{"id":1885966,"date":"2026-04-16T18:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1885966"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:12:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:12:12","slug":"publishing-briefs-laufey-renews-deal-with-warner-chappell-music-plus-claudia-brant-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1885966","title":{"rendered":"Publishing Briefs: Laufey Renews Deal With Warner Chappell Music, Plus Claudia Brant & More"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\tLaufey has renewed her global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, the company announced. She released the deluxe edition of her Grammy-winning album, A Matter of Time<\/em>, on April 10, featuring four new tracks. The 2025 album hit No. 4 on the Billboard 200. On April 21, she\u2019ll release her debut children\u2019s book, Mei Mei The Bunny<\/em>, via Penguin Random House.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cExcited to be in continued business with the wonderful, progressively minded people at Warner Chappell,\u201d Laufey said in a statement. \u201cThank you to Gabz, Guy, Carianne, Ryan and David for their belief and partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ryan Press<\/strong>, president of North America, Warner Chappell Music, said in a statement, \u201cLaufey\u2019s a generational talent with a gift for songwriting that feels both timeless and entirely new. A visionary with her own distinct sound, she continues to push boundaries, bringing a fresh perspective to everything she creates. We\u2019re proud to continue championing her at this point in her career as she further defines her global legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gabz Landman<\/strong> and David Goldsen<\/strong>, A&R at Warner Chappell Music, said, \u201cWe are deeply honored to continue our partnership with Laufey, an artist who continues to redefine what it means to have a genuine and lasting impact on culture. Her singular artistry and masterful songwriting have captivated audiences around the world, while her sharp entrepreneurial instincts and heartfelt philanthropic work speak to a vision that extends far beyond the stage. To witness her journey has been a privilege, and we could not be more committed to supporting everything she does next.\u201d <\/p>\n
\n\tLaufey wrote her debut EP, Typical of Me<\/em>, while still a student at Berklee College of Music. The Iceland-born singer-songwriter, and was just named Billboard<\/em>\u2018s Women in Music Innovator. \u2014 Ariel King<\/em><\/p>\n
L<\/span>atin Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Claudia Brant has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music U.S. Latin. Brant has penned songs for artists including Alejandro Sanz, Becky G, Bruno Mars, Calibre 50, Camila Cabello, Danny Elfman, John Legend and Marc Anthony.<\/p>\n
\n\tIn 2024, Brant launched Cha Cha Cha Publishing to help develop emerging songwriters, teaming up with Warner Music Chappell to provide a global platform and creative resources for the artists.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cAfter knowing each other for many years, and with the deep respect and admiration I have always had for her, I am very happy that we are finally working together,\u201d Gustavo Men\u00e9dez<\/strong>, President of U.S. Latin and Latin America at Warner Chappell Music said in a statement. \u201cClaudia is an artist and songwriter who never stops reinventing herself, and that spirit of constant reinvention is what makes her as relevant today as ever.\u201d <\/p>\n
\n\tBrant\u2019s catalog includes more than 4,000 songs. In 2009, she won the award for song of the year at the Latin Grammy\u2019s, and in 2019 she earned a Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album for Sincera<\/em>. She was also named to Billboard<\/em>\u2018s Latin Pop Song of the Decade in 2009. Following her induction into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2016, she holds the position of senior vp.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cI\u2019m so glad and honored to finally be a member of the Warner Chappell Publishing Company family,\u201d Brant said in a statement. \u201cI love all teams in every country I have met so far, their creative energy is unstoppable, and that is something we definitely have in common. I\u2019m sure we\u2019ll make a great team. Gus Men\u00e9ndez is a dear friend that goes full force and I want to be there with him, side by side, all the way.\u201d \u2014 A.K.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Kris R. (Warner Chappell Music)\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Pablo Giraldo Jaramillo\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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W<\/span>arner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed rising Colombian trap star\u00a0Kris R.