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, […]
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Judith Durham, Australian folk music icon, dies aged 79 | app
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Judith Durham, the Australian folk music icon who rose to worldwide fame as the lead singer of The Seekers, has died. She was 79 years old. Durham died Friday night at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne after suffering complications from a long-standing lung condition, Universal Music Australia and Musicoast said in a […]
MuConvert Apple Music Converter Review (Advantages and Disadvantages and How to Use It)
To let Apple Music users enjoy the flexible playback of music resources while keeping the library offline, MuConvert has upgraded its Apple Music Converter in recent weeks, providing the unique service for users to download Apple Music to DRM-free MP3 . in a hassle-free way. Why Apple Music Converter MuConvert may be the best option […]
FiXT – A&R Manager (remote, US)
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 […]
BPI CEO Geoff Taylor writes for Music Business Worldwide
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 […]
Lyrics platform Musixmatch secures strategic investment from TPG Growth
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 – Client Manager (UK, remote)
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 […]
Warp Records – A&R Manager (UK)
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 […]
Warp Records – Marketing Manager (UK)
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 […]
Remembering Vail Music Icon Tony G
Vail Jazz Foundation image of “Tony G” Gulizia. Jack Affleck/Courtesy Image In Vail, the name Tony G is synonymous with jazz music, but for the man himself, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, a look back at the Vail years could evoke stronger associations with his other passions, like family, fishing and the manufacture of […]
GIXON – Performance Marketing Manager (UK)
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 […]
Netflix lost 970,000 subscribers in the second quarter. How will Spotify fare?
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 […]
BMG acquires musical interests of Scottish rock band Simple Minds
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 […]
Vevo – Associate Director, Commercial Affairs (UK)
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 […]
Built-in Apple Music Web Player added to the latest version of MuConvert Apple Music Converter
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., July 13, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ — During the first week of July, MuConvert, a leading media solution provider, released the latest version of its MuConvert Apple Music Converter with updates fundamentals. The most highlighted feature in the newly launched version is expected to be its inbuilt Apple Music web player. Only by logging in […]
Spotify buys popular music trivia game Heardle
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 – Digital Marketing Manager, Roster (USA)
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 […]
Reggae Record Exec enters the music industry
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 […]
Startup NFT Serenade appoints UK advisory board
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 […]
Artists WORSHIP – Assistant Manager (UK)
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 […]
Elvis visually captures music icon in Baz Luhrmann’s long-awaited film
Elvis has arrived. And it’s not your usual biopic. It’s more about the essence of Elvis. Not on life as we hoped. That means it has nothing to do with those biopics about pop stars like Rocketman (Elton John) or Bohemian Rhapsody (Freddy Mercury and Queen) or even Great Balls of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis). […]
Scott Williams named president of CD Baby and Soundrop
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 […]
REVERED MUSIC ICON-NELLY CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF LEGENDARY NELLYVILLE LP WITH FIRST VINYL RELEASE ON JULY 29
URBAN LEGENDS UNVEILS DELUXE EDITION WITH FOUR NEW TRACKS LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Two decades ago today, nelly unveiled their legendary second full album, Nellyvilleon June 25, 2002. Twenty years later, the Saint LouisThe GRAMMY® Award-winning hip-hop icon, actor, producer and philanthropist presents the album on vinyl for the very first time […]
Scottish music icon Lulu will share her life story and career in showbiz at Parr Hall in 2023
Award-winning singer and international icon Lulu will share her behind-the-scenes stories of her rise to the top of the music industry and her collaboration with some of pop’s biggest names. Described as a “unique insight” into the star’s incredible life and experiences with the world’s musical legends, “Lulu – For The Record” premieres at Parr […]
The local “delegation” finds the music icon
June 22, 2022 Surry Community College recently announced the 2022 Spring Semester President’s List. Students who qualify for the President’s List must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level coursework and maintain a 3.8 semester grade point average with no final grade below “C”. Students on the President’s list receive a […]
