WHAT'S HOT
Signed: Josh Groban to CAA, Coi Leray to Epic & Range

Published
2 months agoon

Josh Groban signed with CAA in all areas. According to a press release, the singer has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide. In May, he will play an exclusive five-night run at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Groban is managed by Diarmuid Quinn at TourDForce Productions. His attorney is Richard Leher and his publicist is Luke Burland.
Coi Leray signed a recording contract with Epic Records and signed with Cory Litwin at Range Media Partners for management. Leray released the EP What Happened to Forever on Feb. 12. She previously released music on Universal Music Group’s Republic and Island Records.
Related
Sworn Enemy’s Lorenzo Antonucci Launches Metal, Hardcore & Rock Label…
02/25/2025
Armada Music extended its deal with D.O.D with a new long-term agreement. The British DJ/producer just released the single “Wrap Yourself Around Me” featuring NORTH. Armada is also D.O.D’s publisher via its Armada Music Publishing arm.
Spanish electronic artist Judeline signed with WME for representation in all areas. She previously released the EP De La Luz and the album Bodhiria. Last summer, she opened for J Balvin on his European tour and is currently wrapping her second solo tour. Her upcoming set at Coachella will serve as her U.S. festival debut.
The U.K. office of Believe signed deals with three rap artists: SL, Cristal and Strandz. SL signed an artist services deal covering both frontline and back catalog, with the rapper retaining ownership of his masters and creative control. Cristale and Strandz signed distribution deals on frontline releases, with Believe providing label management, editorial and marketing partnerships at DSPs, video and audience development, and synch services.
Related
Breakaway Launches Label & Management Division With Surf Mesa, Night Tales & More
02/25/2025
Singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Cautious Clay (Joshua Karpeh) signed with Concord Records, which recently released his new single “No Champagne (6am).” Concord Music Publishing previously acquired Clay’s catalog in 2024.
Mexican singer Carolina Ross signed a record deal with Fonovisa/Universal after several years as an independent artist. Born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, the artist’s acoustic versions of regional Mexican hits have amassed more than 400 million streams, according to a press release. – Tere Aguilera
Pop-rock group Arrows in Action signed with Nettwerk, which will release the trio’s new album, I Think I’ve Been Here Before, on May 16, with a second installment of the album to follow.
Related
Big Machine Records Signs Chet Hanks and Drew Arthur’s Something Out West
02/24/2025
Nettwerk also signed indie-pop artist Your Smith (formerly Caroline Smith) and released her new single “Peaches.”
Warner Music Group signed a global label deal with Japanese dance and vocal boy group PSYCHIC FEVER via Warner Music Japan, in partnership with 10K projects in the U.S. The group will release its first single under Warner Music in June.
Ontario, Canada, band Arm’s Length signed with Pure Noise Records, which will put out the group’s sophomore album, There’s A Whole New World Out There, on May 16. The album is preceded by the single “Funny Face,” which is out now.
Related
West Coast Star AZ Chike Signs With Warner Records, Drops New Single ‘Whatx2’
02/21/2025
Anthony Martini and Rich Barner‘s recently launched Gravel Road Records signed country artist Travis Bolt (“Never Tried Cocaine”). An EP is coming in the spring.
Melbourne-based band Tropical F— Storm signed to indie label Fire Records, which released the group’s new single, “Goon Show.”
DJ Python (Brian Piñeyro) signed to XL Recordings, which will release his forthcoming five-track EP, I Was Put On This Earth, on March 28 as part of the label’s “house bag series.” The first track to be released from the EP is “Besos Robados.”
Related
Christian Alicea Signs Label Deal With Rimas Entertainment
02/20/2025
Triple Tigers Records signed singer-songwriter and Tennessee native Shane Profitt. Profitt earned a top 20 Billboard Country Airplay hit with “How It Oughta Be” in 2023 and previously released the BMLG Records/Harpeth 60 Records project Maury County Line. He is currently in the studio working on new music and is managed by Maverick Nashville Management. The Triple Tigers Records roster also includes Scotty McCreery, Russell Dickerson and Jordan Fletcher. – Jessica Nicholson
Sony Music Nashville signed Latina country singer-songwriter Kat Luna. Luna was previously part of the duo Kat & Alex and has since released solo music including “That Girl” and “Happiest I’ve Ever Been.” She is prepping new music with producer Nathan Chapman and is represented by Neon Coast for management, UTA for booking and Warner Chappell Nashville for publishing. – Jessica Nicholson
Related
Tim Hinshaw’s Free Lunch Partners With Warner Records for New Label
02/19/2025
Korean rock artist LØREN signed with L.A.-based label AYLA. LØREN previously worked as a songwriter on BLACKPINK’s The Album, including the tracks “Pretty Savage,” “You Never Know” and “Lovesick Girls.”
Warner Classics signed the all-women vocal ensemble Lyyra. The first release under the deal will be a digital single of Vienna Teng’s song “Hymn of Acxiom,” which will be released on March 7 to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Chris Eggertsen

Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite? Vote!

Post Malone’s Road to Coachella | Billboard News

The Weeknd Takes a ‘Drive’ With Jenna Ortega But Can’t Shake the Darkness in Thrilling Video: Watch

Ask Billboard: No. 99 Is at No. 2, As Drake’s ‘Nokia’ Gets an Assist From Wayne Gretzky

Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe Teaming Up For First Rock the Tides Destination Festival in Mexico

Crucial Flamez: The Guyanese Flame Lighting Up South Florida’s Reggae-Hip Hop Scene

Exclusive interview with Strictly Sour

From Pain to Purpose: Jerard Rice is Starvin’ for Greatness in the industry

Celebrity HipHop’s Next Up: Exclusive Interview with J Menace

Exclusive interview with Corey Miceli SuperHumanSociety

Playboi Carti – FINE SHIT (Official Visualizer)

6ix9ine – “POPPA” (Official Music Video)

Moneybagg Yo – Me Vs Me (Official Music Video)

BAK Jay – Pop Shii (Official Music Video)

Lil Durk – Deep Depression (Official Audio)
TRENDING


Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite? Vote!
Good Friday might be a religious holiday, but it also aptly describes the quality batch of new songs that dropped...


Post Malone’s Road to Coachella | Billboard News
Post Malone is one of Coachella’s headliners for 2025, and we’re breaking down his journey to Coachella. Keep watching to...


The Weeknd Takes a ‘Drive’ With Jenna Ortega But Can’t Shake the Darkness in Thrilling Video: Watch
The Weeknd gave fans another sneak peek at his upcoming Hurry Up Tomorrow movie through the lens of his “Drive”...


Ask Billboard: No. 99 Is at No. 2, As Drake’s ‘Nokia’ Gets an Assist From Wayne Gretzky
Submit questions about Billboard charts, as well as general music musings, to askbb@billboard.com. Please include your first and last name,...


Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe Teaming Up For First Rock the Tides Destination Festival in Mexico
Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe are teaming up for a hard rock destination festival in Riviera Maya, Mexico this winter....