Everlast to Thirty Tigers, Rico Nasty to UTA & More Artist Signings

UTA signed rapper Rico Nasty for global representation in all areas. Rico’s most recent release, LETHAL-ER — the deluxe version of her album LETHAL — dropped late last year. She has also released the albums Nightmare Vacation and Las Ruinas and mixtapes including Anger Management and Nasty. She has embarked on several headlining tours, including the Sugar Trap Tour and the Nasty tour.

Outside of music, Rico will make her acting debut in the Apple TV+ series Margo’s Got Money Troubles alongside Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman. She’s also collaborated with brands including Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty and Hayley Williams’ Good Dye Young hair color line.

Rico is managed by Mark Mercado and Leah Hodgekiss at Fly South. — Chris Eggertsen

Singer-songwriter k.d. lang signed with CAA. Over her career, Lang has won four Grammys and scored a double-platinum album with 1992’s Ingénue. Her biggest hit, the 1992 single “Constant Craving,” peaked at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100. She’s released a total of seven studio albums. Lang is managed by Steve Jensen at Direct Management. — Chris Eggertsen

Southern California-based alt-rock band Trueblood signed with Mercury Records. Composed of teenage brothers Cameron Trueblood (drums), Dylan Trueblood (guitar), Mason Trueblood (vocals/guitar) and Ethan Trueblood (bass), the band released its debut single on Mercury, “Make It Out,” on Friday (March 20). The band, which picked up steam via a series of TikTok covers that went viral, recently opened for The All-American Rejects “at an intimate backyard performance,” according to a press release, and embarked on an East Coast tour with stops in New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Boston before heading back to their home state for shows in San Diego and Los Angeles. — Chris Eggertsen

Singer-songwriter GoldFord signed with co:brand, a company that offers distribution, analytics, AI-driven marketing campaigns and direct-to-fan infrastructure via a single platform. According to a press release, GoldFord has racked up more than 100 million streams of his song “Orange Blossoms” and scored another streaming hit with “Easy Does It.”

“Goldford has been part of our story since day one — the first artist to ever demo our software himself, long before we had a playbook,” said Patrick Quaggin-Smith, CEO of co:brand, in a statement. “A visionary, a world-builder, and one of those rare artists whose music tells the stories we all carry but never quite find the words for. We’re incredibly excited to partner with him and his management at PEPIN.WORKS on this next chapter — the vision is shared, the energy is right, and now we get to go build something together.”

Added Joseph Pepin, GoldFord’s manager/A&R at PEPIN.WORKS, “Utilizing progressive partners like Co-Brand has helped us scale GoldFord’s business from 300K monthly listeners to 5mm monthlies in a short period of time, while also deepening our relationship with our fans, through the deep insights provided in their platform. Their creator marketing tools, analytics and overall tech should be in every manager or artist teams playbook.” — Chris Eggertsen

Top Dawg Entertainment has added another sharp lyricist to its formidable roster, signing South Carolina rapper Trap Dickey. Best known for his breakout hit “Blue Devils,” Dickey becomes the latest artist to join TDE, home to stars like SZA and Doechii. — Kyle Denis

Following the release of his feel-good, groovy pop single “BRRREAK!,” ROBI has signed with WME for global talent representation. The versatile Puerto Rican singer-songwriter first gained recognition in 2022 with the viral hit “Pantysito,” featuring Feid and Alejo, which amassed over 300 million streams, entered Spotify’s Global Top 50, and put him on Billboard Latin’s On The Radar. The following year, ROBI earned editorial praise with his carefree track “Tu Mundo” on New Music Latin.

Known for blending a dynamic mix of dance-pop, reggaetón, and rock influences, ROBI has continued to evolve artistically through introspective collaborations like “Sorry Es Que Soy Bipolar” with Young Miko and “Lienzo” with Sebastián Yatra. In 2025, he performed as a special guest on Yatra’s Spanish tour and opened for Morat at Puerto Rico’s iconic Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot. His latest single, “BRRREAK!,” signals the beginning of a new musical era leading up to the release of his debut album later this year. — Isabela Raygoza

Belgian melodic house producer Jerro signed with MLennial for management, joining a roster that includes Seven Lions, SABAI, Kompany, MUZZ and GorillaT. He will be managed by Landon Ferris and Mike Lisanti. Over the past year, Jerro has released music on dance labels including Spinnin’ Records, Interstellar Recordings and Thrive Music, including an official remix of Kaskade’s “Deeper.” He recently finished a headlining North American tour, along with supporting dates for Elderbrook and festival appearances at Electric Forest, Lost In Dreams Festival and EDSea. — Chris Eggertsen

Bright Antenna Records signed British artist Martin Luke Brown. The first release under the deal is the single “back of my mind.” Brown recently wrapped a 16-date U.K./E.U. tour with Madison Cunningham. To date, he’s released two studio albums: damn, look at the view! and man oh man!. He was previously a member of the supergroup FIZZ. — Chris Eggertsen

Singer-songwriter Catie Turner signed a distribution deal with TikTok’s SoundOn platform. Turner’s single “God Must Hate Me” previously went viral on TikTok, eventually racking up more than 100 million streams, according to a press release. Along with the announcement, Turner released a new Audiotree Live session featuring performances of five songs: “I Might,” “Not Young Just Dumb,” “Shrinking Violet,” “God Must Hate Me” and “Tourist Attraction.” — Chris Eggertsen

Singer-songwriter Evelyn Cormier has signed with BEC Recordings. She’s released her introductory label single, “Like Me Better,” which she describes as “a farewell kiss to endless people pleasing and toxic friendships. It’s a catchy exorcism of the ghosts from your past that love haunting you with your mistakes. It is the musical embodiment of New Year, New Me.”

