be tasked with developing and driving the business’ ongoing marketing strategy, as the company looks to make a splash in new markets including Russia, India, Asia and Africa. Appleton… Read More
July 12, 2021 – BMI Is Hiring: Director / Sr. Director, Business Development & Account Relations
This exciting dual role in BMI’s Digital Licensing department is responsible for developing business intelligence and related strategies in order to drive Digital Licensing sales, as well as creating opportunities for BMI songwriters with key digital licensing partners. This role will generate new business opportunities through the targeting of prospective license sources and supporting business… Read More
July 7, 2021 – Sony Music Publishing Nashville Signs Global Publishing Agreement with Relative Music Group
Music Biz member Sony Music Publishing Nashville recently signed a new global publishing agreement with Relative Music Group (RMG), the publishing and artist development company founded by father/son duo Dennis and Jesse Matkosky in 2017. Since then, RMG has gained influence as a songwriter-focused development company with its first signed act, ACM Male Artist of… Read More
July 7, 2021 – The Number of Americans Paying for Audio Subscriptions Has Doubled Since 2015
Edison Research recently published a fascinating tidbit from our Share of Ear® series: The portion of the American population that is paying for an audio subscription of some kind has doubled since 2015, and is now almost half of everyone (47%). There is a lot that is contributing to this growth. First, it’s important to emphasize this… Read More
July 7, 2021 – Universal Music Group Is Hiring — Digital Marketing Manager
Description: Under the Capitol Music Group umbrella of UMG, Capitol Christian Music Group is the market leader in the field of recorded music, distribution, and music publishing. Employing over 150 people, Capitol CMG provides a challenging and rewarding work environment characterized by a commitment to our staff, our artists and songwriters, one another, our customers… Read More
July 6, 2021 – Songtrust Is Hiring: Client Services Associate
Songtrust is looking for a Client Services Associate to help with the prioritization and advocacy of new and existing clients (songwriters, artists, managers, producers, attorneys, etc). This role is instrumental to keeping our clients happy, informed, and heard throughout the business. Outside of working with a mission-driven team, you’ll have the opportunity to impact creatives… Read More
July 6, 2021 – Music Biz Member Amazon Launches Monthly Vinyl Subscription Service
Amazon has begun rolling out its new “Vinyl of the Month Club: The Golden Era” program, delivering subscribers one classic vinyl record from the sixties or seventies every month. The service costs $24.99 per month, and new or unused records can be returned at no additional cost. The first selection of records hails from artists… Read More
June 30, 2021 – Music Biz Member Feed Media Group Signs A Train Publishing Onto Adaptr Licensing Platform
Feed Media Group has brought A Train Entertainment onto its Adaptr music licensing program, giving developers and entrepreneurs whose tech products involve music access to high-quality, fully licensed tracks from the publisher’s artists. This partnership opens up a new revenue stream for A Train’s artists, who will now receive royalty payments when their songs are… Read More
June 29, 2021 – Music Biz Member The Orchard Announces Global Distribution Deal, Formation of SONAR Label With Rimas Entertainment
The Orchard has announced a new global distribution deal with Rimas Entertainment, giving Rimas’ artist roster access to The Orchard’s artist & label services and looping artists’ YouTube channels into The Orchard’s Multi-Channel Network. The agreement also covers distribution for Rimas’ catalog material and new projects. In addition to this deal, The Orchard and Rimas… Read More
