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22/07/2024

BMG and World Circuit Records are deeply saddened by the news of master kora player Toumani Diabate's passing. Born in Mali in 1965, Diabaté came from a griot family with a long tradition of revered kora players, including his father, younger brother, and cousin. Since releasing his solo debut ‘Kaira’ at age 21, Diabaté’s name has become as synonymous with his instrument as Ravi Shankar with the sitar or Yehudi Menuhin with the violin.

Under the collective name Songhai, Diabaté recorded two albums with the flamenco group Ketama, both of which received recognition as landmarks in global fusion. Similarly, 1999's ‘Kulanjan,’ recorded with American bluesman Taj Mahal, is also highly regarded and was cited as a favorite by Barack Obama. Other notable collaborators included Damon Albarn, Björk, and the Cuban stars of the Buena Vista Social Club, with whom he recorded the Grammy-nominated 2010 album ‘AfroCubism.’ Diabaté also recorded two acclaimed collections of kora and guitar duets with the late, great Ali Farka Touré, the first of which, 2005’s ‘In The Heart Of The Moon’, won a Grammy for Best Traditional World Album.

His unparalleled virtuosity, boundless creativity, and profound influence on African music have left an indelible mark on the world.

18/07/2024

🎶 Go on and get you some 🎶 of the new album "Savage" from Tim Montana. If you haven't, we suggest checking out the video too!

17/07/2024

Have you listened to L.A. Times from Travis yet? The new album is everything we were waiting for and more! 🤩

24/06/2024

🎉 Grammy Award-winning, multi-Platinum producer and artist Mustard has partnered with BMG, under a new global recordings agreement, to release his fourth studio album this year. News of his upcoming album, "Faith of a Mustard Seed", came earlier this month and is set to release on July 26.

Known for collaborating with some of Hip-Hop’s finest (Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, YG, Drake, Lil Wayne, The Weeknd, Chris Brown, Ella Mai, Snoop Dogg, Nipsey Hussle, Quavo, BIG SEAN, T.I., Wiz Khalifa), Mustard’s distinctive sound transcends genres, earning widespread acclaim and accolades for his innovative productions.

Most recently, Mustard produced the highly acclaimed Kendrick Lamar single ‘Not Like Us’. The song was an immediate commercial success, breaking the record for the biggest single-day streams of a hip hop song in Spotify history as well as earning numerous other accolades.

Mustard said, "I’m happy to join forces with BMG, a company known for its dedication to nurturing artistic independence, integrity, and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to push the boundaries of creativity and deliver groundbreaking music that resonates with audiences worldwide."

Dan Gill, BMG Executive Vice President, Recorded Music, West Coast, said, “Mustard’s approach, coupled with a proven track record of chart-topping hits, delivers unparalleled musical experiences to audiences worldwide. We look forward to supporting and working alongside him as we continue to elevate his artistry and the impact of his music."

Tim Reid, BMG Senior Vice President, Repertoire & Marketing, said, “Mustard’s anthems have consistently orchestrated the soundtrack to the Culture. Partnering with Mustard and the 10 Summers Team on his next movement is an exciting opportunity for the BMG Team to help propel his brand and turn the ordinary into extraordinary.

Read in full detail: www.bmg.com/news/Mustard-partners-with-BMG

27/05/2024

Welcome KT Tunstall to BMG!

Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall has been awarded with one of the global music industry’s most prestigious honours, the Ivor Novello Award for Oustanding Song Collection. And she celebrated the award by signing a new music publishing deal with BMG and announcing it from the legendary stage of the Ivors at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.

In a heartfelt acceptance speech, Tunstall acknowledged the support she has received in her career and revealed, “I am starting a new era with the amazing Alistair Norbury and his team at BMG, and I am so excited for what’s coming next.”

