Member Updates
Music Biz broadcasts the latest announcements from around our community on our social feeds as our member companies continue to push the industry forward. If you are launching a new product, have been featured in an industry trade publication, or have a major announcement coming soon, we’d love to help spread the word — share it with Henryk Bik, Music Biz’s Communications & Content Manager, at henryk.bik@musicbiz.org.
NEW FOR 2024 Music Biz’s member news will be shared exclusively on our social channels, as the Member Updates section of our website is set to go offline later this year.
September 18, 2023 – Music Biz Member Rimas Publishing Strikes Strategic Partnership With Muso.AI
Rimas Publishing has struck a partnership with music metadata company, Muso.AI. The new deal will enable a new standard for next-generation transparency among Rimas’ clients by allowing them to market their songwriters & producers, acquire new catalogs, and discover unpublished songwriters. Per the agreement, Rimas’s clients will be able to monitor their profile analytics on the Muso.AI app, in addition to getting notifications about missing credits and possible derivative works where unclaimed royalties may exist. Muso.AI will also provide Rimas Publishing with comprehensive roll-up views across its platform available in Spanish. ... Read More
September 18, 2023 – Music Biz Member YouTube Celebrates Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary With Legacy Party
Video streaming platform, YouTube honored Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary and the genre’s impact in the UK during the second edition of its Legacy Party in London on September 7th. The event took place at London’s Royal Opera House where big names including Ms Dynamite, Mabel, Mahalia, Aitch and YouTube’s Lyor Cohen & Tuma Basa were in attendance. During the party, Shenice Charway of YouTube honored the Black British pioneers who have impacted Hip-Hop in the UK. “It has been an honour taking over the Royal Opera House to celebrate the pioneers and game changers who have shaped Black British music,” Charway said.... Read More
September 15, 2023 – Music Biz Member Concord Announces Intent To Buy Round Hill Music Royalty Fund
Independent music company, Concord has agreed to acquire the share capital of Round HIll Music Royalty Fund Ltd, with the fund’s collection of music rights estimated at $469 million. If approved, Concord will obtain the rights to the fund’s 51 catalogs and 150,000 songs by artists including Alice in Chains, Bonnie Tyler, Bush, Bruno Mars, Celion Dion, Lady A, Louis Armstrong, The Offspring, Carrie Underwood, The Supremes, Wilson Pickett and Whitesnake. Click here to read more from Billboard.... Read More
September 14, 2023 – Music Biz Member Apple Acquires Classical Music Label BIS Records
Apple has announced that the company is set to acquire major Swedish Classical music record label, BIS Records. Per the acquisition, Apple intends to integrate BIS Records’s vast catalog into its Apple Music Classical streaming app and Platoon artist platform. “BIS will become part of Apple Music Classical and Platoon,” said Robert Von Bahr, Founder of BIS Records. “As proud as I am of this milestone, I am even more proud of the fact that the entire personnel of BIS,... Read More
September 14, 2023 – Music Biz Member Exceleration Music Acquires Redeye Worldwide
Independent music company, Exceleration Music has acquired global distribution and music services company, Redeye Worldwide, marking the company’s entry into the distribution space. Per the deal, Exceleration will establish a new distribution division which will operate under the Redeye name. The acquisition also includes Redeye’s in-house labels, Yep Roc and Sundazed in addition to its publishing company, Riff City Sounds. Redeye founders, Glenn Dicker and Tor Hansen will continue to lead the company with its existing staff,... Read More
September 13, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Music Signs Publishing Deal With Rapper Kaliii
Warner Chappell Music has signed a global administration deal with American rapper, Kaliii. With over 130 million streams, Kaliii’s accolades include her single “Area Codes” hitting No. 1 on Mediabase’s Rhythmic Airplay chart, a MTV Video Music Awards Nomination for Best New Artist, and a feature on “Barbie Dreams” by Fifty Fifty as part of “Barbie: The Album.” “There’s a new generation of talented lyricists making waves in the industry right now, and Kaliii is a clear standout above the rest,” said Ryan Press,... Read More
September 12, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Strikes Distribution Deal With Chinese Superstar Lay Zhang
Warner Music China has struck a distribution deal with Chinese superstar, Lay Zhang. The new deal will cover the distribution of the EXO member’s next album. Zhang previously released prominent solo projects such as “Lit” and “Producer” via SM Entertainment. “We are delighted to work with Lay on this strategic partnership,” said Sherry Tan, Managing Director, Warner Music China. “Leveraging our extensive global network and expertise, we are committed to bringing his music to fans across the globe,... Read More
September 12, 2023 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Acquires Distribution Company, Chabaka
Universal Music Group has acquired the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based distribution business, Chabaka. The company provides digital distribution, marketing, publishing and label & artist services to more than 150 independent artists and regional labels across the MENA region.. Per the acquisition, the business will become part of UMG’s Virgin Music Group and work to support local Virgin and UMG teams in the MENA region. Chabaka CEO, Ala’a Makki will continue to lead the company,... Read More
September 11, 2023 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Summer 2023
The Music Biz member community is home to more than 400 global companies, all working to collaborate to support the financial growth of our industry at large and create a more equitable, inclusive place to work! See below for the latest companies to join our Association since the start of the summer: Backstage Musica LLCLocation: Houston, TXYears In Business: 5Website: www.backstagemusica.com Backstage Musica supports artists by offering them tools to distribute their music and reach more potential fans.... Read More
September 11, 2023 – Music Biz Member Exceleration Music Partners With Azadi Records
Exceleration Music has struck a new partnership with India-based label, Azadi Records, the company’s first such deal in Asia. Per the partnership, Exceleration will financially support the label’s growth across the region. Exceleration partner, Chales Caldas will oversee the strategy, performance and development of Azadi Records. “Our mission at Exceleration is to work with remarkable, culturally meaningful labels and entrepreneurs, and Azadi definitely fits that mold,” said Caldas. “Fearless, innovative, and socially aware, Azadi has the hallmarks of a great independent label,... Read More
