Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2022
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July 18, 2022 – Music Biz Member Roblox Names Karibi Dagogo-Jack Head of Music Partnerships
Online gaming platform, Roblox has named Karibi Dagogo-Jack as the company’s new Head of Music Partnerships. In his new position, he will oversee and build relationships between artists, labels, managers, publishers, producers and Roblox itself. Before joining the company, he previously served as Head of Music Business Development at Spotify, where he was responsible for… Read More
July 18, 2022 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Inks Global Deal With Mdundo
Universal Music Group has announced a new licensing deal with African music streaming service, Mdundo. Following the signing, UMG’s catalog will become available will provide its global catalog to Mdundo’s 17 million active monthly listeners across Africa. The streaming service has achieved major growth across the Nigerian music market, and is available in a number… Read More
July 18, 2022 – Music Biz Member Spotify Developing New AI Music Tools
Music streaming service, Spotify has announced new plans to develop new AI music tools within the platform. Currently in development are two such tools, one that will allow artists to tweak a song’s rhythm or melody, while another allows users to merge two songs together. Release dates for the new features are not yet public,… Read More
July 14, 2022 – Music Biz Member TuneCore Appoints Alisha Outridge As Chief Technology & Product Officer
TuneCore has appointed Alisha Outridge to the role of Chief Technology & Product Officer. In this newly created role, she will emphasize the company’s efforts in utilizing technology to help creators grow in the music industry. With more than 15 years experience as a product and engineering leader, Outridge has built consumer & B2B2C experiences… Read More
July 13, 2022 – Music Biz Member CD Baby Names Scott Williams As Next President
Scott Williams has been promoted to the role of President of CD Baby and Soundrop. As a veteran in the music and tech industries, Williams formerly served as CD Baby’s VP of Technology & CTO, and has fronted technology at companies including Avant Assessment and Learning.com. Since 2020, he has represented Downtown Music Holdings as… Read More
July 13, 2022 – Music Biz Member The Orchard Announces New Afro Label, Releases Jay Hover’s New Single Via Epic Records
The Orchard has announced a new global partnership with leading afro influencer platform, NWE, for the launch of NWE Worldwide. In this new affiliation, The Orchard will provide support to African artists in their home countries. The label’s first signee, Jay Hover, released his hit single “One Leg” via Epic Records in collaboration with NWE… Read More
July 12, 2022 – Music Biz Member Alliance Entertainment To Go Public After $480 Million SPAC Merger
Wholesaler and entertainment distributor, Alliance Entertainment has announced a SPAC merger with blank check company, Adara Acquisition Corp, a move that will list the company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The integration of the two companies combined is approximately $480 million, with Alliance holding 78% of shareholders. The company will continue to be… Read More
July 8, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Group Launches Global Scholars Programme for College Students
Music Biz Member Sony Music Group has announced the launch of the Sony Music Group Global Scholars Programme, offering support to college students in the 2022-2023 academic school year. In this new program, the company will provide scholarships to up to 50 students from diverse backgrounds enrolled in music and music business-related fields at accredited… Read More
July 11, 2022 – Music Biz Member Spotify Announces New In-App Feature “Supergrouper” With Updates On “Karaoke Mode”
Music streaming service, Spotify has launched a new in-app feature “Supergrouper.” With this update, users can create a ‘supergroup’ of up to five artists, which will then be curated into a playlist of songs with a shareable custom card. The company has also announced updates on their latest in-app tool “Karaoke Mode,” which can be… Read More
July 8, 2022 – Music Biz Member Utopia Music Announces Exclusive Partnership With Red Bee Media
Utopia Music has announced an exclusive partnership with leading global media services provider, Red Bee Media. Red Bee Media will provide 24/7 audio feeds of over 9,000 TV and radio channels across EMEA which will allow Utopia to analyze to ensure music rightsholders are being fairly compensated when their content appears in broadcasts. This new… Read More