<\/strong>\u00a0to a global publishing deal, following the release of his second full-length album,\u00a0El Trap de Kolombia<\/em>, which features standout Latin music acts like Myke Towers, Darell, Noriel and others. \u201cKris R has a real point of view, and you can hear it immediately in the music. It\u2019s authentic, it connects, and it sticks with you. We\u2019re proud to welcome him to Warner Chappell and excited about what we\u2019re going to build together,\u201d WCM\u2019s\u00a0Laz Hernandez<\/strong>, svp of A&R, U.S. Latin & Latin America, said in a press release.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tOn joining WCM, Kris R. added, \u201cI\u2019ve always taken pride in writing from a real place, so this partnership with Warner Chappell means a lot to me. We\u2019re just getting started \u2013 there\u2019s a lot more story to tell.\u201d\u00a0The New York-born, Medell\u00edn-raised artist (real name Kristian Rangel Betancur) began his career in 2018, and has since earned the respect of artists like Rauw Alejandro, \u00d1engo Flow and Jowell y Randy. In 2025, Kris R. inked a record deal with Warner Music Latina and recently reached No. 1 on the Billboard Colombia Hot 100 chart with \u201cYogurcito Remix\u201d also starring Blessd, Anuel, Yan Block, Luar la L, and ROA. The artist is set to launch his El Trap de Kolombia International Tour next month, wrapping up in October, with his debut performance at Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Movistar Arena.\u00a0\u2014 Isabela Raygoza<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Sean Silverman (Position Music and Born & Raised Publishing)<\/h2>\n
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S<\/span>ean Silverman signed a global publishing deal with Position Music and Born & Raised Publishing, the company announced. Silverman has worked with artists including Burna Boy, Jhayco, Hinds and The Maine. He is also a member of The Technicolors and Beach Weather.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cSean is the type of creative every artist hopes to have in their corner,\u201d Shannon Corsi<\/strong>, A&R at Position Music, said in a statement. \u201cAs a key architect of Beach Weather and The Technicolors, he brings the mindset of a true band member into every collaboration. That authenticity is why he\u2019s so beloved across the music community and our partnership with friends Jason Bernard and Sarah Stickle at Born & Raised, alongside Brian Moroney, truly feels like a homecoming.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tSilverman said in a statement, \u201cI\u2019ve been independent for over ten years, waiting to find the right partners. Joining forces with Born & Raised and Position Music feels like a natural next step. Meeting Jason Bernard and Sarah Stickle came at the perfect time. Their perspective and instinct for artists like me immediately resonated. Connecting with Shannon Corsi, Mark Chipello, Tyler Bacon, and the entire Position Music crew made it clear that they genuinely understand and champion artists who are building their own paths. Their fearlessness, attitude, and work ethic truly won me over.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jason Bernard<\/strong> and Sarah Stickle<\/strong> said, \u201cWe are excited and proud to be part of Sean\u2019s team as he continues his path as a multi-faceted creative-building on the world that he has already curated for his own bands, Beach Weather and The Technicolors. Sean\u2019s instincts as a songwriter and producer throughout his career have led to huge success in the alternative\/pop space on the charts, in the sync world, and on the road, while his incredible sense of melody and prolific instrumentation have already expanded his reach into Latin and hip-hop. This partnership between Born & Raised Publishing and Position Music (with Shannon Corsi, Mark Chipello, Tyler Bacon and their entire team) is the perfect combination of the passion and focus it takes to further support Sean achieving his goals.\u201d \u2014 A.K.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Ben Foster (Black River Publishing)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Photo courtesy Black River Entertainment\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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S<\/span>ongwriter\/producer Ben Foster has signed to Black River Publishing.\u00a0Foster has had cuts with artists including Adam Doleac, Travis Denning, Clayton Mullen, Jervis Campbell, Avery Roberson, Kylie Morgan, Brandon Ratcliff, Averie Bielski and more. Previous publishing homes for Foster include Sony Music Publishing, where he signed in 2021.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cBen has been a favorite collaborator with our roster for a long time,\u201d Black River vp of Publishing Rebekah Gordon<\/strong> said in a statement. \u201cIt was a no-brainer to partner together for this next chapter. He is as versatile and creative as they come, his songs are meaningful and captivating, and his production style brings out the best in any artist he works with.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cI\u2019m excited to step into this partnership that\u2019s made me feel at home from day one\u201d Foster added. \u201cThere\u2019s something special about being part of a team that trusts you, and I can\u2019t wait to see what songs come from it.\u201d\u00a0\u2014 Jessica Nicholson<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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fliss (PULSE Music Group)<\/h2>\n
