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One Liners: Panic! At The Disco, Breland, Taiko, more
By Andy Malt | Published on Wednesday 17 August 2022
DEALS
Sony Music Publishing has announced a worldwide publishing agreement with songwriter and producer Taiko, real name Nicolas Jaña, perhaps best known for his work with J Balvin and Bad Bunny. “We are THRILLED to be working with Taiko”, says CEO of Sony Music Publishing Latin America, Jorge Mejia. “We can’t wait to collaborate with him and contribute to what’s already starting to be a stellar career”.
Reservoir Media has signed a new publishing deal with songwriter and producer Nick Lee for his future works. “I’m so grateful and excited to be partnering with Reservoir”, he says. “The whole Reservoir team is extremely supportive with the best ethos, and I’m looking forward to what the future brings us”.
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APPOINTMENTS
Litmus Music – yet another well funded entity buying up music rights – has hired Monti Olson as its new President. He joins from BMG, where he was Head Of Music Publishing for North America. “I’ve had the unique privilege of working with music creators throughout my career, and I believe everything I’ve accomplished to date has prepared me for this moment”, he says.
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RELEASES
Panic! At The Disco have released new single ‘Don’t Let The Light Go Out’. Their new album, ‘Viva Las Vengeance’, is out on Friday.
Clutch have released new single ‘Slaughter Beach’. Their new album, ‘Sunrise On Slaughter Beach’, is out on 16 Sep. They’ll also be touring the UK in November and December.
The Chats have released new single ‘Out On The Street’, ahead of their new album ‘Get Fucked’, which is out on Friday. They’ve also announced UK tour dates in May, finishing with a performance at Brixton Academy in London on 26 May.
Hunx And His Punx are back with new single ‘White Lipstick’, as part of the Sub Pop Singles Club.
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GIGS & TOURS
Breland has announced that he will play The Garage in London on 21 Oct. This will follow a UK tour supporting Russell Dickerson. His album, ‘Cross Country’, is out on 9 Sep.
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