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November 18, 2022 – Music Biz Member Syntax Creative Strikes Partnership with LoweKey Entertainment
Syntax Creative has announced its recent partnership with LoweKey Entertainment, the label home of famed Gospel singer, Debbie Winans. The partnership comes in time for Winans’ new holiday single “Hustle & Bustle,” set for release on November 18th. Winans’ career has spanned many illustrious moments, including for Whitney Houston on the Body Guard Tour and performing as a background vocalist for her siblings, Bebe & Cece Winans. Click here to read more on the partnership from Syntax’s blog. ... Read More
November 17, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Publishing UK Names Shauni Caballero Sr. A&R Manager
Sony Music Publishing UK has promoted Shauni Caballero to the role of Sr. A&R Manager. In this new role, She will support and develop SMP songwriters, promoting the brand’s collaboration efforts and developing new opportunities across its global roster. Since joining Sony in May, Caballero has signed major UK artists like Central Cee, Russ Millions, and Nemzzz. Caballero made her debut in the music industry by establishing music publishing, neighboring rights and consultancy company, The Go 2 Agency in 2017.... Read More
November 17, 2022 – Music Biz Member Meta Announces Work on New AI-Powered ‘EnCodec’ Audio Compression Method
Meta has announced work on an AI-powered audio compression method called “EnCodec,” that they state delivers ten times better compression than the MP3 format. The new method consists of a three-party system that is trained to compress audio to the desired target size. Meta researchers state that “…the key to lossy compression is to identify changes that will not be perceivable to humans, as perfect reconstruction is impossible at low bit-rates.” As the technology develops, Meta aims to deliver high-quality audio across all network connections with smaller files.... Read More
November 16, 2022 – Music Biz Member Youtube Debuts ‘Go Live Together’ Co-Streaming Feature
Video streaming platform, YouTube has announced a new feature that will allow creators to go live with an invited guest. Once the feature is launched, creators will be able to stream with one guest at a time via their mobile device. In the coming weeks, select creators will be able to select the “Go Live Together” button and update their stream settings, while the company plans for a broader rollout in the near future. Hosts of a live stream will have the opportunity to earn revenue from advertisements that will run during guest streams. ... Read More
November 16, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Invests In Anything World’s “Series Seed Plus” Funding Round
Warner Music Group has become an investor in AI-powered startup, Anything World. The 3D animation design platform raised $7.5 million during its recent “Series Seed Plus” funding round, which includes money contributed by the major label. Warner’s investment will help support Anything World’s recently launched high-fidelity animation system, its initiative to democratize 3D content creation and to further explore artificial intelligence and 3D worlds. “We’re thrilled to expand further the tools and opportunities we can provide to developers,... Read More
November 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member Symphonic Distribution Strikes Licensing Partnership with Pinterest
Symphonic Distribution has partnered with social media service, Pinterest, to add access to its music catalog on the social platform. Along with other labels and distributors, the licensing deal will help expand Pinterest’s video-focused “Idea pins” feature, which allows creators to add popular tracks from top artists to their video content. “Pinterest is one of the world’s most popular platforms,” said Jorge Brea, Founder & CEO of Symphonic. “For music to now be a legitimate and licensed component of the service will create a new and exciting way to consume,... Read More
November 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Canada Appoints Craig ‘Big C’ Mannix to VP, Black Music
Universal Music Canada has promoted Craig ‘Big C’ Mannix from Sr. Director, Urban Marketing to VP, Black Music. In his new role, Mannix will “…continue to quarterback UMC’s commitment to Black Music with an integrated approach to marketing and A&R,” according to the company. Through his work, Mannix aspires to “…directly shape and impact artist projects,” by signing and developing Black Canadian artists. Mannix will report to Jeffery Remedios, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Canada. ... Read More
November 14, 2022 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Strikes Exclusive Global Publishing Deal With China’s RYCE Publishing
Universal Music Publishing China has announced a new exclusive global publishing deal with China-based RYCE Publishing. Per the agreement, RYCEwill provide UMP China access to RYCE Entertainment’s catalog of more than 700 C-Pop and K-Pop songs. Administering hit songs such as Jackson Wang’s “100 Ways”, TFBOYS’ “Manual to Youth”, and Sitar Tan’s “Xiao Juan” will be UMP China’s responsibility to globally distribute. UMP China will also give RYCE’s writers and artists access to its global infrastructure as they work to expand RYCE Publishing’s roster for songwriters and producers.... Read More
November 11, 2022 – Music Biz Member Curve Royalty Systems Releases ‘Curve Lite’ Platform for Smaller Labels, Distributors & Publishers
Music technology company, Curve Royalty Systems has debuted a new version of its industry-acclaimed platform. Named Curve Lite, this iteration specifically caters to the needs of smaller music content owners and distributors. Replicated from Curve’s full royalty processing platform, the company says Curve Lite offers “…everything required to produce fast, accurate and professional royalty statements for artists and composers.” Independent record companies, music publishers and distributors can subscribe to the Curve Lite service at a starting price of £20 per month. ... Read More
November 11, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Launches Publishing Division with Moon Projects
Warner Chappell Music has partnered with label and creative agency, Moon Projects on launching a new publishing division for the company. Through this joint publishing venture, Warner Chappell Music will help Moon Projects, “…further its goal of supporting the artists and songwriters we love in an equitable and transparent way that encourages career longevity.” stated Mary Rahmani, Founder of Moon Projects. “Mary is bringing a new and fresh approach to the industry with Moon Project and this joint venture will expand those efforts even more,” said Rich Christina,... Read More
