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.
April 13, 2023 – Music Biz Member TuneCore Strikes Partnership To Support Gritty In Pink INPINK Talent Hub
TuneCore has announced a new partnership with women’s empowerment organization, Gritty In Pink. Following the release of the company’s third annual BE THE CHANGE gender equality study, TuneCore will support Gritty In Pink’s recently launched INPINK marketplace that serves as an online resource for music industry entities to find and hire women and underrepresented individuals across all industry disciplines. “TuneCore has presented the BE THE CHANGE study, now in its third year, to help define the reasons behind gender discrimination and propose solutions to create a more equitable music industry for the future,” said Andreea Gleeson,... Read More
April 12, 2023 – Music Biz Member Sony Music U.S. Latin Strikes Global Deal With Chilean Singer Polimá Westcoast
Sony Music U.S. Latin has signed a global deal with Chilean singer-songwriter, Polimá Westcoast. Per the agreement, Westcoast will be expanding his relationship with the label after previously signing with Sony Music Entertainment Chile in 2019. “We are very happy to continue working with Polimá Westcoast, who has proven to be one of the most talented and creative artists of his generation,” added Alex Gallardo, president of Sony Music U.S. Latin. “We are confident that together we can bring his music to new audiences worldwide.... Read More
April 11, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Records Promotes TJ Landig To SVP, Marketing
Warner Records has promoted TJ Landig to SVP of Marketing. Throughout his 16 year old tenure at Warner Records, he has worked on campaigns for artists including Joji, Mac Miller, Ali Gatie, Bryce Vine, Ricky Montgomery, Sub Urban, Zach Bryan and Benson Boone. In 2006, Landig joined Warner Records in 2006 as an A&R intern and Radio Promotion assistant before transitioning to the marketing department. In his new role, Landig will report to EVP of Marketing &... Read More
April 11, 2023 – Music Biz Member Spotify Set To Shut Down Spotify Live Feature
Music streaming platform Spotify is discontinuing its Spotify Live standalone app, with operations officially expected to cease on April 30th. The company is expected to host more live offerings in the future, albeit within the main Spotify app ecosystem. “While we believe that there is a future for live fan-creator interactions in the Spotify ecosystem, based on our learnings, it no longer makes sense as a separate, standalone app,” said a Spotify rep. “We’ve also seen promising results in the artist-focused use case of listening parties,... Read More
April 10, 2023 – Music Biz Member Virgin Music Enters Two-Year Partnership With Sound City
Virgin Music Label and Artist Services has agreed to a two-year partnership with the UK-based festival, Sound City to support and drive opportunity for the upcoming wave of new artists. During the festival’s opening night on April 28th, Virgin Music will showcase four emerging acts from the label’s roster: . The Sound City festival will also feature Meet Virgin Music, an educational event offering an introduction to the world of artist and label services through interviews and discussions. ... Read More
April 10, 2023 – Music Biz Member Songtradr Acquires B2B Music Tech Company 7digital
Songtradr has officially acquired global B2B music tech company, 7digital. The acquisition will broaden Songtradr’s position as a B2B-focused music company that will prioritize crafting solutions for digital platforms and brands worldwide. Songtradr’s offerings now include user experiences on social media, lifestyle apps and video games. “7digital’s technologies accelerate out ability to provide our clients with comprehensive, safe, and powerful solution,” said Paul Wiltshire, CEO of Songtradr. “We are delighted to welcome the talented 7digital team to our family,... Read More
April 7, 2023 – Music Biz Member TikTok Launches #BehindTheSong With Fraser T. Smith
Short-form video platform, TikTok has launched #BehindTheSong with GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter and producer, Fraser T Smith to help bring producers and songwriters to the forefront of the platform. The hashtag will serve as a hub for the songwriting community and will encourage creators to share stories about their music making process. So far, the hashtag has accumulated over 2.2 billion views and has hosted content from songwriters and music makers including Kamille, Noel Gallagher and Guy Chambers.... Read More
April 6, 2023 – Music Biz Member Moises Reaches Over 30 Million Registered Users
AI music creation app Moises has surpassed a milestone of 30 million registered users on its platform. In addition to the user number update, the company says that it, “aims to become the first creative AI-as-a-service in audio, by crafting a customizable toolkit that allows platforms and services with AI dreams to build their own AI-centered creator product.” “We’re thrilled to see more and more people playing around with our tools, generating cool ideas, and perfecting their musicianship,” said Moises CEO and Co-Founder,... Read More
April 6, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music UK Appoints Isabel Garvey As Chief Operating Officer
Warner Music UK has recruited Isabel Garvey as their new Chief Operating Officer. Garvey joins WMUK from Abbey Road Studios, where she served as a Managing Director since 2014. Prior to her role at Abbey Road Studios, she worked as the SVP of Commercial Channels and Consumer Marketing at Warner Music as well as VP of Digital at EMI. Garvey will report to Warner Music UK CEO, Tony Harlow. “Isabel’s appointment signals our constant evolution, bringing her widely admired creativity,... Read More
April 4, 2023 – Music Biz Member Spotify For Artists Adds Active Audience Data Feature
Spotify for Artists has added a new ‘Active Audience’ metric offering to provide insights on an artist’s listeners who have streamed their music within the last 28 days. The feature is segmented into Super, Moderate and Light listeners based on the fan’s streaming history. Super Listeners are an artist’s most active listeners in the 28 days. Moderate Listeners are active listeners that intentionally stream an artist in the last 28 days and could potentially become a super listener.... Read More
