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 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,... Read More
March 31, 2022 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Group Partners with GLAAD For LGBTQ Advocacy
Sony Music Group has announced a partnership with GLAAD to advance LGBTQ advocacy and inclusion. Sony and GLAAD will launch initiatives including education sessions, campaigns highlighting contemporary LGBTQ issues, and a three-part interview series called “ICONS,” featuring LGBTQ music creatives. Sony Music Group has also been named an official sponsor of the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. “We believe in building an industry that is as diverse as the stories our artists and songwriters tell through their music every day,”said Tiffany R.... Read More
March 30, 2022 – Music Biz Member Synchtank Appoints Janet Kirker As Chief Product Officer
Synchtank has named Janet Kirker as the company’s Chief Product Officer. With more than 20 years of entertainment industry experience, she held roles at EMI Music Publishing, The Walt Disney Company, and most recently as the VP, Rights and Royalties at Warner Music Group. Kirker will lead Synchtank’s product roadmap and report to company CEO, Rory Bernard. “This is such a pivotal time for the entertainment industry, particularly when it comes to managing IP,” said Kirker.... Read More
March 30, 2022 – Music Biz Member TuneCore Is Supporting Keychange’s Expansion
TuneCore is supporting the expansion of Keychange into the United States. Keychange is a movement fighting for a sustainable music industry, supporting talented but underrepresented artists and encouraging organizations to take a pledge for gender equality. Keychange seeks a visionary and mission-driven Program Manager to oversee Keychange’s US expansion, build and manage a small US team, and develop and deliver an ambitious program. Reporting to the Keychange USA Board (to be formed) and Keychange Core Partners (PRS Foundation,... Read More
March 28, 2022 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Vere Music
We’d like to welcome Vere Music to the Music Biz member company! The Tennessee-based label develops and orchestrates marketing campaigns for the release of singles, albums and EPs, utilizing label services and brand partnerships. Vere works closely with distribution partner ADA on building out weekly marketing drivers and keeping those drivers updated in order to fully maximize pitches to the DSPs. Click here to learn more about the company. Location: Franklin, TN Number of Employees: 4 Years in Business: 1.5 Company Contact: Rusty Harmon,... Read More
March 24, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Chappell Music Recruits Peter Rosenthal As EVP, Global Head of Legal and Business Affairs
Warner Chappell Music has appointed Peter Rosenthal to the role of EVP, Global Head of Legal and Business Affairs. This newly created position will set the strategic vision for the company’s global legal department and help drive financial and business operations for the company. Rosenthal will also liaise with performing rights organizations and industry groups and advise on relevant legislation impacting music publishing. He will report to WCM Co-Chairs, Guy Moot (CEO) and Carianne Marshall (COO).... Read More
March 24, 2022 – Music Biz Member Virgin Music Partners With Australian Independent Label Group, Mushroom
Universal Music Group’s Virgin Music Label & Artist Services (VLMAS) has struck a global partnership with Mushroom, Australia’s largest independent label group. VLMAS will provide global promotion, marketing and audience label services to Mushroom’s existing US and UK infrastructure. Selected releases from Mushroom’s artists will be issued through UMG’s major label network, when agreed by both parties. “This global alliance between Mushroom and Virgin Music, marks the beginning of a new collaboration between two historically entrepreneurial companies that have both introduced countless superstar artists and helped shape and influence independent music for decades,” said Universal Music Group Chairman &... Read More
March 23, 2022 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Acquires MENA Music Distributor Qanawat Music
Warner Music Group has acquired Qanawat Music, a music distributor providing services in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). WMG states that Qanawat has been responsible for a significant proportion of new releases in the MENA region, and will becomes its key local distributor going forward. Qanawat Music, which has a presence in Dubai, Cairo & Casablanca and offers its services in more than 20 countries across the region, will operate as a standalone company under the Warner Music Group umbrella.... Read More
March 22, 2022 – Music Biz Member HIFI Closes Funding Round With Support From Artists & Executives
Financial rights platform, HIFI has completed a strategic funding round, gaining investments from executives at Capitol Music Group, Red Light Management, Wasserman Music, Hipgnosis and 88rising. Artists including 3LAU, G-Eazy, A-Trak, and Quincy Jones have also invested in the company. “The support we are receiving from artists and their allies is truly unprecedented and indicative of how important our mission is of delivering financial transparency and independence to creators across the music industry,” said HIFI Founder and CEO,... Read More
March 17, 2022 – Music Biz Member P-MRC Data Changes Name to Luminate
P-MRC Data has rebranded as Luminate, bringing together MRC Data, Variety Business Intelligence, Music Connect, BDS Radio and SoundScan with plans to debut a, “…unified, cross-industry analytics platform…” later this year. The trends and analytics platform, which powers the music charts for Billboard, recently helped launch Billboard’s Global Hits chart, which tracks top performing songs across forty-eight countries and offers comparison and analysis across regions. “We re-conceived this brand as the industry’s central and most trusted source for all of entertainment’s verified strategic and operational data,” said Rob Jonas,... Read More
