Laufey Resigns With Warner Chappell Music, Plus Claudia Brant

Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Claudia Brant has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music U.S. Latin. Brant has penned songs for artists including Alejandro Sanz, Becky G, Bruno Mars, Calibre 50, Camila Cabello, Danny Elfman, John Legend and Marc Anthony.

In 2024, Brant launched Cha Cha Cha Publishing to help develop emerging songwriters, teaming up with Warner Music Chappell to provide a global platform and creative resources for the artists.

“After knowing each other for many years, and with the deep respect and admiration I have always had for her, I am very happy that we are finally working together,” Gustavo Menédez, President of U.S. Latin and Latin America at Warner Chappell Music, said in a statement. “Claudia is an artist and songwriter who never stops reinventing herself, and that spirit of constant reinvention is what makes her as relevant today as ever.”

Brant’s catalog includes more than 4,000 songs. In 2009, she won the award for song of the year at the Latin Grammys, and in 2019 she earned a Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album for Sincera. She was also named to Billboard‘s Latin Pop Song of the Decade in 2009. Following her induction into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2016, she holds the position of senior vp.

“I’m so glad and honored to finally be a member of the Warner Chappell Publishing Company family,” Brant said in a statement. “I love all teams in every country I have met so far, their creative energy is unstoppable, and that is something we definitely have in common. I’m sure we’ll make a great team. Gus Menéndez is a dear friend that goes full force and I want to be there with him, side by side, all the way.” — A.K.

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed rising Colombian trap star Kris R. to a global publishing deal, following the release of his second full-length album, El Trap de Kolombia, which features standout Latin music acts like Myke Towers, Darell, Noriel and others. “Kris R has a real point of view, and you can hear it immediately in the music. It’s authentic, it connects, and it sticks with you. We’re proud to welcome him to Warner Chappell and excited about what we’re going to build together,” WCM’s Laz Hernandez, svp of A&R, U.S. Latin & Latin America, said in a press release. 

On joining WCM, Kris R. added, “I’ve always taken pride in writing from a real place, so this partnership with Warner Chappell means a lot to me. We’re just getting started – there’s a lot more story to tell.” The New York-born, Medellín-raised artist (real name Kristian Rangel Betancur) began his career in 2018, and has since earned the respect of artists like Rauw Alejandro, Ñengo Flow and Jowell y Randy. In 2025, Kris R. inked a record deal with Warner Music Latina and recently reached No. 1 on the Billboard Colombia Hot 100 chart with “Yogurcito Remix” also starring Blessd, Anuel, Yan Block, Luar la L, and ROA. The artist is set to launch his El Trap de Kolombia International Tour next month, wrapping up in October, with his debut performance at Bogotá’s Movistar Arena. — Isabela Raygoza 

Sean Silverman signed a global publishing deal with Position Music and Born & Raised Publishing, the company announced. Silverman has worked with artists including Burna Boy, Jhayco, Hinds and The Maine. He is also a member of The Technicolors and Beach Weather.

“Sean is the type of creative every artist hopes to have in their corner,” Shannon Corsi, A&R at Position Music, said in a statement. “As a key architect of Beach Weather and The Technicolors, he brings the mindset of a true band member into every collaboration. That authenticity is why he’s so beloved across the music community and our partnership with friends Jason Bernard and Sarah Stickle at Born & Raised, alongside Brian Moroney, truly feels like a homecoming.”

Silverman said in a statement, “I’ve been independent for over ten years, waiting to find the right partners. Joining forces with Born & Raised and Position Music feels like a natural next step. Meeting Jason Bernard and Sarah Stickle came at the perfect time. Their perspective and instinct for artists like me immediately resonated. Connecting with Shannon Corsi, Mark Chipello, Tyler Bacon, and the entire Position Music crew made it clear that they genuinely understand and champion artists who are building their own paths. Their fearlessness, attitude, and work ethic truly won me over.”

