The Two Companies Will Work Together to Jointly Sign Top-Performing Singer-Songwriters
New Signees Will Have Access to WCM’s Full Suite of Creative, A&R, and Support Services
LOS ANGELES, CA and SINGAPORE; 25 APRIL 2024 – Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with ReverbNation, the premium artist services platform of BandLab Technologies. This collaboration brings music publishing services to ReverbNation’s talented songwriters, artists, and digital creators.
As part of the deal, WCM will take on the role of administering the music rights for all ReverbNation creators who sign up for the new ReverbNation Publishing Administration program. Additionally, WCM and ReverbNation will work together to identify and sign top-performing singer-songwriters across the ReverbNation platform through a new joint venture. Songwriters jointly signed to WCM and ReverbNation will have access to WCM’s full suite of offerings, including the opportunity to work with its A&R, Sync, and Creative Services teams, allowing them to capitalize on new avenues for their songs and careers.
Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO, WCM, said, “Songwriters and artists are now being discovered through a multitude of different digital platforms, in what I call the ‘New Songwriter Economy.’ Joining forces with BandLab Technologies allows us to tap into the incredible creator community that they’ve built and help support and amplify the voices of promising, up-and-coming talent. Meng (BandLab Technologies CEO and Co-Founder) is an exceptional entrepreneur with a vision for the future of music that aligns well with ours, and we’re looking forward to a long and successful partnership together.”
Meng Ru Kuok, CEO and Co-founder, BandLab Technologies, shared, “By joining forces with Warner Chappell Music, we’ll open new doors for the ReverbNation community, creating even more opportunities for artistic growth. This partnership not only unlocks additional potential avenues for artistic development and innovation, it also bridges the gap between emerging talents and established industry platforms, allowing a new generation of artists to find their voice and place in a continuously adapting and expanding landscape.”
Michael LoBiondo, Head of Business Development, WCM, added, “BandLab Technologies is at the forefront of the ever-evolving music creator ecosystem. We are pleased to partner with such a future-focused company and provide the tools for ReverbNation songwriters to monetize their works globally.”
To learn more about ReverbNation Publishing, visit publishing.reverbnation.com.
ABOUT WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC
Warner Chappell Music, the global music publishing company of Warner Music Group, is home to a wide array of legendary songwriters and a rich catalog of contemporary hits and influential standards. With offices in more than 20 countries, Warner Chappell provides deep expertise across a range of creative services and the most innovative opportunities for songwriters and copyright holders. Warner Chappell, which has a history dating back more than 200 years, currently publishes and administers music from A-Lin, Angèle, Anderson .Paak, Aya Nakamura, Bruno Mars, Capital Bra, Celeste, Cole Porter, Coco Jones, Dave, David Bowie, David Tao, Dua Lipa, Duran Duran, Fraser T. Smith, Gamble and Huff, Gene Autry Music Group catalog, George Gershwin, George Michael, Grateful Dead, Juanes, Justin Tranter, Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry, Kool & the Gang, Laufey, Led Zeppelin, Lin Xi, Lizzo, Madonna, Marco Antonio Solís, Maria Becerra, Mitski, MNEK, Morgan Wallen, Oscar Holter, Pablo Alborán, Quevedo, Quincy Jones, RAYE, Saweetie, Stormzy, Summer Walker, Teddy Swims, Tones and I, WeiBird, Wyman Wong, Zach Bryan, and 831, among many others.
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ABOUT BANDLAB TECHNOLOGIES
BandLab Technologies is a collective of global music technology companies on a mission to break down the technical, geographic, and creative barriers for musicians and fans. Empowering creators at all stages of their creative process, the group’s wide range of offerings includes flagship mobile-first social music creation platform BandLab, award-winning, legendary desktop DAW Cakewalk, powerful artist services platform ReverbNation, and global beat and music marketplace Airbit. BandLab Technologies is headquartered in Singapore and is a division of Caldecott Music Group. For more information on BandLab Technologies, visit bandlabtechnologies.com.
ABOUT REVERBNATION
ReverbNation is a leading platform dedicated to empowering independent artists worldwide. With a steadfast commitment to equipping musicians with the tools and opportunities they need to build meaningful connections and amplify their music, ReverbNation stands as the ultimate destination for artists to launch their careers. The platform offers a wide range of innovative features, from comprehensive artist profiles and personalized promotional campaigns to exclusive networking opportunities and targeted fan engagement tools. Through its cutting-edge technology and artist-centric approach, ReverbNation continues to revolutionize the music industry and empower musicians to soar to new heights. For more information on ReverbNation, visit reverbnation.com.
