{"id":169507,"date":"2025-06-26T15:11:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T19:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2025\/06\/26\/publishing-briefs-fka-twigs-signs-with-kobalt-plus-james-arthur-binds-with-bmg\/"},"modified":"2025-06-26T15:11:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T19:11:47","slug":"publishing-briefs-fka-twigs-signs-with-kobalt-plus-james-arthur-binds-with-bmg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2025\/06\/26\/publishing-briefs-fka-twigs-signs-with-kobalt-plus-james-arthur-binds-with-bmg\/","title":{"rendered":"Publishing Briefs: FKA Twigs Signs With Kobalt, Plus James Arthur Binds With\u00a0BMG"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\tThis week\u2019s roundup of\u00a0music publishing headlines<\/a>\u00a0includes several signings, with big names like FKA twigs, Eric Paslay and James Arthur, plus a bevy of news from Wise Music Group, Ninja Tune and Liz Rose Music.<\/p>\n

\n\tKobalt<\/strong> signed a global publishing deal with FKA twigs<\/a>, the artfully multidisciplinary artist known for genre-defying songs like \u201cTwo Weeks\u201d and \u201ctears in the club,\u201d Billboard<\/em> can announce. The deal covers her catalog and future work, and follows the release of twigs\u2019 critically acclaimed album EUSEXUA<\/em>, which topped Billboard\u2019s Top Dance Albums chart and has landed on several mid-year best-ofs. Currently on her EUSEXUA world tour<\/a>, the artist is performing across Europe and the U.S. (visa issues<\/a> have been resolved). Beyond music, she recently starred in The Crow<\/em> reboot alongside Bill Skarsg\u00e5rd and was honored by the Music Producers Guild for her contributions to UK music. \u201cFKA twigs stands as a truly singular talent \u2013 a prolific songwriter and artist whose work consistently pushes boundaries,\u201d said Jeannette Perez, president and chief commercial officer of Kobalt. \u201cIt\u2019s a privilege to welcome her to the Kobalt family, and we are absolutely thrilled she has placed her trust in us as her publishing partner.\u201d Twigs\u2019 manager Jon Lieberberg praised Kobalt as having \u201csome of the most clear and transparent administrative services in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n\tBMG<\/strong> signed multi-platinum singer-songwriter James Arthur<\/strong> to an exclusive global publishing deal. The agreement includes Arthur\u2019s latest album,\u00a0PISCES<\/em>, which recently reached No. 3 on the Official UK Albums Chart, and future work. This also marks a major addition to BMG\u2019s growing UK roster, which includes artists like Mick Jagger, Lenny Kravitz and George Ezra. \u201cJames Arthur is an exceptional talent whose songwriting resonates deeply with audiences worldwide,\u201d said Lisa Cullington, vp of creative publishing. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be working closely together on James\u2019 creative journey moving forward and we are very proud to welcome him to the BMG roster.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tWise Music Group<\/strong> got busy with three new signings, expanding its global and stylistically diverse roster. Berlin\u2019s Bosworth Music GmbH<\/strong> and Random Musick Publishing<\/strong> signed an exclusive publishing deal with Gloria de Oliveira<\/strong>, a multidisciplinary artist known for her experimental soundscapes. Her catalog includes Fascination<\/em> and an upcoming third album with producer Randall Dunn. In Spain, contemporary classical composer Raquel Garc\u00eda Tom\u00e1s<\/strong> joined Uni\u00f3n Musical Ediciones<\/strong>. A recipient of the \u201cPremio Nacional de Cultura,\u201d she is known for works like Ceci n\u2019est pas une valse<\/em> and Vols bris\u00e9s<\/em> and aims to broaden her international appeal. Meanwhile, Edition Peters<\/strong> signed genre-blending composer\/percussionist Lukas Ligeti<\/strong>, whose works span classical and electronic traditions. WMG manages nearly 500,000 copyrights and represents over 100 living composers through its global network of publishing houses, which in addition to the mentioned companies includes Chester Music, Associated Music Publishers and\u00a0Novello\u00a0& Co.<\/p>\n