Piers Morgan defends music icon Paul McCartney amid criticism
Outspoken TV presenter Piers Morgan, who usually elicits reactions with his critics, voiced his support for music icon Paul McCartney after the Glastonbury set was criticized for not having “enough success of the Beatles”. The former Good Morning Britain presenter, who shows no mercy for a world famous personality, took it upon himself to defend […]
Call for Applications: IMB Music Business Scholarships in Spain
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 […]
Call for Applications: Music Business Academy for Africa Women’s Scholarships
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 […]
Glassnote Records signs global distribution deal with The Orchard
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 […]
World Renowned Music Icon DJ Whoo Kid Signs Deal With NFT Drop, LLC
DJ Whoo Kid leverages blockchain technology to create NFT collections and digital wearables to generate new revenue streams with fans. The world-renowned DJ has signed a deal with NFT Drop, LLC that focuses on tangible NFT memorabilia. Whoo Kid will launch their new NEO NEO apparel and jewelry line as NFT metaverse wearables as well […]
Crockford Management – Executive Assistant (UK)
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 – Director of Product Marketing, Creator Growth (US)
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 […]
Music Business Worldwide – Markets Editor (UK, US, others)
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 […]
Top female songwriter and executives talk about ‘dangerous situations’ in the music business
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 […]
Pop music icon Britney Spears quits Instagram again
Pop music icon Britney Spears is quitting Instagram again without warning. While some may think it’s to celebrate her recent marriage in private, the truth is darker than that. Anyone who has followed Spears over the past few years has all noticed one thing. His messages sometimes read as a bit “maniacal”. That’s not to […]
Music Business Worldwide – Reporter / Senior Reporter / Markets Editor (Remote)
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 […]
Supernature – Senior Marketing & Project Manager (UK)
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 – Head of Sales and Distribution (UK)
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 […]
Bill Laswell fans rally to help the evicted music icon save his NJ studio
WEST ORANGE, NJ – A legendary musician and producer who moved his studio to New Jersey after being kicked out of “rapidly gentrifying” Brooklyn in the late 1990s needs a helping hand, his supporters say . According to a GoFundMe campaign, Bill Laswell – who runs Orange Music in West Orange – is trying to […]
FORM – Digital Marketing Agent (UK)
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 […]
Fans of country music icon Toby Keith are praying for him amid heartbreaking cancer diagnosis
June 13, 2022 – 10:37 BST Melanie Macleod County musician Toby Keith shared he was diagnosed with stomach cancer in an emotional Instagram post Country music star Toby Keith took to Instagram to let his devoted fans know he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer. MORE: Tim McGraw reveals he was concussed by […]
A Day of Big Announcements by Post Malone; Music icon says he’s got a new baby girl, engaged, who’s hosting a concert in Salt Lake City
Rapper Post Malone arrives for the 47th Annual American Music Awards on November 24, 2019. Malone takes the place of Travis Scott at the Day N Vegas festival. File photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 13, 2022 (Gephardt Daily) — Monday was a big day for music icon Post Malone. The rapper/singer/songwriter/entrepreneur […]
On Air – JR Digital Marketing Manager (UK)
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 […]
Music Business Worldwide – Deputy Editor (UK, US, others)
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 […]
CD Baby – Digital Designer (USA)
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 – Social Media Manager (US)
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 – Assistant (CEO & Co-founder) (US)
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 […]
AWAL – Paralegal (UK) – Music Business Worldwide
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 Production – Junior Account Manager (UK)
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 […]
Judge rejects request to dismiss country music icon Billy Joe Shaver’s handwritten will
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – A McLennan County judge has denied a request by Texas music legend Willie Nelson’s nephew to dismiss a 2003 will from Billy Joe Shaver that purports to leave the songwriting icon’s estate to Shaver’s nephew . County Court Judge Vik Deivanayagam’s ruling denying a motion for summary judgment from Fred Fletcher […]
Juan Paz joins Apple as Global Head of Latin Music
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, […]
Dallas Black Dance Theater’s Big Dance to Celebrate Country Music Icon Charley Pride – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Charley Pride’s career spanned decades, with some of the biggest hits coming in the 1970s. Even today, Pride’s contribution to American music and history has lasted well beyond his lifetime. “His shows were never boring because they were never the same,” Rozene Pride said in a rare TV interview with NBC 5. “We never knew […]
