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.
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August 2, 2023 – Music Biz Member WMX Releases Emerging Artist Documentary Series On YouTube & Roku
Warner Music’s WMX has launched a new documentary series titled “Time With…,” that follows the daily lives, struggles and career navigation of young emerging artists. In each episode, WMX follows one featured artist to document a live show, a special event, or time spent at home, giving viewers a sense of their professional and personal lives. Season One of the series will feature artists KAMAUU, Catie Turner, OMB Peezy, Benson Boone, Meet Me @ The Altar,... Read More
August 1, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Music Strikes Global Administration Deal With Imagine Dragons
Warner Chappell has struck a global administration deal with Las Vegas-based band, Imagine Dragons. Since they arrived on the scene in 2008, the four-piece act has earned more than 74 million album equivalents and generated over 160 billion streams. “For more than ten years, Imagine Dragons has not only reached but maintained global stardom and connected with fans on a universal level,” said Warner Chappell Co-Chair and CEO Guy Moot as well as Co-Chair and COO Carianne Marshall in a joint comment.... Read More
August 1, 2023 – Music Biz Member Amazon Music Expands Step Up Fund Initiative To Support 12 Artists In 2023
Amazon Music and the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) have announced the return of their Step Up Fund in 2023, an initiative that assists independent artists by helping them overcome financial hurdles and supporting their creative endeavors. This year, the fund has expanded to support 12 artists, who were chosen by a panel of industry experts to receive grants up to £8,000,a one-year membership with the FAC, a 12-month subscription to Amazon Music, an Echo Device, and content creation opportunities.... Read More
July 31, 2023 – Music Biz Member Downtown Music Publishing Signs Singer-Songwriter Raja Kumari
Downtown Music Publishing has signed a new deal with GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter and rapper, Raja Kumari. The new deal covers administration of Kumari’s debut album “The Bridge” and all future writing credits. Downtown will work with Kumari and her management team, Charles Chavez of Latium Entertainment and Aroop Sanakkayala of Roopster Entertainment. “Raja Kumari is a ubiquitous voice in music and at the forefront of the global music industry,” said Bea Koramblyum, Global Head of Business Affairs,... Read More
July 31, 2023 – Music Biz Member RoyFi Launches “Market To Recoup” Partnership With found.ee To Accelerate Advance Recoupment For Artists
Music funding platform, RoyFi has partnered with digital marketing and advertising platform, found.ee to launch “Market to Recoup,” a program that allows artists to recoup their advances at an accelerated rate by accessing nearly 10% of every dollar from their advertising spend on found.ee. Per terms of the partnership, RoyFi artists can also utilize found.ee’s self-service marketing platform & live reporting dashboard, enabling transparency over users’ first-party data and access to digital marketing tools including interactive ads,... Read More
July 28, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Music Mexico Signs Publishing Deal With Yng Lvcas
Warner Chappell Music Mexico has signed a global publishing deal with rising Reggatón artist, Yng Lvcas. The signing follows the success of Yng Lvcas’ massive hit, “La Bebe” remix featuring Peso Pluma that has so far spent 17 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “It is impressive how Daniel’s [Yng Lvcas] amazing talent has led him to achieve a global hit at such a young age,” said Carlos Ruíz, Managing Director, WCM Mexico. “We are very thankful to him and his team for trusting Warner Chappell to accompany him in his journey as a songwriter.... Read More
July 27, 2023 – Music Biz Member TikTok Relaunches #ClassicalMusic Campaign With Anna Lapwood
Short-form streaming platform, TikTok has relaunched its #ClassicalMusic campaign with Anna Lapwood as the Official Featured Artist. With more than 16.9 million likes on TikTok, Lapwood is signed to Sony Classical and plays the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. TikTok will work alongside the BBC Proms to offer exclusive content and curated playlists to promote Lapwood’s debut album set to release September 29. “We are committed to shining a light on diverse genres, celebrating the arts,... Read More
July 27, 2023 – Music Biz Member Spotify Launches Regional Hip-Hop Showcase For Developing Rappers
Music streaming service, Spotify has announced the launch of Most Necessary Live, a live quarterly series of regional showcases designed to spotlight developing rappers with a physical adaptation of the streaming platform’s Most Necessary playlist. The series’ first edition will take place August 2nd in Houston, Texas with rising artists DeeBaby, KenTheMan, Mike Dimes, MONALEO, That Mexican OT and other surprise guests. “Regional rap scenes have always been the lifeblood of hip-hop, so we’re thrilled to kick off Most Necessary Live in Houston,” said Max Weinstein,... Read More
July 26, 2023 – Music Biz Member Amazon Music Promotes Ryan Redington to General Manager
Amazon Music has promoted Ryan Redington to General Manager. In his new role, he will oversee artist and genre marketing, label and artist relations, playlisting and programming, livestreams and editorial content, physical merchandise and artist analytics. Redington began his career at Amazon on the video team and later moved to the physical side of the organization, focusing on CDs and vinyl. In 2014, he joined the digital team that launched Amazon Music. “Amazon Music already pays rightsholders billions annually,... Read More
July 26, 2023 – Music Biz Member UMPG China Signs Chinese Singer-Songwriter Tia Ray
Universal Music Publishing China has signed a global publishing deal with Chinese singer-songwriter, Tia Ray. Ray is the first and only Chinese singer to be listed on IFPI’s Top 10 Global Singles Chart. Her accolades include two nominations for her self-produced album, “Once Upon A Moon”, for Best Female Mandarin Singer and Best Vocal Recording Album. “In putting songwriters first, one of our primary goals is to foster a dynamic and healthy environment that nurtures songwriters’... Read More
