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!
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,”... Click Here To Read
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,... Click Here To Read
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,... Click Here To Read
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.... Click Here To Read
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,... Click Here To Read
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.... Click Here To Read
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,... Click Here To Read
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.... Click Here To Read
April 4, 2022 – Music Biz Member Shazam Adds Concert Discovery Feature
Apple-owned music recognition tool Shazam has included a new concert discovery feature. By “Shazaming” a song, users can access concert information from Bandsintown for upcoming nearby shows. This new feature allows Bandsintown For Artists allows performers to provide their fans with important tour information including dates, venue location and ticket prices when they search the song via the Shazam mobile app and website. “Shazam has a long history of innovation in music discovery and connecting artists and fans,” said,... Click Here To Read
April 4, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Group Opens Southeast Asia Headquarters In Singapore
Sony Music Group has opened a new Southeast Asian headquarters in Singapore that will house Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing, and The Orchard. The companies will provide services in pan-regional marketing, data analytics, human resources, finance, digital innovation, business development, A&R, and publicity in Singapore and the wider region. Sony Music Group’s roster includes Sezairi, Gary Valenciano, Zee Avi, A-Teez, and Ben&Ben. “Sony Music has a rich history of discovering and supporting some of the most iconic artists and impactful music originating from Asia,... Click Here To Read
