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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August 18, 2022 – Music Biz Member Concord Acquires Native Tongue
Independent music company, Concord has acquired Native Tongue, an independent Australian music publisher founded in 2003 by Chris Gough. The first Concord Music Publishing Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) offices have been opened in Melbourne, with additional staff based in Sydney and Auckland. Native Tongue’s Managing Director, Jaime Gough and SVP, Chelsea Gough will lead the new venture along with their executive team. “Australia and New Zealand are important music markets in their own right and this is a region that we have wanted to invest in for many years,” said Concord President of International Publishing,... Read More
August 18, 2022 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Ups Frédéric Voillemot To CFO & EVP Of Business Development
Universal Music Group has promoted Frédéric Voillemot as the company’s new CFO & EVP of Business Development for Africa, Middle East & Asia (AMEA). In his new role, he will work closely with the digital and legal team to provide a harmonious commercial approach across the region, while serving as a key member of the company’s AMEA team. He will report directly to EVP of Market Development, Adam Granite and will liaise with CFO & EVP,... Read More
August 17, 2022 – Music Biz Member ONErpm Launches New Publishing Administration Service, ONE Publishing
Full-service music business services company, ONErpm has launched a new publishing administration service, ONE Publishing. The new service will allow songwriters and publishers to collect publishing royalties and will be available to the company’s premium artists and labels. Diego Maldonado, who previously served as Country Manager of Colombia, will lead this new endeavor and will report directly to ONErpm’s founder and CEO, Emmanuel Zunz. “I am honored to develop this new publishing initiative,” said Maldonado. “We truly believe in creating better solutions for musicians and with this powerful product we’re raising the standards and closing an important gap for songwriters and artists all over.” Click here to read more from Music Business Worldwide.... Read More
August 17, 2022 – Music Biz Member Qobuz Announces 24-Bit Tracks Mixed With THX Spatial Audio
Qobuz has partnered with THX Spatial Audio to release exclusive 24-bit tracks with artists Circuit Des Yeux, Anat Cohen and Dinosaur Jr. The new tracks combine Qobuz standard 24-bit hi-res audio with THX Spatial Audio to place the listener in the center of a 360° “soundstage” that can be experienced with any pair of headphones, enhancing minute musical details and adding live ambiance to the tracks. “The ease with which Qobuz users can experience the THX Spatial Audio music tracks,... Read More
August 16, 2022 – Music Biz Member FUGA Names Sarah Landy As SVP Americas
FUGA has appointed Sarah Landy as the company’s new SVP Americas. Based at the Los Angeles office, she will report directly to FUGA’s CCO, David Driessen. In her new role, she will oversee business development and client relations in North and South America, while also managing the growing distributor’s client roster at Epitaph, Dim Mak, Better Noise Music and Sua Musica. “I am delighted to be joining the wonderful team at FUGA, a company I’ve long admired,” said Landy.... Read More
August 16, 2022 – Music Biz Member TikTok Launches New In-App Feature With Ticketmaster
Social media platform, TikTok has announced a new partnership with Ticketmaster, allowing users to purchase tickets for events while using the app. Creators will be able to link events via Ticketmaster by tapping the “add link” option before posting a video. The new feature is currently available to a select group of users, including artists such as Demi Lovato, OneRepublic and Usher. Click here to read more from TechCrunch.... Read More
August 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member Vydia Names Chris Maltese Director Of Label & Artist Relations
Vydia has named Chris Maltese as the company’s new Director of Label & Artist Relations. In his new role, he will work with the company’s legal, finance, and sales support teams; assist in client acquisition and onboarding; and manage label & artist relations teams on both coasts. As a veteran in the music industry, Maltese has held positions at Believe, Cure8 Records, Primary Wave and Maltese Management, and has signed artists including Charlotte Sands, Marc E.... Read More
August 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member DistroKid’s Artist Partners To Receive Monthly Grants From New Snapchat Fund
Artists distributing their music to Snapchat through Music Biz member, DistroKid can now claim monthly grants of up to $100,000 thanks to Snapchat’s new Sounds Creator Fund. The fund is currently available to U.S.-based artists who are currently signed to Snapchat’s music label and publisher partners. Currently the program is capped at 20 songs, and Snap says it will provide grants of $5,000 per song based on how engaged its users are with the track. “By providing meaningful funding and creative support,... Read More
August 11, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Records Promotes Miles Gersh To VP, A&R
Warner Records has promoted Miles Gersh as the company’s new VP, A&R. Since joining the company in 2019 as the Director, A&R, he has helped develop artists such as Zach Bryan and CJ. He will report directly to label CEO and co-chairman, Aaron Bay-Schuck. “Working with the incredible talent and team at Warner Records has been a dream come true,” said Gersh. “A huge thank you to Aaron for his amazing support and for giving me this wonderful opportunity.... Read More
August 11, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Entertainment Promotes Jacob Fowler To EVP And CPO
Sony Music Entertainment has announced the promotion of Jacob Fowler to the roles of EVP and CPO, based in their New York office. Fowler will lead the company’s global product strategy, working closely with leadership from Sony Music’s Global Digital Business group and The Orchard to oversee a newly combined division of their product technology and engineering teams. “The product and engineering teams at Sony Music Entertainment, including The Orchard, have built great applications with forward-looking mindsets,” said Fowler.... Read More
