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.
April 28, 2020 – Billboard Shares 2020 List of Top Music Business Schools
This week, Billboard issued its 2020 list top music business schools. Congratulations to all the schools recognized, including Music Biz Academic Partner institutions Belmont University, Berklee College of Music, Drexel University Westphal College of Media Arts and Design, MTSU, Monmouth University, NYU, UCLA, University of Miami Frost School of Music, University of North Texas, USC Thornton School of Music and William Paterson University! Click here to read the full list.... Read More
April 27, 2020 – Music Biz Member Bandcamp Waives Commissions on Sales for First Fridays in May, June and July
This Friday, May 1, Music Biz member Bandcamp will waive its revenue share on sales of music and merch products, giving 100 percent of the proceeds to artists to support them through the COVID-19 crisis. The company will do the same on Friday, June 5 and Friday, July 3 to further support its artist partners. Bandcamp first took this measure on Friday, March 20, which saw music fans spend $4.3 million in direct support their favorite artists — more than 15 times what is sold on a typical Friday.... Read More
April 23, 2020 – Music Biz Member Jaxsta Offers Jaxsta Pro Free Through 2020
The world might have temporarily stopped, but your music career hasn’t. To make sure you’re ready to take advantage of all career opportunities once the COVID-19 pandemic has eased, Jaxsta – the world’s largest public-facing, dedicated database of official music credits – is making Jaxsta Pro FREE for the rest of 2020. There are many benefits to being a Jaxsta Pro member, whether you make music or work behind the scenes in the music industry.... Read More
April 23, 2020 – Music Biz Member Spotify Introduces Artist Fundraising Pick
In light of the current health crisis, Music Biz member Spotify is launching the Artist Fundraising Pick, a feature that allows artists to highlight a fundraising destination on their Spotify profile to their fans. Artists can use the feature to raise money for themselves, their crew and teams, or a verified organization participating in the Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief Project. Spotify is partnering with Cash App, GoFundMe, and PayPal.me to collect and process donations, with Cash App specifically establishing a $1 million relief fund for artists. ... Read More
April 16, 2020 – Music Biz Member Patra Sinner Offering Free Legal Counsel Amidst COVID-19 Crisis
Music Biz member Patra Sinner, an entertainment attorney with Sodoma Law, is offering free 30 minute consultations to creative professionals and entities through May 15, 2020. Sinner has been practicing for 17 years, and has many touring family and friends impacted by the restrictions placed on live events during this time. “It is wonderful to see so many great ideas and contributions being made by other Music Biz members,” she offered. “We are happy to join the effort.... Read More
April 16, 2020 – Qobuz Expands “Gimme Shelter” Artist Support Program to Include Streaming Revenues
Music Biz Member Qobuz is engaging in phase two of their “Gimme Shelter” relief campaign, returning 100% of revenue made to rightsholders or the artists and writers. These funds will come from new subscribers who join from April 10th through May 15th. Qobuz, the music service with the world’s largest Hi-Res catalog, is also passing along 100% of its revenue share in its download sales to the artists and rights holders through April 26th. ... Read More
April 13, 2020 – Music Biz Member Clio Music Aims to Connect Creative Talent with Open Jobs Amidst COVID-19 Crisis
Music Biz member Clio Music is helping support the music industry two-fold: Muse by Clio, the Clio editorial site, has launched Muse Recruits, a column designed to connect creative talent with the employers who need them right now. Click here to learn more about Music Recruits. In addition, the team has added a #WFH Diaries series highlighting the inspiring (and sometimes humorous) stories of how leaders from across advertising, brands, and music/entertainment industries have adjusted to working life at home.... Read More
April 13, 2020 – SoundCloud Unveils $15 Million Plan to Support Artists During COVID-19 Health Crisis
After previously rolling out a number of support initiatives — including offering its SoundCloud Pro Unlimited subscription for 50% off through March 30 and providing access to Twitch’s Affiliate program — Music Biz member SoundCloud has announced a plan worth $15 million to support creators during the shutdown, as well as initiatives designed to bolster their careers long-term. For example, SoundCloud now creators have the option of adding a special button to their profiles that were designed to facilitate direct fan support via Kickstarter,... Read More
April 10, 2020 – Music Biz Member JamBase Launches New Livestream Calendar
Music Biz member JamBase has debuted a new livestream calendar which allows artists to easily publicize their livestreams and reach their fans from the comfort of their homes. JameBase has also developed a running list of the latest concert and festival postponements, cancelations, and rescheduled dates. You can view the calendar and make suggestions for additions here. Reach out to court@jambase.com with questions or interest about potential partnerships.... Read More
April 7, 2020 – Music Biz Member Show4me Launches Online Concert Platform, Waives Fees to Support Artists
Music Biz member Show4me today announced the launch of a new online concert platform, enabling musicians to play paid shows from their homes. Throughout the duration of the COVID-19 crisis, Show4me will give the fees they would normally collect from this service back to the artists to help them recoup some of the income they have lost out due to cancelled tours. The company also will waive fees for its other services for two months, to further support the artists using their interactive music network platform.... Read More
