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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December 12, 2023 – Music Biz Member The MLC Launches New Supplemental Matching Network
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has assembled a Supplemental Matching Network that will provide data matching services to improve the MLC’s current processes and capabilities. The network will initially be supported by five companies: Music Biz member Pex, Blokur, Jaxsta, Salt and SoundExchange’s SX Works. These participating vendors will supplement the MLC’s existing internal capabilities, as well as services already provided by the MLC’s existing vendors. “We conducted an extensive due diligence process to select the initial set of vendors for our Supplemental Matching Network,” said Andrew Mitchell,... Read More
December 11, 2023 – Music Biz Member Tuned Global Strikes New Partnerships Across Africa
International B2B music services company, Tuned Global has struck three new partnerships with Africa-based music streaming services Sewasew in Ethiopia, Jumamo in Nigeria, and Tieme in Ghana. Tuned Global aims to transform music streaming in Africa by supporting local artists and providing customized technology solutions based on the market’s unique needs. Per the partnerships, Tuned Global will help to expedite Jumamo’s launch plans, add Universal Music Group’s catalog to Sewasew’s music & podcast streamer, and expand its current partnership with Tieme Music. ... Read More
December 8, 2023 – Music Biz Universal Music Strikes Licensing Deal With Sewasew In Ethiopia
Universal Music Group is expanding its footprint in Africa via a new licensing deal with Ethiopian music and entertainment company, Sewasew Multimedia. Per the partnership, Ethiopian consumers will gain access to a broad range of music from UMG’s catalog, while Sewasew will license and market UMG’s music across the country. The deal includes catalogs from Def Jam, Interscope Records, Island Records, Motown Records, Republic Records and Virgin Records, in addition to music from UMG’s African divisions. ... Read More
December 7, 2023 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Announces Generative AI Music Project With Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour and The Orb
Sony Music has unveiled a new AI-powered project featuring music by Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour and Electronic music group, The Orb. The initiative invites fans to remix music and the cover art from The Orb and Gilmour’s latest album, Metallic Spheres In Colour, using AI-powered tools. The project is powered by machine learning and a custom generative AI model developed for the project. Fans can visit metallicspheres.io now to create their own personalized AI track and artwork. ... Read More
December 6, 2023 – Music Biz Member BMI Receives Major Growth Investment From New Mountain Capital
Music rights management company, BMI has announced the company will be acquired by investment firm New Mountain Capital, LLC. Per the acquisition, New Mountain will fund growth investments, new ventures and technology to improve BMI’s mission to maximize distributions and the service it provides songwriters, composers and distributors. As part of the agreement, BMI will allocate $100 million of its affiliates’ proceeds to the songwriters, composers and publishers they represented. Mike O’Neill, President & CEO of BMI,... Read More
December 5, 2023 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Fall 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 in the Fall of 2023: Collegiate Entertainers Group, Inc.Location: Atlanta, GAYears In Business: 7Website: https://www.nceg.org/ The National Collegiate Entertainers Group is a 501c3 nonprofit organization committed to supporting the next generation of music industry professionals through the creation,... Read More
December 5, 2023 – Music Biz Member Vydia Expands Distribution & E-Commerce With New Partnerships
Distribution & services company, Vydia has partnered with independent distributor, AMPED and [Integral] to expand the company’s physical distribution and e-commerce services. Per the deal, AMPED will support Vydia’s operations across North America and enhance its physical releases by providing the company access to its distribution network. Additionally, [Integral] will support Vydia’s international strategy by contributing distribution, sales and complimentary services to the company’s global endeavors. Vydia is also set to launch an end-to-end e-commerce service within its platform to help its clients establish and manage their direct-to-consumer stores and merchandise.... Read More
December 4, 2023 – Music Biz Member Spotify Partners With Google To Enhance AI Capabilities
Music streaming service, Spotify has partnered with Google to expand its AI content recommendation capabilities. Per the partnership, Spotify will utilize Google’s AI offerings to improve the platform’s content discovery, personalized recommendations and ability to analyze listening habits across spoken word content. The agreement will also extend to implementing the use of large language models “to provide a safer listening experience and identify potentially harmful content.” “The collaboration and co-innovation between Spotify and Google Cloud pushes the boundaries of what both platforms can do,” said Tyson Singer,... Read More
December 1, 2023 – Music Biz Member SoundCloud Debuts Next Pro Chart, Relaunches New & Hot Charts
Music streaming platform, SoundCloud has relaunched itsNew & Hot Charts, along with debuting a brand-new Next Pro Chart to spotlight emerging talent. The platform’s New & Hot Chart has been updated to promote SoundCloud’s fastest growing artists & music gaining traction. The Next Pro chart will highlight unsigned and independent artists. “For artists, both aspiring and established, charts are more than just numbers; they symbolise validation, credibility, and a gateway to opportunities like record label signings,... Read More
November 30, 2023 – Music Biz Member YouTube Launches Dream Track AI Voice Replication Feature
Video streaming platform, YouTube has launched Dream Track, a generativeAI voice replication feature available for use in clips on YouTube Shorts. The new feature, out now in an experimental beta capacity, allows users to create 30-second pieces of music accompanied by AI-generated voices of well-known artists including Charlie Puth, John Legend, Sia, T-Pain, Demi Lovato, Troye Sivian, Charli XCX, Alec Benjamin and Papoose. “At this initial phase, the experiment is designed to help explore how the technology could be used to create deeper connections between artists and creators,... Read More
