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.
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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
October 17, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Acquires Stake In Serbia’s Mascom Records
Warner Music Group has acquired a stake in Serbian record label, Mascom Records. The two companies will now build a roster of local Serbian artists who will have the opportunity to be up-streamed into Warner Music’s global network. The companies have been working with Serbian star, Sergej Pajic on his latest releases “Kabul” and “Mia Bella.” “We’re delighted that Warner Music has made this investment into our company,” said Mascom Records CEO, Slobodan Nesovic. “We’ve enjoyed a great relationship over the years and this next stage of our partnership will allow local Serbian artists to join a major record label and enjoy worldwide success.... Read More
October 13, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Names Julie Greenwald Chairman & CEO of Newly Created Atlantic Music Group
Warner Music Group has named Julie Greenwald to the role of chairman & CEO for the newly created Atlantic Music Group. In this new role, she will oversee Atlantic Records (Atlantic, Atco, Big Beat, and Canvasback) and 300 Elektra Entertainment (300, Elektra, Fueled by Ramen, Roadrunner, Low Country Sound, DTA, and Public Consumption) alongside Craig Kallman. Greenwald began her illustrious career at Atlantic Records in 2004. Prior to this, she started her music career at Def Jam Records,... Read More
October 13, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sound Royalties Expands Into Canada; Names Vanessa Thomas Head of Operations for Region
US-based finance firm Sound Royalties has expanded into Canada, appointing Vanessa Thomas as head operations for the new market. Leading regional operations out of Toronto, Thomas will act as a consultant for Sound Royalties’ Canadian network. “I’ve spent my career working with creators and know where the gaps in supporting them are,” Thomas continued. “The Canadian market is wide open for this kind of model. It doesn’t exist here, and it can be challenging for creators to find advances for their next projects.” Click here to read more from Music Business Worldwide.... Read More
October 13, 2022 – Music Biz Member Meta Offers Royalty-Free Music Library to Instagram Reels Advertisers
After a 30% increase in ad engagement in Q2 2022, Meta is offering advertisers the option to add royalty-free music to their Reel ads on both Instagram and Facebook. Advertisers will have the option of manually selecting a song or having it automated by Meta’s Ads Manager based on the content of the advertisement. In conjunction with this new offering, Meta will launch a pilot run of Facebook ads that either play once a Reel has ended or that are skippable after a period of 4-10 seconds.... Read More