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PULSE Music Group <\/strong>signed a global publishing deal with London-based singer-songwriter fliss<\/strong>, whose Orchard-distributed track \u201cComing Around\u201d has gotten her featured on multiple Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music playlists, as well as BBC Radio 1, according to a press release. She has a debut project coming later this year. Fliss is managed by FAE co-founder Sarah Stennett<\/strong>, along with Jessica Nolan <\/strong>and Teyha Bingham Thaker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cThe first time I heard fliss I knew she was extremely special,\u201d said PULSE co-CEO Scott Cutler<\/strong>\u00a0in a statement. \u201cThe first time I heard fliss I knew she was extremely special. The song \u2018Coming Around\u2019 and the clip she released were both unique and exceptional. After hearing the rest of the songs I knew we had to sign her to PULSE Music Group. She is a once in a generation artist and I am thrilled we are now partners.\u201d \u00a0 \u201cFrom the moment I met Scott, Josh & the team at PULSE Music Group, I knew it felt right,\u201d fliss added. \u201cWhat stuck with me was how many of them started out as songwriters, producers & artists, working their way through the industry purely through love for music. As a songwriter, that kind of passion & energy is what I related to most. PULSE have built a strong global team, and it feels extra special to also be building that connection in the US. I\u2019m excited for a busy year ahead and feel lucky to have such an incredible team around me.\u201d\u00a0\u2014 Chris Eggertsen<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Eyelar (Peermusic and 2-Tone Entertainment)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Celia Croft\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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E<\/span>yelar Mirzazadeh (known professionally as Eyelar) has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Peermusic, in partnership with 2-Tone Entertainment. Peermusic will publish Eyelar for future works and administer select back-catalog. In partnership with 2-Tone Entertainment, they will establish a writer development joint venture to sign emerging talent. The deal was signed in collaboration by Peermusic U.K. and Peermusic Germany.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be working with Eyelar,\u201d Harry Knyt<\/strong>, head of A&R, UK at Peer Music, and Sarah Schneider<\/strong>, head of A&R, Peermusic Germany, said in a statement. \u201cThrough the joint venture with Eyelar and 2-Tone Entertainment we will have the opportunity to help build careers for the next generation of writers coming through.\u201d<\/p>\n
Shaurav D\u2019Silva<\/strong>, founder of 2-Tone Entertainment, added, \u201cThe role of creative partners is evolving. Writers today are increasingly building long-term creative ecosystems around their work, and our focus is to support that process by connecting great writing with the right collaborators globally. Eyelar has an exceptional instinct for culturally resonant records and for recognizing emerging creative voices early. This JV partnership with Peermusic allows us to continue building her career internationally, supported by Peermusic\u2019s global infrastructure, while creating a framework that supports the next generation of writers.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tEyelar said, \u201cI\u2019m excited to be starting this next chapter with Peermusic and continuing to build with 2-Tone. I\u2019m grateful for everyone who has supported the journey so far and look forward to creating meaningful new music and collaborations in this next phase.\u201d \u2014 A.K.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Bleech 9:3 (Kobalt)<\/h2>\n
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K<\/span>obalt announced the signing of Irish alternative rock band, Bleech 9:3. The group includes guitarists and songwriters Barry \u201cBaz\u201d Quinlan and Sam Duffy, James Quinlan on bass and Luke O\u2019Neill on drums.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cI met Baz in a coffee shop and saw deep into the white of his eyes in real time, not just from the stage,\u201d Kenny McGoff, Kobalt\u2019s executive vp and head of creative UK & GSA, said in a statement. \u201cEverything connected, the heart, mind, body and soul. Soon after, the rest of the band joined, and I knew this was something that meant more to me than any business could ever give you. The songs and shows make me feel alive and to use Baz\u2019s quote, it\u2019s \u2018Attitude with Gratitude.\u2019\u201d \u2014\u00a0A.K.