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!
June 20, 2021 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Trans Trenderz
This week, we’re proud to welcome Trans Trenderz to the Music Biz member community! More than a record label, Trans Trenderz is a Black trans-owned organization that offers services & resources to help trans artists achieve mainstream success while feeling empowered & respected for who they are. In addition to releasing music entirely produced by trans… Read More
June 17, 2021 – Music Biz Member Clio Music Announces 2021 Award Winners During Virtual Program
The Clio Music Awards, the global competition celebrating the power of music in connecting consumers and brands, was held June 10th and presented by Citi for the sixth consecutive year. This year’s event was broadcasted virtually via Clios.com, and featured the debut of the Clio Music Of The Year Awards, which were given to Republic… Read More
June 17, 2021 – Music Biz Member Apple Music Launches Lossless & Spatial Audio, Record Label Pages
This month, Apple Music launched new streaming options for hi-res music fans: Lossless Audio that offers access to studio-quality tracks, and Spatial Audio for immersive listening experiences with supported equipment, both included at no additional costs to subscribers of the service. In addition to these new formats, the company also soft-launched dedicated pages for record… Read More
June 17, 2021 – Music Biz Member Amazon Music Announces DJ Mode On-Demand Listening Experience
Amazon Music has debuted a new on-demand listening experience called DJ Mode, a unique new way for fans to enjoy their favorite music by combining the convenience and catalog access of music streaming with the personalty of DJ-hosted radio shows. At launch, DJ Mode is accessible across three of Amazon Music’s top stations: Rap Rotation,… Read More
June 16, 2021 – Music Biz Member Atlantic Records Promotes Kevin Holiday to EVP of Black Music Promotion
Kevin Holiday has been named Atlantic Record’s EVP of Black Music Promotion. Based in Atlantic’s New York headquarters, he will both oversee campaigns & strategies for Atlantic’s Black Music radio promotion and lead the label’s national & regional Black Music promotional team. Holiday first joined Atlantic in 2004, and most recently served as the company’s… Read More
June 16, 2021 – Music Business Association Welcomes Fisk University As First HBCU Academic Partner
Fisk to receive educational resources as part of partnership,as Music Biz builds on its commitment to diversify the music industry June 16, 2021 — The Music Business Association (Music Biz) is proud to announce the addition of Nashville, TN-based Fisk University to its Academic Partnership program — the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU)… Read More
June 15, 2021 – Music Biz Member Def Jam Taps Snoop Dogg As Executive Creative and Strategic Consultant
Def Jam Recordings has announced that Snoop Dogg has signed on as a senior strategic advisor for the storied record label. With an immediate focus on A&R and creative development, the iconic rapper commented his work with the label will result in music videos, TV shows, content, video games and “hit records.” With nearly three… Read More
June 15, 2021 – Music Biz Member Vydia is Hiring!
Music Biz member Vydia, an end-to-end music technology platform that provides labels with the infrastructure and tools to power their business, is looking to fill five open positions with the company, with responsibilities ranging from data engineering and legal to label & artist relations! Click on the links below to learn more about each open… Read More
June 15, 2021 – Music Biz Member SoundCloud Launches Weekly Clubhouse Series For Emerging Artists
Next-gen music company SoundCloud has launched a weekly artist event series on Clubhouse featuring artists from their First on SoundCloud 2021 incubator program. The show is hosted by DJ, producer and former MTV host, Jasmine Solano, and will feature appearances by First on SoundCloud artists including Charmaine, Ela Minus, Kid Quill, Lourdiz, Otis Kane, Payday, Sofia Mills, and SoFaygo. Each episode, featured artists… Read More
June 14, 2021 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: EVA
Please help us welcome EVA to the Music Biz member community! The company offers a tech-driven platform aimed at streamlining booking entertainment and experiences for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. The EVA platform connects event buyers with vetted entertainers that meet the needs of their event, and automates talent sourcing, quotes & proposals, price negotiation,… Read More
