Author: Louis L. Meeker

Digital Manager for Cooking Vinyl Location: Hybrid: London and Remote Presentation of the role Cooking Vinyl is looking for an experienced Digital Executive to join one of the most established independent record labels in the world. The successful candidate will lead the label’s digital marketing team and strategy, developing comprehensive and innovative artist marketing campaigns […]

NFTs have been a key resource for the expansion of the music industry, especially for emerging artists and upcoming music festivals. But how exactly have NFTs changed the music industry? NFT Funding Many artists and music festivals need funding for their projects. These entities have used NFTs to deliver value to their supporters and provided […]

MBW’s World Leaders is a regular series in which we shine the spotlight on some of the industry’s most influential figures overseeing major international markets. In this article, we talk to Abuchi Ugwu, CEO of Chocolate City. Oorld Leaders is supported by BVG. Chocolate City is one of Nigeria’s largest and oldest independent labels. Founded […]

Pophouse Entertainment, the Swedish entertainment company headed by former Universal Music Sweden CEO Per Sundin, has acquired a 75% stake in Avicii’s masters and publishing catalog. The deal follows the launch of the Avicii Experience interactive tribute museum in Stockholm in February, born of a partnership between the family and estate of Avicii (Tim Bergling) […]

September 28, 2022 Trusted Advisors To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com. Recently, social media has been filled with news about the controversy surrounding Machala’s ownership rights. Machala is a joint single released by Carter Efe and Berri Tiga that eventually became a […]

We’re less than two months away from the UK music industry’s most enjoyable evening: the A&R Awards, presented by MBW in association with Abbey Road Studios. Taking place on the evening of tuesday november 8, the 2022 A&R Awards will be held in central London. Platinum tables for the show have already sold out, with […]

3tone Music, music sales agent Terms: – Job title: sales agent– Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)– Location: Bristol Office– Salary: £30k+ (Depending on experience)– Begin: Immediate– Closing date for applications: September 30, 2022– Application process: Application Process: Please send details of your suitability for this role to [email protected] The company 3tone Music is […]

e-commerce manager London, UK Company Description For over 30 years, Warp has been synonymous with sonic and visual adventures. We are now a leading independent music company representing groundbreaking and influential artists including Aphex Twin, Flying Lotus, Danny Brown, Kelela, Nightmares on Wax, Squid, Oneohtrix Point Never, Nala Sinephro, Autechre, Stereolab and many more. others […]

Director, BLA Sony Music EntertainmentUnited States, New York, NY This business and legal affairs role is part of the digital team. The role interfaces directly with Sony’s major digital partners and ensures that Sony and its artists are properly compensated and protected in Sony’s recorded music licenses with digital partners. You will be on the […]

When up-and-coming artists vie for the attention of A&R, producers and managers, it often means being ignored and discouraged, while music industry professionals find themselves inundated with DMs and emails that it is nearly impossible to organize and sift through. Enter: Xposure Music, a Montreal-based start-up whose goal is to open a “new gateway” to […]

Press Manager – Salary: Based on experience – Annual vacation: 20 days per year + 8 public holidays – Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Monday – Friday) – Location: Camden, London, NW1 a bit about us Established in 2009, Listen Up offers a bespoke range of bespoke radio, club, streaming, online and print promotion […]

production coordinator This Los Angeles-based administrative position supports our creative and production services department, which oversees pre-launch project needs including photo shoots, packaging design and printing, product manufacturing finished products, digital distribution and metadata, creation of physical and digital marketing materials, proofreading and editing of credits and marketing materials, and certain supply chain and inventory […]

Indian music streaming company Gaana is ditching its free tier and moving to a paid-only subscription model. According Reutersthe move comes after Spotify’s rival failed to raise new investment or attract a buyer. The article notes that the app, which has more than 100 million users, did not allow free streaming since Friday, September 9. […]

Have you ever gone to a concert and filmed your favorite song to upload it to Youtube or Facebook? Want to help your favorite artists and performers get paid for the videos you and other fans make? You’ll work with music industry veterans and technology companies to help develop technology that empowers musicians to earn […]

We Are Moving The Needle (WAMTN) is a non-profit organization that supports all professional women in the recording industry, sound engineers and producers. We are an inclusive organization striving to create measurable change by giving women in the recording and professional audio industry the education, equipment and mentorship to succeed at the highest level. Founded […]

