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.
April 13, 2022 – Music Biz Member Feed Media Group Is Hiring — Senior Full Stack Engineer
Feed Media Group makes it easy, fast and legal for businesses to use music to drive revenues by delivering the most engaging customer experiences. We deliver pre-cleared music—compiled by the industry’s best curators—complete with user analytics, payments to rights holders, and legal indemnification for our customers. Feed.fm powers music for the world’s leading brands including American Eagle Outfitters, Mayo Clinic, Mirror, Nautilus and Tonal; and up-and-coming startups use Adaptr to create unique music-based experiences. Our music partners include Warner,... Read More
April 13, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sound Royalties Is Hiring: Administrative Assistant
Sound Royalties is an affiliate business of GoDigital Media Group that is dedicated to creating and delivering financial products that help sustain the music community. We have a deep appreciation for music and music professionals. We understand and provide the financing for music professionals to create their music, pay for the next project, go out on tour or not have to wait for their future royalty check. About the RoleThe Administrative Assistant will work in our West Palm Beach office.... Read More
April 13, 2022 – Music Biz Member Byta Launches Smart Attachments Linking Feature
Audio sharing platform, Byta has announced the launch of its new Smart Attachments feature, allowing users to send audio files along with additional recognized third-party links to provide additional context for an artist’s music. Among the approved links that can be shared are Spotify Artist profiles, SoundCloud links, and Dropbox or Google Drive folders. Smart Attachments send in tandem with the audio files they are linked to, and show third-party logos alongside the message sent. “Sharing music often requires giving recipients as much context as possible to encourage discovery and to connect with newer artists and creators,”... Read More
April 12, 2022 – Music Biz Member Ingrooves Music Group Wins Second Music Marketing Tech Patent
Global independent music company, Ingrooves Music Group has announced that it has received a new patent for a tech-driven music marketing solution, its second such patent in three years. The company’s new patented tech fuels its proprietary Smart Audience advertising offering, which can identify what it calls “high-value” streaming audiences for an artist or label based on user listening behavior. According to Ingrooves, the new technology does not rely on any personally identifiable information to ensure it complies with privacy regulations around the world,... Read More
April 8, 2022 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: FiXT
This week, we welcome FiXT, a record label offering a holistic approach to growing artists’ careers, of the Music Biz member Community! Co-founded by artist Klayton more than 15 years ago, the company seeks to fulfill all of its more than 30 artists’ needs by offering three core business operations under a single roof: full-service record label, music publisher and merchandise company. FiXT has worked to expand its offerings with the advent of streaming and new music-tech integrations,... Read More
April 7, 2022 – Music Biz Member ORFIUM Acquires Tokyo-Based Breaker Inc.
ORFIUM has acquired Breaker Inc., a promotional, marketing and content company based in Japan which was founded in 2013 by Alan Swarts. Under the terms of the acquisition, Breaker will rebrand as ORFIUM Japan. The company plans to establish new partnerships across music, gaming, entertainment and anime in the world’s second biggest music market. “I am delighted to be bringing Alan and his team into the ORFIUM organization,” said ORFIUM CEO, Rob Wells. “He has done a sensational job with Breaker and we are looking forward to supercharging his future efforts with our technology.... Read More
April 7, 2022 – Music Biz Member FUGA Opens Office In Berlin
FUGA will be opening an office in Berlin to support the expansion of operations in the Germany, Switzerland, Austria (GSA) region. FUGA’s expansion also includes personnel appointments with the promotion of Curt Keplin to Head of Business Development GSA, Bernd Harbauer as Digital Accounts & Marketing Strategy Manager—GSA, and additional hires in the coming months. FUGA’s efforts in the GSA region have already led to global distribution partnerships Unique Vibes, a German Electro-Pop label and YouTube music channel,... Read More
April 6, 2022 – Music Biz Member Utopia Music Has Recruited Bastien Vidal To Serve As CFO and VP, Operational Finance
Utopia Music has offered the role of CFO and VP, Operational Finance to Bastien Vidal; in this role, he will support the company’s considerable growth trajectory, which will include setting up structures and processes that drive operational finance excellence. He will directly report to company CEO, Markku Mäkeläinen. Vidal joins from Callisto Media, where he previously held the position of CFO. “I am excited to be joining Utopia Music at such an important stage in its journey towards a better world for music,” said Vidal.... Read More
April 6, 2022 – Music Biz Member UMG Is Hiring — Apparel Design Intern (Bravado)
Bravado is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, & creative Apparel Design Intern to support both apparel and graphic design functions, in close collaboration with product development/ production for our extensive roster of entertainment properties covering artist merch/ product across e-commerce, tour, & retail channels. Program Requirements: Rising junior or rising senior enrolled in an accredited college/university in the US in the 2022-2023 school yearMust be available for the entirety of summer internship program: June 6 – August 12,... Read More
April 5, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Partners With STYNGR For Pre-Licensed Music in Games & The Metaverse
Warner Music Group (WMG) is providing select music from its catalog to STYNGR, a platform offering pre-cleared music for games and the metaverse. Game developers will gain access to WMG recordings to integrate music into their platforms for applications such as customized radio stations, music-related cosmetic purchases, artist-driven integrations and beyond. “Partnering with STYNGR will allow us to expand the presence of music across the global gaming ecosystem,” said WMG’s SVP, New Business & Ventures, Alex Kamins.... Read More