Platoon – Africa Leader (UK, NG, SA)
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 […]
Growth potential and attractive valuation make it a long-term investment Know the impact of COVID19 – The Greater Binghamton Business Journal
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 […]
The music business is all about strategy and growth – Olayeni
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 – Social Media and Community Coordinator (UK)
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 […]
What has changed in the new Music Business
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 […]
Music icon HERBIE HANCOCK visits Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club for four historic performances June 14-15 | New
Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club Presents NEA Jazz Master, 14x-GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 34x-GRAMMY® Award Pianist & Composer HERBIE HANCOCK on June 14 & 15 to 7 and 9:30 p.m. Music icon Herbie Hancock joins Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club’s 2022 show schedule, which includes 7 NEA Jazz Masters, 33 GRAMMY® Award-winning artists, 32 Blues Music […]
Music icon HERBIE HANCOCK visits Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club for four landmark performances June 14-15
Herbie Hancock at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club “I am thrilled to finally be able to make it to Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club,” Hancock said in a statement. “It’s extremely important to me that venues like Jimmy’s continue to exist around the world.” PORTSMOUTH, NH (PRWEB) May 25, 2022 Music icon HERBIE HANCOCK […]
Handwritten letter will further complicate dispute over country music icon Billy Joe Shaver’s estate
WACO, TX (KWTX) – Country songwriting icon Billy Joe Shaver, the self-proclaimed “old lump of coal,” predicted in one of his most popular songs that “I’ll be a diamond someday.” It remains unclear if Shaver, an enduring follower of Texas music’s outlaw mystique, ever achieved the glowing “perfect pure blue” status he hoped for. However, […]
Armada Music – Release and DSP Coordinator (NL)
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 […]
Portugal The Man Covers Sublime’s Iconic Track “Santeria” For Amazon Music
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning rock band Portugal Man has released a brand new Amazon Original cover of Sublime’s quintessential classic, “Santeria.” Featured on Amazon Music’s recently launched Alternative Hits playlist, the new cover finds Portugal the man Zoe Manville taking over the lead vocals for the track, which Portugal the Man turned into a laconic power […]
Greek music icon Vaangelis dies | India is blooming
Los Angeles (Reuters) – Greek music composer Vangelis, known for creating iconic film themes for Chariots of Fire and Blade Runner, has died, media said on Friday. He was 79 years old. Paying tribute, Lord Puttnam, who produced the film Chariots of Fire, told the BBC that Vangelis had created “a new musical landscape”. American […]
Massive Music – PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT SPECIALIST (NL)
We are MassiveMusic, the record agency for some of the world’s most famous brands. As a trusted partner, we provide everything a brand needs in music, voice and sound. Impactful strategies, sound brand identities and top-notch compositions – we create this and more through our fervent passion for music combined with craftsmanship and scientific research. […]
Legendary music icon and Oscar-winning composer dies aged 79
Vangelis, the legendary Greek Oscar-winning composer and music icon, has died aged 79 Legendary Oscar-winning composer and world-renowned music icon Vangelis was confirmed by his representatives to have passed away today, Thursday May 19. No cause of death has been revealed for the 79-year-old Greek national, who is believed to have died in a French […]
Music icon Rihanna gives birth to her first child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky as her gender is revealed
Rihanna has given birth to her and boyfriend A$AP Rocky’s first child. The star couple have become proud parents, to the delight of fans – according to the American site TMZ. The couple made the surprising announcement that Rihanna was expecting in January. Fans were thrilled with the news and desperate to find out as […]
Made Music Studios – Director of Brand Partnerships (USA)
Director of Brand Partnerships / Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Partnerships and Global Brand Development In a word… / You have a passion for selling, building your network and achieving your goals. You are resourceful and use best practices to generate leads and nurture relationships with potential customers. You are comfortable customizing presentation materials […]
Disney Original Documentary and Disney+ Announce Upcoming Feature Documentary About Music Icon, Global Legend and Hit Artist Elton John
BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Disney Original Documentary and Disney+ today announced the feature-length documentary GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD: ELTON JOHN’S FINAL PERFORMANCES AND THE YEARS THAT MADE HIS LEGEND. From Oscar-nominated RJ Cutler and filmmaker David Furnish, the documentary will serve as the official feature film on Elton John, consisting of never-before-seen concert footage of him over […]