Is electronic dance music your greatest passion in life? Does the prospect of organizing and planning get your heart pumping? Are you ready to join the ranks of the biggest independent dance music label in the world? If your answer to all of these questions is a firm “YES”, you will fit in here at […]

Duane Poole, Andy Clark, Shaun Tobar and Jason Dudley The musician won a gold medal in the Best International Male Album of the Year category for his acoustic record One for the Road at the event in Atlanta, USA. Shaun, from Bilston, says he was “totally shocked” to receive the accolade, adding: “It shows that […]

Transgressive Management curates a roster of five UK-based artists, striving to lead music, art and culture in its curative output, as well as aspiring to work with the most progressive talent. and fascinating of our time. Our new Head of Touring and Logistics will play a pivotal role in the management arm of Transgressive, driving/steering […]

Transgressive Management curates a roster of five UK-based artists, striving to lead music, art and culture in its curative output, as well as aspiring to work with the most progressive talent. and fascinating of our time. Our new Artist Manager will be a dynamic force within the management arm of Transgressive, supporting existing staff and […]

Social media company Snapchat has revealed that it plans to lay off around 20% of its employees. Evan Spiegel, CEO of parent company Snap Inc., sent a memo to employees Wednesday, Aug. 31, confirming the news. In its memo, Spiegel wrote that Snap Inc. was “restructuring our business to focus more on our three strategic […]

Senior Streaming Manager, Warner Records At Warner Music Group, we are a global collective of music creators and music lovers, technology innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creators and passionate team members. Here, we know that each talent makes our collective bolder and brighter. We are guided by four fundamental principles that underpin everything we do […]

Royalty Accounting Manager – your first step into digital. You oversee the entire royalty accounting cycle, from incoming sales files to final delivery of royalty statements through our Curve software. You manage incoming royalty reports from DSPs and ensure that payments are processed and received. You import, map, convert and process statements into the Curve […]

Music streaming company Deezer is testing its own wellness app, called Zen by Deezer. The project was revealed this week as part of the company’s first-half 2022 results, Deezer’s first earnings release as a publicly traded company. Deezer’s earnings results, released yesterday (August 24), showed a loss of 300,000 subscribers in the first half of […]

Aulsondro “Novelist” Hamilton, p/k/a Christian Hip Hop Recording Artists 30-year-old music veteran Emcee NICE proves why blessings keep coming to him as he continues to win in the music business with his new book “Music Release University: India’s Guide to Music Release!”. In collaboration with the Information, Technology and Literacy Foundation Books and AULGRAY 31 […]

The American collection company BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc) is laying off “just under 10%” of its total workforce. The news was first reported by Billboardwho obtained an email from Chairman and CEO Mike O’Neill announcing the layoffs. According Billboard report, published Monday, August 22, and citing a source close to the situation, around thirty staff […]

Global independent music company Concord has confirmed it will return as sponsor of the hyper-competitive Pop/R&B category this year A&R Awards. Britain’s music industry’s finest night will take place on Tuesday 8th November at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London, where the big and the good will celebrate the biggest and best executives, songwriters, producers, […]

The partnership with The Orchard will give seven incredible African talents the opportunity to showcase themselves and their music to the global music industry. Founder of the MBA, GodwinTom stipulate that, “The MBA for Africa Talent project is an activity that we have developed to ensure that students have the opportunity to practice the things […]

Title: National Radio Promotions Salary: Competitive / Essential ExperienceAnnual vacation: 20 days per year + 8 public holidaysHours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Hybrid: Wednesday & Thursday at our premises)Location: Camden, London, NW1 a bit about us Established in 2009, Listen Up offers a bespoke range of bespoke radio, club, streaming, online and print promotion […]

BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) has halted a planned multi-billion dollar sale, saying the transaction “is no longer an avenue we are considering,” Bloomberg News reported on Friday. Sources familiar with the matter said interested parties such as private equity firms and technology providers had submitted bids for the company, but some had backed out, while […]

specification The BIMM Institute Dublin is currently seeking expressions of interest for keynote speakers and lecturers in the fields of music business and cultural theory. We are looking for experienced lecturers as well as music industry experts who may be new to teaching but who can bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our […]

Reports to: Marketing Manager, UK Location: London, UK ABOUT AIR On Air gives you access to exclusive pay-per-view shows from around the world. Produced by our award-winning production team and filmed in some of the world’s most renowned venues, On Air has previously aired performances from global pop icon Anne-Marie, Mercury Prize winner Arlo Parks, […]

