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.
June 15, 2021 – Music Biz Member Def Jam Taps Snoop Dogg As Executive Creative and Strategic Consultant
Def Jam Recordings has announced that Snoop Dogg has signed on as a senior strategic advisor for the storied record label. With an immediate focus on A&R and creative development, the iconic rapper commented his work with the label will result in music videos, TV shows, content, video games and “hit records.” With nearly three decades of experience in the music business, Snoop has released 19 studio albums, sold 30 million albums worldwide, and been nominated for 20 GRAMMY awards. ... Read More
June 15, 2021 – Music Biz Member Vydia is Hiring!
Music Biz member Vydia, an end-to-end music technology platform that provides labels with the infrastructure and tools to power their business, is looking to fill five open positions with the company, with responsibilities ranging from data engineering and legal to label & artist relations! Click on the links below to learn more about each open position and for application information. Data Engineer Head of Label & Artist Relations Head of People Operations Legal Assistant Product Manager,... Read More
June 15, 2021 – Music Biz Member SoundCloud Launches Weekly Clubhouse Series For Emerging Artists
Next-gen music company SoundCloud has launched a weekly artist event series on Clubhouse featuring artists from their First on SoundCloud 2021 incubator program. The show is hosted by DJ, producer and former MTV host, Jasmine Solano, and will feature appearances by First on SoundCloud artists including Charmaine, Ela Minus, Kid Quill, Lourdiz, Otis Kane, Payday, Sofia Mills, and SoFaygo. Each episode, featured artists will invite collaborators, friends and fans to join their conversations and connect artists with musicians,... Read More
June 14, 2021 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: EVA
Please help us welcome EVA to the Music Biz member community! The company offers a tech-driven platform aimed at streamlining booking entertainment and experiences for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. The EVA platform connects event buyers with vetted entertainers that meet the needs of their event, and automates talent sourcing, quotes & proposals, price negotiation, contracts & payment, and event advancement. During the pandemic, EVA began offering unique virtual experiences and packages, and will continue to source vetted entertainment for all event formats both across the country and internationally.... Read More
June 11, 2021 – Music Biz Member Sony Music Promotes Melissa Thomas To EVP, International Marketing For U.S. Repertoire
Sony Music has announced that Melissa Thomas has been named the company’s EVP, International Marketing for U.S. Repertoire. In her time with Sony, Thomas has led global marketing campaigns for U.S. signed artists such as Lil Nas X, Camila Cabello, Harry Styles, DJ Khaled, Travis Scott and AC/DC, as well as for breakout artists including The Kid Laroi, Rosalía and Giveon. “Melissa knows how to harness the global power of our company to help break our U.S.... Read More
June 11, 2021 – Music Biz Members TuneCore and Qobuz Announce New Partnership
Digital music distribution company TuneCore has partnered with high-resolution audio platform Qobuz to allow TuneCore artists to distribute their music in hi-res format to Qobuz. While TuneCore has distributed independent artists’ music to popular platforms all over the world, this partnership will target music fans who have a distinct ear for lossless, high-quality audio. In addition to offering hi-res music via streaming and its download store, Qobuz also delivers its users quality editorial content, along with the option to choose which audio file format they want to use.... Read More
June 10, 2021 – Music Biz Member PlayTreks Announces Blockchain-Based Services and New TREKS Cryptocurrency
This week, PlayTreks has announced the addition of a blockchain-based music distribution service for all music DSPs and decentralized marketplace, in service of adding greater levels of transparency to the company’s machine learning/AI—driven marketing SaaS platform. Integrating blockchain technology enables easier tracking of contributions to musical works so all participating stakeholders are compensated for their work, and artists using the PlayTreks platform will receive equitable royalty payments as a result. “We built PlayTreks to put artists in control over distribution;... Read More
June 10, 2021 – Music Biz Member LANDR Audio Announces Acquisition of Synchro Arts
AI mastering service LANDR Audio has announced that it will acquire Synchro Arts, makers of the popular VocAlign and Revoice Pro audio softwares. This move allows LANDR to offer these two invaluable vocal processing products as part of its robust slate of music production and distribution offerings, further empowering artists to create, collaborate on, and promote new musical works. “This deal is a natural fit,” said LANDR CEO, Pascal Pilon. “Vocal processing is a key piece of the music creation process,... Read More
June 9, 2021 – Music Biz Member The Orchard Names Naledi Nyahuma Seck VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Last week, The Orchard announced that Naledi Nyahuma Seck will join the company as its Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. In her newly appointed role, Nyahuma Seck will continue the company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, as well as establish talent pipelines and employee development programs. “As we record this chapter in history, it is imperative that we show compassion while we educate and elevate our communities, and take collective action through our efforts in diversity,... Read More
June 7, 2021 – Music Biz Member Symphonic Distribution Expands to Africa and Mexico
After successfully establishing operations in Brazil in early 2021, Symphonic Distribution have announced that it will expand into the African and Mexican music markets. Tamsanqa Ngxeketo will lead Symphonic’s team out of South Africa, which will work with key partners and aggregators in the region focused on Afrobeats, Gospel, Gqom and other popular genres to expand the company’s reach. Ariel Etbul — a more than 18-year industry veteran who helped pioneer digital music distribution in Mexico — will lead the organization’s efforts in that region.... Read More
