Peermusic announced a worldwide publishing agreement covering the future compositions of My Morning Jacket and its frontman Jim James. The deal encompasses Jim James’ upcoming solo recordings as well as the band’s forthcoming material. His new solo album “Wowed Out” is scheduled for release August 28 on ATO Records and will be the first project under this publishing arrangement. Jamie Cerreta, President of U.S. and Canada for Peermusic, negotiated the agreement, continuing a professional relationship with James that began when Cerreta first signed the artist to a publishing deal with Chrysalis in 2002. Both parties emphasized the decades-long working relationship and mutual respect guiding the arrangement.
In related industry developments, SoundExchange presented MC Lyte with the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award in recognition of her advocacy efforts on behalf of recording artists. The pioneering hip-hop artist was honored for her work raising awareness and engaging members of Congress regarding the American Music Fairness Act. Earlier work included a 2024 Capitol Hill visit alongside DMC and Melle Mel to meet with lawmakers about the proposed legislation, which seeks to require corporate terrestrial radio broadcasters to pay performance royalties. MC Lyte continued advocacy efforts this summer by reconnecting with legislators to advance the bill’s passage.
10th Street Entertainment management company launched two new divisions: Pub Crawl Recordings label group and Pub Crawl Songs music publishing company. The expansion complements the existing artist management division. Piero Giramonti was appointed Executive Vice President of Operations and Artist Manager, bringing extensive experience from prior roles including President of Sumerian Records and leadership positions at Capitol Music Group subsidiaries. Additional staff appointments in the Nashville office include Elizabeth Brahan Wright, Clint Perry, and Jim Prisco in various management capacities.
Country artist Alison Nichols signed a global publishing agreement with BMG, expanding her existing relationship with the company where she maintains a recording contract with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Electric Feel Publishing, part of Electric Feel Entertainment management, signed production duo the Elements, who have worked on projects for Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and other artists across multiple genres.
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