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Hadlie Jo (Sony Music Publishing Nashville)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Courtesy Starfish Marketing & Creative\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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H<\/span>adlie Jo has signed a global publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville in partnership with Whitney Daane<\/strong>\u2018s Great Daane Music. <\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cHadlie Jo writes songs with an authentic heart and delivers them with a traditional honesty taht reminds you why you fell in love with country music,\u201d Rusty Gaston<\/strong>, CEO of Sony Music Publishing Nashville, said in a statement. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more excited to champion Whitney and Hadlie Jo as they bring her unique songs to life.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tHadlie Jo has collaborated with Vince Gill and Sharon Vaughn, penning their song \u201cNothing Like They Used To Be,\u201d which arrived on March 13 in Gill\u2019s Lonely\u2019s What I Do<\/em> EP. <\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cI am beyond excited that I get to work with Rusty Gaston, Chelsea Kent, and the whole amazing Sony Music Publishing team, as well as with my \u2018fairy song mother,\u2019 Whitney at Great Daane Music,\u201d Hadlie Jo said in a statement. \u201cGetting to write with so many incredible songwriters, many of whom I have idolized for years, is literally a dream come true, and the fact that my first big cut is by one of my musical heroes, Vince Gill, and that I got to write it with Sharon Vaughn and him blows my mind! Now I\u2019ve got to get to work to prove all of them right for taking a shot on a young artist and writer that just got to town with her Gibson guitar and her medical support dog, Lucy!\u201d \u2014 A.K.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Regalias Digitales Catalog Acquisitions and Recent Signings<\/h2>\n
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R<\/span>egalias Digitales announced it has acquired the catalogs of Branden Cox (Gucci Mane, Young Thug, Bobby Shmurda, Icewear Vezzo and Rio Da Yung OG), Bill $aber, J Swey, Juan Gotti, Swifty Blue and Beeda Weeda. The company also announced several new publishing administration signings including Rob Vicious (former member of Shoreline Mafia), Illest Morena, East Forest, Heembeezy and Mevon Soodeen and BadJohnRepublic.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cAs the grandson of an uncredited songwriter who received a paltry one time payment of just one hundred dollars for the lyrics to a hit song recorded by Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker and many others, I wanted our company Regalias Digitales to offer some of the most writer-friendly catalog sales deals in the publishing industry,\u201d Josh Norek<\/strong>, president of Regalias Digitales, said in a statement. \u201cWe\u2019re honred to acquire the Branden Cox, Bill $aber, J Swey, Juan Gotti, Swifty Blue and Beeda Weeda catalogs and offer these writers the potential opportunity to benefit from thier works long after the sales have been concluded.\u201d \u2014 A.K.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Jutes (Position Music)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Courtesy of Position Music\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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P<\/span>osition Music announced Jutes has signed a worldwide publishing deal and label extension with the company, through Position Music A&R Joe Brooks<\/strong>. The agreement will see Jutes continue to collaborate with Position Music on upcoming releases and creative projects.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cIt\u2019s been a true pleasure working with Jutes and his manager, Mike, on the Dilworth<\/em> album over the past year,\u201d Brooks said in a statement. \u201cIt\u2019s rare to find such a fully realized artist and team. Our decision at Positioni to double down through future masters and expand into publishing reflects our confidence in what\u2019s ahead. I\u2019m excited for the world to experience this next chapter; the music, visuals and performances are aligning perfectly for what I believe is his best album to date.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tJutes added, \u201cAlready love the whole team at position and have been working so well with them on my artist project it felt like a no-brainer to bring my publishing over as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mike Moloian<\/strong> of 257 Mgmt said, \u201cI was really bullish on the work we were doing on the last album with the team at Position Music. Our collective work flow compliments Jutes\u2019 project exactly the way it needs to in this climate. They made it really easy for us to have a larger conversation surrounding the next album and the publishing side of his business and I\u2019m looking forward to what\u2019s ahead.\u201d \u2014 A.K.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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