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.
September 12, 2019 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Sweet
Join us in welcoming Sweet to the Music Biz member community! Sweet has developed an innovative platform that bolsters value creation for artists by rewarding their fans with loyalty tokens called “Sugar.” Fans can earn Sugar through over 100 actions including streaming music, watching videos, sharing favorite social, attending concerts or events, and visiting stores. Sugar can then be redeemed in Sweet’s Rewards Marketplace for access to exclusive, one-of-a-kind experiences with artists, such as attending a sound check with LeAnn Rimes,... Read More
September 9, 2019 – Music Biz Member Symphonic Distribution Launches New In-House Record Label
Congratulations to Music Biz member Symphonic Distribution, who earlier this month launched their new in-house record label, sleev3s! Every release on the sleev3s imprint will be curated by a “genre expert” from within the company, and will be paired with a charity that will receive a portion of the streaming royalties for each track. The label’s first compilation will be curated by Symphonic’s Senior Electronic A&R Manager, Jakub Alexander, who has paired the release with the charity Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue.... Read More
September 4, 2019 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Truflow Hub
Please welcome Truflow Hub to the Music Business Association! The company offers international artists visa, booking, and tour management services to provide a hassle-free touring experience in the United States. Currently, Truflow Hub is in the planning phase for the Overflow Tour, which will be headlined by Sinach, one of the biggest Christian artists in the world. Truflow Hub chose to join Music Biz to access the resources and connections that will help them best meet the needs of the international touring artist community.... Read More
September 3, 2019 – Music Biz Member Qobuz Featured In Forbes Interview, Set to Host Oct. 3 Webinar
Forbes Magazine recently posted an interview with Qobuz USA Managing Director Dan Mackta, commemorating the high-res streaming service’s stateside launch six months ago. The article covers what sets Qobuz apart from other streaming platforms, and how Mackta believes the hi-res music market will evolve in the near future. Click here to read the full Forbes interview. In other Qobuz-related news, Mackta will host a Music Biz Webinar entitled “What is Hi-Res Audio and Why Does It Matter in 2019?,” set for Thursday,... Read More
August 20, 2019 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Nashville Label Group
Please welcome Nashville Label Group, the newest member of the Music Biz community! Nashville Label Group was founded in 2018 by Seventh Day Slumber frontman Joseph Rojas, who sought to establish a company that supported artists who shared his passion for serving Christ through music. The group has three genre labels: Rockfest Records for Rock, True Breed Records for Rap and Hip-Hop, and Burtonwood Records for Worship. In addition to Seventh Day Slumber, NLG’s artist roster includes Random Hero,... Read More
August 13, 2019 – Music Biz Member Single Music Launches New Marketing Tool BoostLinks
Music Biz member Single Music has announced the debut of their new marketing tool, BoostLinks, touting it as “Bundling For The Streaming Age.” The tool allows artists to create a customizable landing page that combines their physical merch with pre-adds, saves and streaming links to increase fan engagement, follows and subscribes. With every purchase, the fan receives an email that further ‘boosts’ whichever various channels the artist choose to promote. BoostLinks will help Single Music build upon its mission of empowering artists and labels to directly sell their merch and music with ease while making the most revenue.... Read More
July 23, 2019 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Fan Powered Music
Join us in welcoming Fan Powered Music to the Music Business Association! The company’s two-fold mission allows fans to promote their favorite artists’ music, and gives artists a configurable platform to actively reach out to fans and grow their fan base. Artists receive points based on the number of plays they receive, and after achieving a certain number of points, their music is played in an ad spot for a new listener. The platform drives revenue through ad-supported streaming,... Read More
July 16, 2019 – [IN THE NEWS] — Colleen Theis, COO of Music Biz Member The Orchard, Interviewed by Music Business Worldwide
Colleen Theis, COO of Music Biz member The Orchard, was featured in an extensive interview this week by Music Business Worldwide. The interview covers her professional journey and path to success in the industry, how the landscape of music distribution is changing, and what The Orchard brings to the table in the modern music business. Over the last five years, Theis has seen The Orchard grow from 25 to 43 offices worldwide, and a slew of partnerships which led to successful releases from artists including Ozuna,... Read More
July 9, 2019 – Music Biz Member Jaxsta Launches Music Credits Database in Beta Phase, Signs New Agreement with Merlin
Congratulations to Music Biz member Jaxsta, who recently launched its groundbreaking online database of official music credits in the beta phase! Founded in 2015 by Jacqui Louez Schoorl and Louis Schoorl, Jaxsta sources its credits directly from its official data partners, which include record labels such as Warner, Universal, Sony and myriad independents; organizations such as the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and The Recording Academy (GRAMMY Awards); and most recently, global digital rights agency Merlin.... Read More
July 3, 2019 – Rolling Stone Magazine Debuts New Music Charts, Powered by Alpha Data
Rolling Stone Magazine has debuted the Rolling Stone Charts, an interactive set of music charts that offer an impartial, in-depth and in-the-moment view of the biggest songs, albums and artists in music. The new RS Charts are powered by Rolling Stone‘s independent analytics company, Alpha Data (known formerly as BuzzAngle Music). Rolling Stone took advantage of the forum Music Biz’s Annual Conference provides to preview its plans for the new charts. The RS Charts include the Rolling Stone 100,... Read More
