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 13, 2023 – Music Biz Member YouTube Music Adds Podcasts For UK Subscribers
Music streaming platform, YouTube Music has launched a podcasts destination page on its platform, available now in the UK. The platform will include dedicated podcast discovery pages, search & filter capabilities, and the option to create a library of episodes. Users will be able to watch and listen to podcasts with the ability to background listen, all without a paid membership. “We’re thrilled to be launching podcasts in the UK on YouTube Music,” said Alison Lomax,... Read More
October 12, 2023 – Music Biz Member Primary Wave Strikes Partnership With The Estate Of Issac Hayes
Independent music publisher, Primary Wave has partnered with the estate of singer-songwriter and composer, Isaac Hayes to oversee various publishing interests for the estate. Per the partnership, the publisher will be granted the opportunity to market Isaac Hayes’ name, image and likeness. Issac Hayes’ estate will also gain access to Primary Waves’ marketing and publishing infrastructure including digital strategy, licensing, sync opportunities, and film & TV production. “We thank the Hayes family for entrusting us as a partner to continue the great work they have done to uplift the legacy and artistry of Isaac Hayes,” said Ramon Villa,... Read More
October 12, 2023 – Music Biz Member Amazon Announces Return Of Amazon Music Live Series
Amazon Prime Video has announced the return of its Amazon Music Live, a weekly concert series hosted by GRAMMY Award-winning rapper, 2 Chainz. During the month of October, artists including Metro Broomin, Peso Pluma, Latto and Lil Durk will perform live from Los Angeles every Thursday night at 9 PM PDT. The new season will also feature live American Sign Language performance interpretations by Deaf and hard-of-hearing interpreters. This feature will be available during the broadcast and on-demand for all upcoming Amazon Music Live Broadcasts on Prime Video. ... Read More
October 11, 2023 – Music Biz Member Spotify Adds 150,000 Audiobooks To Premium Account Offerings
Music streaming platform, Spotify has expanded its Premium subscription service to give subscribers access to 150,000 audiobooks at no additional cost. The service’s new addition is currently available in the UK and Australia, with plans to launch in the US later this year. “We believe that offering personalized music, podcasts, and audiobooks on a single platform gives you a superior way to connect with your favorite artists, podcasters, creators, and authors — all in one spot,” said Spotify.... Read More
October 11, 2023 – Music Biz Members Synchtank and Trevanna Tracks Partner To Transform Music-Related Production Workflows
Music asset management company, Synchtank has struck a partnership with software company, Trevanna Tracks to enhance the efficiency of music-related production workflows. Per the partnership, both companies will work to make the “baton pass” from creative to licensing & royalty reporting seamless and efficient while adding value to the media & creator ecosystem. Through this integration, clients will be able to discover, clear, license and deliver commercial & library tracks in a fraction of the time.... Read More
October 10, 2023 – Music Biz Member Songtradr Acquires Audio Distribution Company Bandcamp
Music licensing platform, Songtradr has acquired independent music platform, Bandcamp to help it grow within a music-first company and expand Songtradr’s support in the artist community. Per the acquisition, Songtradr will offer Bandcamp’s artists the opportunity to control their music rights and maximize their earning capacity by licensing their music to all forms of media, including content creators, game & app developers, and brands. Songtradr also plans to partner with video game company & former Bandcamp owner,... Read More
October 6, 2023 – Music Biz Member TuneCore Launches Priority Payouts Program For Customized Royalty Splits
Independent music services company, TuneCore has launched a new Splits Priority Payouts feature which will enable artists to allocate and distribute revenues based on priority. Through the program, self-releasing artists can offer collaborators a specific sum, guaranteeing full payment before percentage-based splits are disbursed. Artists can access the Priority Payouts feature by enrolling in a paid unlimited subscription through TuneCore’s Splits offering. “As part of TuneCore’s ongoing efforts to make artists’ lives easier, we’re thrilled to introduce Splits: Priority Payouts and offer creators even more ways to customize and automate their revenue splits,” said TuneCore CEO Andreea Gleeson.... Read More
October 6, 2023 – Music Biz Member YouTube Launches Suite Of AI-Powered Creation Tools
Long-form video streaming platform, YouTube has launched YouTube Create, a new app with a suite of AI-powered creation tools for easier video editing on mobile. The new app will offer users the ability to edit directly from their phones, with AI features including interpolated images & video backgrounds, video content ideas based on the creator’s target audience, automatic dubbing in multiple languages, and an AI-assisted audio search. YouTube Create’s beta version is currently available to download on the Google Play Store. ... Read More
October 5, 2023 – Music Biz Member Downtown Sponsors Music Creative Category At Women In Music Awards 2023
Independent music services company, Downtown is set to sponsor the Spirit Of The Studio category at the 2023 Women In Music Awards. This year’s awards ceremony will return on Friday, November 10th at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London. “Downtown is proud to be partnering with the Music Week Women in Music Awards on this year’s Music Creative – Spirit Of The Studio category,” said Andrew Bergman, CEO of Downtown Music Holdings. “There are many exceptional women behind the scenes writing,... Read More
October 4, 2023 – Music Biz Member Spotify Debuts Jam Feature For Real-Time Collaborative Listening
Music streaming platform, Spotify has launched Jam, a new real-time collaborative listening feature for the platform’s subscribers. To start a Jam session, a premium Spotify subscriber must select a playlist or song to generate the collaborative listening experience. Any free or paid Spotify subscriber can join a session by scanning a QR code, accessing a shared link, tapping phones via Bluetooth, or by being on the same WiFi network as the session initiator. The Jam feature will collect metadata on shared music taste among participating users. ... Read More
