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 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

November 11, 2021 – Music Biz Member Warner Records Appoints Karen Kwak As Executive VP & Head of A&R

Warner Records has appointed industry veteran Karen Kwak as the label’s Executive VP & Head of A&R; the role sees her reporting to label co-chairman & CEO, Aaron Bay-Schuck. Prior to joining Warner Records, Kwak headed her own company for five years, KK Consulting, working with RCA Records (Britney Spears, Maluma), Epic Records, and Three Six Zero (Tiesto). Her expansive career in A&R includes also 12 years with Universal Music Group, where she rose to EVP of A&R,... Read More

November 11, 2021 – Music Biz Member PlayTreks Launches TREKS Crypto-Token

All-in-one music distribution & marketplace app, PlayTreks has launched the TREKS crypto-token via the Coinsbit.io decentralized exchange. The Treks currency was designed to complement the PlayTreks Marketplace, where users can support their favorite artists and content creators as well as create, buy and sell NFTs. “Musicians, managers, or labels will have a more democratic system to operate with. Their audience and social media data will be in their dashboard,” said PlayTreks Co-Founder & CEO, Anjo De Heus.... Read More

November 10, 2021 – Music Biz Member Dolby To Offer Dolby Atmos Support For Two Mercedes-Benz Vehicles

Dolby will implement its immersive Dolby Atmos spatial audio technology in two high-end Mercedes-Benz vehicle models, including the first Mercedes Maybach and Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class cars. The feature will also be available into the brand’s optional Burmester high-end 4D and 3D sound systems. Mercedes’ Dolby Atmos Music integration is powered by 31 loudspeakers along with eight (two per seat) seat-mounted sound transducers/exciters.  ​​“At Dolby we are passionate about extending the Dolby Atmos Music experience so that consumers can enjoy it anywhere,... Read More

November 10, 2021 – BMI Is Hiring — Customer Service Associate (Nashville)

BMI is searching for a Customer Service Associate that will be responsible for performing various administrative tasks, resolving counterclaims, administering departmental mailboxes and fulfilling various ad hoc requests in order to achieve departmental goals and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. LOCATION: Nashville, TN office. Effective November 1, this position will report to the office (2) days per week and work remotely for (3) days a week for the remainder of 2021. Effective January 1,... Read More

November 10, 2021 – Music Biz Member Linkfire Acquires Smart Link Pioneer, smartURL

Music-minded smart linking platform Linkfire has signed an agreement to acquire smartURL. Founded by Gogi Gupta and Jason Frank in 2011, smartURL was the first service to provide a smart-link solution for the global music industry. The acquisition will allow Linkfire to offer its unique features and monetization capabilities to users across the global music business via smartURL’s established operating foundation. “The acquisition of smartURL further solidifies Linkfire’s position as one of the leading marketing platforms for music and entertainment and strengthens our position as a trusted and reliable partner for entertainment and music discovery worldwide,”... Read More