Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2023
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August 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member YouTube Music Unveils Music Discovery ‘Samples’ Feed
Music streaming service, YouTube Music has introduced ‘Samples,’ a new vertical video feed feature focused on introducing users to quickly sample and find new music on the platform. In a new tab at the bottom of the app, Samples curates a feed of 30-second video clips based on the user’s taste profile, including tracks from… Read More
August 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member BMG Inks Catalog Publishing Deal With The Chemical Brothers
Berlin-based music company, BMG has struck a publishing deal with UK Electronic music duo, the Chemical Brothers to consolidate their entire publishing catalog. Per the partnership, the Chemical Brothers’ first seven albums, major hits and No. 1 singles will now move to BMG from Universal Music Publishing Group. This deal builds on a previous agreement… Read More
August 23, 2023 – [Keeping Tempo With Music Biz] — Tackling the Challenges Presented by Generative AI in Music: An Interview with ARS Counsel’s Almuhtada Smith
As with the advent of most new technologies, the arrival of Generative AI tools poses unprecedented opportunities and challenges for the music industry ecosystem. While some artists are already using these tools as an additive element to their creative process, bad actors have found ways to exploit them by posting fake tracks modeled after, and… Read More
August 23, 2023 – Music Biz Member TikTok Launches ‘Gimme The Mic’ Music Contest For Talent Discovery
Short-form video platform, TikTok has launched its new ‘Gimme The Mic’ music talent contest for aspiring musicians to showcase their talent via TikTok’s livestreams. Earlier this month, contest participants started their three-stage journey by submitting a 30-second audition video using the #GIMMETHEMIC hashtag. Of those submissions, the top 30 candidates will advance to the semifinal… Read More
August 22, 2023 – Music Biz Member Concord Label Group Appoints Tom Becci As Chief Executive
Concord Label Group has recruited music industry veteran, Tom Becci as the company’s new Chief Executive. In his new role, he will oversee Concord’s entire recorded music division including global frontline label and catalog operations. Prior to joining Concord, Becci served in executive roles at Red Light Management and Universal Music Group Nashville. He will… Read More
August 22, 2023 – Sony Music Publishing Strikes Global Deal With India-Based Record Label Big Bang Music
Sony Music Publishing has signed a global publishing deal with Big Bang Music, a record label based in India described as “a new age music platform, dedicated to finding superstars in the Indie music space.” Per the partnership, Sony Music Publishing will administer & promote Big Bang’s songs globally to help expand the audience and… Read More
August 21, 2023 – Universal Music Group Unveils Program To Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary
Universal Music Group has revealed a program of activities for fans to celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary. UMG’s celebration began earlier this month in New York City with the special lighting of The Empire State Building in gold to signify the half-century milestone, with guest appearances from Def Jam Recordings artists Ja Rule, Ashanti and Jadakiss.… Read More
August 21, 2023 – Music Biz Members Rimas Publishing and SESAC Latina Partner To Host Music 101 Seminar In Puerto Rico
Rimas Publishing has partnered with SESAC Latina to bring the Music 101 seminar to Puerto Rico for an exclusive all-day educational experience on August 23rd, aimed at supporting aspiring musicians in the region. The seminar will offer attendees insight into the creative, financial, legal and administrative aspects of the music business in conversations presented by… Read More
August 17, 2023 – Music Biz Member Apple Music Classical Partners with Salzburg Festival
Classical music streaming app, Apple Music Classical has struck a new deal with the Salzburg Festival to provide the app’s subscribers with quality exclusive audio recordings from the festival, Spatial Audio remastered recordings from previous festivals and an exclusive playlist created by the festival organization. All content from the festival is produced with Unitel and… Read More
August 17, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Records Launches Defiant Records With Steve “Steve-O” Carless
Warner Records has partnered with Steve “Steve-O” Carless to launch a new joint venture, Defiant Records. Along with the launch of the label, Carless announced the release of “Defiant Presents: Jiggy In Jersey (ft. MCVERTT),” a project that pairs emerging producers and artist MCVERTT with rappers Bandmanrill and Sha EK. Carless currently serves as President… Read More
