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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March 3, 2023 – Music Biz Member Primary Wave Appoints Robin Godfrey-Cass To Oversee Catalog Acquisitions
Primary Wave has recruited veteran British music executive, Robin Godfrey-Cass to focus on catalog acquisitions of “iconic and legendary songwriters” for the company. Prior to his new role, he served as the youngest ever appointed Managing Director at Warner Chappell Music, where he was later promoted to SVP (Europe) in 1990. During his time at WCM, Godfrey-Cass signed artists including Eric Clapton, Michael Bolton, Howard Jones, Whitesnake, Bush and Radiohead. Godfrey-Cass’ expertise led him to found Crosstown Songs,... Read More
March 2, 2023 – Music Biz Members TikTok & FUGA Partner To Power SoundOn Distribution Service
TikTok has partnered with Amsterdam-based B2B tech and services company, FUGA to distribute music directly to TikTok and other DSPs, SoundOn users music to streaming platforms. Now, artists who upload their music to TikTok via the company’s SoundOn service will be able to automatically distribute to streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music via FUGA’s tech. TikTok’s partnership with FUGA began in September 2022, following the expiration of a previous distribution deal with TuneCore. Click here to read more from Music Business Worldwide.... Read More
March 1, 2023 – Music Biz Members Spotify & UMG Partner To Curate NFT Token-Gated Playlists With KINGSHIP
Spotify and Universal Music Group are teaming up to curate a token-enabled playlist for the label’s NFT band and brand, KINGSHIP. According to a tweet posted by UMG, the special playlist will exclusively be for KINGSHIP Key Card (NFT) holders. This token-enabled feature works by visiting the links shared via the KINGSHP’S official Discord and Twitter accounts. To unlock KINGSHIP’s exclusive playlist, token holders must connect their crypto wallets with the KINGSHIP Key Card NFT. The pilot KINGSHIP playlist is now available to Android users in the US,... Read More
March 1, 2023 – Music Biz Member Columbia Records UK Promotes Jamie Spinks To Head Of A&R
Sony Music Entertainment UK has appointed Jamie Spinks as Head of A&R at Columbia Records UK. In his role, he will be responsible for overseeing the direction of A&R strategy, as well as signing and developing talent for Columbia Records UK’s roster. Spinks will also run a joint venture label named Room Two, which operates under the Columbia Records UK banner. Prior to joining Columbia, Spinks spent 10 years at Polydor working in A&R, where he signed and worked with acts including Jax Jones,... Read More
February 28, 2023 – Music Biz Member Amazon Music Strikes Partnership With Generative AI Music Company, Endel
Amazon Music has announced its latest collaboration with generative AI music company, Endel to produce a wellness playlist using the company’s AI tech. Per the partnership, the companies will produce the “Sleep Science” playlist using Endel’s extensive research into the neuroscience of sleep. Endel’s patented AI engine produces scientifically backed sleep tracks that follow circadian rhythms, using synths and “chill” vocals that prepare the listener for sleep. The playlist’s duration lasts for eight hours, or until the listener awakens.... Read More
February 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member ClicknClear Enters Performance Sports Music Licensing Deal With National Federation Of High School Associations
Music licensing company, ClicknClear has struck a multi-year partnership with the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) to provide licensed music from the catalogs of ClicknClear’s rightsholder partnersfor use in high school performance sports events, as well as access to the company’s License Verification System to ensure proper use of licensed music. The partnership will cover music for sporting events including cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, figure skating, marching band, and show choir for the NFHS’ 19,500 high schools across its 51 member state associations.... Read More
February 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member Janishia Jones (Fresh ‘N Sassy Productions) Launches JukeJoint Foundation To Support WOC
Janisha Jones of Music Biz member company, Fresh ‘N Sassy Productions has launched the Los Angeles-based JukeJoint Foundation, to celebrate and support women of color in the music business. The organization devotes itself to advancing equity and promoting greater inclusion of women of color in the music business.The foundation will empower its members through networking, programming initiatives, and funding. JukeJoint aims to make lasting, impactful change the industry by removing barriers that hinder the success of marginalized groups,... Read More
February 23, 2023 – Music Biz Member Amuse Launches New Music Insights Service To Empower Artists With In-Depth Data
Global music company, Amuse has announced the launch of its new Music Insights service that provides artists with an in-depth review on the performance of their music on streaming services and user-generated content platforms. From the Amuse app, artists can easily check their stats including the number of views, likes, and shares they’ve accumulated, as well as which videos and playlists they’ve been featured on. The service also allows users to track how their fans are interacting with their music and what platforms they’re coming from.... Read More
February 23, 2023 – Music Biz Member Universal Music UK Appoints Jennifer Hills & Sarah Desmond As Co-MDs of Globe Creative Agency
Universal Music Group UK has promoted Jennifer Hills and Sarah Desmond as Co-Managing Directors of the company’s in-house creative agency, Globe. Both Desmond and Hills joined the company over 10 years ago in Sr. Director roles, and were then appointed to SVPs in 2016. Together, the pair has led campaigns with global brands for artists including Sam Fender, Florence + The Machine, Sam Smith, Paul McCartney and Rihanna. Prior to joining UMG, Hills held senior positions at companies such as Carat Global Management,... Read More
February 23, 2023 – Music Biz Member Ingrooves Strikes Distribution Deal With Australian Indie Label, Teamwrk
Ingrooves Music Group has signed a global distribution deal with Australia-based indie record label, Teamwrk to further push the label’s catalog of artists worldwide. The release of Aussie rapper and singer, Masked Wolf’s song Never The Same, marked the partnership’s first global single. “Our partnership with Ingrooves has already helped us see growth and new opportunities around the world as we look to expand and engage audiences for Masked Wolf and the rest of the Teamwrk roster,” said Teamwk Co-Founder,... Read More
