Range Media Partners signed Rita Ora and will represent the multi-hyphenate in all areas, including music, film/TV and endorsements. According to a press release, Ora has racked up more than 10 billion streams globally and scored four U.K. No. 1 singles. In the U.S., she reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a featured spot on Iggy Azalea’s 2014 hit “Black Widow.” Her most recent single is “Ask & You Shall Receive.” She also recently began her second season as a panelist on The Masked Singer and co-starred in the Disney+ original movie Descendants: Rise of Red. Ora is currently working on new music which is set for release early next year. She continues to be represented by CAA for film/TV, Wasserman for touring and Peter Paterno and Joe Carlone at KHPS Law.
BLACKPINK member Rosé signed a global deal with Atlantic Records, in management partnership with THEBLACKLABEL. As announced Tuesday (Oct. 1), Rosé will release her debut solo album, rosie, on Dec. 6. The singer first rose to worldwide fame as a member of the best-selling K-pop girl group. In 2021, her solo single “On the Ground” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts.
Sony Music Latin signed emerging regional Mexican artist Oscar Ortiz, who has already penned songs for major acts in the genre, including his brothers Gerardo Ortiz and Kevin Ortiz. “At only 22 years old, Oscar has repeatedly demonstrated his extraordinary talent as a performer and composer, which positions him as one of the most promising voices in contemporary Mexican Music,” Alex Gallardo, president of Sony Music Latin, said in a statement. Earlier this year, Ortiz scored his first No. 1 on any Billboard chart thanks to “First Love,” his collaboration with Edgardo Nuñez, which landed atop the Regional Mexican Airplay ranking. “Reaching this point in my career was a very long process, but it was totally worth it,” Oscar added about his deal with Sony Music Latin. – Griselda Flores
Electronic artist Boris Brejcha signed with WME for global representation outside North America. In April, Brejcha released his ninth studio album, Level One, and in September dropped the single “Save My Soul” with Diplo. In 2015, he founded the music label Fckng Serious, which boasts Ann Clue, Deniz Bul, Frieder & Jakob, Julian Wasserman and Moritz Hofbauer on its roster. In 2022, he started a second label, Yellow Kitchen, that has put out music from artists including Prevision, shot by stanley, Visual Impact, concious, and Fifty Five.
Frontiers Label Group launched a new rock and alternative imprint called FLG and signed British rock band Skunk Anansie to its roster. Formed in 1994, the band scored two top 10 albums in the U.K. — 1995’s Paranoid & Sunburnt and 1996’s Stoosh, according to a press release. After releasing its third album, 1998’s Post Orgasmic Chill, the band went on hiatus in 2001 before reuniting in 2008 and releasing several more albums. Skunk Anansie has sold more than 5 million records globally, the release adds.
Nashville rock/blues artist Liam St. John signed with Group Projects, in partnership with Red Light, for management and with WME for booking. Group Projects partners Cooper Anstett and Anthony Manker will oversee St. John’s career for the firm, while Carrie Creasey will serve as his agent at WME. St. John released the EP Believer this summer.
BMG and Lucky Kid Syndrome partnered to sign emerging Shanghai-based singer, DJ, producer and songwriter Chace to a global record deal. The artist, who was the first Chinese DJ to perform at Tomorrowland, according to a press release, is slated to release a new single next month. “With the strong support from Chace’s established base in China, we are poised to successfully introduce Chace not only to the US but to audiences worldwide,” said BMG’s Dan Gill, executive vp of recorded music, Los Angeles, in a statement.
Country/rock singer-songwriter Kasey Tyndal signed with MNRK Music and released “Not As I’ve Done,” the first single off her upcoming self-titled album expected to drop early next year. She’s scheduled to open for Ian Munsick and Ella Langley at several U.S. shows through November. “Bringing Kasey to MNRK is one of the highest points of my 17 years here,” said MNRK senior vp of rock Scott Givens in a statement. “She is a world class talent who masterfully pushes the boundaries of country and rock. All of us at MNRK are excited to put the full weight of the company behind her as she moves into the next stage of her career.” Tyndal is managed by Lindsey Ray at The Steadfast Company.
Sub Pop signed Seattle-based rock band Deep Sea Diver, led by guitarist and vocalist Jessica Dobson. The group’s latest release, “Billboard Heart,” is the first song to be released off its upcoming album due early next year. It will be the band’s first album since 2020’s Impossible Weight. Deep Sea Diver notably supported Pearl Jam on several dates in 2023 and 2024.
Mom+Pop Music signed indie rock band The Kilans and released its new single “Colonel.” The group, which hails from Salt Lake City, is composed of Jack Ongman, Jacob Shultz, Cooper Brezoff and David Wiseman. The Kilans previously released the singles “Curly” and “Why is it Light Out?” and will be announcing tour dates soon.
Madison Bailey, known for her starring role on the Netflix series Outer Banks, signed with Republic Records and released her debut single, “The Grey.” Bailey is slated to release more new music soon.