FiXT is looking for a forward-thinking A&R Manager with a passion for discovering and developing artists to join our A&R team. We are an artist-owned record label, on a mission to empower top talented artists (musicians/bands) to build lasting careers in ways that were previously impossible for them, by putting together a world-class team around […]

Decades ago, at the start of my 29-year tenure at Warner Bros. Records (when it still had the “Bros” in the name) I thought what would happen if we ever lost Mo Ostin. I admit it was a dark thought, but even then I knew the business was something special in the business as a […]

Streaming is transforming the music industry: it’s removed gatekeepers, opened doors for artists to connect with wider audiences, and given fans access to a huge range of songs at attractive prices. . Today, more than ever, artists and songwriters are getting paid. However, the unprecedented number of artists vying for a piece of the […]

Doug Howard announced his retirement as Dean of Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, effective August 31. According to a statement, Dr. Sarita Stewart, Belmont associate professor of creative and entertainment industries, will serve as interim dean. Doug Howard Courtesy of Belmont Howard will continue to serve on the Curb College […]

I really enjoyed by Sturgill bluegrass albums, to the point that it was the final nail in the coffin of buying a record player so I could listen to them on vinyl. Between Cut the grass, Tyler’s Childers Certified Gold Purgatory record, and Cody Jinks Red Rocks Live record, I finally pulled the trigger. And […]

Music lyrics provider Musixmatch has secured a strategic investment from TPG Growth, described as asset management company TPG’s “middle market and growth capital platform”. Founded in San Francisco in 1992, GPT has $120 billion in assets under management and invests in what it calls “five multi-product platforms,” including Capital, Growth, Impact, Real Estate and Market […]

Horus Music Limited is a global digital music distribution and label services company. Established in 2006, Horus Music enables artists, labels and rights holders to send their music to over 100 download, streaming and interactive platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, Deezer, VEVO, Beatport, Tidal and many others. more worldwide, while providing digital […]

A&R managerLondon, UKFull time Company Description For over 30 years, Warp Records has been synonymous with sonic and visual adventures. We are now a leading independent label representing groundbreaking and influential artists including Aphex Twin, Flying Lotus, Danny Brown, Kelela, Nightmares on Wax, Squid, Oneohtrix Point Never, Nala Sinephro, Autechre and many more. job description […]

Marketing Manager London, UK Full time COMPANY DESCRIPTION For over 30 years, Warp has been synonymous with sonic and visual adventures. We are now a leading independent music company representing groundbreaking and influential artists including Aphex Twin, Flying Lotus, Danny Brown, Kelela, Nightmares on Wax, Squid, Oneohtrix Point Never, Nala Sinephro, Autechre, Stereolab and many […]

The music industry has changed dramatically over the past decade, and with the help of technology that has led to the emergence of streaming services, artists and record labels have taken full control of music royalties. their creative works. It also made it easier to track revenue sources and set a uniform revenue percentage. The […]

The story of a rookie American college student obsessed with rock music eventually becoming one of the most well-known and respected public relations agents in the music industry. Access all areas: a behind-the-scenes look at 50 years of music and culture by Barbara Charron (White Rabbit, £20). In 1974 Charone decamped from Chicago to London, […]

GIXON – Bring the music! GIXON will impact millions of people by allowing them to connect directly to local musicians through our app. GIXON brings a new perspective to the tired and inefficient live music market, providing instant and easy access for customers and artists. Our mission is to reinvent live music and provide an […]

The successful release of the fourth season of stranger things couldn’t prevent Netflix from losing subscribers in Q2 2022 – but the video giant’s net loss of paying members wasn’t as bad as expected. According to his Q2 2022 resultsreleased yesterday (July 19), Netflix lost nearly a million subscribers in three months from April to […]

The recent stranger things-the encouraged popularity of Kate Bush and Metallica’s 80s jams made for a fun story, but it also made us wonder: is it possible that old music is crowding out new music in the market? Does new music suffer from this? Today we can definitely say that the answer is yes. Music […]

BMG has acquired what it says are the “core musical interests” of legendary Scottish rock band Simple Minds. According to BMG, the deal with core band members Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill includes the publishing rights to more than 240 songs on five UK No. 1 albums, the band’s neighboring rights and royalties from the […]

