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.
If you’re a member that has news to share with our community, share it with our Social Media Specialist, Samantha Writt!
August 1, 2022 – Music Biz Member Apple Music Launches “Antidote Editions” For Alternative Artists
Music streaming service, Apple Music has launched a new initiative championing Alternative music, Antidote Editions. Participating artists will record four exclusive songs in Spatial Audio that will be added to their latest album release exclusively on the Apple Music platform. Singer Beabadoobee was the first artist to release music in this new series, recording new versions of songs from her latest album, Beatopia: “10:36,” “See You Soon” and “The Perfect Pair,” as well as a cover of a track from The Strokes.... Click Here To Read
August 1, 2022 – Music Biz Member CD Baby Announces Keynote Speakers At DIY Musician Conference
CD Baby is back for their first conference since the start of the pandemic with the DIY Musician Conference, to be held on August 26-28 in Austin, Texas at the Hilton Austin. Keynote speakers at this year’s event will include songwriters Kara Dioguardi and Ross Goland, NY Times best-selling author Austin Kelon, and legendary live music producer Tom Jackson. The three-day weekend will offer one-on-one mentorships, songwriting and marketing workshops, keynote events, and jam sessions. The event will take place as a hybrid with both in-person and virtual sessions.... Click Here To Read
August 1, 2022 – Music Biz Member Muso.AI Launches New Pro+ Plan
Music credit platform, Muso.AI has launched their new Pro+ plan which includes the long-requested ability to track multiple artists’ analytics from one account. Five “roster seats” are included with the Pro+ plan, allowing for seamless viewing of each selected artists’ data. Users will also be able to add additional seats to their roster at an additional $5.99 per month. The new upgrade is now available on all Android and iOS devices. Click here to read more about the new service tier from Muso.AI’s website.... Click Here To Read
July 29, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Announces Exclusive Partnership With Craft Media
Sony Music has announced a new exclusive partnership with Egyptian music and event production company, Craft Media. This new affair aims to sign, produce and promote Arabic artists across the Middle East, providing support and investments for them in the region. “At Sony Music, we have always believed in the power of collaboration in spurring innovation and creating new opportunities for our artists,” said Sony Music Middle East General Manager, Mike Fairborn.“ Craft Media’s creative prowess,... Click Here To Read
July 28, 2022 – Music Biz Member Symphonic Distribution Names Johnathan Carmel Web3 And NFT Lead
Symphonic Distribution has appointed Johnathan Carmel as the company’s new Web3 and NFT lead. He joins the company as a former tour manager and artist manager for artists such as Charlie Puth, Kali Uchis and Ben Platt. Carmel has specialized in Web3 developments around Social Tokens, NFTs and DeFi in the last two years. In his new position, he will prioritize the building of Web3 solutions for the company’s clients and will report directly to Symphonic Distribution’s CPO,... Click Here To Read
July 28, 2022 – Music Biz Member SoundCloud Names Jessica Rivera As Global SVP & General Manager
SoundCloud has announced two new hires: Jessica Rivera joins the company as Global SVP & General Manager, and Maurice Slade has been appointed to the role of Head of Marketing. Rivera and Slade will both report directly to SoundCloud President, Eliah Seton, and will focus on the company’s endeavors to support artists at all levels of their careers. “We are so proud to welcome Jessica and Maurice to the SoundCloud family to lead our efforts in working more closely with artists at the highest level,” said Seton.... Click Here To Read
July 27, 2022 – Music Biz Member ONErpm Names Tim Wipperman Managing Director
ONErpm has named Tim Wipperman as the company’s new Managing Director. In his new position, he will negotiate artist deals, oversee staff operations, and the growth of the local Nashville office. As an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience in the publishing and label sectors, he has worked with a roster of talented Country artists including Willie Nelson, Little Big Town, Restless Heart and many more. “I’m honored to join the ONErpm team,... Click Here To Read
July 26, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Records Names Dionnee Harper EVP Of Marketing & Artist Development
Warner Records has named Dionnee Harper as new Executive VP of Marketing & Artist Development. In her new role, she will work closely with various departments at Warner Records overseeing marketing strategy across all genres. Based in their Los Angeles office, she will report directly to the company’s Co-Chairman and COO, Tom Corson. Prior to joining the company, Harper was the previous Marketing Executive at sister label, Atlantic Records, and has been with parent company Warner Music Group for 22 years. ... Click Here To Read
July 25, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Music Promotes Andrew Ludwick to VP of Business Development, Digital
Warner Chappell Music has promoted Andrew Ludwick as the company’s new VP of Business Development, Digital. In his new role, he will oversee business opportunities in developing markets while working simultaneously with the company’s finance, administration and operations teams, in addition to partnering with major technology partners in the digital space. He will report directly to the company’s VP of Global Digital, Natalie Madaj. “I started my career in music as an intern at Warner Records and got to where I am today by leaning into challenging business cases and seeking solutions,” said Ludwick.... Click Here To Read
July 25, 2022 – Music Biz Member Qobuz Partners With International Anthem For Exclusive Live Show Recordings
Hi-res music streaming & download service, Qobuz has announced a partnership with Chicago-based independent record label, International Anthem for a curated series of four album release shows at Public Records in Brooklyn, New York that will appear exclusively on Qobuz. Artists Alabaster DePlume and Jeremiah Chin & Marta Sofia Honer were featured as the first two recordings released under this partnership. This ongoing partnership was started to support artists in the indie community, with more recordings expected to be released in the future.... Click Here To Read