Jason Bernard and Sarah Stickle said, “We are excited and proud to be part of Sean’s team as he continues his path as a multi-faceted creative-building on the world that he has already curated for his own bands, Beach Weather and The Technicolors. Sean’s instincts as a songwriter and producer throughout his career have led to huge success in the alternative/pop space on the charts, in the sync world, and on the road, while his incredible sense of melody and prolific instrumentation have already expanded his reach into Latin and hip-hop. This partnership between Born & Raised Publishing and Position Music (with Shannon Corsi, Mark Chipello, Tyler Bacon and their entire team) is the perfect combination of the passion and focus it takes to further support Sean achieving his goals.” — A.K.

Songwriter/producer Ben Foster has signed to Black River Publishing. Foster has had cuts with artists including Adam Doleac, Travis Denning, Clayton Mullen, Jervis Campbell, Avery Roberson, Kylie Morgan, Brandon Ratcliff, Averie Bielski and more. Previous publishing homes for Foster include Sony Music Publishing, where he signed in 2021. 

“Ben has been a favorite collaborator with our roster for a long time,” Black River vp of Publishing Rebekah Gordon said in a statement. “It was a no-brainer to partner together for this next chapter. He is as versatile and creative as they come, his songs are meaningful and captivating, and his production style brings out the best in any artist he works with.” 

“I’m excited to step into this partnership that’s made me feel at home from day one,” Foster added. “There’s something special about being part of a team that trusts you, and I can’t wait to see what songs come from it.” — Jessica Nicholson

PULSE Music Group signed a global publishing deal with London-based singer-songwriter fliss, whose Orchard-distributed track “Coming Around” has gotten her featured on multiple Spotify, Deezer and Amazon Music playlists, as well as BBC Radio 1, according to a press release. She has a debut project coming later this year. Fliss is managed by FAE co-founder Sarah Stennett, along with Jessica Nolan and Teyha Bingham Thaker.

“The first time I heard fliss I knew she was extremely special,” said PULSE co-CEO Scott Cutler in a statement. “The first time I heard fliss I knew she was extremely special. The song ‘Coming Around’ and the clip she released were both unique and exceptional. After hearing the rest of the songs I knew we had to sign her to PULSE Music Group. She is a once in a generation artist and I am thrilled we are now partners.”
 
“From the moment I met Scott, Josh & the team at PULSE Music Group, I knew it felt right,” fliss added. “What stuck with me was how many of them started out as songwriters, producers & artists, working their way through the industry purely through love for music. As a songwriter, that kind of passion & energy is what I related to most. PULSE have built a strong global team, and it feels extra special to also be building that connection in the US. I’m excited for a busy year ahead and feel lucky to have such an incredible team around me.” — Chris Eggertsen

Eyelar Mirzazadeh (known professionally as Eyelar) has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Peermusic, in partnership with 2-Tone Entertainment. Peermusic will publish Eyelar for future works and administer select back-catalog. In partnership with 2-Tone Entertainment, they will establish a writer development joint venture to sign emerging talent. The deal was signed in collaboration by Peermusic U.K. and Peermusic Germany.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Eyelar,” Harry Knyt, head of A&R, UK at Peer Music, and Sarah Schneider, head of A&R, Peermusic Germany, said in a statement. “Through the joint venture with Eyelar and 2-Tone Entertainment we will have the opportunity to help build careers for the next generation of writers coming through.”

Shaurav D’Silva, founder of 2-Tone Entertainment, added, “The role of creative partners is evolving. Writers today are increasingly building long-term creative ecosystems around their work, and our focus is to support that process by connecting great writing with the right collaborators globally. Eyelar has an exceptional instinct for culturally resonant records and for recognizing emerging creative voices early. This JV partnership with Peermusic allows us to continue building her career internationally, supported by Peermusic’s global infrastructure, while creating a framework that supports the next generation of writers.”

Eyelar said, “I’m excited to be starting this next chapter with Peermusic and continuing to build with 2-Tone. I’m grateful for everyone who has supported the journey so far and look forward to creating meaningful new music and collaborations in this next phase.” — A.K.

