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.
May 31, 2023 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: May 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 a list of companies who have join our Association in the last month: Hitskope Music GroupLocation: Los Angeles, CAYears In Business: 5Website: https://www.hitskope.com Hitskope Music Group is an LA-based music company composed of four divisions: a record label in partnership with Sony Music,... Read More
May 30, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Music UK Ups Amber Davis To SVP
Warner Chappell Music UK has named Amber Davis the company’s next SVP. In addition to continuing as the publisher’s UK Head of A&R, she will be responsible for shaping overall UK strategy. Since joining WCM UK in 2014, Davis has signed and developed songwriters including CeeBeats, Celeste, Dave, Fraser T Smith, J Hus, Legnendury Beatz, Skepta, Stormzy and Willow Kayne. “Amber is one of the industry’s most important executives, and her success and passion has helped Warner Chappell Music UK become a leading player in the music business,” said Shani Gonzales,... Read More
May 30, 2023 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Partners With Generative AI Startup Endel
Universal Music Group has struck “a first-of-its kind” partnership with generative AI sound wellness startup, Endel to create “AI-powered, artist-driven functional music.” Per the agreement, UMG artists will be able to use Endel’s proprietary AI technology to “reimagine” both new tracks and music from their catalog as “science-backed soundscapes designed to enhance listeners’ wellness.” UMG will soon announce the first wave of soundscapes under the new agreement with Endel. “At UMG, we believe in the incredible potential of ethical AI as a tool to support and enhance the creativity of our artists,... Read More
May 30, 2023 – Music Biz Member RoyFi Partners With Unchained Music Team To Fund Royalty Advances
Music financing service, RoyFi has partnered with artist services company, Unchained Music to provide artist royalty advances for artists distributing their music through Unchained. “Our mission is to give more power to creatives by giving them access to affordable capital, at terms that make business sense,” said Peter Harvey of RoyFi. “Access to capital means more sustainable music careers. Unchained Music and RoyFi make a great team, as we share a deep commitment to thoughtful financial innovation that lets artists make more of their work with fewer fees,... Read More
May 26, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Music Signs Producer & Songwriter whY Jay
Warner Chappell Music has signed a worldwide publishing deal with UK based producer and songwriter, whY Jay, a prominent figure in UK Hip-Hop due to his collabs with the country’s biggest artists like Arrdee, Central Cee and Tion Wayne. Over the course of his career, whY Jay has landed numerous Top 10 singles and has amassed billions of streams on his most popular tracks such as “Doja” by Central Cee, “Flowers” by Arrdee and “Fly Boy” by FLO feat.... Read More
May 26, 2023 – Music Biz Member Concord Signs Global Deal With Nana Rogues
Concord has signed a global publishing deal with producer-singer-songwriter, Nana Rogues, covering his catalog of tracks as well as all future works. Rogues is best known for working with global artists including Drake, Dave, Future, J Hus, Zara Larsson, Skepta, Stormzy and WizKid. “There is often a lot of hyperbole in this business, but Nana is the real deal; he’s one of the most versatile writers out there, and we are delighted that he’s accepted to join the Concord family at this stage of what undoubtedly will be a very successful career.” said Harri Davies,... Read More
May 26, 2023 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Masterworks Acquired Majority Investment In Proactiv Entertainment
Sony Music Masterworks has acquired a majority investment in Barcelona-based events company, Proactiv Entertainment, who works with talent and brands to produce live music and experiential events around the world. Under the agreement, SMM President Mark Cavell will work alongside Proactiv’s Managing Director, Nicolas Renna and Sony Music Spain & Portugal President, Jose-Maria Barbat to grow the business through an expanded range of events, venues and experiences. “We are thrilled to partner with Nico and Horacio Renna to take Proactiv Entertainment’s business to the next level and help more leading artists and brands connect with fans through high-quality productions globally,” said Cavell.... Read More
May 25, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Names Val Blavatnik Board Director
Warner Music Group has recruited Val Blavatnik as the company’s latest board member and member of WMG’s Executive Committee. Prior to joining WMG, Blavatnik worked in the music industry as an artist manager from 2016 to 2019. He later served as a production executive at Eden Productions, as well as on the investment team at LionTree. Blavatnik will succeed former board director, Alex Blavatnik. “We’re pleased to welcome Val to the WMG Board,” said Michael Lynton,... Read More
May 25, 2023 – Music Biz Member TikTok Opens Revamped Creator Fund To U.S. Creators
Short-form video platform, TikTok has opened its revamped creator fund, called the “Creativity Program Beta,” to all eligible U.S. based creators. The new program will allow eligible creators to generate higher revenue and unlock more real-world opportunities upon creating high-quality, original videos that are longer than one minute. To be eligible for the program, U.S. creators must be at least 18 years of age, and have minimums of 10,000 followers and at least 100,000 views in the last 30 days.... Read More
May 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member Moises Announces Orchestrator Plug-and-Play AI Interface
Moises has released Orchestrator, a no code, DIY AI interface giving artists, rightsholders, businesses and content creators easier access to AI tools like lyric transcription, stem separation, metadata extraction and beyond. Orchestrator’s intuitive interface and drag-and-drop features remove the barriers of development costs and production timing for individuals and businesses who want to experiment with AI tools but have limited resources. “Orchestrator’s no-code interface opens doors for fast, intuitive, and easy adoption by companies interested in adopting emerging tech like AI,” said Geraldo Ramos,... Read More
