Tame Impala, whose actual identify is Kevin Parker, has offered his full track catalogue to Sony Music Publishing (SMP).
Parker feels his songs couldn’t be in any safer palms than with Sony, and says that “passing on possession” of his music is a transfer he doesn’t “take into consideration very frivolously”.
In accordance with Billboard, the deal expands on his lengthy standing relationship with Sony, which has printed his work since 2009. It contains the administration of his full catalogue, in addition to future works.
It additionally contains all of his works launched below the Tame Impala identify thus far, in addition to his writing credit for different songs. His writing and manufacturing work has seen him collaborate with the likes of Travis Scott, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson, The Weeknd, Woman Gaga and extra thus far.
In an announcement on the deal, Parker says, “The thought of passing on possession of my songs is one which I don’t take into consideration very frivolously, in any respect. They’re the fruit of my blood, sweat and creativity over all of the years I’ve been a recording artist and songwriter thus far.
“I’ve numerous love and belief for the Sony publishing household and have solely had nice experiences with Damian Trotter and the remainder of the gang worldwide. I don’t suppose my songs may very well be in any safer palms than Sony’s, and I’m excited for the longer term and completely satisfied I can preserve working with them on regardless of the future brings.”
Jon Platt, chairman and CEO of SMP provides, “I’ve at all times admired Kevin Parker and I imagine he is likely one of the most versatile songwriters of our time.
“Kevin has constructed a listing of songs with unimaginable vary and enduring energy, and he has at all times stayed true to his imaginative and prescient. It’s a privilege to characterize his music, and we’re dedicated to broadening his legacy of success.”
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