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 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
April 4, 2023 – Music Biz Member Downtown Appoints Emily Stephenson As President
Downtown Music has promoted Emily Stephenson to the role of President of Publishing. In her new role, she will oversee all publishing efforts, including client acquisition and business development, A&R, rights management and client services for Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust and Sheer. Stephenson will report to Downtown Music President, Pieter Van Rijn. After serving three years as President of Downtown Music Services, Mike Smith is departing from the company. Since joining in 2020, Smith managed the company’s move away from traditional music publishing models to a services-based approach.... Read More
April 3, 2023 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Renews Sir Lucian Grainge’s Contract to 2028
Universal Music Group’s board of directors has extended current company Chairman and CEO, Sir Lucian Grainge’s contract until May 1, 2028. The board will propose to UMG’s general meeting Grainge’s reappointment as Executive Director. “Only the right kind of chief executive can help achieve that goal and Lucian is just the one to do it,” said Sherry Lansing, UMG’s Chairman of the board. “Through his clear vision and strong execution in building UMG into the industry leader,... Read More
April 3, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Entertainment Announces “DEVO” Documentary
Warner Music Entertainment has announced a partnership with BMG and Fremantle Documentaries to release “DEVO,” the first full-length, fully authorized documentary about the New Wave band. Warner, BMG and Freemantle will serve as executive producers and financiers of the film, with all rights available worldwide. The documentary will chronicle the band’s story from their formation after the Kent State massacre to their chart topping hit, “Whip It.” The film will mix archival footage, interviews and a narrative aimed to parallel the band’s revolutionary creativity. ... Read More
March 31, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Renews Deal With MAG
Warner Chappell Music has renewed its global publishing partnership with producer MAG. Throughout his career, MAG has also worked with artists including Rauw Alejandro, Eladio Carrion, Arćangel, Bebe Rexha, Imagine Dragons, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato. Most recently, MAG was accredited for his production of 15 of the 23 tracks on Bad Bunny’s blockbuster album, Un Verano Sin Ti. “Over the past few years, MAG has helped push our culture forward with a genre-bending sound that will define our generation,” said Ryan Press,... Read More
