Publishing Briefs: UMPG Signs Geese, Plus J Hus Flies With Concord – Billboard

Also this week in publishing news: Song Music Publishing MENA inks an admin deal with Cafe De Anatolia, 1916 and Dream Room sign Jack Samson, and more. Geese Mark Sommerfield Universal Music Publishing Group signed Geese to a worldwide publishing deal. The agreement with the New York City rock band, fronted by singer/songwriter Cameron Winter, was announced by the company via Instagram, just ahead of the release of its third album, Getting Killed, on Sept. 26. The deal was led by head of U.S. A&R Jennifer Knoepfle and director of A&R Deeba Abrishamchi. It also encompasses Winter’s acclaimed solo work. Related Concord Music Publishing signed British rapper J Hus to a global publishing deal covering all future works, following his sold-out Royal Albert Hall show and recent single “Gold” with Asake. Widely credited with creating the U.K.’s Afro-swing sound, J Hus has earned two UK Albums Chart No. 1s with Big Conspiracy (2020) and Beautiful and Brutal Yard (2023), featuring artists like Burna Boy and Drake. Concord will manage his future copyrights worldwide, with A&R manager Patrick Lubega overseeing the catalog. The deal reflects Concord’s commitment to culturally significant artists, with executive vp Kim Frankiewicz calling J Hus “a once-in-a-generation
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