Read more: www.bmg.com/news/KT-Tunstall-celebrates-Ivors-honour-by-signing-to-BMG

24/05/2024

Today we mark the first anniversary of Tina Turner’s passing. We are proud to continue the legacy of this exceptional woman, the game-changing, change-making, one and only Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Photo: Hugo Glendinning

26/04/2024

Surprise! Louis Tomlinson has released LIVE - an album of 15 hits recorded live during two world tours spanning three years!

All streaming links and a link to pre-order the physical album are here: https://louist.lnk.to/live

25/04/2024

Congratulations to Peter Frampton and Ozzy Osbourne for being selected as inductees into theRock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024!

Read more: www.bmg.com/news/US-Peter-Frampton-and-Ozzy-Osbourne-selected-for-Rock-Roll-Hall-of-Fame-induction

25/04/2024

On repeat since Day One 🔁🔁 Logic

Keep streaming and catch the full video here: https://youtu.be/dBQQSCE4Ayc?feature=shared

03/04/2024

Multi-Platinum artist, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist YG has signed a new multi-album global recordings partnership, under his 4Hunnid Records label, with BMG to release his upcoming seventh solo studio album. With over 10 billion global streams, a string of multi-Platinum, Platinum, Gold certifications, and four consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200, the Compton native’s impact resonates profoundly within the industry and beyond.

YG said, "BMG is making big waves in the industry right now. This partnership will take my music to new heights. The BMG team understands the vision for my music and business. Excited for what’s to kome and the future of my brand."

Read more: www.bmg.com/us/news/YG-signs-new-recording-partnership-with-BMG

18/03/2024

Congratulations to all our CMT Music Award nominees including Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson with three nominations apiece, Parmalee with two, and further nominations for Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, Chase Rice, Carly Pearce, and first time nominee, Chayce Beckham 🤠🎶

Read in full:

US: Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll lead 2024 CMT Music Awards nominations

12/03/2024

Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Robin Schulz has extended his long-standing global publishing deal with BMG, his music publisher since 2016.

In addition, BMG has acquired the co-publishing rights to Robin Schulz's entire song catalog. The deal includes Gold-, Platinum-, and Diamond-certified tracks and remixes such as 'Waves', 'Prayer', 'Sugar', 'Alane', 'All We Got', and 'Young Right Now'.

Robin Schulz said: “I am thrilled to continue my partnership with BMG, a relationship that has been integral to my musical journey for many years now. The acquisition of my co-publishing rights marks a significant milestone. Together, we've achieved incredible success, and I'm excited about the continued collaboration with the entire team.”

Read in full: www.bmg.com/news/Robin-Schulz-extends-global-publishing-deal-with-BMG

08/03/2024

In recognition of the many women who make up BMG. From our artists and songwriters to our teams across the globe and all those who didn't fit this tiny collage, happy International Women's Day!

01/03/2024

We've started our in the best way possible... listening to Grammy Award-winner Ledisi's latest album, Good Life!

Find the album on all streaming platforms here: https://ledisimusic.lnk.to/GoodLife

28/02/2024

Following a number of events and highlights throughout Black History Month at BMG offices globally (we'll bring you a full summary in the coming days), today we highlight some of the incredible Black songwriters who are powering BMG's publishing catalog in the US and are the names behind many of the songs we all know, love, and listen to daily.

Read more about these great writers here: www.bmg.com/news/Black-History-Month-the-black-songwriters-powering-BMGs-publishing-catalog

Photo L-R: Breyan Isaac, Terrace Martin, Teddy Riley, Chazzzmusic, Victoria Monét, Dernst Emile II, DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia, Rush Davis

22/02/2024

Welcoming New Kids On The Block to BMG 🎉

Chart-topping, multi-Platinum, award-winning pop group New Kids on the Block have signed a new global recordings agreement with BMG to release their first new studio album in more than a decade.

In a collective statement, the group said, “We’re super excited to partner with our new label home BMG. We promise 2024 is going to be a big year for NKOTB and our blockheads. New label, big tour, we are just getting started! Much more to come. Very soon. And we couldn’t have asked for a better partner than BMG to usher in this new era!”