Concord – Paralegal, Business and Legal Affairs (UK)
Concord is the world’s leading independent developer, management and acquisition of sound recording, music publishing and theatrical performance rights. Concord has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, London, Berlin and Miami. CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING represents over 600,000 copyrighted works by the world’s most famous songwriters, composers and lyricists. Covering nearly two centuries of songs, […]
Stones Throw – Marketing, Digital and Streaming Director (US)
TITLE: Marketing, Digital and Streaming Director COMPANY: Stones Throw RecordsLOCATION: Los Angeles, CaliforniaSALARY: CompetitiveCLOSING DATE: June 10 Stones Throw Records is seeking a full-time Marketing, Digital and Streaming Director. This role is based in our Los Angeles office. The position will lead the label’s direct relationships with DSPs, oversee the execution of digital and streaming […]
Hospital Records – Legal & Business Affairs Manager (Maternity Cover) (UK)
Hospital Records is an independent label based in South London. Mainly releasing drums and bass, the label was launched in 1996 by Tony Colman and Chris Goss, and has grown in recent years to become one of the best-known labels in British dance music. The label is home to artists such as London Elektricity, Flava […]
Music Industry Needs Tools to Obtain Services to Pay Rightsholders – Billboard
For memory is a Billboard Deputy Editorial Director Robert Levine’s column analyzing music industry news and trends. Last week at the annual Music Biz conference in Nashville, I heard about a company that has developed technology to instantly pay multiple creators shared royalties, either in traditional cash or cryptocurrency. Finally, artists will be able to […]
Made Music – Music Producer (USA)
music producer / Reporting to the Creative LEAD of the BBMG team In a word… / You like good music and good sound: creating them, dissecting them, researching them. As a member of our creative team, you will produce iconic music and sound for our clients, which include many blue chip and Fortune 100 companies […]
AR Rahman’s “The Musk” was screened at the event; the music icon shares photos of the premiere
Indian composer AR Rahman’s VR film Musk finally premiered at the 75th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2022. The film was screened exclusively at Cannes XR in conjunction with the Marché du Film. The Cannes XR program of the Cannes Film Market is an event dedicated to immersive technologies and cinematic content. AR Rahman […]
Mary J. Blige Gives God Credit for Winning Billboard Music Icon Award
Icon Award recipient Mary J. Blige delivers her acceptance speech live at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, May 15, 2022 | YouTube: Screenshot/NBC Grammy Award-winning singer Mary J. Blige received the Icon Award at the 2022 Billboard Awards on Sunday and thanked God for helping her channel the pain of her life into her music. […]
Warp Records – Legal and Commercial Affairs Assistant (UK)
Warp Records – Legal and Commercial Affairs Assistant Warp Records is looking for a legal and commercial assistant to join its team in London. Warp Records is a leading independent label with offices in London, Sheffield, New York and Los Angeles. We work with multi-genre, groundbreaking and influential artists with global reach such as Aphex […]
Country music ‘icon and legend’ Naomi Judd commemorated in Nashville
Ashley and Wynonna Judd. Photo: George Walker IV/The Tennessean/USA Today Network Naomi Judd’s extraordinary legacy was celebrated Sunday night at a moving memorial service at the Ryman Auditorium. Driving the news: Emmylou Harris, Brad Paisley and Little Big Town were on hand to perform. Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Bette Midler shared video messages. But […]
Armada Music – Vacature Global Analytics & Insights Manager (NL)
Are you passionate about data and eager to dive into global streaming statistics? Can you translate data into marketing strategies, sales actions and decisions? Does dance music inspire you to work hard (and play hard)? Then you could be the chosen one. What are you going to do? As Armada Music’s new Global Analytics & […]
‘Ear Up Incubation’ promotes new Hong Kong music, Business News
Five major prizes at the “Ear Up Music Festival” 13 new voices from Hong Kong that need to be heard HONG KONG SAR – Media outreach – May 16, 2022 – Now in its fifth year, the ‘Ear Up Incubation’ music mentorship program hit another milestone for the local music industry when 14 Hong Kong-based […]
Janet Jackson presents Mary J. Blige with Billboard Music’s Icon Award
Janet Jackson made a surprise appearance at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards to present Mary J. Blige with the Icon Award. A variety of artists – including Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott and HER – sent their congratulations to the groundbreaking R&B singer in a montage accompanying the segment. “Mary J. Blige represents truth. Her work has […]
YouTube introduces a new YouTube Music icon in its main app
