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 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
November 24, 2021 – Music Biz Member Spotify Relaunches Spotify Charts Site With Expanded Charts & Resources
Spotify has relaunched its Spotify Charts website to include additional resources for artists and listeners. New features on the site include weekly charts, chart data, and songwriter credits. New charts such as Artist Charts track the global performance of the top 200 artists, while Genre Charts follow the weekly top 200 songs across 17 genres. Local Pulse Charts highlight uniquely popular songs in individual cities. Artists and listeners can utilize Chart Data to view chart entry dates,... Read More
November 24, 2021 – Music Biz Members Twitch and UnitedMasters Launch The Collective Livestream Incubator
Twitch and UnitedMasters have partnered to launch The Collective, a livestream incubator for music creators. This invite-only program will focus on growth, networking and education by offering resources from the Twitch music team, Discord, and industry mentors. Upon completion of the program, creators will have learned how to build engaged communities and monetize their reach on Twitch. Artists will also be eligible for prioritized discovery, promotion, and activations from Twitch, Rolling Stone, and Amazon Music. Applicants will be selected by the Twitch Music team for the program launching in January 2022.... Read More
November 23, 2021 – Music Biz Member Warner Music Group Launches WMX Next-Gen Services Division
Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced the launch of WMX — a centralized, next-generation services division that will establish creative ways of connecting artists with their fans and bolstering new brand opportunities. The division will specialize in creating cross-channel, “always on” marketing campaigns designed to grow global fan bases through all available avenues: merch & vinyl sales, music streaming, ticketing, gaming & tech collaborations, and beyond. WMX also encompasses WMG’s media & creative arm, as well as a rebranded WEA commercial services &... Read More
November 22, 2021 – Music Biz Member The Orchard Names Priya Dewan VP of Int’l Marketing, APAC; MD of SE Asia/Korea
The Orchard has promoted Priya Dewan to the dual roles of VP of International Marketing, Asia Pacific (APAC) and Managing Director, Southeast Asia & Korea. The VP appointment specifically also marks the company’s first manager in the Pan-Asian region. Prior to her promotion, Dewan served as The Orchard’s VP of Southeast Asia and South Korea. This role saw her lead and support the regional team, as well as provide release strategies and a pipeline to expand local artists’... Read More
November 22, 2021 – Music Biz Member Ingrooves Expands Operations Into India, Appoints Amit Sharma as Country Manager
Ingrooves is expanding into the Indian music market, signing global distribution deals for local artists Himesh Reshammiya and Yo Yo Honey Singh. To further the expansion, Ingrooves has named Amit Sharma as the company’s Country Manager of India. Sharma’s music industry experience includes serving as the AVP of Content Acquisitions at Gaana, India’s largest commercial music streaming service. “The independent music market in India is more vibrant and important than ever with an incredible amount of creativity and true artistry being developed here,” said Sharma.... Read More
