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.
February 22, 2023 – Music Biz Member Tik Tok Launches SoundOn Distribution & Marketing Service In Australia
Short-form video platform, TikTok has announced the launch of its distribution and marketing service, SoundOn in Australia. Now, Australia-based artists can use the SoundOn service to distribute their music to streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok. The service will enable users “to obtain 100% royalty for an unlimited time” on ByteDance’s various services. Artists can also utilize SoundOn to upload their music directly to TikTok’s commercial music library, which will enhance their visibility among brands.... Read More
February 22, 2023 – Music Biz Member Qobuz Celebrates Four Years in The US
Hi-Res streaming and download service, Qobuz is celebrating its fourth year of operation in the US. The company launched the region’s first hi-res music service in 2019, and has since seen year-over-year growth in the region, with a 38% increase in US subscribers and a 17% increase in download sales in 2022 alone. Their growth strategy has included offering exclusive Hi-Res releases through partnerships with artists & labels alike, and presenting added context & immersion to digital music offerings through PDF booklets &... Read More
February 21, 2023 – Warner Music India Acquires Major Stake In Distributor and Influencer Marketing Firm, Divo
Warner Music India has acquired a majority stake in digital media and music company, Divo. The company’s offerings include online video, music distribution, publishing, digital and influencer marketing solutions for brands, celebrities, and movies. Divo has a large following in the Tamil market in addition to the Kannada, Malayalam, and Telugu music industries, and released more than 30,000 songs in 2022. This investment will enhance Warner Music India’s entertainment presence across all four South Indian language music markets. ... Read More
February 17, 2023 – Music Biz Members Song Sleuth And Warner Chappell Music Partner To Identify & Monetize Content On UGC Platforms
Music tech company, Song Sleuth has partnered with Warner Chappell Music to better monetize the works of its songwriters across the user-generated content (UGC) market. Per the agreement, Song Sleuth will monitor UGC platforms for instances where the more than one million musical works from the company’s songwriters are either unclaimed or not properly monetized. Song Sleuth uses an AI and machine-learning platform called UGSeeker to identify UGC content that has not yet been detected and monetized on digital platforms. ... Read More
February 17, 2023 – Music Biz Member CrossBorderWorks’ Vickie Nauman Joins KLOOV Advisory Board
Vickie Nauman, founder and CEO of music tech consultancy, CrossBorderWorks has joined the advisory board of Web3 music company, KLOOV. The Barcelona-based company works on digital collectibles, experiences and NFTs. Click here to read more from Billboard.... Read More
February 17, 2023 – Music Biz Member Songtradr Acquires B2B Music Company, 7digital
B2B music licensing company, Songtradr has offered £19.4 million to acquire UK B2B digital music company, 7digital. The acquisition has been agreed on by 7digital’s board, and is now set for shareholder approval. “Having closely followed 7digital’s evolution for a long time, we are delighted to have reached agreement to combine our businesses, expanding our position in the b2b music licensing and technology ecosystem,” said Paul Wiltshire, CEO of Songtradr. “We are very excited with respect to what our collective team will be able to achieve in delivering an enhanced offering for our clients and to help shape the future of music licensing.”... Read More
February 16, 2023 – Music Biz Member Syntax Creative Appoints Trish Holman to Operations Team
Syntax Creative has recruited Trish Holman as a member of its operations team, playing a critical role in the company’s financial processes. Holman has more than 30 years of experience in the music industry, beginning her career at Homeland Records in 1990. She later served 14 years as the Production Manager for Mansion Entertainment. Click here to read more from Music Row.... Read More
February 16, 2023 – Music Biz Member Revelator’s Web3 NFT Platform Unlocks New Revenue Stream For Music Industry
All-in-one music data service, Revelator has released a new, easy-to-use web3 product that enables users to mint NFTs and aggregate web3 royalties on its Revelator Pro platform. The service’s NFT platform offers artists the opportunity to connect directly with their fans and generate new revenue streams. Without any knowledge of web3, crypto or coding, music businesses can use Revelator Pro to mint and sell collectible NFTS. Artists, labels, distributors, and other music businesses can easily manage 1:1 or entire collections of artwork,... Read More
February 15, 2023 – Music Biz Members Secretly Distribution & Infinite Catalog Partner To Increase Payment Frequency For Artists
Secretly Distribution has partnered with independent royalty accounting platform, Infinite Catalog to implement easier methods of paying artists royalties more often. Infinite Catalog’s offerings will bring new benefits and integrations between the two companies’ respective platforms, including the automated delivery of royalty data. Described as “QuickBooks for royalties,” the initiative has already been implemented across more than 20 Secretly Distribution labels. “Like us, Infinite Catalog is committed to bringing scale advantage to small and medium-sized labels,... Read More
February 15, 2023 – Music Biz Member UMG Launches EMI North in Leeds, Appoints Lucy Dann As EMI Records’ Managing Director
Universal Music Group has announced the launch of a new label based in the northern UK City of Leeds, named EMI North. The label will be dedicated to working with, “…the very best musical talent in the North of England,” and provide young individuals with opportunities in the industry. Clive Cawley, who formerly worked as the Managing Director of EMI Records, will serve as President of EMI North. Click here to learn more about the launch from Digital Music News.... Read More
