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 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
February 13, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Takes Eco-Friendly Approach to Vinyl Production
Warner Music Group has issued its second annual Environmental Social Governance report, in which it states that the company will be shifting away from 180g vinyl production. Over the years, WMG has invested in ways to produce records without using PVC to reduce the environmental impact of record manufacturing, as well as the practice of producing “re-vinyl” products from recycled scraps of PVC. After experimenting with less harmful production practices in 2022, WMG released re-vinyls for Coldplay,... Read More
February 13, 2023 – Music Biz Member Universal Partners with TIDAL to Develop Artist-Focused Streaming Payout Model
Universal Music Group has partnered with music streaming platform, TIDAL to further develop alternative streaming payout models that they say, “…might better reward the value provided by artists.” Both companies plan to research how “harnessing fan engagement” can “generate greater commercial value for every type of artist.” The research will also extend to evaluating how different economic models, “could accelerate subscriber growth, deepen retention, and better monetize their fandom to the benefit of artists and the broader music community.” This partnership comes off the heels of a New Year note penned to UMG staff by the company’s Chairman and CEO,... Read More
February 10, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Launches Rhythm City on Roblox
Warner Music Group has launched “a first-of-its-kind music themed social roleplay experience” named Rhythm City on virtual gaming platform, Roblox. Developed in partnership with gaming and content company, Gamefam, WMG says that Rhythm City will expose users to artists and music through social roleplay and provide them with a collection of digital items sold exclusively on Roblox. Players of the game will be able to choose from a variety of roles including music producer, DJ, dancer and more.... Read More
February 9, 2023 – Music Biz Member Concord Recruits Colton McGee As VP of Business and Legal Affairs
Independent music company Concord has appointed Colton McGee as their new VP of Business and Legal Affairs. He will report to and work alongside the company’s EVP of Business and Legal Affairs, Gregg Goldman at the company’s headquarters in Nashville. McGee will work within Concord’s recorded music division and is responsible for supporting Concord Label Group and Craft Recordings through new artist signing, acquisitions and management of historical rights. Prior to joining Concord, he spent 13 years at BBR Music Group in Nashville.... Read More
