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.
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October 26, 2023 – Music Biz Member mtheory Names Erik Pettie As SVP And Head Of New Artist Services & Partnerships Unit
Artist management company, mtheory has named Erik Pettie as SVP and Head of the company’s new Artist Services & Partnerships division. In his new role, he will lead the establishment of the Artist Services division, which will offer a range of services to assist artists & labels in gaining exposure and generating revenue. Under Pettie’s leadership, the division will provide artists and their teams with infrastructure, insights and execution to either complement or replicate label support.... Read More
October 25, 2023 – Music Biz Member Spotify Debuts Dedicated Merch Hub On Artists Profiles
Music streaming platform, Spotify has released a dedicated merch hub powered by Shopify, allowing fans to easily shop for merch from all their favorite artists in one place. The merch hub will provide personalized merch recommendations based on the subscriber’s listening habits. Click here to read more from Digital Music News.... Read More
October 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group’s Spinnin Records Partners With AI Sound Wellness Company Endel
Warner Music Group’s Electronic music label, Spinnin’ Records label has partnered with AI sound wellness company, Endel to transform its catalog into soundscapes for focus, relaxation, movement and sleep. Per the partnership, Spinnin’ Records will release a total of 50 soundscape album playlists, dropping one new release per week over the next few months. The first two soundscape albums have already been published. The releases fall under a new Spinnin’ Cosmos profile on the Endel platform,... Read More
October 24, 2023 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Strikes Partnership With BandLab Technology
Universal Music Group has partnered with Singapore-based music tech company, BandLab Technologies to advance the companies’ shared commitment to AI initiatives and protection of artist & songwriter rights. The partnership will focus on empowering the next generation of artists including BandLab’s global community. Together, both companies will “…pioneer market-led solutions with pro-creator standards to ensure new technologies serve the creator community effectively and ethically.” “We welcome BandLab’s commitment to an ethical approach to AI through their accessible technology,... Read More
October 20, 2023 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Acquires Indian Live Entertainment Company E-Positive
Warner Music has acquired Indian artist management and live events company, E-Positive. The acquisition is poised to strengthen WM India’s position in the market, enabling its artists to access additional expertise in local brand partnerships & live events. E-Positive will continue to operate as a standalone company led by founder and CEO, Naushad Khan. “Naushad has done an incredible job of positioning E-Positive as a leading management company and his knowledge of brand partnerships and the live sector will be a great asset for us at Warner Music India,” said Jay Mehta,... Read More
October 19, 2023 – Music Biz Member UMPG Launches Subscription-Based Music Service For Content Creators
Universal Music Publishing Group has launched Universal Music for Creators, a new subscription-based service offering influencers and online talent pre-cleared music for their content. Starting at $5.99 a month, users of the service will gain access to a library of 50,000 songs and 200,000 sound effects. The platform also provides subscribers with the flexibility to customize songs to best fit their needs, in addition to curated playlists of different moods and occasions for faster discovery. “We’re thrilled to become the first major publisher to offer production music to content creators as a subscription service and grow the accessibility of our music catalog,” said Jane Carter,... Read More
October 19, 2023 – Music Biz Member TikTok Returns As Official Partner For Women In Music 2023 Roll Of Honour
Short-form video streaming platform, TikTok has returned as the official partner for the Roll Of Honour at this year’s Women In Music Awards. Per the partnership, TikTok and UK-based trade publication, Music Week will collaborate on special Roll Of Honour content around the event. The 2023 Women In Music Awards will take place on Friday, November 10th at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London. “We are honoured to be supporting Music Week’s Women in Music Awards for the third year in a row,” said Darina Connolly,... Read More
October 18, 2023 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Relaunches Hansa Records in Germany
Sony Music Germany has relaunched Hansa Records as a frontline label in the market to further expand Sony’s mainstream Pop segment. Per the launch, Markus Hartman, VP of Ariola and Hansa Records, and his team will work to build on Hansa’s repertoire with new artists and new music from international acts including Matt Simmons, Revelle, Joel Brandenstein, Eisbrecher, Peter Maffay, Matthias Reim, and Irish band Picture This. “Our frontline business has grown very well in recent years,” said Patrick Mushatsi-Kareba,... Read More
October 18, 2023 – Music Biz Member BandLab Technologies Appoints Drew Silverstein, Kevin Breuner & Jessica Strassman To Key Leadership Roles
Singapore-based music tech company, BandLab Technologies has appointed Kevin Breuner, Jessica Strassman and Drew Silverstein to senior leadership roles at the company. Former CD Baby executive, Kevin Breuner will serve as the Head of Artist Development & Education. In this new role, he will develop and oversee strategies to support artist growth while helping the next generation of artists navigate the complexities of the industry. Breuner will work closely with the newly appointed Head of Industry Relations &... Read More
October 17, 2023 – Music Biz Member RIAA Adds Voice Cloning Category To Notorious Markets Report
The RIAA will be adding a Voice Cloning watch to its Notorious Markets reports. As generative AI tech gains more widespread use, the RIAA’s reports will include insight on the latest unauthorized AI vocal clone services. Voicify.ai, a subscription-based service authorizing users the ability to replicate public figures and artists through AI technology, is the first platform to attract the attention of the RIAA. “An explosion of unauthorized derivative works of our members’ sound recordings harm sound recording artists and copyright owners,” the RIAA says.... Read More
