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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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
July 21, 2023 – Music Biz Member Primary Wave Appoints Marty Silverstone As President of Global Sync
Independent music publisher, Primary Wave has named Marty Silverstone as the company’s new President of Global Sync. In this role, he will continue to lead the sync licensing department from the company’s base in Los Angeles, as well as focus on driving sync strategy & opportunities for the company’s catalogs,songwriters and artists. Over the course of his career, Silverstone has secured major placements in advertising and film/tv projects for artists including Nirvana, Rod Stewart, Aerosmithl and Hall &... Read More
July 21, 2023 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Signs Global Deal With Australian Indie Band The Rions
Sony Music Publishing Australia has signed a global publishing deal with Sydney-based Indie Rock band, The Rions. The band’s debut EP, “Minivan,” will be the first project released under the new deal. “They’re a brilliant young band with a lot of heart and soul, writing great songs and we have no doubt they will be captivating audiences for a long time,” said Damien Trotter, Managing Director of Sony Music Publishing. Click here to read more from Billboard.... Read More
July 20, 2023 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Calls On US Congress To Pass Rules Regulating AI
Universal Music Group has called on the US Congress to enact laws protecting creators and rightsholders against copyright infringement by AI developers and users. At a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee on intellectual property, UMG’s Jeffrey Harleston, General Counsel & EVP of Business and Legal Affairs, shared three laws UMG would like to see enacted, which included a nationwide right of publicity law, the ability of copyright owners to see what has gone into the training of AI models,;... Read More
July 20, 2023 – Music Biz Member Virgin Music Strikes Partnership With Paul Rosenberg’s Goliath Records
Virgin Music has partnered with Paul Ronsenberg’s Goliath Records for rapper and social media personality, Nems’ upcoming album, “Rise Of The Silverback.” The album and its latest single, ‘Drip,’ will be the partnership’s first releases. “Our entire team is so excited and honored to work with Nems, Paul Rosenberg, and their team,” adds Jacqueline Saturn, President of Virgin Music. “We can’t wait to share his new music with fans around the world.” Click here to read more from Digital Music News.... Read More
July 19, 2023 – Music Biz Member Spotify Partners with Calm to Offer Relaxation Content Through The Streaming Service
Music streaming service, Spotify has partnered with meditation app, Calm to give its subscribers access to relaxation content specifically curated to support their mental wellness. Per the partnership, Calm is offering Spotify users a variety of content across 11 of the meditation app’s series, including Calm for Sleep, Calm for Stress & Anxiety, Calm for Kids, Calm for Beginners, and episodes of Daily Mindfulness featuring Jay Shetty, Mel Mah and Tamara Levitt. Spotify subscribers can access the content via the Spotify app,... Read More
July 19, 2023 – Music Biz Members YouTube Music & Linkfire Partner To Launch Pre-Save Feature
Music marketing company, Linkfire has partnered with music streaming service, YouTube Music to launch a new pre-save feature, allowing users to discover upcoming music and enable YT Music to add an album to their library on its release day. The new initiative presents artists with new possibilities for connecting with their audience on the platform, monetizing their music and driving engagement. Users can access the pre-save feature through Linkfire’s pre-release links. Click here to learn more from Linkfire’s blog.... Read More
