Lewis Capaldi signed with a UK-based music licensing company PPL for international collections of neighboring rights. The company will collect royalties for the use of Capaldi's music on radio, television and in public spaces worldwide. Capaldi is directed by Ryan Walter in Interlude Artists.
Lil Mosey (“Blueberry Faygo”) and his record label, Love U Forever, have signed a global distribution partnership with Music Cinq ahead of his untitled EP due out in the spring. The first single from the EP, “Life Goes On”, debuted on March 22.
Singer of 'Wine into Whisky'. Tucker Wetmore signed an agreement with WME for worldwide reservation representation. Wetmore, who moved to Nashville in 2020, signed a publishing deal in 2023 with Rakiyah Marshall's Back Blocks Music. He follows 'Wine into Whisky' with his new release, 'Wind Up Missin' You'. – Jessica Nicholson
Mexican singer-songwriter Beto Vega signed with Downtown Artist & Label Services. In addition to global distribution and marketing, Vega (“Me Dicen Nini” with Markitos Toys) will also benefit from the company's catalog management and full-service campaigns for future releases, including his upcoming track, “Los Brothers” with Edgardo Núñez. Vega has booked from Luis Del Villar in Gerencia 360.
Pop/R&B singer-songwriter CIL signed with The family for management. The 21-year-old Fort Collins, Colo., native was recently signed to Warner Records by the label's CEO, Aaron Bay-Schuck.
Turkish-Italian DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist Carlita signed with Ninja Tune through her Counter Records imprint, which released her latest single, “Time.” He has a reservation and manages it Alberto Bragado.
Ukrainian band Ocean Elzy signed with Warner Music, which will release the group's first all-English album worldwide, including in the United States, where Elektra will handle distribution. The band is preparing for a series of charity concerts for the Help for Ukraine tour, with shows scheduled in Ukraine and other European countries, including Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany and Poland. The team is represented by the manager Joel Mark in 9122 Administration and Brian Cohen and Joe Friel at WME to book.
Shaznay Lewisformer member of the British group All Saints, worked with Absolute Label Services for the release of her first solo album in 20 years. Titled Pages, the album is set to be released on May 17. Lewis is repped by Wayne Russell at Massive Management and Solomon Parker at Wasserman for booking.
Hip-hop/R&B artist (and real-life gas station owner) Wrinkles signed a distribution and licensing deal with 10K Projects, which will release its debut EP later this year. Managed by Lauren Fukawa.
Alt pop-rock artist Zoe Kos signed to Big Loud Rockan imprint of Big Loud Records, in association with producer and songwriter management, publisher, record label and A&R consulting company Double Down 11. Managed by Abba Solomon on NXTWAVE.
Melbourne, Australia based singer, songwriter and producer Vetta Borne signed with [PIAS] Australiawho released her latest track, “40-40”.
American singer-songwriter Cassandra Lewis signed to Elektra/Low Country Soundwhich will release the upcoming major label debut album, Lost in a dream, later this year. Managed by Mark Cunningham at the red light.
Country singer Canaan Brock signed to 10th Street Entertainment for management. His debut single, “Sinner and Saint,” is out now.
M Music & Entertainment Group and Freddie Records registered emerging Norteño artist Nathan Acosta. The record deal comes ahead of his upcoming debut single, titled 'Solo' and written by Jesse Turner (of Grupo Siggno), which will be released on April 19th. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Acosta is a singer-songwriter and accordionist who most recently toured the United States and Mexico with Grupo Siggno and Jennifer Peña. “This is an absolute dream come true for me,” Acosta said in a statement. “Ever since I was a kid, I dreamed of being able to record and play music in front of big crowds.” – Griselda Flores