Associate Director, Commercial Affairs LONDON, UK /COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS /FULL TIME Vevo is the premier global music video network, connecting an ever-growing global audience to high-quality music video content for over a decade. Founded by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment in 2009, Vevo offers fans around the world […]

Spotify has announced its latest acquisition: an interactive music trivia game called Heardle. Heardle was inspired by the Wordle word game, developed by software engineer Josh Wardle and sold to the New York Times in January for a seven figure sum. Spotify hasn’t revealed what it pays for Heardle. While Wordle players have to guess […]

SoundCloud is a next-generation music entertainment company powered by an ecosystem of artists, fans, and thriving communities. As one of the most influential cultural platforms in the world, SoundCloud holds a unique position in the market as a music streaming service with the largest catalog of music and as a service and distribution company. artists […]

In Mel Brooks History of the world: part onecried Louis XVI, “It’s good to be king!” Likewise, one might expect that readers of Chris Blackwell’s autobiography The Islander: My Life in Music and Beyond (Gallery Books, 352 pages. $28.99) to say, “It’s good to be Chris Blackwell!” After all, he was born into a wealthy […]

Australian-born Serenade, an NFT music startup launched in 2021, has unveiled the members of its UK advisory board. Music industry personalities joining the board include: Darcus Beese, founder of Darco Recordings; Sammy Andrews, founder and CEO of Deviate Digital and concert promoter Toby Leighton-Pope. Also joining the board are Fay Milton, musician and co-founder of […]

JOB DESCRIPTION ROLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR START DATE: Monday, October 3, 2022 ABOUT US Founded in 2017 in London, WORSHIP is an independent management and services company working alongside like-minded, innovative and original artists, including Sub-focus, Dimension, Culture shock, 1991, MANT, Olivier Winters and Sam Neil. Working primarily in dance music, WORSHIP offers in-house A&R, label […]

Scott Williams has been named president of CD Baby and Soundrop, owned by Downtown Music Holdings. Williams previously served as chief technology officer at CD Baby. Williams joined CD Baby in 2013 as vice president of technology, then was promoted to chief technical officer in 2019. He played a “central” role in launching music distribution […]

The call is aimed at professionals and students from the industry who want to boost their careers and take on a role of responsibility in the live music sector. IMB and Primavera Sound will provide six full scholarships as well as six partial scholarships for the course. The full scholarship is particularly aimed at talented […]

The initiative, as part of the MBA for Africa’s Women’s Fund, is part of Linkfire’s efforts to empower women who want to work in the African music industry. The 20-week hands-on online program is developed by iManage Africa and aims to train the next generation of music industry executives on the continent. It works in […]

Indie music company Glassnote Records, famous for signing and developing Grammy-winning artists like Mumford & Sons and Phoenix, has a new distribution partner. Glassnote has entered into a global distribution partnership with The Orchard, which is owned by Sony Music. The new partnership comes three years after Glassnote entered into a global partnership with Kobalt’s […]

Crockford Management is hiring an Executive Assistant to support the directors and office management. This is a role for someone with excellent initiative, skill and attention to detail, who can handle a wide variety of tasks and change priorities with ease. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Daily management of the secretariat and administration: […]

SoundCloud is a next-generation music entertainment company powered by an ecosystem of artists, fans, and thriving communities. As one of the most influential cultural platforms in the world, SoundCloud holds a unique position in the market as a music streaming service with the largest catalog of music and as a service and distribution company. artists […]

The music business has grown. Thanks to a wave of major financings and IPOs, music has become a sought-after commodity for investors who appreciate the reliable returns created by streaming. The music industry around the worldthe world’s premier B2B title for the music industry, is well known for diving behind the numbers to provide unparalleled […]

There’s no doubt: as difficult as the music industry can be for men, it’s twice as difficult for women. It was one of many takeaways from a panel discussion involving Grammy-winning songwriter Autumn Rowe (“We Are” by Jon Batiste, Dua Lipa, Ava Max) and top music publishers. Jody Gerson (President/CEO of Universal Music Publishing), Golnar […]

The music business has grown. Thanks to a wave of major financings and IPOs, music has become a sought-after commodity for investors who appreciate the reliable returns created by streaming. The music industry around the worldthe world’s premier B2B title for the music industry, is well known for diving behind the numbers to provide unparalleled […]

About Us Supernature is an independent artist services company, serving the evolving needs of modern musicians and creators. We provide a flexible range of services, from distribution, marketing, creation and financing to full-scale artist management and development. We’re proud to support some of the most important figures in the independent creative community, from emerging artists […]