Cyndi Lynott, BMG SVP, Marketing, said, “New Kids on the Block are trailblazers in the music world – creating a blueprint for not only pop music, but pop culture. It is an honor to be able to work with this iconic group and deliver brand new music to their passionate fanbase - we could not be more thrilled.”

Read more: www.bmg.com/de/news/New-Kids-on-the-Block-sign-with-BMG

22/02/2024

Platinum-selling, multi-ARIA and BRIT award-winning band Crowded House have signed a global recordings deal with BMG for their upcoming eighth studio album Gravity Stairs.

Crowded House’s Neil Finn said of the deal with BMG, “We’re delighted to work with the good people at BMG who we already know love music and hold us in high regard. It feels like a new beginning”.

Heath Johns, BMG President, Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia, said, “Few artists from this region have enjoyed the global success of Crowded House. Beyond the sales, beyond the streams, Crowded House songs have reached iconic status across generations. Gravity Stairs features some of the best work the band has ever produced, and we can’t wait to share this incredible album with the world.”

The first single from the album, the uplifting ‘Oh Hi’, was released February 8 alongside a BBC Radio 2 premiere with Vernon Kay, giving fans a taste of what’s to come. Gravity Stairs will be released via on 31 May.

Read more: https://www.bmg.com/news/Crowded-House-sign-global-recordings-deal-with-BMG.html

12/02/2024

Congratulations to our UK songwriters Ghetts SHYGIRL K-Trap and Skindred on their MOBO Awards wins 🏆🎊👏

Read more: www.bmg.com/news/BMG-songwriters-honored-at-2024-MOBO-Awards

05/02/2024

A huge congratulations to all of our artists and songwriters who won yesterday 👏👏

Best Pop Dance Recording | ‘Padam Padam’ - Kylie Minogue
Best Country Album | Bell Bottom Country - Lainey Wilson
Best New Artist, Best R&B Album, Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical | JAGUAR II - Victoria Monét
Best Music Film | Moonage Daydream (David Bowie)
Best Alternative Jazz Album | The Omnichord Real Book - Meshell Ndegeocello
Best Contemporary Blues Album | Blood Harmony - Larkin Poe
Best Roots Gospel Album | Echoes of the South - Blind Boys of Alabama
Best Rap Song | 'Scientists & Engineers’ – co-written by DJ Paul and Dion "No I.D." Wilson
Best Country Song | ‘White Horse’ – co-written by Dan Wilson

📷 Getty Images for the Recording Academy / GRAMMYs

26/01/2024

A huge congratulations to all BMG artists and songwriters who have been nominated for BRIT Awards this year. Wishing you all the best of luck! 👏👏👏

A full list of nominees and nominations are on our website: www.bmg.com/news/BMG-2024-BRIT-Awards

25/01/2024

BMG is proud to announce the company will further increase investment in its US record labels as it ‘doubles down’ on its North America operation which already accounts for more than 50% of its revenue.

As part of the plan BMG Nashville President Jon Loba will become President Frontline Recordings, North America, taking charge of BMG’s entire North American frontline records business across Nashville, Los Angeles, New York and Canada, and Thomas Scherer, previously running publishing and recordings in Los Angeles and New York will become President Global Catalog Recordings, while retaining his responsibilities as President, Music Publishing, North America. Alongside CFO North America Joe Gillen, they will comprise BMG’s US-based leadership.

CEO Thomas Coesfeld said, “We are making good on our promise to double down on our US operation with a distinctive new approach: an integrated frontline operation spanning the whole of North America plus a Global Catalog business steered from Los Angeles. BMG is stepping up. This is an integral part of our new strategy to deliver for artists and songwriters and go for growth.”

Read more: https://www.bmg.com/news/BMG-doubles-down-on-North-America.html

20/12/2023

Bienvenue à BMG, Alain Chamfort! 🎉

is pleased to announce that it has acquired the recorded catalogue of iconic French pop singer and composer, Alain Chamfort.

