Primary Wave Music has announced a partnership with the Grammy-winning Mexican outfit Intocable. Terms of the deal will see the publisher partner with the veteran group on their catalog of music, as well as name, image and likeness.
Formed in the early 1990s, the group has sold more than 4 million albums, won two Grammys, sold out arenas throughout the Americas and is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Songs included in the deal are the hits “Fuerte No Soy,” “Mi Gusta Mi Vida,” “Sueña,” “Te Amo (Para Siempre),” “Si Me Duele, Que Duela,” and “Un Poquito Tuyo.”
“We’re excited to partner with Primary Wave and begin this new chapter together,” said Ricky Muñoz. He continues, “Their vision, passion for music, and commitment to preserving artistic legacy make them the perfect team to help us continue expanding the reach of Intocable’s music for generations to come.”
Intocable was represented in the deal by Jeremy Rosen, Oscar Carrasco (manager), Diana Zapata (catalog manager), and Alex Hartnett (lawyer).
+ Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin has signed with 4AD, the company announced this week. Jacklin has won two ARIA Awards, toured with Mitski and Lana Del Rey, and played multiple festivals, from Glastonbury to Newport Folk to Primavera.
In tandem with the announcement, Jacklin unveiled tour dates for North America and Europe, launching in October in San Diego and reaching into next year.
+ Merlin, the digital music licensing partner for the world’s top independent labels and distributors, has announced a series of senior promotions across its Partnerships division.
Leading the promotions is Emma Robinson’s elevation to vice president of partnerships. She joined Merlin in 2018 from the communications agency Name PR.
The company has also elevated Shannon Bradley to director of commercial partnerships in New York; Alice Moss and Daniele Yandel to directors of partnership operations in Berlin and New York, respectively; and Simon Marcel to manager of partnership operations in London.
Charlie Lexton, CEO of Merlin said, “These promotions recognize a group of executives who have played an important role in strengthening Merlin’s partnerships and operational capabilities during a period of rapid change across the digital music landscape. As the digital ecosystem continues to evolve, from AI and social platforms through to new rights management challenges, investing in the people helping our members navigate that complexity remains a key priority for Merlin.”
+ United Talent Agency has signed country artist Josh Weathers for global representation in all areas. UTA will work to secure opportunities across live touring, media, filmed entertainment, brand partnerships, and more.
The signing comes as Weathers is in the midst of his “Life Still Happens Tour,” which follows his latest project “Neon Never Fades,” released earlier this year. The singer is represented by Adam Hale at One Twenty One Management.
+ Hawaii-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and surfer Hendrix Frankenreiter has signed with Severance Records in partnership with Big Loud Rock, launching the partnership with the single “Wanna Go.”
“I’ve spent the last year working on a lot of new music, and ‘Wanna Go’ felt like the right song to start this next chapter,” shared Hendrix. “Getting to release it with Severance / Big Loud Rock has made it even more exciting.”
“Every artist we sign to Severance has a distinct voice, and from the moment I saw Hendrix Frankenreiter perform at the Peppermint Club in LA, I knew his was unmistakable,” said Severance Records President Steve “Stevo” Robertson. Big Loud co-founder and president of Big Loud Rock Joey Moi added, “Hendrix is an undeniable talent who perfectly balances laid-back energy and sharp songwriting in his music.”
+ Creative production agency Killian + Company has named Shauna Alexander senior vice president of strategy and business development, the company announced this week.
Alexander joins Killian + Company from her most recent role as VP of bizdev at Empire, where she led brand partnerships and experiential initiatives tied to the Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Weekend, and Grammy Week. Earlier, she held leadership roles at SoundCloud, the Fader and Moog.
Founder Joe Killian says, “Shauna’s industry experience and entrepreneurial approach to brand strategy and storytelling make her the perfect extension to our dynamic team of creative marketers. We’re excited to see how we can continue to grow as an agency and expand our services with the knowledge, connections, and culture-driven lens that Shauna brings to the table.”
+ Sunita Kaur has been named President, Asia, for Universal Music Publishing Group, chairman & CEO Jody Gerson announced this week. Based in Singapore, Kaur will oversee the company’s operations across the continent and will report to Gerson. Previously, she was Executive-in-Residence at Singapore Management University and held senio roles at Twitch, Spotify, Facebook, Microsoft and Forbes.
Gerson said, “Asia represents one of the most exciting and important regions for the future of music publishing, and I’m thrilled that an executive of Sunita’s experience and depth is joining UMPG to lead our continued growth in the region. She has a deep understanding of the evolving digital landscape and the opportunities it creates for songwriters, and her leadership and relationships across the region will be invaluable as we continue supporting and championing the next generation of songwriters.”
UMPG COO Marc Cimino added, “Sunita brings to the company an exceptional combination of strategic insight, operational experience and deep relationships across the region. Her experience working across both music and technology gives her a valuable perspective on how our business is evolving, and she is exceptionally well positioned to lead this next phase of our work across Asia. I’m proud to welcome her to the UMPG leadership team.”
+ Warner Music has named Jean-Sebastien “Seb” Permal as senior VP of A&R, EMEA and Central Europe. In this newly-created role, Permal will lead all domestic frontline activity across the recently expanded Warner Music Central Europe and its domestic labels across Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands and Belgium.
Permal will also spearhead A&R strategy, artist discovery and signings, and strategic partnerships.
Permal joins Warner Music from Sony Music, where he most recently served as VP of A&R for Continental Europe and Africa. He reports to both Simon Robson, President, Warner Music EMEA, and Niels Walboomers, President, Warner Music Central Europe.
Robson said, “Seb is a world-class A&R executive who pairs an intuitive ear for talent with a sophisticated grasp of the cultural nuances shaping today’s global market. With Seb’s leadership, we’re perfectly positioned to amplify our artists’ reach and connect them with audiences on a truly global scale.”
+ L.A.-based management and representation company the Familie has named Kenny Hamilton as senior VP of growth and strategy. Most recently, Hamilton led CSH Management Group, representing artists including Rotimi, Inayah, and Grammy-winning songwriter and recording artist Dixson, as well as tennis professional Taylor Townsend. Previously he worked as road and tour manager for global superstar Justin Bieber under the SB Projects umbrella, as well as roles at Beats Music and Apple Music.
“Throughout his career, Kenny has consistently identified opportunities before the rest of the industry catches up,” said Familie founder-CEO Steve Astephen The. “He’s built meaningful relationships across music, entertainment, technology, sports, and culture, and brings a modern perspective on talent representation that aligns perfectly with where we’re headed as a company.”
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