Before signing with BEC Recordings, Cormier released music independently for 10 years and first gained national attention as a Top 14 finalist on American Idol in 2019. — Jessica Nicholson

Country metal band Cody Parks and The Dirty South has signed with BLKIIBLK/Frontiers Music.

“I’m beyond excited and blessed to be a part of the BLKIIBLK / Frontiers family,” Cody Parks said in a statement. “The opportunity to work with industry veterans Jeff Stevenson, Tom Lipsky, and Bob Chiappardi was a no-brainer. Having a team aligned with my vision for Country Metal makes this the perfect home for my music, and I can’t wait for the world to hear what we have cookin’.”

Lipsky, A&R at Frontiers Music, added, “Cody has independently built a substantial following on social media and streaming platforms by maintaining a strong connection with his fans. Having watched Cody and his band grow as songwriters and performers over the past few years, it became obvious that 2026 is his year to break out. We are excited to partner with him and bring his unique brand of ‘Country Metal’ to fans around the world.”

The group takes inspiration from country storytelling as well as metal bands like Pantera and Metallica. Cody Parks and the Dirty South has released projects including the 2023 covers EP Smothered & Covered and Country Metal, Vol. 1. — Jessica Nicholson

New York-based alt-indie band Morning Silk, led by producer and multi-instrumentalist Frank Corr, signed a label deal with Nettwerk. The label will release the group’s new EP, Have a Nice Life, on May 1. A new single from the EP, “8 Hours,” was released on March 13. — Chris Eggertsen

Fresh off showcasing his musical talent at the Warner Music Latina showcase during SXSW, emerging norteño star Raúl Hernández Jr. has inked a partnership with Warner Music Mexico and FM Entertainment that integrates both recording and live touring operations. Under the deal, Hernández will develop new material under Warner’s banner, with the first releases slated for this spring, while leveraging FM Entertainment’s infrastructure to expand his live performances across the U.S. and Mexico. Known for his pristine accordion skills and fine vocals, Hernández recently released the single “Si Te Vuelves a Enamorar” (2026), a reimagining of Bronco’s classic of the same name. “I’m embarking on this new chapter with a singular mission: to evolve while staying true to my roots,” said the musician in a statement. 

Tomas Rodriguez, president of Warner Music Mexico, added, “By aligning Warner Music’s international creative network with FM Entertainment’s live expertise, we’re ensuring Raúl’s voice reaches the widest possible audience.” Manuel Palomino, CEO and founder of FM Entertainment, concludes: “By combining FM’s touring infrastructure with Warner Music’s creative vision, we’re offering a holistic support system that will see Raúl dominate the U.S. and Mexican live markets this year and beyond.” — Isabela Raygoza

Indie-folk artist Andrew Sa signed to Bloodshot Records for the release of his debut album, American Rough, which is out on June 26. The lead single, “Lavender Cowboy,” was released on March 12. — Chris Eggertsen

Singer-songwriter Jacob Hackworth has signed with MCA, in collaboration with Goat Island Sound. He has just released his new single “What Took You So Long,” which was written by Hackworth, Jaxson Free, Steph Jones and Daniel Ross.

As a songwriter, Hackworth is a writer on songs including Bailey Zimmerman’s “A Rock and a Hard Place,” Corey Kent’s “This Heart,” Morgan Wallen’s “Jack and Jill” and Tucker Wetmore’s “Wine Into Whiskey.”

“Jacob is the kind of artist that reminds you why Nashville works the way it does,” said Mike Harris, President & CEO of MCA, in a statement. “He came here chasing a dream, put in the work as a songwriter, and built a reputation the old-fashioned way—one great song at a time. When you combine that level of craft with a voice and presence like his, you know there’s something special happening. We’re thrilled to welcome Jacob to the MCA family as we help bring his next chapter to life.”
 
“Jacob is a power house creative force. We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to partner with the passionate and formidable people that are MCA,” added Kos Weaver, Founder, Goat Island Sound.

In addition to his label deal, Hackworth has signed with The Neal Agency for booking. He has several upcoming tour dates opening for Tucker Wetmore. — Jessica Nicholson

Ethan Garner has signed with Records Nashville, in partnership with RCA Nashville. His debut single, “Red Wine Stains,” arrived on Friday (March 20).

Garner has also signed with Champ Management, led by Matt Musacchio under the Red Light Management umbrella. He is booked by WME and is with Big Yellow Dog for publishing.

Garner said in a statement, “I’m very thankful to RECORDS Nashville/RCA for believing in me and helping me chase my dreams of making memorable music that leaves a legacy.”
 
“We are thrilled to welcome the gifted country singer/songwriter Ethan Garner to the RECORDS Nashville family,” Joe Fisher, executive vp of A&R at RECORDS Nashville, said in a statement.  “Ethan brings a fresh new take on modern country pop storytelling, and with his debut single “Red Wine Stains,” we are excited to introduce fans to an exciting new voice in country.” — Jessica Nicholson