British music licensing company PPL signed singer-songwriter Kenya Grace for the collection of its international neighboring rights. The company, which has also recently signed Ice Spice and Lewis Capaldi, licenses the use of recorded music in the UK and collects neighboring royalties worldwide through more than 110 agreements with collective management organizations (CMOs) internationally.
Country singer-songwriter Carter Faith (“Late Bloomer”, “Strong Stuff”) signed me Universal Music Group Nashville, marking her first major label deal. He is working on new music that is expected to be released later this year. Faith has been withheld from Meredith Jones and Bennett Beckner at CAA and managed by Range Media Partners.
LA based band LA LOM signed to Verve Recordswhich will release the group's debut album, The Los Angeles League of Musicianson August 9. The group has been reserved by Ethan Berlin and Carl Morse at Arrival Artists and managed by Alex Kadvan and Rick Goetz at the red light.
Singer-songwriter Liam St. John signed with Big Loud Rockwhich will release his upcoming EP, Faithfulon June 28. Agios Ioannis is managed by Aidan Crowley in Legacy Content.
Ashley Ryan signed with ONErpm Nashville. Originally from California, Ryan moved to Nashville in 2018 and has honed her skills playing at local venues such as Whiskey Jam and The Listening Room. It also caught the attention of country artist Keith Urban, who invited Ryan to perform his hit song, “Without You,” at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena during his 2022 world tour. Ryan's new single, ” Them Cowboys,” was released on May 31. – Jessica Nicholson
Singer-songwriter based in London/Madrid pablopablo (aka Pablo Drexler) signed me Mom+Pop Music. The two-time Latin Grammy winner, who won record of the year and song of the year at the 2022 ceremony for “Tocarte,” will release his debut album on the label. His new single, “Mi Culpa,” was released on May 30.
Omaha, Neb., band Reon signed to Run for Cover Recordswhen the group's next album will be released, Devoureron September 13. Cursive is booked by Eric Dimenstein on Ground Control Touring in the United States and Steve Zap in International Talent Booking in Europe.
Singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Croixx signed to Elektra Recordswho released his new single, “Higher,” on May 31.
Alternative pop rock artist Liam Benzvi (formerly of Strange Names) signed to Possum fat. His upcoming album will be released, …And his Splash Bandvia the label on September 27.
