Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2023
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October 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group’s Spinnin Records Partners With AI Sound Wellness Company Endel
Warner Music Group’s Electronic music label, Spinnin’ Records label has partnered with AI sound wellness company, Endel to transform its catalog into soundscapes for focus, relaxation, movement and sleep. Per the partnership, Spinnin’ Records will release a total of 50 soundscape album playlists, dropping one new release per week over the next few months. The… Read More
October 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Strikes Partnership With BandLab Technology
Universal Music Group has partnered with Singapore-based music tech company, BandLab Technologies to advance the companies’ shared commitment to AI initiatives and protection of artist & songwriter rights. The partnership will focus on empowering the next generation of artists including BandLab’s global community. Together, both companies will “…pioneer market-led solutions with pro-creator standards to ensure… Read More
October 20, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Acquires Indian Live Entertainment Company E-Positive
Warner Music has acquired Indian artist management and live events company, E-Positive. The acquisition is poised to strengthen WM India’s position in the market, enabling its artists to access additional expertise in local brand partnerships & live events. E-Positive will continue to operate as a standalone company led by founder and CEO, Naushad Khan. “Naushad… Read More
October 19, 2023 – Music Biz Member UMPG Launches Subscription-Based Music Service For Content Creators
Universal Music Publishing Group has launched Universal Music for Creators, a new subscription-based service offering influencers and online talent pre-cleared music for their content. Starting at $5.99 a month, users of the service will gain access to a library of 50,000 songs and 200,000 sound effects. The platform also provides subscribers with the flexibility to… Read More
October 19, 2023 – Music Biz Member TikTok Returns As Official Partner For Women In Music 2023 Roll Of Honour
Short-form video streaming platform, TikTok has returned as the official partner for the Roll Of Honour at this year’s Women In Music Awards. Per the partnership, TikTok and UK-based trade publication, Music Week will collaborate on special Roll Of Honour content around the event. The 2023 Women In Music Awards will take place on Friday,… Read More
October 18, 2023 – The Future of What Episode #217 — DAACI Talks AI Tools To Enhance The Creative Process
Bad actors have already learned how to exploit generative AI to either pose as popular artists or misappropriate copyrighted material. However companies like DAACI are working with artists, songwriters & composers to develop tools that are additive to the creative process, helping to eliminate tedious parts of their job and overcome writer’s block. In our… Listen
October 18, 2023 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Relaunches Hansa Records in Germany
Sony Music Germany has relaunched Hansa Records as a frontline label in the market to further expand Sony’s mainstream Pop segment. Per the launch, Markus Hartman, VP of Ariola and Hansa Records, and his team will work to build on Hansa’s repertoire with new artists and new music from international acts including Matt Simmons, Revelle,… Read More
October 18, 2023 – Music Biz Member BandLab Technologies Appoints Drew Silverstein, Kevin Breuner & Jessica Strassman To Key Leadership Roles
Singapore-based music tech company, BandLab Technologies has appointed Kevin Breuner, Jessica Strassman and Drew Silverstein to senior leadership roles at the company. Former CD Baby executive, Kevin Breuner will serve as the Head of Artist Development & Education. In this new role, he will develop and oversee strategies to support artist growth while helping the… Read More
October 17, 2023 – Music Biz Member RIAA Adds Voice Cloning Category To Notorious Markets Report
The RIAA will be adding a Voice Cloning watch to its Notorious Markets reports. As generative AI tech gains more widespread use, the RIAA’s reports will include insight on the latest unauthorized AI vocal clone services. Voicify.ai, a subscription-based service authorizing users the ability to replicate public figures and artists through AI technology, is the… Read More
October 17, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Names Carletta Higginson EVP, Chief Digital Officer
Warner Music Group has recruited Carletta Higginson as the label’s newest EVP, Chief Digital Officer. In her new role, she will oversee WMG’s global digital partnerships while exploring commercial innovation and developing new digital partnerships. Prior to joining Warner Music, Higginson served in business development and legal roles for over a decade at Google. She… Read More
