Publishing Briefs: Teddy Swims Signs to WCM? Seat pairings with Zach Skelton

Warner Chappell has signed Teddy Swims in a global publishing deal. Signed to Warner Records for his recorded music, the new deal brings his entire catalog under the WMG umbrella. News of the deal comes the same week his hit “Lose Control” hit No. 1 on the Hot 100.

Position music has signed Zach Skeltonco-wrote Shawn Mendes, OneRepublic, Paul McCartney, Lil Nas X and more on a worldwide publishing deal.

Avex USA Publications has signed DJ Smallz 732 in a global publishing deal. One of the Jersey club's most in-demand producers, Smallz signs his deal after co-creating Nick Minaj and Lil Uzi Vert's “Everybody” from Minaj's hit album. Pink Friday 2.

Red BullIts editorial department has signed a producer Charlie Shaffler in a global agreement. Known for his records with Lil Yachty, Trippie Redd, Rico Nasty and Lil Peep, Shuffler has been a taster since the early days of SoundCloud rap.

Big Machine Music signed by artist/author George Birge in an exclusive co-publishing agreement. News of the deal comes as Birge hits the road as the opener for Parker McCollum's tour and shortly before the singer opens Luke Bryan's tour.

Concord Music Publishing is a signed soul singer-songwriter William Bell in a release management agreement, including a selection of his back catalog and all future projects. A legendary Stax Records signee and Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductee, Bell has been making timeless soul records since his first album. The soul of a bellreleased in 1967.

BeatStars announced its launch Copyright Agency, its new division designed to help make copyright clearance more streamlined and accessible. It is described in the company's press release as “an end-to-end service that enables creators to receive data-driven recommendations from experts for licensing, protection and payment for their intellectual property. CRA unifies the management, legal and accounting services that creators need in today's music industry, charging a 10% commission only on deals successfully negotiated by CRA.”

BMG has gained a Eurodance lead Dr. AlbanThe recorded musician's interest in his catalog, including defining records like “It's My Life” and “Sing Hallelujah.” The acquisition further strengthens BMG's interests in 90s Eurodance. Recently, the company also owns a stake in Kyle Gordon's “Planet of the Bass,” which went viral on TikTok for parodying the genre.

Bella Figura music has acquired the author's share The Human League-founder Adrian Wrightof the directory. Wright's current publisher will now work with Bella Figura's syncretic and creative team to maximize commercial opportunities for his catalog.

Park Ave West Songsfounded by a songwriter KT Makhas signed Chris Canterbury in a global publishing deal.

Wise Music Group has signed Portico Quartet in his publishing list Campbell Connelly & Co. The influential songwriters and producers were a mainstay in UK music on their debut album Knee deep in the North Sea, was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Prize.

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