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.
January 31, 2023 – Music Biz Member Viberate Reduces Music Data Platform Subscription Price
Music data analytics platform, Viberate has reduced the platform’s subscription from $129 to $9.90 per month. The initiative was announced at Music Biz & Music Ally’s NY:LON Connect conference in London earlier this month, and was done to democratize access to music data for a larger portion of industry professionals. “If we want the entire industry to prosper, we need to provide the tools at an affordable price,” said Viberate’s co-founder, Vasja Veber. “Streaming services nailed the price range and revolutionized how we consume music today.... Read More
January 30, 2023 – Music Biz Member FUGA Strikes Partnership With Marathon Music Group
B2B distributor, FUGA has partnered with Marathon Music Group to provide its global digital and physical distribution services to the label’s diverse roster of talent. As part of the deal, Marathon will also receive access to FUGA’s wider slate of marketing, enhanced trends,analytics, sync, brand partnerships, and YouTube services, as well as the distributor’s audience strategy offering. “We are thrilled to welcome Marathon Artists to the Fuga fold,” said FUGA’s General Manager, UK, Liz Northeast. “Marathon’s dedication to championing diverse,... Read More
January 27, 2023 – Music Biz Member Sound Royalties’ Business Nearly Doubled In 2022
Based on Sound Royalties’ year-end results for 2022, the company reports that their volume of fundings to music creatives grew more than 90% last year. According to company Founder and CEO, Alex Heiche, “…for thousands of creatives, this means more resources to invest, launch projects, tour, build, or manage their financial lives under the best terms in the industry.” Sound Royalties tailors its funding models to creatives by letting them keep full ownership of their copyrights,while providing ongoing cash flow during the term of the advance. ... Read More
January 26, 2023 – Music Biz Member Spotify Adds 10,000+ New Arabic Songs Following Licensing Deal With Rotana Music
Spotify has struck a licensing deal with Middle Eastern record label, Rotana Music. Per the agreement, more than 10,000 Arabic songs will be uploaded to the music streaming platform. The songs span from Rotana’s extensive catalog of artists including Amr Diab, Elissa, Mohamad Abdo, Abdulmajeed Abdullah, Tamer Hosny and Najwa Karam. “I am incredibly proud to announce our partnership with Rotana which will allow us to expand our Arabic music library tremendously and give our users access to over 10,000 songs,” said Mark Abou Jaoude,... Read More
January 25, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Appoint Tim Matusch As EVP, Strategy & Operations
Robert Kyncl, the new CEO of Warner Music Group, has recruited his former YouTube colleague, Tim Matusch as WMG’s EVP of Strategy & Operations. In his newly created role, Kyncl states that Matusch will be working closely with him, “…the wider leadership team, and many of you, to help define, facilitate, and execute our 5-10 year vision.” Over the span of his career, Matusch held executive roles at companies such as YouTube, Boston Consulting Group and AOL.... Read More
January 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member Youtube Renews Livestream Deal With Coachella Through 2026
Video sharing platform, Youtube and AEG-owned promotor, Goldenvoice have renewed their longtime agreement to continue live streaming the Coachella festival through the year of 2026. Acts including Bad Bunny, Blackpink, and Frack Ocean will take the stage at this year’s Coachella, set to take place in-person and air live on Youtube April 14-16 and April 21-23. According to the two companies, fans will be able to enjoy, “…even more exclusive and enhanced access” to the festival moving forward.... Read More
January 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Nashville Names Cindy Mabe CEO & Chair
Universal Music Group Nashville has appointed Cindy Mabe as its next chair and CEO,upon the retirement of Mike Dungan. In 2012, Mabe joined UMGN as SVP of Marketing, a role which saw her lead marketing across Capitol Records Nashville, EMI Records Nashville, MCA Nashville and Mercury Nashville. Over the course of her career, she has helped guide and grow the careers of many Country artists including Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Sam Hunt, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton and Carrie Underwood.... Read More
January 23, 2023 – Music Biz Member Apple Releases Catalog of AI-Narrated Audiobooks
Apple has launched a catalog of AI-narrated audiobooks, carving out its place in the growing audiobook market. Users can find the new offerings by searching for “AI narration” on the company’s Books app, allowing them to listen to content that Apple describes as “…narrated by digital voice based on a human narrator.”Click here to read more from Digital Music News.... Read More
January 23, 2023 – Music Biz Member TikTok Strikes Licensing Deal With Rotana Music Group
Short form video platform, TikTok has signed a licensing deal with Saudi Arabia’s Rotana Music Group. Per the agreement, the platform now has access to Rotana’s Arab music catalog. As the largest record label and music repertoire holder in the Arab world, the company’s roster includes many prominent Arab artists such as Mohammed Abdu, Amr Diab, Adulmajeed Abdullah, Rabeh Saper and Rashed Al Majed. “We at Rotana are very thrilled with this licensing agreement, which will facilitate Arab Music reach into the MENA music industry and young communities,” said Rotana Music Group CEO,... Read More
January 18, 2023 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Dec. 2022/Jan. 2023
The Music Biz member community is home to more than 400 global companies, all working to collaborate to support the financial growth of our industry at large and create a more equitable, inclusive place to work! See below for the latest companies to join our Association in the last month: The Career MusicianLocation: Greater LA Area, CAYears In Business: 7Website: www.thecareermusician.com Join us in welcoming The Career Musician (TCM) to our membership!... Read More