Read more: www.bmg.com/news/BMG-acquires-Alain-Chamforts-hit-recorded-music-catalogue

19/12/2023

🎈BMG has further strengthened its interest in NENA’s catalogue including the band’s worldwide smash hit ’99 Luftballons’ which, 40 years after release, remains the highest-charting German language hit in the US charts to date.

BMG has acquired singer Nena’s US recording copyright and ROW artist royalties, in addition to three band members’ artist shares, to add to its existing shares in the catalogue. It is BMG’s 27th music rights acquisition so far this year.

Read more: www.bmg.com/news/BMG-acquires-further-stake-in-iconic-99-Luftballons-by-the-band-NENA

27/11/2023

When the announcement is bigger than you could have ever hoped... Jennifer Lopez is giving us an album, a single, AND a film for the ultimate musical experience! 🎉

More details: www.bmg.com/de/news/Jennifer-Lopez-new-album-and-film-This-Is-Me-Now

25/11/2023

🤫 More on Monday. Jennifer Lopez

21/11/2023

Riot Games has extended its global publishing administration deal and embarked on a new strategic partnership with BMG. The collaborative new venture between Riot and BMG will focus on signing and servicing songwriters to frontline publishing deals with BMG.

Maria Egan, Global Head of Music & Events for Riot Games, said, "We are thrilled to extend this partnership with BMG. They saw the potential of the Riot ecosystem many years ago and deeply understand our culture. Their creative partnership and best in class global team will be a superpower for us as we take Riot's music initiatives, across games, esports, and entertainment to the next level."

Read in full: www.bmg.com/news/Riot-Games-expands-music-and-gaming-partnership-with-BMG

16/11/2023

Multi-Platinum, Grammy-award winning global hit songwriter Pitbull has renewed his global publishing partnership with BMG, extending his longtime relationship since first signing with BMG nearly a decade ago.

Armando Christian Perez (Pitbull), said, “It’s truly an honor to continue our relationship with BMG. We are longtime partners who believe in each other. We look forward to continuing the relationship and appreciate the support over the last 10 years, Dale!”

Full details: www.bmg.com/news/Pitbull-extends-longtime-global-publishing-partnership-with-BMG

14/11/2023

A huge congratulations to all BMG artists and songwriters globally who have been directly nominated or contributed to nominations for GRAMMY Awards! We wish you all the best of luck 🎉🎉🎉

Full list of direct nominations: www.bmg.com/news/BMG-artists-and-songwriters-score-over-30-nominations-for-66th-Grammy-Awards

Recording Academy / GRAMMYs

Kylie Minogue Jelly Roll The Rolling Stones Lainey Wilson Victoria Monét Vince Mendoza Bebe Rexha D'Mile, Jeff Gitelman, Pat Metheny James Fauntleroy Terrace Martin Rickie Lee Jones DJ Paul, No ID, Carly Pearce Ghost The Chemical Brothers The Milk Carton Kids Rufus Wainwright Ruthie Foster Disclosure Dan Wilson Spiritbox Aphex Twin Lewis Capaldi David Bowie Larkin Poe Foo Fighters Queens of the Stone Age Samantha Fish Blind Boys of Alabama Meshell Ndegeocello

09/11/2023

It's been an incredible week for Country between BBR & BMG's Pre-CMA Awards Party at the Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, BBR Music Group/BMG recording artist Lainey Wilson's FIVE CMA Country Music Association Award wins including the highly coveted Entertainer of the Year, and BBR/BMG recording artist Jelly Roll's CMA win for New Artist of the Year.

Congratulations to the winners and a huge thank you to everyone who performed at, organized, and attended the annual BBR & BMG Pre-CMA Awards Party.

Read more about the CMA Awards: www.bmg.com/de/news/Lainey-Wilson-and-Jelly-Roll-score-top-honors-at-2023-CMA-Awards

Read more about BBR & BMG's Pre-CMA Party: www.bmg.com/news/BBR-and-BMG-celebrate-pre-CMA-Awards-party

📷 Keith Griner, CMA