Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2023
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October 16, 2023 – Music Biz Member Downtown Signs Global Deal With Outer Voice Music Publishing
Independent music services company, Downtown Music Publishing has struck a global music publishing agreement with Outer Voice Music Publishing to drive exposure and promotion for South Asian songwriters. Per the deal, both companies will oversee global administration, secure sync placements and create original composition opportunities for a roster of songwriters in the South Asian region.… Read More
October 16, 2023 – Music Biz Member Exceleration Music Strikes Partnership with New Label Down The Road
Global independent music company, Exceleration Music has struck a strategic partnership with Down The Road, a new label venture from the founders of Rounder Records. Per the partnership, label founders Ken Irwin, Marian Leighton Levy, Bill Nowlin and longstanding President/CEO John Virant will extend their expertise to Exceleration Music’s partners and leadership team. The new… Read More
October 13, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Finland Acquires The Fried Music, Recruits Jukka Immonen
Warner Music Finland has acquired The Fried Music, a recorded music business founded by the company’s newly appointed Head of A&R, Jukka Immonen. In his new role, Immonen will sign and nurture the next generation of Finnish artists for the label, in addition to helping The Fried Music’s roster of artists including Anna Puu, Knipi… Read More
October 13, 2023 – Music Biz Member YouTube Music Adds Podcasts For UK Subscribers
Music streaming platform, YouTube Music has launched a podcasts destination page on its platform, available now in the UK. The platform will include dedicated podcast discovery pages, search & filter capabilities, and the option to create a library of episodes. Users will be able to watch and listen to podcasts with the ability to background… Read More
October 12, 2023 – Music Business Association & Downtown Music Holdings to Co-Host Trust & Safety in Music Symposium
The Music Business Association and Downtown Music Holdings today announce the launch of their Trust & Safety in Music Symposium, set to take place Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at New York University’s Rosenthal Pavilion. The inaugural event, which will run from 9:30 AM to 5 PM ET, will host a rich cross-section of music industry and public… Read More
October 12, 2023 – Music Biz Member Amazon Announces Return Of Amazon Music Live Series
Amazon Prime Video has announced the return of its Amazon Music Live, a weekly concert series hosted by GRAMMY Award-winning rapper, 2 Chainz. During the month of October, artists including Metro Broomin, Peso Pluma, Latto and Lil Durk will perform live from Los Angeles every Thursday night at 9 PM PDT. The new season will… Read More
October 12, 2023 – Music Biz Member Primary Wave Strikes Partnership With The Estate Of Issac Hayes
Independent music publisher, Primary Wave has partnered with the estate of singer-songwriter and composer, Isaac Hayes to oversee various publishing interests for the estate. Per the partnership, the publisher will be granted the opportunity to market Isaac Hayes’ name, image and likeness. Issac Hayes’ estate will also gain access to Primary Waves’ marketing and publishing… Read More
October 11, 2023 – Music Biz Member Spotify Adds 150,000 Audiobooks To Premium Account Offerings
Music streaming platform, Spotify has expanded its Premium subscription service to give subscribers access to 150,000 audiobooks at no additional cost. The service’s new addition is currently available in the UK and Australia, with plans to launch in the US later this year. “We believe that offering personalized music, podcasts, and audiobooks on a single… Read More
October 11, 2023 – Music Biz Members Synchtank and Trevanna Tracks Partner To Transform Music-Related Production Workflows
Music asset management company, Synchtank has struck a partnership with software company, Trevanna Tracks to enhance the efficiency of music-related production workflows. Per the partnership, both companies will work to make the “baton pass” from creative to licensing & royalty reporting seamless and efficient while adding value to the media & creator ecosystem. Through this… Read More
October 10, 2023 – Music Biz Member Songtradr Acquires Audio Distribution Company Bandcamp
Music licensing platform, Songtradr has acquired independent music platform, Bandcamp to help it grow within a music-first company and expand Songtradr’s support in the artist community. Per the acquisition, Songtradr will offer Bandcamp’s artists the opportunity to control their music rights and maximize their earning capacity by licensing their music to all forms of media,… Read More