This new YouTube Music button appears in the upper right corner of the video window and is before the autoplay icon. Tap it to open the same song you’re listening to in the main YouTube app on YouTube Music. Youtube introduces a new way to play your lyrics videos in youtube music when you initially […]
How the iPod saved the music industry
Perhaps the best thing was its intuitive interface with Apple’s iTunes music store, which allowed users to easily transfer content from PC to player. Its sci-fi aspects were underscored by its name, inspired by the one-man circular space pods used for repairs on the mothership in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. The “i” in […]
Reef will support music icon Bryan Adams at Widnes
ENGLISH rockers Reef will be supporting music icon Bryan Adams at Widnes this summer. The band – whose latest album Shoot Me Your Ace entered the UK Top 20 this week – will visit DCBL Stadium on July 2. Since forming in 1993, Reef have released seven studio albums which have all charted in the […]
BMG – Label Manager (AU)
Come as you are. As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. Equal opportunity is deeply rooted in our core value of fairness and we are committed to creating a truly inclusive work environment where everyone […]
Hospital Records – Finance & Royalties Assistant (UK)
Hospital Records is an independent label based in South London, UK. Mainly releasing drums and bass, the label was launched in 1996 by Tony Colman and Chris Goss, and has grown in recent years to become one of the best-known labels in British dance music. The label is home to artists such as London Elektricity, […]
Listen Up – American Press Officer (USA)
Press Officer (USA) Annual leave: 15 days PTOHours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)Location: Remote work / OfficeStart date: Immediate start date A LITTLE ABOUT US: Founded in 2009, Listen Up offers a bespoke range of bespoke radio, club, streaming, online and print promotion campaigns worldwide through our offices in Los Angeles and […]
1107 Studios – Producer (UK/Remote)
1107 Studios is a Boutique Production Music library, founded in 2021, specializing in music for brands and broadcast. Work alongside some of the biggest global brands such as Unilever, L’Oreal, Hugo Boss, Visa, BBC, ITV and many more. We are looking for a Producer to join the award-winning production team at 1107 Studios – after […]
Call for Applications: SAMRO Music Industry Scholarships in South Africa
Launched by SAMRO and Boston City Campus in 2021, the MBSLP aims to introduce musicians to the music business and help them better navigate the South African music industry. SAMRO will cover course fees, valued at R5,960, for 50 SAMRO members to successfully participate in the programme. The short course will help participants develop practical […]
Call for Applications: SAMRO Scholarships in the Music Sector in South Africa
Launched by SAMRO and Boston City Campus in 2021, the MBSLP aims to introduce musicians to the music business and help them better navigate the South African music industry. SAMRO will cover course fees, valued at R5,960, for 50 SAMRO members to successfully participate in the programme. The short course will help participants develop practical […]
Anjunabeats – Product Manager (UK)
Product Manager – Anjunabeats Band involved (Anjunabeats & Anjunadeep)Location: Bermondsey, London, UK (we only accept UK-based applicants for this position)Salary on request, depending on experience With a storied 20-year history, Anjunabeats remains one of the world’s most beloved independent dance labels. We seek to grow our product management division, working with some of the most […]
The Music Industry Turns Into Groundhog Day: The Honest Broker
A new report is out today on the state of contemporary music. But the only novelty is the report. When it comes to consumers’ favorite music, old songs win all the battles. “The more things change,” the study authors admit, “the more they seem to stay the same.” I first covered this alarming trend when […]
Universal Music Group – Manager, CRM (USA)
We are UMG, Universal Music Group. We are the world leader in music. In everything we do, we bet on art, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a wide range of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in over 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, […]
Universal Music Group – Senior Manager, CRM (US)
We are UMG, Universal Music Group. We are the world leader in music. In everything we do, we bet on art, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a wide range of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in over 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, […]
Reservoir and PopArabia acquire Egyptian label 100COPIES
Reservoir Media, headquartered in New York, has secured two new deals in Egypt in collaboration with PopArabia, a music publisher and independent music company based in the Middle East and North Africa. Reservoir and PopArabia acquired Egyptian label 100COPIES and also formed a joint venture with the company to sign and develop Egyptian talent. Separately, […]
Friends remember country music icon Mickey Gilley
