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.
December 15, 2021 – Music Biz Member Utopia Music Preps Creator Services Unit with ROSTR, ForTunes Acquisitions
Music-minded financial tech company, Utopia Music has announced the company’s acquisition of music industry directory ROSTR and music data analytics platform ForTunes, which will contribute to Utopia’s new Creator Services division that will formally launch in 2022. This new unit will provide a single interface for creatives of all types — songwriters, artists, composers, performers, and other industry professionals — to analyze their audiences on a more granular level and discover new opportunities to monetize their content.... Read More
December 14, 2021 – Music Biz Member Capitol Music Group Names Michelle Jubelirer First Female CEO In Company’s History
This week, Capitol Music Group announced that Michelle Jubelirer has been promoted to CMG chair & CEO, the first female to lead the company in its 80-year history. She will succeed current chair & CEO, Jeff Vaughn, and will report to Universal Music Group chairman & CEO, Sir Lucian Grainge. In her new role, Jubelirer will oversee Capitol Records, Blue Note Records, Astralwerks, Harvest Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, and Virgin Music Label & Artist Services. She joined the company as EVP in 2013,... Read More
December 9, 2021 – Music Biz Member TuneCore Announces “Social First” Music Distribution Pre-Release Option
TuneCore has added a new distribution option for creators to release music directly onto social media platforms, prior to its release for streaming and download. Creators can distribute music directly into the music libraries of social media networks including TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Reels. “In the past few years, social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook have become the first stage for music discovery, providing a new way for music creators to start building audiences and accelerate discovery and virality,” said Andreea Gleeson,... Read More
December 7, 2021 – Music Biz Member Made In Memphis Entertainment (MIME) Founders Honored In Inaugural Worthy 100 List
Made In Memphis Entertainment’s (MIME) co-founders have been selected for Worth Magazine’s inaugural Worthy 100 List. CEO, David Porter and President & Managing Director, Tony D. Alexander were honored for their commitment to diversity and inclusion to reshape the Memphis music industry through conscientious hiring techniques, along with their support and partnerships with organizations that focus on diversity. The list recognizes entrepreneurs who have used their success and influence to make a positive impact on society.... Read More
December 1, 2021 – Music Biz Member SoundCloud Partners With NBA 2K22 For Annual ‘2K Beats: The Search’ Program
Next-generation music company, SoundCloud has once again partnered with 2K, publisher of the popular NBA 2K video game series among other titles, for its annual “2K Beats: The Search” emerging talent competition. Through this program, artists can submit their original music for the opportunity of inclusion the NBA 2K22 soundtrack. “SoundCloud’s role in breaking music and connecting a young, diverse, and influential community of artists and fans is unrivaled,” said SoundCloud Global VP of Brand Partnerships,... Read More
December 1, 2021 – Music Biz Member Synchtank Raises $5.8 Million In Series A Funding Round
Music B2B SaaS company, Synchtank has completed a Series A fundraise totaling $5.8 million; the round was led by Octopus Ventures, which will enter an ongoing financial partnership with Synchtank, and saw participation from existing management & shareholders. The company says the funding will help them improve & expand upon its existing services, expand its team, and grow its customer footprint outside of North America and Europe. “We have come a long way as a company with phenomenal progress in the last two years taking the company far beyond its original sync-based business,”... Read More
December 1, 2021 – Music Biz Member Spotify Rolls Out Real-Time Lyrics Feature Globally
Spotify has rolled out its real-time lyrics feature globally to its free and premium listeners. The feature is accessible on all platforms where the Spotify app is available, including iOS, Android, desktop computers, gaming consoles, and smart TVs. MusixMatch is providing the platform with lyrics for more than 8 million titles. Users will also be able to share lyrics to their social media platforms directly from the app. Click here to read more about the feature from The Verge.... Read More
November 30, 2021 – Music Biz Member Dolby To Implement Dolby Atmos In NIO ET7 Sedans
Dolby has partnered with electric smart car maker, NIO to implement its Dolby Atmos spatial audio technology in the company’s flagship ET7 electric sedans, to complement the vehicle model’s 7.1.4 immersive sound system. Dolby Atmos will be available for NIO Radio, an exclusive radio station for NIO users via the NIO auto & home ecosystem. “We are excited to extend the future of car audio to consumers in China and internationally by integrating Dolby Atmos in the ET7,” said John Couling,... Read More
November 30, 2021 – Music Biz Member Single Music Opens Artist Waitlist For NFT Sales
D2C music, merch & livestream platform Single Music has opened a waitlist for its users to release NFTs through Shopify. This new integration gives artists and their teams the ability to sell all their product offerings in one convenient, direct-to-fan marketplace. NFT technology allows fans to support their favorite musicians and showcase their fandom by purchasing a collectable digital product that they exclusively retain ownership of, thanks to data processed & logged along a blockchain. Current Single Music users will be given priority access to NFT sales once the feature launches.... Read More
November 29, 2021 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Splash Box Marketing
This week, we welcome Splash Box Marketing to the Music Biz community! Based in Hendersonville, TN, Splash Box is a full-service creative advertising agency that works to align clients’ marketing & branding strategies with their business objectives. The company has helped artists get the attention of promoters, management and labels through its quality services in marketing, graphic design and branding. In recent years, Splash Box has expanded to managing artists, as well as connecting them with others that can help them reach their goals.... Read More
