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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.
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October 24, 2022 – Music Biz Member SoundCloud’s Hazel Savage Joins Tuned Global As Non-Executive Board Member
Tuned Global, a B2B streaming technology specialist, has recruited SoundCloud’s VP of Music Intelligence, Hazel Savage as a non-executive board member. In this role, she will focus on supporting growth across EMEA, US, and APAC territories. Prior to her role with SoundCloud, Savage worked for Shazam, Pandora, Universal Music and HMV, before founding AI music curation company, Musiio in 2018. SoundCloud acquired Musiio earlier this year to boost the music platform’s discovery capabilities. “I am very excited and honoured to join the Tuned Global board,” said Savage.... Read More
October 24, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Strikes New Partnership with GHMZA Creative Studios
Sony Music Entertainment Middle East has announced a new partnership with Kuwait-based music and video production company, GHMZA Creative Studios. The two companies will work to produce music and promote emerging Khaleeji Pop artists in the Middle East. With more than 1.5 billion accumulated views on its content, GHMZA focuses on talent development and original media production. To mark the new partnership, Kuwaiti singer and songwriter, Bashar al-Shatti and Arabic Pop singer Bader Al Shuaibi will be the first two artists to work with Sony Music Middle East. ... Read More
October 21, 2022 – Music Biz Member Virgin Music UK Launches Parachute, A New Division for Dance Music
Virgin Music UK has launched a new distribution and artist services arm dedicated to dance and electronic artists with crossover appeal called Parachute. Amid an increase in dance music streaming, Parachute aims to represent and expand releases across the dance and electronic genre. “The growth of dance music over the past year has been undeniable, and at Virgin Music UK we’re proud to launch a new choice for artists and producers alike,” stated Vanessa Bosaen, MD of Virgin Music UK.... Read More
October 20, 2022 – Music Biz Member Songclip Announces New Partnership With Hipgnosis
Songclip has announced a new licensing partnership with song management platform, Hipgnosis. Per the terms of the deal, Songclip users will gain access to around 100,000 tracks administered by Hipgnosis.Songclip uses a patented tech solution to integrate licensed clips of tracks on social platforms, dating apps and mobile games, as well as for consumer applications. The company’s suite of tools comprises features such as search and discovery, catalog and compliance, licensing, royalty payments, reporting and end-user analytics. ... Read More
October 20, 2022 – Music Biz Member Amazon Launches “Amazon Music Live” Concert Series on Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is expanding beyond live sports and will launch a weekly livestream concerts series called “Amazon Music Live.” Hosted by rapper 2 Chainz, the series will feature interviews with and performances by artists including Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion and Kane Brown. The first livestream will happen on Thursday, October 27, with Lil Baby performing his latest album, “It’s Only Me.” “Amazon Music Live” programs will stream on Prime Video after “Thursday Night Football,”... Read More
October 20, 2022 – Music Biz Member Symphonic Distribution Is Hiring — Manager, Client Marketing & DSP Relations (ATL/LA/NYC)
About the Company:Symphonic Distribution is a 100% independent music distribution and marketing company headquartered in downtown Tampa and with a strong presence in New York City, Nashville, and major music markets across the world. We focus on distributing, promoting and developing great independent music from artists, record labels and many more. Not only do we want to work with some prolific creators, we want to also work with creative, passionate, positive and forward thinking individuals. Maybe this is you?... Read More
October 20, 2022 – Music Biz Members Apple Music & Universal Music Group Enter Dolby Atmos Partnership with Mercedes-Benz
Apple Music, Universal Music Group and Mercedes-Benz have announced a new multi-faceted partnership centered around the integration of Dolby Atmos spatial audio. As part of the deal, Mercedes-Benz vehicles will become the first non-Apple product to natively offer Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos. UMG is also actively encouraging its artists and labels to produce music mixed in Dolby Atmos, and will allow artists to rate song mixes with an “Approved in a Mercedes-Benz” stamp of approval.... Read More
October 18, 2022 – Music Biz Member The Orchard Names Magic Star As Its Global Kids & Family Brand
Music distributor, The Orchard has expanded its global division for children and family entertainment with music brand, Magic Star. The partnership will give Magic Star’s family of childrens’ brands full access to The Orchard’s suite of artist, label services and global distribution network. The move also will bolster The Orchard’s childrens’ offerings, which already include The Wiggles, The Kiboomers and Rockabye Baby. Managing Director, Will Speer will oversee the Magic Star division, reporting to Prashant Bahadur,... Read More
October 18, 2022 – Music Biz Member Rimas Publishing Recognized by LaMusica for Efforts to Support Women in Music Industry
Rimas Publishing was recognized by LaMusica for the support they provide to women pursuing careers in the music industry. “A Todo Volumen,” a mini-documentary dedicated to “Las Chicas de Rimas” (Rimas’ Girls), covers the important role that Rimas Publishing has taken in providing opportunities for women in the industry. “In the Urban genre, it is not customary to see women producing music or having a lead role in creating content,” continued Bianca Alarcon, VP of Content Development for LaMusicaand Spanish Broadcasting System.... Read More
October 17, 2022 – Music Biz Member SoundCloud Refreshes, Rebrands Creator Tools Suite as “SoundCloud for Artists”
SoundCloud is updating its creator suite and plans to launch new tools that will enable direct connectivity between artists and their biggest fans. The rebranded “SoundCloud for Artists” creator dashboard will allow users to see their top fans, as well as their earnings, streams, and top tracks, all in one portal. While these enhancements are geared toward improving an artist’s experience in the SoundCloud ecosystem, the new top fans feature is intended to help artists monetize on other platforms as well.... Read More