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) – Country music icon Mickey Gilley was more than a hitmaker. He played a vital role in bringing the style of country music to a wider audience than ever before. Gilley died this weekend at age 86. Now Gilley’s friends are talking about how he made that impact. Many downtown visitors have […]
Country music icon and ‘Urban Cowboy’ inspiration Mickey Gilley dies at 86
Mickey Gilley – the country music star who “brought the world to Pasadena”, Texas – has died aged 86. Gilley had just come off the road, “his favorite place, having played 10 shows in April”, according to his publicist. “He passed away peacefully with his family and close friends by his side,” a statement read. […]
OUTLOOK: Country music icon Patsy Cline comes to life at the Parkside Playhouse Theater – The Vicksburg Post
Letter writing has become a dying art, with email and text messaging becoming the preferred means of communication. That wasn’t the case, however, in 1961 when country music icon Patsy Cline began exchanging letters with a woman she met at a Texas bar. Cline and Louise Seger, who was a fan, became friends after the […]
Country music icon and Gilley co-founder Mickey Gilley has died
A country music icon has passed away. Mickey Gilley, the singer-songwriter whose career spanned more than 50 years, died surrounded by his family, according to Pasadena Mayor Jeff Wagner. He was 86 years old. Born in 1936 in Natchez, Mississippi, to a famous family that included iconic cousins Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart, Gilley […]
Country music icon and local legend Mickey Gilley has died aged 86
A local country music icon has passed away. Mickey Gilley, the artist whose career spanned more than 50 years, died surrounded by his family, according to Pasadena Mayor Jeff Wagner. He was 86 years old. Born in 1936 in Natchez, Mississippi, to a famous family that included iconic cousins Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart, […]
Country music icon Mickey Gilley dies at 86
05-07-2022 Photo courtesy 2911 Media (2911 Media) Country music hitmaker and Academy of Country Music Award winner Mickey Gilley has died at age 86 in Branson, Mo., following a recent hospitalization. Born in Natchez, Mississippi, Gilley was exposed to music at an early age and pursued a career in music following in the footsteps of […]
“Beautiful Scars” unpacks the discovery of his identity by a music icon
In 2014, at age 53, Tom Wilson, a singer-songwriter from Hamilton, Ontario with a stack of gold records and stories galore, discovered by chance that he had been adopted. Shortly after, he learns that his biological parents are Mohawks from the community of Kahnawake, just outside of Montreal. For legions of fans familiar with Wilson’s […]
Is TikTok (or ByteDance) slowly turning into a record label?
Whenever the idea of TikTok becoming a record label is floated in music industry circles, the suggestion is usually shot down. But the evidence is mounting that such a description could one day fit. In March, TikTok launched its own distribution service. Dubbed ‘SoundOn’, it allows artists to upload their music to TikTok, RESSO and […]
Music icon Stevie Wonder endorses Eric Strong for LA County Sheriff
Former Mayor of Lancaster, Bishop Henry Hearns, Lt. Eric Strong and Stevie Wonder. (Photo by AJ Calloway.) Lt. Eric Strong’s Campaign for Sheriff held a fundraiser with Stevie Wonder this week. The event took place at glamorous Santa Monica restaurant La Conde, which promotes gold-leaf plated Wagyu steaks and mixology concoctions served in IV bags […]
Universal Music Group’s revenue hit $2.46 billion in the first quarter of 2022
Universal Music Group has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2022. Across all of its divisions (including recorded music, publishing and more), the world’s largest music rights holder recorded revenue in the three months to the end of March from 2.199 billion euros ($2.46 billion). This increased 16.5% year-on-year at constant currency, […]
Spotify has just entered the metaverse, with an official launch on Roblox
Spotify officially launches a virtual presence on the Roblox children’s gaming platform. In doing so, the company says it becomes the first music streaming brand to have a presence on Roblox, with the launch marking its entry into the metaverse business. Spotify’s presence on Roblox is called ‘Spotify Island‘. The company explains that through this […]
Maren Morris didn’t realize Dolly Parton was a country music icon at first
When Maren Morris think of the pop culture that shaped it, the first thing that comes to mind is Steel Magnolias. The beloved 1989 film sticks with the “Circles Around This Town” singer because her mother is a hairdresser, she recently explained. Steel Magnolias tells of “a young beautician, newly arrived in small town Louisiana, […]
Country music icon Vince Gill announces Ryman Auditorium residency for the venue’s 130th anniversary, with special guest Wendy Moten
Vince Gill admires Roy Acuff’s violin. (Country Music Hall of Fame Museum) NASHVILLE (CelebrityAccess) – The landmark and historic Ryman Auditorium has announced a four-night residency featuring the Grammy Award-winning Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill with special guest Wendy Moten. The residence will help the […]
Radio legend Karl Shannon remembers his friend and country music icon Naomi Judd
