Monica signed with WME in all areas. The Grammy-winning singer recently came out of a support slot for Nick Minaj Pink Friday 2 Tour in North America and is preparing to release two full-length: R&B albums this year MDA and country albums Open Roads (executive produced by Brandi Carlile). She recently teamed up with Brandy on a remix of Ariana Grande's “the boy is mine” – a recreation of the pair's smash duet in 1998. Monica continues to be managed by Melinda Dancil.
English punk rock duo Soft Play works with Rise Records/BMG for the release of their new album, Heavy jellywhich debuted at No.3 on the UK Official Albums Chart dated 25 July 2024. The duo were formerly known as Slaves before changing their name in 2022 following backlash over their former name.
ONErpm signed LA-based alt-rock trio Sick puppies (“You're Going Down”) for the release of the band's upcoming sixth album Rock the Taurus, which is expected to be released early next year. The album's first single, “There Goes the Neighborhood”, was released on July 26.
RECORD Nashville signed new singer-songwriter Drew Green, who experienced viral success with the song “Lotta Bit of You.” RECORDS Nashville is the boutique outpost of the industry executive Barry WeissRECORDS label. Green's first single at the helm of RECORDS is 'Town Drunk', and he is also preparing an upcoming collaboration with HARDY titled 'Colorado'. – Jessica Nicholson
Bruce Kalmyk'small WHY HOW added artists Tyler Halverson and Cameron Sacky Band on the artist management roster. Halverson will be supervised by Patrick Farr while Ali Petko and Eddie Closel will oversee the Cameron Sacky Band. Halverson has released the independent singles “Beer Garden Baby,” “Mac Miller” and “Your Bar Now,” while the Cameron Sacky Band released a self-titled 2021 EP and is set to release the full-length. Quicksand. Cameron Sacky Band is represented by The Neal Agency for booking. – Jessica Nicholson
Singer-songwriter John Morgan signed with Rich MGMT. The North Carolina native is also signed to Night Train Records/BBR Music Group and is currently Advertising signThe Country Airplay Chart with the song “Friends Like That” featuring Jason Aldean. Morgan also has writing credits on such hits as Aldean's “That's What Tequila Does,” “Trouble With a Heartbreak” and “If I Didn't Love You” with Carrie Underwood. Rich MGMT was founded by Brendan Rich in 2023 with a roster that also includes Matt Stell, George Birge and Darren Kiely. The company recently added a digital coordinator to its staff Jordan Policastriwho participates in day-to-day admins Sara Paravia and Chase Miller. – Jessica Nicholson
Beatmaker/organist from Montreal tender springwho is a member of the Canadian indie band Afternoon Bike Ride, signed me Netwerk for the album release you now hear a tender spring. Born David Tanton, the musician released side a of the album on July 26, with the rest to be released at a later date.
Netwerk also signed New Zealand-born, Los Angeles-based Lao artist Alisa Xayalith, who is best known as the frontwoman of The Naked and Famous. The label is set to release its new single, “Roses,” on Friday (August 9), to follow new music produced by Tyler Spry (OneRepublic, Tate McCrae).
Elektra Records undersigned Kevian Kremeran 18-year-old singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer based in New Jersey who released his debut EP Seventeen earlier this year. On Friday (August 2), the label released a stripped-down version of his breakthrough track “Attention.” Kreamer is managed by Chris McAndrew and Jamar Richardson at Pala Management, with legal representation by an attorney Paul Rothenberg in Rothenberg, Mohr, & Binder.
Ken Pomerya Cherokee singer-songwriter from Moore, Okla., signed on Rounder Records. Now based in Tulsa, Okla., Pomeroy's song “Cicadas” was featured in an episode of the FX series Detention dogs. It also appeared this summer Twisters, performing her song “Wall of Death” with Wilderado and James McAlister. The song is also included in the film's soundtrack.
Neighborhood rights in the city center signed a worldwide singer-songwriter deal Mrs. Blackbird to represent her catalog, which includes singles like “Woman,” “Feel It Coming” and “Dark Days” featuring Moby.
Secretly Canadian signed singer-songwriter Brandon. The label will release his EP Blush on September 13; the first single, “Without You,” was released on Wednesday (July 31).
My brightest diamond signed to Western vinylwhen her new album will be released, Fight real terroron September 13. The singer-songwriter, fresh from her original role on Broadway's Illinois (based on the Sufjan Stevens album), manages it Andrea Trulin in Ekonomisk and booking from Alex Fang in the New Frontier (North America) and James Alderman in Free Trade (international). Her new song, “Have You Ever Seen an Angel,” was released on July 26.
Capitol CMG is signed by the artist-writer Claire Leslie, who just released the label's debut single, “Original.” The song was written by Leslie, Jordan Sapp and Daniella Mason. – Jessica Nicholson
Third Man Records signed Australian band The Belair Lip Bombs and will reissue the group's 2023 album, Abundant Life. It is the company's first Australian signing. The Bombs' second album is expected to be released sometime next year. The complex is managed by Daniel Radburn at Rad Music Management and booked by Timmy Hefner (USA) and Josh Ledger and Ed Thompson (UK/EU).
