Feb 18, 2020

Music - Issue #50

Issue #50 • February 18 • View online • Suggest a link to us

Music

Startups and change makers leveraging music and music technology to curate a more creative world.

Good Morning!

This week is a little short so we will keep it succinct.

UMG tries to diversify their managers they work with.

Caffeine signed an exclusive deal with Drake.

High Fidelity with Zoe Kravitz for a new generation.

Have a good week!

Corey

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New Interscope Signee Jawny on Why He Won't Just Be Another 'Viral' Moment

Jawny, aka Jacob Sullenger, on shedding his ‘Johnny Utah’ moniker and signing to Interscope.

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How Universal Music Group Engages Millennial Managers And Leverages Diversity

UMG integrates D&I into the core of its culture and as a central tenet of its business strategy.

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Caffeine Secures Drake for Rap Battle

Caffeine is a new way for you and your friends to enjoy and create live gaming, entertainment, and creative arts broadcasts.

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A new way to share the songs you’ve written on Spotify

We’re debuting a beta version of songwriter pages, which helps fans, collaborators and industry partners dive deeper into some of the creators behind their favorite songs.

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‘High Fidelity’ and the New Music Eclecticism

Hulu’s High Fidelity reboot captures the end of elitist condescension and the rise of fervent eclecticism.

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Lyor Cohen on Why YouTube and the Music Biz Are Getting Along Better Than Ever

The industry’s biggest frenemy has always helped break acts like rising rap star Roddy Ricch. Now it’s signing up more subscribers and bringing in serious revenue — and finally winning over some label executives.

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SoundCloud Announces $75 Million Investment from Sirius XM Holdings Inc.

SoundCloud and SiriusXM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) announced today that SiriusXM, has invested $75 million in SoundCloud.

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How Global Insurance Brand MetLife is Partnering with Startups to Power Innovation in Financial Wellness

Join MetLife’s innovation office, Techstars and financial wellness startup, Zogo Finance on August 18 at 12pm ET for an online Ask Me Anything to learn what successful startup engagement really looks like. MetLife’s Chief Innovation Officer John Geyer, and VP of Innovation Terrance Luciani will share how they are teaming up with startups to drive new value across their business and are developing multiple POCs and pilots. Save your spot!

Techstars Startup Digest Music is curated by:

	Corey Crossfield - Music Digest Curator corey.crossfield@startupdigestmail.com
	Josh Ford josh.ford@startupdigestmail.com

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