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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
June 9, 2022 – Music Biz Member Apple Music Launches New DJ Mixes In Spatial Audio
Apple Music is launching new DJ mixes on its new streaming platform mixed with Dolby Atmos immersive audio, allowing fans a more interactive experience when listening with compatible audio devices, such as AirPods and select Beats headphones. Initial offerings include episodes of One Mix from Detroit Techno legend, Jeff Mills, in addition to 15 Boiler Room albums from world renowned DJs such as Boys Noise and The Blessed Madonna. More mix sets are expected to be launched throughout the year. ... Read More
June 7, 2022 – Music Biz Member Island Records Names Nick Barr Vice President of A&R and Creative Strategy
Island Records has appointed Nick Barr as the company’s new Vice President of A&R and Creative Strategy based in their Los Angeles office. Barr will be responsible for utilizing his marketing, digital and creative strategy while signing new talent. He will report to both Co-CEO’s of Island Records, Imran Majid and Justin Eshak for A&R, and to General Manager, Mike Alexander for digital & creative marketing. “I’m not only humbled by this opportunity, but also extremely excited for my next chapter with Island Records,” said Barr.... Read More
May 26, 2022 – Music Biz Member Spotify Tests New NFT Feature On Artist Pages
Music streaming service, Spotify has been testing a new feature that will allow artists to promote NFT’s galleries on their page. The test is currently available only to a select group of U.S. users on Android. Those with access can view artist’s page and scroll back their song list to view their NFT catalog, and purchase tokens via OpenSea. Click here to read more from Engadget.... Read More
May 26, 2022 – Music Biz Member Syntax Creative Adds Crystal Lewis And The Katinas To Roster
Syntax Creative has announced two new partnerships with Christian contemporary vocalist & songwriter, Crystal Lewis and the five-sibling Samoan Christian band, The Katinas. These new partnerships will include each artists’ back catalogs, as well as support for new releases. “I’m so grateful for my partnership with Syntax Creative,” says Lewis. “After several years of manning every aspect of digital distribution on my own, I’ve been so delighted to not only have help, but also to benefit from the expertise and experience that everyone at Syntax provides.” “After thirty years of making music,... Read More
May 26, 2022 – Music Biz Member ONErpm Opens Atlanta Office Led By Orlando McGhee
Full-service management company, ONErpm, has opened a new office in Atlanta that will oversee artists including Ceelo Green, Goodie Mob, Deitrick Haddon and many more. Orlando McGhee, Head of Urban Music, will lead the new office, accompanied by Project Manager, Nick Love and A&R Executive, Glenn ‘Guccio’ Teague. “Coming from the talent representation side, it was important to me to work with a label that is truly artist-focused,” McGhee says. “Emmanuel Zunz is building something very special at ONErpm and I’m thrilled to be joining the team at such an exciting time in the company’s history.” “I’m beyond excited to be joining the ONErpm team,” added Love.... Read More