Association & Member Updates
Here you’ll find the latest announcements on Music Biz events & partnerships, our most recent podcasts & thought leadership articles, and updates on the newest companies to join our Association. If you’d like to receive updates like these sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our weekly news feed email today!
Association News
October 20, 2026 – The Future of What Episode #307 — How Catalog Diligence Partners Bridges the Gap Between Business and Artists in the Industry
“The music industry doesn’t pay artists” is a blanket statement often made about our industry, but is it entirely true? Oftentimes clerical & metadata errors, mismatched information, and a lack of awareness of available resources are the true culprits behind lost earnings. Sophie Steele has set out to fix this issue, beginning with an educational PDF guide in 2019 that evolved into what Catalog Diligence Partners is today. In this episode, Sophie joins us to discuss how miscommunication between the business and creator side largely contributes to this issue,... Click Here To Listen
October 14, 2026 – [Keeping Tempo With Music Biz] — The Most Expensive Mistake Rights Owners Make in a Music Catalog Deal: Op-Ed from Symphonic’s Michelle Garramone
I think and talk a lot about catalog value and long-term strategy. I spend most of my days talking to both buyers and sellers and listening to their pain points. One of the main reasons for focusing on this niche is that it’s the only thing standing between a catalog owner and what I see as a fundamentally positive future with potentially the greatest impact on legacy. I think that most people underestimate just how radical the upside of selling a catalog could be,... Click Here To Read
October 13, 2026 – The Future of What Episode #306 — Sharing Royalties & Expertise: KOSIGN’s Solution to Unlock the Value of Publishing
Democratization in our industry has broken down the barriers set by gatekeepers; however it brings with it more supply than demand, and does not solve the many issues surrounding artist education. One area specifically that artists lack a comprehensive understanding of is publishing, which is where KOSIGN creates opportunity by providing the infrastructure of Kobalt – the largest independent publisher – to mid-tier songwriters so that they can collect exactly what is owed to them. Here,... Click Here To Listen
Member Updates
September 2, 2026 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Summer 2026
The Music Business Association is home to a growing community of 400+ global companies, all working in collaboration to support the financial growth of our industry at large and create a more equitable, inclusive place to work! See below for the companies that joined the Association this summer: Loeb & Loeb LLPLocation: Los Angeles, CAYears In Business: 117Website: loeb.com Loeb & Loeb serves as a trusted partner to their clients, helping to protect what’s important;... Click Here To Read
June 10, 2026 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Spring 2026
The Music Business Association is home to a growing community of 400+ global companies, all working in collaboration to support the financial growth of our industry at large and create a more equitable, inclusive place to work! See below for the 22 companies that joined the Association this spring: 21st Hapilos Digital Distribution, Inc.Location: New York, NYYears In Business: 17Website: hapilos.com 21st Hapilos Digital Distribution, Inc. is a global, multifaceted label and artist services company.... Click Here To Read
March 3, 2026 – NEW MEMBER ROUNDUP: Winter 2026
The Music Business Association is home to a growing community of 400+ global companies, all working in collaboration to support the financial growth of our industry at large and create a more equitable, inclusive place to work! See below for the latest companies to join our Association this winter: AMI EntertainmentLocation: Chicago, ILYears In Business: 117Website: amientertainment.com AMI Entertainment connects people to the music they love in bars, restaurants, and social venues across the country.... Click Here To Read