Soundway Records is a UK-based independent record label with a global reach. We are looking for someone to join our team as Director of Sales and Distribution. This posting represents a full-time position. The position is currently remote and open to qualified candidates from any location, with preference given to candidates close to our offices […]

Title: Digital Marketing Manager Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week (excluding breaks) + additional hours which may be required from time to time for thefulfilling your roleLocation: Brighton, option for this position to be located from our central London officeSalary: DOEBegin: Immediate Closing Date: We will begin interviews for this position immediately, the […]

JR Digital Marketing Manager Reports to: Head of Digital Marketing, UKLocation: London, UKJob Type: Marketing / Digital MarketingApplication deadline: July 1, 2022 ABOUT AIR: On Air gives you access to exclusive pay-per-view shows from around the world. Produced by our award-winning production team and filmed in some of the world’s most renowned venues, On Air […]

The music industry around the world is recruiting an associate editor for its website and magazines. You will join a successful and growing company at the epicenter of the modern, robust and fascinating music industry. The eyes of the sharpest minds in the entertainment industry will be upon you 🙂. This full-time role requires at […]

Baby CDs, “By artists, for artists”. We enable independent creators to monetize and distribute their music on Spotify, Apple Music, Instagram, YouTube, Amazon Music, Pandora, Facebook, TikTok and over 150 other platforms worldwide. Home to over one million artists and 9 million tracks, CD Baby has paid out over $1 billion in artist royalties since […]

Monstercat is looking for a passionate and creative Social Media Manager to promote Monstercat’s brand identity through compelling digital campaigns and activations that speak to our fans and accelerate Monstercat’s social media presence in the whole world. Reporting to the Head of Growth Marketing, you will execute social content and marketing strategies that support Monstercat’s […]

SILO Music is a music licensing boutique with a management, publishing, and recording arm that works with music supervisors and A&Rs in the United States and around the world. At its core, we value the music and the artists and writers we work with. Our goal is to act as a sync incubator and grow […]

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a paralegal to join our London-based business affairs department, working within AWAL and Neighboring Rights (both companies recently acquired by Sony). This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity, but can progress to a permanent position depending on the business needs at that time. This role will be primarily […]

Key generation Pertaining to: production managerSalary: Subject to experienceLocation: based in London Background Key generation offers end-to-end manufacturing solutions in vinyl, CD, DVD, Blu-ray, cassette, custom printing and packaging, working with major and independent record labels as well as individual artists in the music industries , media and business. We work with some of the […]

Juan Paz has reportedly joined Apple as the new global head of Latin music business at Apple Music. Of Billboard: Juan Paz Courtesy of Peace Music Management Juan Paz has been named to the new role of global head of Latin music business at Apple Music, Billboard has confirmed. In her new role, effective immediately, […]

Please note that this role is a 12 month contract and could be based in London, Nigeria or South Africa. As an Africa and Services Manager, you will need to possess an entrepreneurial ability to try new and different things with minimal direction. Overall, you will be challenged to push boundaries, come up with and […]

The Music Management Software market research report includes market segmentation and overlays on major market players, highlighting the favorable competitive landscape and trends prevailing over the years. This study provides information on the sales and revenue over the historical and forecasted period from 2021 to 2030. Understanding the segments helps to identify the importance of […]

Victor Olayeni, a renowned cult leader and recording artist who rose to prominence with a string of hits, says the music industry is all about growth and proper strategy and credit should be given to the powerful team behind such a craft. According to him, music promotion and sales are essential for all musicians, and […]

Circus Records – Job Offer (Final)Social Media and Community Coordinator Circus recordings and maximum boost managementLocation: Shoreditch and remoteSalary on application according to experience Founded in 2009 by dubstep heavyweights Flux Pavilion and Doctor P, Circus Records has established itself in 13 years as one of the world leaders in bass music. Circus releases the […]

The music industry is constantly evolving, and so are we. Here is a list of how to keep up with current trends in the music industry. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 No matter what generation you represent, there are general truisms about the music industry that can be misunderstood, underestimated, or simply ignored. Some […]

Do you eat note-shaped cereal for breakfast? Does listening to dance music make you happier than a little kid in a toy store? Are you able to do an amazing job despite – or maybe even because of – being a bit crazy? In this case, you may be the chosen one, because we are […]