Member Updates
Here you’ll find updates on the latest companies who have joined Music Biz’s membership throughout the year. Music Biz also broadcasts the latest news from our member companies — product/service launches, personnel announcements, new partnership signings, and beyond — on our socials and the homepage of our site.
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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,... Click Here To Read
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.... Click Here To Read
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.... Click Here To Read
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.... Click Here To Read
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,... Click Here To Read
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.... Click Here To Read
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.... Click Here To Read
August 11, 2022 – Music Biz Member YouTube Launches New ‘Shorts’ Tool
Online video sharing platform, YouTube has launched a new tool allowing users to create and publish 60-second “Shorts” from their existing videos. The feature will include familiar editing tools found on the app, and users can add photos from their gallery to create additional content. The new “Shorts” toolset is now available on the mobile app for both iOS and Android. Click here to read more from TechCrunch.... Click Here To Read
August 11, 2022 – Music Biz Member TikTok Launches Pre-Release Tool On SoundOn
TikTok has announced a new Pre-Release feature on their all-in-one platform for music creators, SoundOn. The new tool will allow artists to provide exclusive audio clips of their songs to TikTok listeners, as this can help create early momentum for viral songs and moments. Users can now access this tool in the U.S., Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, and in markets where SoundOn operates. “Pre-releasing a song is a great way to test a track before its full launch,” said TikTok in a statement.... Click Here To Read
August 10, 2022 – Music Biz Member SoundExchange Promotes Luis Bonilla To CTO
SoundExchange has promoted Luis Bonilla as the company’s new CTO. In his new role, he will be responsible for the technology systems and infrastructure at the company, in addition to overseeing creation and scaling of the company’s royalties tools. Since joining the company in 2011 as the Sr. Director of Distribution Services, he has played a vital role in leading the transition from quarterly to monthly royalty distribution, reconstructed the royalty distribution process, and overhauled the company’s internal collection and distribution services. ... Click Here To Read
