Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2022
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August 18, 2022 – Music Biz Member Concord Acquires Native Tongue
Independent music company, Concord has acquired Native Tongue, an independent Australian music publisher founded in 2003 by Chris Gough. The first Concord Music Publishing Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) offices have been opened in Melbourne, with additional staff based in Sydney and Auckland. Native Tongue’s Managing Director, Jaime Gough and SVP, Chelsea Gough will lead… Read More
August 18, 2022 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Ups Frédéric Voillemot To CFO & EVP Of Business Development
Universal Music Group has promoted Frédéric Voillemot as the company’s new CFO & EVP of Business Development for Africa, Middle East & Asia (AMEA). In his new role, he will work closely with the digital and legal team to provide a harmonious commercial approach across the region, while serving as a key member of the… Read More
August 17, 2022 – Music Biz Member ONErpm Launches New Publishing Administration Service, ONE Publishing
Full-service music business services company, ONErpm has launched a new publishing administration service, ONE Publishing. The new service will allow songwriters and publishers to collect publishing royalties and will be available to the company’s premium artists and labels. Diego Maldonado, who previously served as Country Manager of Colombia, will lead this new endeavor and will… Read More
August 17, 2022 – Music Biz Member Qobuz Announces 24-Bit Tracks Mixed With THX Spatial Audio
Qobuz has partnered with THX Spatial Audio to release exclusive 24-bit tracks with artists Circuit Des Yeux, Anat Cohen and Dinosaur Jr. The new tracks combine Qobuz standard 24-bit hi-res audio with THX Spatial Audio to place the listener in the center of a 360° “soundstage” that can be experienced with any pair of headphones,… Read More
August 16, 2022 – Music Biz Member FUGA Names Sarah Landy As SVP Americas
FUGA has appointed Sarah Landy as the company’s new SVP Americas. Based at the Los Angeles office, she will report directly to FUGA’s CCO, David Driessen. In her new role, she will oversee business development and client relations in North and South America, while also managing the growing distributor’s client roster at Epitaph, Dim Mak,… Read More
August 16, 2022 – Music Biz Member TikTok Launches New In-App Feature With Ticketmaster
Social media platform, TikTok has announced a new partnership with Ticketmaster, allowing users to purchase tickets for events while using the app. Creators will be able to link events via Ticketmaster by tapping the “add link” option before posting a video. The new feature is currently available to a select group of users, including artists… Read More
August 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member Vydia Names Chris Maltese Director Of Label & Artist Relations
Vydia has named Chris Maltese as the company’s new Director of Label & Artist Relations. In his new role, he will work with the company’s legal, finance, and sales support teams; assist in client acquisition and onboarding; and manage label & artist relations teams on both coasts. As a veteran in the music industry, Maltese… Read More
August 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member DistroKid’s Artist Partners To Receive Monthly Grants From New Snapchat Fund
Artists distributing their music to Snapchat through Music Biz member, DistroKid can now claim monthly grants of up to $100,000 thanks to Snapchat’s new Sounds Creator Fund. The fund is currently available to U.S.-based artists who are currently signed to Snapchat’s music label and publisher partners. Currently the program is capped at 20 songs, and Snap… Read More
August 11, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Records Promotes Miles Gersh To VP, A&R
Warner Records has promoted Miles Gersh as the company’s new VP, A&R. Since joining the company in 2019 as the Director, A&R, he has helped develop artists such as Zach Bryan and CJ. He will report directly to label CEO and co-chairman, Aaron Bay-Schuck. “Working with the incredible talent and team at Warner Records has… Read More
August 11, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Entertainment Promotes Jacob Fowler To EVP And CPO
Sony Music Entertainment has announced the promotion of Jacob Fowler to the roles of EVP and CPO, based in their New York office. Fowler will lead the company’s global product strategy, working closely with leadership from Sony Music’s Global Digital Business group and The Orchard to oversee a newly combined division of their product technology… Read More
