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The Chainsmokers are going independent after 11 years with Columbia/Disruptor, while Gunna has launched an imprint with Atlantic Music Group and named its first three artists.
The Chainsmokers and Gunna announce label moves
Announcing their departure on Instagram, The Chainsmokers thanked their former team for a “decade plus of hard work” and said they were excited to “have fun and experiment with all our new music releases.”
Gunna will serve as CEO (chief executive officer) of SB THE LABEL. The Atlanta rapper’s first signings are:
- Casper Bluff
- Nechie
- Dracc
The launch coincided with the release of ‘pop it,’ a single from his upcoming album Splurge. Its video stars tennis player Coco Gauff.
Sammy Virji and American Authors secure representation
British DJ (disc jockey) and producer Sammy Virji has signed with THE·TEAM for agency representation across the U.S., Canada and South America.
Stephanie Aristakesian and Ben Shprits will represent Virji, a 2026 BRIT Awards Best Dance Act nominee. His second album, Same Day Cleaning, was released in September 2025.
American Authors have appointed Dave Gibson of Shelter Music Group for management. Their song ‘Best Day of My Life’ reached No. 11 on the Hot 100 chart.
The band reports more than 5 billion global streams and is launching a children and family project, Bogoo’s Best Day. Its debut album, The Greatest Adventure Yet, is due Oct. 23.
Elderbrook, Marc Scibilia and WhoMadeWho sign record deals
English producer Elderbrook has signed with Counter Records, a Ninja Tune label. Counter will release his fourth album, Heart on a Wire, on Jan. 22.
The lead single, ‘Lost in the View,’ arrived Oct. 13. The album follows Another Touch, released through Mine Recordings in 2024.
Marc Scibilia has signed with Concord Records, with a studio album expected in 2027. The Buffalo-raised artist has accumulated more than 200 million streams worldwide.
Scibilia recently released ‘By Your Side’ with Abigail Rose ahead of three fall headline shows in Buffalo and Nashville.
Copenhagen electronic trio WhoMadeWho have signed a recording deal with Los Angeles-based Maison Arts, which will release their upcoming album. Their latest single, ‘We Could Be Lost,’ is available through the label.
