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August 29, 2023 – Music Biz Members YouTube And Universal Music Group Launch AI Music Incubator Initiative
Video streaming platform, YouTube has partnered with Universal Music Group to launch the “AI Music Incubator,” a new initiative giving artists & producers the opportunity to research and offer feedback on a suite of creative AI tools. The cohort was developed to allow artists to have input on the development and refinement of AI tools, ensuring that they promote human creativity and maximizing the benefits they have for creative professionals. Artists participating in this program include Anitta,... Read More
August 28, 2023 – Music Biz Members One Music Global Publishing and The Orchard Enter Strategic Partnership
One Music Global Publishing has signed onto a strategic partnership with The Orchard Publishing to represent its distinguished portfolio of top Latin Christian songwriters. Per the partnership, One Music Global Publishing’s roster of artists & composers will stand to benefit from the protection of their work and opportunities for their catalogs to earn more revenue.. “Our priority and vision here at One Music is that our songwriters can have their catalogs well protected, well managed and get the best deal possible for them so that they can continue to build their legacy within the music industry,” said Joan Bonilla,... Read More
August 28, 2023 – Music Biz Member Record Store Day UK Launches 2023 Edition of RSD Unsigned Competition
Record Store Day UK organizers have partnered with Breed Media to launch the 2023 edition of the RSD Unsigned competition, which will provide a rising independent artist with a pressing of 500 records on more sustainably sourced bio-vinyl. To enter, emerging artists must post a two-minute snippet of an original song onto TikTok or Youtube using the #RSDUnsigned hashtag by October 16th. The winner will be selected by a panel of prominent music industry executives, and will receive an invitation to a mastering session at Abbey Road Studios. ... Read More
August 25, 2023 – Music Biz Member Concord Signs Acquisition Deal With Plain White T’s Songwriter Tom Higgenson
Concord Music Publishing has signed an acquisition agreement with Plain White T’s songwriter and frontman, Tom Higgenson for a portion of the singer’s music publishing catalog. The deal includes the global Pop hit, “Hey There Delilah,” along with other notable tracks including “A Lonely September,” “Take Me Away,” and “Radios in Heaven.” The acquisition builds on a previous partnership between the band and Concord’s Fearless Records, who will release the Plain White T’s upcoming album. “Working directly with Tom on this deal has been a great experience and moreover,... Read More
August 25, 2023 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Partners With Yoto Kids’ Audio Platform
Universal Music Group has partnered with kids’ audio service, Yoto to offer its catalog and current hits on the platform. The new partnership kicks off with the launch of UK Rock band, Queen’s “Greatest Hits” album, becoming available as a Yoto Card. In the coming months, the platform will see releases from Bob Marley & the Wailers, Motown Records, Disney Music Group and a compilation of current hits. “By collaborating with Yoto, we offer a great new opportunity to introduce children to music that has influenced and shaped fans around the world,” said Bruce Resnikoff,... Read More
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 artists the user likes and related artists. To like a sample, users must tap the thumbs up icon to save the song to their Liked Songs Playlist.... 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 between BMG and the Chemical Brothers regarding new works released starting in 2015. “The Chemical Brothers are among the most successful,... 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 happening from September 1-3, where they will perform in pairs on the @tiktoklive_us account. In real time, viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite 10 performers,... 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 be based in Concord’s Los Angeles office and will report to CEO Bob Valentine. “He [Tom Becci] knows what it takes to keep a music enterprise culturally,... 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 revenue opportunities for its catalog, both through sync placements and global songwriter collaborations. “BGBNG is an exceptional platform for emerging artists and songwriters,” said Dinraj Shetty,... Read More
