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BMG announces signing UK singer-songwriter James Arthur to an exclusive publishing agreement, including his recently released PISCES.
BMG has announced signing an exclusive publishing agreement with contemporary UK singer-songwriter James Arthur. Arthur has built a reputation as a powerful storyteller, blending emotion with genre-spanning songwriting, and now boasts over 38 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
The new deal includes his most personal and ambitious project to date, the recently released PISCES. Building on his November 2024 single, “ADHD,” the album showcases a more experimental sound while remaining true to his signature emotional depth.
“James Arthur is an exceptional talent whose songwriting resonates deeply with audiences worldwide,” said Lisa Cullington, Vice President, Creative, Publishing, BMG. “We’re thrilled to be working closely together on James’ creative journey moving forward and we are very proud to welcome him to the BMG roster.”
“I’m delighted to be joining BMG and look forward to working with Lisa Cullington and all the team,” said Arthur.
The deal marks another significant signing for BMG in the UK, which continues to expand its roster of distinctive and globally recognized talent. These include names like Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Lenny Kravitz, George Ezra, CMAT, and Kamille.
Founded in 2008, BMG aimed to reimagine the relationship between music companies, songwriters, and artists by offering fairer contracts, greater creative freedom, and transparency in royalties and licensing. Now the fourth-largest music company in the world, BMG combines human creativity with the latest technology to connect music with global audiences.
With 20 offices across 13 key markets, BMG represents more than three million songs and recordings, including some of the most recognizable catalogs and works from leading artists and songwriters. These include The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, George Harrison, and Blondie.
BMG is wholly owned and privately held by the international media, services, and educational company, Bertelsmann. Their other content businesses include entertainment company RTL Group and the trade publisher Penguin Random House.
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