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – It’s a voice you recognize before you see its face. “I met The Judds in the early ’80s after they had their first hit, ‘Mama He’s Crazy’. And both of us from Kentucky, we just struck up a friendship,” said Karl Shannon of Hank 105 ,5. With nearly 50 years in […]
BREAKING: Country music icon Naomi Judd dies at 76
Naomi Judd, country singer and one half of hit country duo The Judds, has died aged 76. Judd’s second daughter, Ashley, confirmed the news in a tweet on Saturday afternoon. Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our mother-in-law to mental illness. We are broken. We navigate deep mourning and know that as we […]
Naomi Judd, country music icon, Williamson resident, dies at 76 | Franklin homepage
Country music icon and Williamson County resident Naomi Judd has died at the age of 76. Judd’s daughters, Ashley and Wynonna Judd, announced their mother’s death in a statement to The Associated Press on Saturday, April 30. “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our mother-in-law to mental illness,” the statement read. “We are […]
NC Music Icon’s Handgun Returned Over 43 Years After Theft
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Forty-three years is a long time to wait to recover stolen property, but that’s how long it took for a Madison County music legend. On April 15, Sheriff Buddy Harwood presented Bobby Hicks with the gun that Hicks had lost in 1978 in Greensboro. Hicks is a Marshall resident and former […]
After 38 years, TV music icon Jerry Bryant still has big plans to rock
Jerry Bryant Despite health issues and financial setbacks that could have brought down the curtain on anyone else, Chicago TV legend Jerry Bryant isn’t done with “JBTV” yet, the nation’s longest-running music television show. Since 1984, Bryant has been the genial host of the weekly showcase he founded to feature live performances and studio interviews […]
PRS For Music – Head of International Partners – Emerging Markets (UK)
We have an exciting opportunity for an International Partner Manager (IPM) to join us on a permanent basis. This position will work an average of 3 days from home and 1-2 days from our London Bridge office. About Us PRS for Music Limited is the UK’s leading collecting society. We collectively manage the rights to […]
Soundfly launches new course with Synthwave and electronic music icon Com Truise – The Durango Herald
Com Truise shares his “tight-kept secrets” on creating otherworldly sounds with synths, drum machines and retro production techniques in his very first class BROOKLYN, NY, April 27, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) – Online music school Soundfly has teamed up with dynamic producer Seth Haley, better known as Com Truise, to launch a new course on creating […]
Facts About Paul Simon: The Music Icon’s Age, Career, Family & Net Worth Revealed
27 April 2022, 11:57 Paul Simon is widely regarded as one of the most talented songwriters of his generation. Photo: Frank Ockenfels Paul Simon has been one of the most acclaimed songwriters of the past six decades. From his teenage years on the streets of New York to performing on some of the world’s biggest […]
Kartel Music Group – Product Manager (UK)
Kartel Music Group is looking for an experienced and passionate Product Manager to join our team. We are looking for a specialist in electronic and dance music. The role will lead the newly formed in-house label imprint EMK (Electronic Music Kartel) and work with a number of priority artist and label services clients across a […]
Soundfly launches a new course with Synthwave and electronic music icon Com Truise
BROOKLYN, NY, April 27, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) – Online music school Soundfly has teamed up with dynamic producer Seth Haley, better known as Com Truise, to release a new course on creating electronic music inspired by science fiction. “Com Truise: Mid-Fi Synthwave Slow-Motion Funk” is available today as part of Soundfly’s premium lesson subscription program, […]
Soundfly School launches new course with Synthwave and electronic music icon Com Truise
Online music school Soundfly has teamed up with dynamic producer Seth Haley, better known as Com Truise, to launch a new course on creating sci-fi-inspired electronic music. “Com Truise: Mid-Fi Synthwave Slow-Motion Funk” is available today as part of Soundfly’s premium lesson subscription program, where students get unlimited access to a comprehensive library of music […]
President of the Music Business Association at the 2022 in-person conference – Billboard
Few music executives have worked in every industry of the Music Business Association members, but Portia Sabin comes close. Sabin, who became chair of the industry trade group in September 2019, broke into the music business as an artist before founding Shotclock Management in 2004 and taking over esteemed independent label Kill Rock Stars in […]
LÈVRES D’ANVIL: “We got screwed” by the music industry
Guitarist/singer Steve “Lips” Kudlow canadian metal legends ANVIL was asked in a new interview with the “Heavy Metal Chaos” radio show if he thinks the group would still exist if it hadn’t been for the success of their documentary, “Anvil! The Anvil Story”. He replied (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Of course we would still exist. […]