Kobalt announced the signing of Irish alternative rock band, Bleech 9:3. The group includes guitarists and songwriters Barry “Baz” Quinlan and Sam Duffy, James Quinlan on bass and Luke O’Neill on drums.

“I met Baz in a coffee shop and saw deep into the white of his eyes in real time, not just from the stage,” Kenny McGoff, Kobalt’s executive vp and head of creative UK & GSA, said in a statement. “Everything connected, the heart, mind, body and soul. Soon after, the rest of the band joined, and I knew this was something that meant more to me than any business could ever give you. The songs and shows make me feel alive and to use Baz’s quote, it’s ‘Attitude with Gratitude.’” — A.K.

Hadlie Jo has signed a global publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville in partnership with Whitney Daane‘s Great Daane Music.

“Hadlie Jo writes songs with an authentic heart and delivers them with a traditional honesty that reminds you why you fell in love with country music,” Rusty Gaston, CEO of Sony Music Publishing Nashville, said in a statement. “We couldn’t be more excited to champion Whitney and Hadlie Jo as they bring her unique songs to life.”

Hadlie Jo has collaborated with Vince Gill and Sharon Vaughn, penning their song “Nothing Like They Used To Be,” which arrived on March 13 in Gill’s Lonely’s What I Do EP.

“I am beyond excited that I get to work with Rusty Gaston, Chelsea Kent, and the whole amazing Sony Music Publishing team, as well as with my ‘fairy song mother,’ Whitney at Great Daane Music,” Hadlie Jo said in a statement. “Getting to write with so many incredible songwriters, many of whom I have idolized for years, is literally a dream come true, and the fact that my first big cut is by one of my musical heroes, Vince Gill, and that I got to write it with Sharon Vaughn and him blows my mind! Now I’ve got to get to work to prove all of them right for taking a shot on a young artist and writer that just got to town with her Gibson guitar and her medical support dog, Lucy!” — A.K.

Regalias Digitales announced it has acquired the catalogs of Branden Cox (Gucci Mane, Young Thug, Bobby Shmurda, Icewear Vezzo and Rio Da Yung OG), Bill $aber, J Swey, Juan Gotti, Swifty Blue and Beeda Weeda. The company also announced several new publishing administration signings including Rob Vicious (former member of Shoreline Mafia), Illest Morena, East Forest, Heembeezy and Mevon Soodeen and BadJohnRepublic.

“As the grandson of an uncredited songwriter who received a paltry one time payment of just one hundred dollars for the lyrics to a hit song recorded by Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker and many others, I wanted our company Regalias Digitales to offer some of the most writer-friendly catalog sales deals in the publishing industry,” Josh Norek, president of Regalias Digitales, said in a statement. “We’re honored to acquire the Branden Cox, Bill $aber, J Swey, Juan Gotti, Swifty Blue and Beeda Weeda catalogs and offer these writers the potential opportunity to benefit from their works long after the sales have been concluded.” — A.K.

Position Music announced Jutes has signed a worldwide publishing deal and label extension with the company, through Position Music A&R Joe Brooks. The agreement will see Jutes continue to collaborate with Position Music on upcoming releases and creative projects.

“It’s been a true pleasure working with Jutes and his manager, Mike, on the Dilworth album over the past year,” Brooks said in a statement. “It’s rare to find such a fully realized artist and team. Our decision at Positioni to double down through future masters and expand into publishing reflects our confidence in what’s ahead. I’m excited for the world to experience this next chapter; the music, visuals and performances are aligning perfectly for what I believe is his best album to date.”

Jutes added, “Already love the whole team at position and have been working so well with them on my artist project it felt like a no-brainer to bring my publishing over as well.”

Mike Moloian of 257 Mgmt said, “I was really bullish on the work we were doing on the last album with the team at Position Music. Our collective work flow compliments Jutes’ project exactly the way it needs to in this climate. They made it really easy for us to have a larger conversation surrounding the next album and the publishing side of his business and I’m looking forward to what’s ahead.” — A.K.