London, 30th September 2024
TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists—owned by Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies—has partnered with Notion for a first of its kind collaboration supporting the renowned music editorial outlet’s Undiscovered initiative.
Undiscovered is Notion’s weekly playlist-first feature highlighting the best new music from some of the world’s most exciting up-and-coming musicians.
The deal will see TuneCore support Undiscovered as it spotlights both TuneCore and non-TuneCore released artists, with the ultimate goal of putting truly exceptional new music in front of as many people as possible.
This collaboration underscores both brands’ commitment to fostering the growth of independent artists and creating meaningful opportunities for new voices to be heard in the UK.
Both brands have a history of working with global superstars early in their careers, and discovering breakout talent. Notion was ahead of the curve in support of Sabrina Carpenter, Little Simz and Headie One, whilst TuneCore has seen artists such as Ed Sheeran, Ice Spice and SZA use the platform to kick start their careers and find fanbases that would support their long-term growth. TuneCore has continued to help artists grow by developing a proprietary platform, TuneCore Accelerator, that helps independent artists find new audiences and propel fan discovery at each phase of development. TuneCore Accelerator provides access to promotional and marketing programs designed with clear objectives to help today’s artists: drive the discovery of their music, build their audience, and promote deeper fan engagement. .
Head of TuneCore UK, Australia & Canada, Sarah Wilson, said: “We see so much shared ground in both TuneCore and Notion’s passion for supporting emerging artists, that this partnership felt like a natural fit. . Innumerable household names have started their careers with first-looks in Notion,just as so many have started their careers distributing music through TuneCore. We are thrilled to partner with Notion to work towards discovering the SZA’s and Ed Sheeran’s of tomorrow and promoting them on these playlists!”
Creative Director, Notion, Nicholas Douglas, said: “We’re incredibly excited to partner with TuneCore on this editorial collaboration. Both of our platforms share a relentless commitment to nurturing emerging talent. At Notion, we’ve always been a launchpad for future stars, with many household names getting their first break with us. TuneCore’s legacy of empowering artists to build from the ground up aligns perfectly with our mission. Together, we’re looking forward to discovering and championing the next generation of global superstars and future chart-toppers.”
About Believe
Believe is one of the world’s leading digital music companies. Believe’s mission is to develop independent artists and labels in the digital world by providing them the solutions they need to grow their audience at each stage of their career and development. Believe’s passionate team of digital music experts around the world leverages the Group’s global technology platform to advise artists and labels, distribute and promote their music. Its 1,919 employees in more than 50 countries aim to support independent artists and labels with a unique digital expertise, respect, fairness and transparency. Believe offers its various solutions through a portfolio of brands including Believe, TuneCore, Nuclear Blast, Naïve, Groove Attack, AllPoints, Ishtar and Byond. Believe is listed on compartment B of the regulated market of Euronext Paris (Ticker: BLV, ISIN: FR0014003FE9). www.believe.com
About TuneCore
TuneCore is the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists to build audiences and careers – with technology and services across distribution, publishing administration, and a range of promotional services. TuneCore Music Distribution services help artists, labels, and managers sell their music through Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TikTok, Tencent, and more than 150 download and streaming stores worldwide, while retaining 100 percent of their sales revenue and rights for a low annual flat fee. TuneCore Music Publishing Administration assists songwriters by administering their compositions through licensing, registration, worldwide royalty collections, and placement opportunities in film, TV, commercials, video games, and more. The TuneCore Artist Services portal offers a suite of tools and services that enable artists to promote their craft, connect with fans, and get their music heard. TuneCore, part of Believe, is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, with offices in Los Angeles, and Nashville, and operates globally through local teams based in the UK, Germany, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, India, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Singapore across 5 continents. www.tunecore.com
