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.
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
July 25, 2023 – Music Biz Member TikTok Expands Music Streaming Service To Australia, Mexico & Singapore
Short form video streaming platform, TikTok has launched its music streaming service, TikTok Music in Mexico, Australia and Singapore. The streaming service will initially operate in closed beta enabling only users with an invite to try the service for free for three months after downloading the app. Click here to read more from Billboard.... Read More
July 25, 2023 – Music Biz Member WMG/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund Grants Funding To BIPOC Organizations
Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund has partnered with Black Lives in Music to provide the organization with funding as one of the Foundation’s Spring 2023 grantee recipients. WMG/BFF SJF’s spring 2023 grantees also include The Studio Museum of Harlem, Justice Reform Pillar, JULIAN, StopWatch, The Ladies of Hope Ministries, The Marshall Project, Girls Make Beats and more. “The fight for social and racial justice requires a long-term commitment, and the WMG/BFF SJF is dedicated to supporting global transformation that ensures a lasting impact on future generations,” said Lorelei Williams,... Read More
July 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Middle East Appoints Rami Mohsen As Managing Director
Sony Music Middle East has appointed Rami Mohsen as the company’s new Managing Director. In his new role, he will oversee strategy and operations in the fast-growing music market. Mohsen began his career in music at Nogoum FM which led him to becoming the Network Director of Mogoum FM & Nogoum FMTV. Prior to joining Sony Music Middle East, Mohsen served as the Head of Music for the Middle East, North America and North Africa &... Read More
July 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Germany Partners With ThreeDee Music In New Dolby Atmos Deal
Universal Music Germany has signed a deal with production company, ThreeDee Music for Dolby Atmos mixes across Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Per the agreement, the deal will cover frontline releases as well as parts of UMG’s more recent back catalog. “With this partnership, we are giving fans the opportunity to enjoy music at the highest level of sound quality,” said Tom Bohne, President Music Domestic at Universal Music Germany. Click here to read more from Music Business Worldwide.... Read More
