Giant MusicReleased under the label The Azoff Company in 2022, the record label has signed Australian singer/songwriter Ruelsays the company Advertising sign. This marks the first signature for Nate Albert, who joined Giant Music as president in January. The label will release 'Kiss Me', Ruel's cover of Sixpence's hit song None the Richer, on Thursday (June 27).
“Ruel is truly a unique talent and we are excited to be a part of his next chapter,” Albert said in a statement.
Known for songs like “Painkiller”, “Dazed & Confused” and “GROWING UP IS ___”, Ruel released his debut album, 4th WALL, last year. In August, he's set to play Lollapalooza for the first time.
Also this week…
Hip-hop producer, singer and songwriter Nimble signed with WME for global representation. The Melbourne artist started releasing music in 2018 and has since released several EPs. His single “Fall Back,” released in March, currently has more than 97 million streams on Spotify. Managed by Benjamin James of Mutual Friends.
Boston-bred alt-rock band Vundabar signed to Loma Vista Recordings. The label released the group's new garage-rock song, “I'm broken,” on Tuesday (June 25). Consisting of Brandon Hagen, Drew McDonald, and Zack Abramo, Vundabar is best known for their RIAA-certified platinum track “Alien Blues,” which boasts more than 540 million streams on Spotify alone. “Vundabar have already accomplished so much as a completely independent band and we are thrilled to welcome them to Loma Vista for this exciting next stage of their career,” said Loma Vista A&R. Susan Baskor in a statement. The complex is managed by Ally Ehasz and Zack Zarrillo on Alternate Side and was booked by Greg Horbal and Carly Goldberg in Wasserman.
Up and coming country singer-songwriter Baker Blankenship (“Maxed Out”) signed with Lone Star/Santa Anna Records. According to a press release, “Maxed Out” boasts more than 26,000 creations and more than 6 million views on TikTok. In a statement, the CEO of Alamo Records/Santa Anna Records Todd Moscowitz he said the song was “quickly establishing itself as a very reactionary hit”.
Drew Baldridge signed with UTA for representation in all sectors. The country singer-songwriter's single 'She's Somebody's Daughter' is currently at No. 15 on Advertising signthe Country Airplay chart, a feat he accomplished without the backing of a major label or management team. Baldridge is signed to Sony Music Publishing. His team also consists of a business manager Becky Harris (Huskin-Harris Business Management) and attorney Jeff Biderman (Greenberg Traurig, LLP). – Jessica Nicholson
Grammy nominated artist, songwriter and producer Brave (“Weight in Gold,” “Cave Me In”) signed me Mom+Pop Music. The first release under the deal is Gallant's new single, “Coldstar.” Gallant has collaborated with artists such as Dua Lipa, Zhu, Brandy, Noah Cyrus and Sufjan Stevens and performed at festivals such as Coachella, Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits.
10K Projects signed virtual artist angelbaby via agency Web3 Hume and will re-release the track “Life Is Good” featuring Jagwar Twin. “This deal is a significant milestone for Hume as we continue our mission to be the Pixar of music,” Hume's team said in a statement. “We're looking for a partner that can push our artists further into the culture, and we're excited to work toward that goal with 10K at 'Life Is Good.'”
Big Loud Records signed singer-songwriter Kashus Culpepper. The Alabama native began playing during a deployment with the US Navy in Rota, Spain. On Friday (June 21), the label released his single 'After Me?' Culpepper is repped by CAA for booking and handling Jay Haren. – Jessica Nicholson
Dexter and the Moonrocks“a former country/western band” now making “Western Space Grunge music,” according to a press release signed to Dismissal records, an imprint of Big Loud Rock. The label will release the band's latest EP — aptly titled Western Space Grunge — on July 19. “Bleach”, the first song from the EP, was released on June 12. The band is managed by Chris Soman at Lion's Claw Entertainment and booked by Mike Krug at WME.
Country singer-songwriter Ashland Craft signed with an independent record label Leo33. Craft has supported artists such as Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Zac Brown Band, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen on tour. He recently completed the Damascus Acoustic tour with Elvie Shane and performed at CMA Fest. He's next set to play festivals including Summerfest, Watershed Music festival and Field & stream festival.
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