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.
November 22, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Joins Deezer’s Artist-Centric Royalties System In France
Warner Music Group has partnered with music streaming service, Deezer to endorse the company’s artist-centric royalty system in France. Deezer’s royalty payment model will focus on a reward system for “Professional” artists, those with at least 1,000 monthly streams & 500 unique listeners, and “Engaging” artists, whose music is actively searched for and played by fans. “As we’ve consistently said, we’re committed to working with the streaming platforms to evolve business models to better reflect the value and fan engagement driven by artists,... Read More
November 21, 2023 – CD Baby Launches CDB Boost To Help Independent Songwriters Get Paid
Independent music distributor, CD Baby has debuted CDB Boost, a program dedicated to helping independent songwriters acquire royalty collections and gain access to sync opportunities. The new initiative includes mechanical royalty collection via the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), non-interactive digital performance royalty collections from services like Pandora Radio, and inclusion in CD Baby’s sync licensing program. For a one-time fee of $39.99 per single or album, CD Baby will register users’ musical works with The MLC &... Read More
November 21, 2023 – Music Biz Member Orfium Strikes Deal With Bandai Namco Music Live To Expand Presence In Japan
Music rights and metadata management software platform, Orfium has struck an anime music deal with Bandai Namco Music Live to further expand its presence in the Japanese music market. Per the partnership, Orfium will use its AI-powered software to manage, optimize and monetize Bandai’s repertoire. “Orfium’s partnership with Bandai Namco Music Live cements our position as the frontrunner for UCG monetization in the Japanese market,” said Orfium CEO Rob Wells. “With our move into the rich cultural heritage of anime music,... Read More
November 20, 2023 – Music Biz Member SiriusXM Unveils Rebrand, New App & New Initiatives
American broadcasting corporation, SiriusXM has unveiled a new look version of its app, along with a rebrand and new programming initiatives including channels run by John Mayer, Kelly Clarkson and others. The updated app, set to launch on December 14th, will include increased customization, a new playback experience, an audio library, a new home for podcast content and improvements in search & discovery capabilities. SiriusXM will also roll out new channels from Shaggy, Smokey Robinson, Dolly Parton,... Read More
November 20, 2023 – Music Biz Member TikTok Partners With DistroKid To Upload Indie Artists To TikTok Music & CapCut
Short-form video streaming platform, TikTok has struck a global partnership with digital music distribution service, DistroKid to upload music it distributes for use across TikTok Music, CapCut and TikTok’s Commercial Music Library. The deal will enable new opportunities for independent artists to promote their music, build an audience, generate revenue and make their music accessible to the platform’s millions of creators & consumers. “Independent music from around the world fuels creativity on TikTok in such a powerful way,” said Tracy Gardner,... Read More
November 17, 2023 – Music Biz Member Vevo Releases “DSCVR Artists to Watch” List For 2024
Music video network, Vevo has released the full list of 19 global artists for the 2024 edition of its “DSCVR Artists to Watch” campaign. All selected artists will benefit from showcasing two live performances, as well as being marketed & featured in music video programming via playlist and editorial features across the Vevo network, YouTube and TV platforms. “For the past decade, we’ve had the privilege of watching the alumni of this program go from talented emerging artists to global superstars,” said JP Evangelista,... Read More
November 16, 2023 – Music Biz Member Kobalt Appoints Dylan Berthier To Chief People & Culture Officer
Independent rights management company, Kobalt has recruited Dylan Berthier as the company’s Chief People & Culture Officer. In his new role, Berthier will oversee Kobalt’s global P&C team. Prior to joining Kobalt, he served in various leadership roles at Activision Blizzard. Berthier will be based in London and will report to Laurent Hubert. “Dylan has over 20 years of experience leading HR teams of all shapes and sizes through times of change and expansion, facilitating innovation and ensuring organizations have a culture of excellence and ways of working to enable these transformations,” said Hubert.... Read More
November 15, 2023 – Music Biz Member Empire Promotes Elliott Peters To General Counsel
Independent music company, EMPIRE has promoted Elliot Peters to General Counsel. In this new role, he’ll spearhead the company’s legal & business affairs on a global scale, as well as oversee negotiations with music streaming services & retailers. Prior to his promotion, Peters served as EMPIRE’s SVP of Global Business. “I am thrilled to continue my journey with EMPIRE working across departments and alongside my incredibly talented colleagues as we continue the great work Ghazi started back in 2010,” said Peters.... Read More
November 14, 2023 – Music Biz Member Amazon Music Live Books Garth Brooks To Play Black Friday Concert
Amazon Music has announced Country star, Garth Brooks will perform new music during the first-ever Amazon Music Live Black Friday concert. The show and livestream will begin at 4 PM PST on Friday, November 24th, following Black Friday Football. This event coincides with grand opening of Brooks’ Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk in Nashville Click here to read more from Digital Music News.... Read More
November 14, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Appoints Alexandra Condon As VP Of Public Policy & Government Affairs
Warner Music Group has appointed Alexandra Condon as VP of Public Policy & Government Affairs. In her new role, she will serve as the company’s primary point of contact for policymakers in Europe, in addition to working closely with trade associations and other stakeholders on the company’s behalf. Condon will be based in London and report to Mark Baker, WMG’s SVP, Public Policy & Government Affairs. “Ali’s extensive music and public policy background will be a great asset to Warner Music Group,” said Baker.... Read More
