English singer-songwriter Amy Wadge, known for her longtime collaboration with Ed Sheeran and hits for Camila Cabello and others, signed a new global publishing deal with Concord Music Publishing. The partnership covers Wadge’s most recent songs, including new singles from FKA Twigs, Jonas Brothers and Noah Cyrus, as well as future works.
Wadge most notably earned the 2016 Grammy for song of the year for co-writing Sheeran’s monster hit “Thinking Out Loud” (nearing the 3 billion mark on Spotify). She also co-penned Sheeran’s “Galway Girl,” “Barcelona” and “Visiting Hours,” as well as Cabello’s “Consequences,” James Blunt’s “Monsters” and Keith Urban’s “Parallel Line,” among many other cross-genre tracks. In the Americana and country space, she co-wrote Noah Cyrus and Blake Shelton’s “New Country” and Madi Diaz’s Grammy-nominated “Don’t Do Me Good” featuring Kacey Musgraves. Wadge is actively developing new music (she has several solo albums under her belt) and preparing for tour dates while expanding her reach into musical theatre, film and TV — including a recent collaboration with British icon Twiggy on a documentary project.
“Amy is a formidable writer, and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome her to the Concord family,” said Kim Frankiewicz, evp of worldwide A&R at CMP. “Her passion for songwriting is truly infectious, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with her on this next chapter of her career.”
Added Wadge: “As soon as I met the team, I knew it was going to be the right home for me as a songwriter. It’s wonderful to know that I am being so well looked after in multiple territories with people that are passionate about what they do, and I am looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together.”
Check out the rest of this week’s publishing news below.
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Disco Neil / Kobalt
Image Credit: Courtesy of Super Music Group Kobalt signed a global publishing deal with Disco Neil, one half of the Miami-based production duo Bashment Sound, known for MOLIY’s hit “Shake It To The Max.” The FLY Remix of the song cracked the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100, making it only the third dancehall track to chart this decade. A Miami native with Caribbean roots, Disco Neil blends dancehall, afrobeats, and electronic music, earning acclaim across the U.S., U.K., and West Africa. His work has positioned him as a sought-after collaborator in both underground and mainstream scenes. Kobalt senior director of creative Kate Loesch praised Neil and Bashment Sound for creating “the song of the summer,” while Neil expressed excitement about joining the Kobalt family. “Time to get to work,” he said. “More good music on the way.” Disco Neil, who is managed by Super Music Group, connected with Billboard‘s Kyle Denis for an interview back in June. Find it here.
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Jessi Uribe / UMPG
Image Credit: UMPG Colombia Universal Music Publishing Group has signed a global publishing deal with Colombian singer-songwriter Jessi Uribe, covering all international markets and marking a major step in his global career. Known for his breakout hit “Dulce Pecado” (600m YouTube and 112m Spotify for “Dulce Pecado”) and other chart-toppers like “Ok, “El Alumno” and “Is Ya Me Boy,” which topped the Regional Mexican Airplay chart, Uribe has built a strong fanbase across Latin America, the U.S. and Europe. The agreement, finalized in Colombia and signed by UMPG Colombia’s managing director Mario Medina, reflects Uribe’s growing influence and international reach.
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Lev Abeliovich / Edition Peters
Image Credit: Courtesy of Wise Music Group Wise Music Group‘s classical music publisher Edition Peters, founded in [checks notes] 1800, signed a landmark agreement to publish the complete works of Jewish Polish-Belarusian composer Lev Abeliovich (1912–1985), whose music is returning to the global stage after decades of obscurity. A student of Nikolai Myaskovsky and close friend of Shostakovich and Weinberg, Abeliovich fled Warsaw in 1939 to escape the Nazis. His expressive catalog includes symphonies, piano sonatas and concert works, many previously unpublished. Belarusian-German pianist and conductor Rostislav Krimer, who rediscovered Abeliovich’s music and connected with his family, will serve as editor and interpreter for the project. Krimer emphasized the relevance of Abeliovich’s work today, calling it a major cultural rediscovery. “It’s a significant moment – not only for me personally – but also for the musical world,” said Krimer. “Abeliovich’s music tells stories that are more relevant today than ever before. It deserves to be heard, played, and understood.”
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Scooter Carusoe / Endurance, Carnival
Image Credit: Courtesy of Endurance Music Group Endurance Music Group and independent publisher Carnival Music inked a co-publishing agreement with songwriter Scooter Carusoe. His recent songs include Eric Church’s “Hands of Time,” which reached the top 15 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Carusoe’s other recent cuts include the Dierks Bentley/Miranda Lambert collab “Never You,” Parker McCollum’s “My Blue,” Ty Myers’s “Morning Comes” and Charles Wesley Godwin’s “Better That Way. “Honestly, I can’t believe we have the opportunity to join forces with Frank Liddell and Carnival Music for this next creative season with Scooter and Endurance,” said Michael Martin, EMG’s president and chief creative officer. “The history they have together has made a significant impact on Music Row, and it’s pretty special to have it all come full circle with EMG.” –Jessica Nicholson
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