\n\tSony Music Publishing Nashville<\/strong>, in partnership with Brooks & Dunn\u2019s Kix Brooks, signed singer-songwriter Briana Calhoun<\/strong> to a global publishing agreement. Calhoun is also the executive director and founder of the organization Hope on the Inside, alongside the organization\u2019s partner\/president Brooks. Calhoun is set to release two new songs this year: \u201cHope on the Inside\u201d and \u201cBustin\u2019 Out\u201d (the latter written with Brooks and Chancie Neal). \u2013Jessica Nicholson<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n\tAnthem Music Publishing<\/strong> inked an exclusive songwriting deal with multi-platinum Canadian pop artist Shawn Desman<\/strong>, marking a major step in its partnership with Wax Records. This follows their November 2024 alliance aimed at redefining artist development. The first release under the deal, Desman\u2019s dance-pop single \u201cBODY\u201d featuring 2025 JUNO nominee Jamie Fine, quickly became the most added track on Canadian radio. Building on the momentum of his Top 10 hit \u201cManiac\u201d and a string of sold-out tours, Desman is preparing for another national tour this fall. Anthem CEO Jason Klein praised Desman as \u201ca force in Canadian pop music,\u201d adding, \u201chis creative resurgence has set the stage for an exciting new chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tLiz Rose Music<\/strong> and Sheltered Music Publishing<\/strong> partnered in a joint venture to sign award-winning singer-songwriter Eric Paslay<\/strong>. Known for penning country hits like \u201cBarefoot Blue Jean Night,\u201d \u201cAngel Eyes,\u201d and \u201cEven If It Breaks Your Heart,\u201d Paslay also gained recognition as an artist with songs such as \u201cFriday Night\u201d and \u201cShe Don\u2019t Love You.\u201d This collaboration brings together two respected Nashville publishing companies with one of country music\u2019s most enduring creative talents. Liz Rose Music co-founder Scott Ponce praised Paslay\u2019s storytelling and vocal artistry as \u201cthe kind of talent we\u2019ve always believed in,\u201d while Sheltered Music\u2019s Darrell Franklin highlighted the \u201cintegrity, depth and diversity of his songwriting.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tMeanwhile\u2026 Liz Rose Music<\/strong> also added singer-songwriter Adam Sanders<\/strong> to its publishing roster. Sanders has written\u00a0hits for Cole Swindell (\u201cAin\u2019t Worth the Whiskey\u201d), Dustin Lynch (\u201cHell of a Night\u201d) and Drew Baldridge (\u201cTough People\u201d). LRM was founded in 2010 in Nashville by the Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Liz Rose, known for writing hits for Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Little Big Town and more. \u2013J.N<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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\n\tNinja Tune<\/strong>\u2019s publishing arm, Just Isn\u2019t Music<\/strong>, announced a wave of developments. Rising UK artist jasmine.4.t<\/strong>, the first British signee to Phoebe Bridgers\u2019 Saddest Factory Records, joined the roster following her acclaimed debut album You Are The Morning<\/em>, produced by Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus \u2014 aka, the indie supergroup Boygenius. Meanwhile, longtime signees Marie Davidson<\/strong> and Andreya Triana<\/strong> renewed their deals. Davidson\u2019s City of Clowns<\/em> was released earlier this year via Soulwax\u2019s DEEWEE, and Triana is working on her first album since 2019. Just Isn\u2019t Music also won AIM<\/strong>\u2019s \u201cSync of the Year\u201d for a Rexona ad featuring Davidson\u2019s \u201cWork It.\u201d Lastly, Ninja Tune\u2019s Kelly Burke<\/strong> was elected to the PPL<\/strong> board, further strengthening the label\u2019s industry influence through its involvement in one of the world\u2019s largest recording databases.<\/p>\n

\n\tConcord Music Publishing<\/strong> signed Nashville-based producer and songwriter Ryan Kohn<\/strong> to his first global publishing deal, in partnership with InDent Music, the publishing division of Dennis Entertainment. The agreement covers Kohn\u2019s entire catalog and future compositions. A Belmont University graduate, Kohn has worked with Concord artists Erin Kirby and Cole Goodwin, as well as emerging acts like Callista Clark and Ashley Anne. His notable releases include the single \u201cThe Man She Used to Know\u201d and his 2021 EP November Skies<\/em>. Kohn recently performed at the 29th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival. \u201cRyan is already so well-connected in our music community, it was easy to see the path of success in front of him,\u201d said Melissa Spillman, vp of A&R. \u201cTo find someone who is so loved and respected among writers, artists and executives alike is a rare thing!\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\tPrevious Briefing<\/strong>: Big Yellow Dog Signs K-Pop Hitmaker<\/a>\t<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This week\u2019s roundup of\u00a0music publishing headlines\u00a0includes several signings, with big names like FKA twigs, Eric Paslay and James Arthur, plus a bevy of news from Wise Music Group, Ninja Tune and Liz Rose Music. Kobalt signed a global publishing deal with FKA twigs, the artfully multidisciplinary artist known for genre-defying songs like \u201cTwo Weeks\u201d and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-169507","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-musique","et-doesnt-have-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169507","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=169507"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169507\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=169507"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=169507"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=169507"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}