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.
November 19, 2021 – Music Biz Member Revelator Integrates Original Works With Flow Blockchain
Creator rights management company, Revelator has launched a new integration for Original Works, the company’s Web3 Protocol which converts & helps monetize music IP as a digital asset, into the Flow blockchain. Dapper Labs, who created the Flow blockchain as well as popular NFT brands NBA Top Shot and CryptoKitties, has also made an investment in Revelator as part of the partnership. “Original Works is not only the first music IP solution to be up and running and paying artists on the blockchain,... Read More
November 18, 2021 – Music Biz Member CD Baby Provides Video Editing Tools For Artists Through Rotor
Independent music distributor, CD Baby has partnered with video editing platform Rotor to provide artists tools to create visuals for Spotify’s Canvas feature. The video editor allows artists to upload their music videos and select an 8-second clip, which can be enhanced with filters, visual effects, and looping styles. Artists can then preview the loop as it would appear on Spotify. For artists without music videos, the platform’s video library includes real-life footage, animations, and visualizers at no extra cost.... Read More
November 18, 2021 – Music Biz Member Utopia Music Appoints Rachel Kelly as Vice President for Australia
Utopia Music has appointed Rachel Kelly as the company’s Vice President for Australia. The role sees her leading activities in the country as well as in New Zealand and other Australasian key territories, and reporting to COO Roberto Neri. Kelly holds 20 years of experience in music publishing, serving in executive roles at both major and independent publishers including Downtown, BMG Rights Management, J Albert & Son (Alberts) and Warner/Chappell. Prior to joining Utopia, she was invited as a founding board member for MODA DAO,... Read More
November 17, 2021 – Music Biz Member EMPIRE Pays $1 Million Artist Advance Entirely in Bitcoin
EMPIRE has made history as the first record label to pay an artist advance entirely in Bitcoin. The $1M transaction was paid via Cash App to Atlanta-based artist and cryptocurrency investor, Money Man, ahead of the release of his latest album, Blockchain. “From my perspective, it was about the efficiency, the speed, [and] the transparency,” said EMPIRE’s Founder & CEO, Ghazi while speaking on the use of Bitcoin in the music industry at the Bitcoin Conference this past June.... Read More
November 17, 2021 – Music Biz Member Session Receives Grant From Spotify and YouTube To Help Empower Creators
Music collaboration tool, Session has announced that the company has received a £1 million grant funded by Spotify and YouTube, to support its mission of accurate crediting and royalty distribution for creators. The Session ecosystem exists across mobile, desktop and web apps which allow songwriters & collaborators to work together seamlessly, log who contributed what to each musical work, and distribute that information across the global music data pipeline. “Creators should be allowed to make music together without having to worry about the administration around metadata,” said Session founder,... Read More
November 16, 2021 – Music Biz Member Point Park University Is Hiring — Asst. Professor – Sports, Arts and Entertainment (SAEM)
The Sports, Arts and Entertainment Management (SAEM) department of the Rowland School of Business at Point Park University seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor; appointment to begin August 2022. We are seeking a candidate with a strong commitment to live entertainment including the focus areas of sports, arts and music and teaching excellence. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in basic business subjects including introductory courses to sports, arts and entertainment along with event management.... Read More
November 16, 2021 – Music Biz Member FUGA Signs Delivery Services Deal With Beggars Group
Digital music distribution company, FUGA has entered a new partnership with Beggars Group that will see the service Beggar’s catalog and new releases to the company’s worldwide DPS partners. All five of Beggar’s labels — 4AD, Matador, Rough Trade Records, XL Recordings and Young — will receive support from FUGA’s digital supply chain technology thanks to the deal. “As one of the most influential label groups in both the UK and global independent music, Beggars Group is an incredibly exciting addition to our international clients,... Read More
November 15, 2021 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Paramour Records
The Music Biz welcomes independent label, Paramour Records, to our member community! As a division of the boutique international agency & management company, the Paramour Group, Paramour was established to manage an artist roster that includes Danny Johnson, Dwight Twilley, The Jorgensens, Richrath Project 3:13 and Robby Vee. In recent news for the label, Richrath Project 3:13’s new video recently debuted on Ultimate Classic Rock, and was featured on the Nights With Alice Cooper radio show.... Read More
November 15, 2021 – Music Biz Member Catch Point To Work With M3 Music For Latin Music Catalog Acquisitions
Music rights acquisition firm, Catch Point Rights Partners has formed a strategic partnership with M3 Music, as explores opportunities to bolster their multilingual music catalog. Per the terms of the deal, Columbia-based M3 will work with creators & rightsholders from Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Chile, Argentina and Brazil that are exploring options for financing, and advise the firm on potential acquisition opportunities. “Catch Point is keenly focused on opportunities to acquire Latin and world repertoire as part of our overall catalog strategy,”... Read More
November 11, 2021 – Music Biz Member Universal Music Group Partners With Anderson .Paak To Launch New Label Venture
Universal Music Group has partnered with GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Anderson .Paak to launch APESHIT INC., his new label venture. Under .Paak’s direction, the label will showcase all genres of artists and push musicians that play instruments to the forefront. In return, UMG will provide global support for the label’s artists and releases through its extensive network of divisions worldwide. “I wanted to start a label that sets fire to a new generation of artists, who can play while performing,” said .Paak.... Read More
