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.
NEW FOR 2024 Music Biz’s member news will be shared exclusively on our social channels, as the Member Updates section of our website is set to go offline later this year.
June 16, 2022 – Music Biz Member SoundCloud Named Jennifer Caserta Head Of People
Next-gen music company, SoundCloud has named Jennifer Caserta as the company’s new Head of People. In this new role, she will manage the People and Workplace team, promote people practices in leadership and development, oversee internal communications, and manage employee branding for the company’s global employees. Caserta will report directly to CFO & COO, Drew Wilson, with a dotted line to CEO, Michael Weissman. “Jennifer’s vast experience in business and cultural transformation will be a key component in her role as SoundCloud’s Head of People,... Read More
June 16, 2022 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Launches Virgin Music Label & Artists Services in Africa
Universal Music Group has announced the launch of Virgin Music Label & Artist Services in Africa. This new division will focus on supporting independent artists, labels, influencers and entrepreneurs in the region. Universal Music Africa’s Director of International Development, Guylaine Clery and Head of A&R, Félix Pea will act as co-directors for the expansion, and will both directly report to Universal Music Africa’s Managing Director, Franck Kacou. “Our vision for Virgin Music in Africa is based on an observation that African cultural heritage has not yet fully found its place in the digital world and on DSPs globally,” said Kacou.... Read More
June 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member OpenPlay Launches Direct Delivery Feature for Independent Labels
With the independent label community in mind, OpenPlay has launched Direct Delivery, a new feature giving users a quick and easy way to deliver their own music and metadata to all major music services. Assets and data stored within OpenPlay can easily be packaged into the DDEX ERN format and delivered anywhere in the world for a flat fee. The new feature will be available to all OpenPlay users offering tools, OpenPlay’s InTune analytics program, EPK Toolkit and custom report generator.... Read More
June 15, 2022 – Music Biz Member Spotify Launches New ‘In Focus’ Music Career Advice Platform
Spotify has launched In Focus, a new interactive career advice portal providing resources to artists in 21 ‘focus’ areas across five career categories the company defines as: “create, promote, connect, earn and learn.” The portal will offer educational materials to assist artists and their teams in building and tracking their numerous revenue streams, as well as provide advice & tools to help them reach their career goals. “We’re always chatting with artists about the biggest questions and aspirations they have in their personal career journeys,... Read More
June 14, 2022 – Music Biz Member The Orchard Is Hiring — Senior Accountant
The Orchard is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. About The Orchard The Orchard is a leading music distribution company operating in 45 markets worldwide – distributing music from independent artists including Ozuna, Skepta, Jorja Smith, and Kelsea Ballerini. With cutting edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with labels of all sizes to make their music and video available across hundreds of digital and physical retailers around the world. At The Orchard,... Read More
June 14, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Announces New Music Affiliate In Tel Aviv
Warner Music Group has announced its expansion into Israel with a new affiliate based in Tel Aviv, Warner Music Israel. This new office will assist the marketing of their international superstars including Cardi B, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran and many more in Israel’s booming music market. Industry veteran, Mariah Mochiach will serve as Warner Music Israel’s general manager. She will work closely with Dulce Ozyesilpinar, Warner Music Turkey’s general manager, and will report directly to Alfonso Perez-Soto,... Read More
June 14, 2022 – Music Biz Member TuneCore Launches New ‘Unlimited Release Pricing Plans’ For Artists And Labels
Independent digital music distributor, TuneCore has launched its new ‘Unlimited Release Pricing Plans,’ giving independent artists and labels to distribute as many songs across various streaming platforms at a single annual price. The company has rolled out four new plans, ranging from $0 upfront to $49.99 annually, each with their own set of features and support options. “We’ve spent a year speaking directly to artists and labels about how we can make our service better for them,” says TuneCore CEO,... Read More
June 13, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Nashville Launches New Creator Hub Program At Nashville’s CMA Fest
Warner Music Nashville has announced a pilot program called the WMN Creator Hub, allowing the label’s artists to connect with the content creator community to build deeper connections with their fans. Country artists Cole Swindle, BRELAND, Bailey Zimmerman, Avery Anna and Robyn Ottolini were chosen by the label to pilot the program due to their fan-centric approach to sharing their music. These artists were paired with five Country music enthusiast TikTok creators, selected in partnership with SMACKTOK,... Read More
June 13, 2022 – Music Biz Member UnitedMasters Is Hiring — Director, Streaming
UnitedMasters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans – empowering artists to earn and grow. UnitedMasters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first – disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties. Through the combination of UnitedMasters’ music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands,... Read More
June 9, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Publishing Signs Global Deal With Black River Publishing
Sony Music Publishing has entered a new deal with multi-GRAMMY award winning company, Black River Publishing. This new pact will see Sony offer global services for the company’s catalog, including music from Country artist Kelsea Ballerini; artist/writers MaRynn Taylor, Josiah Siska, Anna Vaus and Abby Anderson; and producer/songwriters Jacob Davis, Doug Johnson, Hannah Kerr and Forest Glen Whitehead; and GRAMMY-winning songwriter Josh Osborne. “Black River Publishing and our amazingly talented roster of writers are thrilled to be joining forces with our friends at Sony Music Publishing,” says Black River’s VP of Publishing,... Read More
