A series of notable artist signings has reshuffled management, agency, and label rosters across the music industry. Robbie Williams, Russ, Bebe Rexha, Dillon Francis, Ryan Hurd, and The Linda Lindas are among the acts making key moves this week.
Management & Touring Representation
Robbie Williams has parted ways with ie:music after 14 years and signed with ATC Management, where Brian Message and Ric Salmon will oversee his career. The official FIFA Music Ambassador, who co-wrote and recorded the first-ever FIFA anthem, has also joined WME (William Morris Endeavor) for touring representation, working with agents Keith Sarkisian, Phil Raskind, Josh Javor, Rob Markus, and Dave Tamaroff. Williams is preparing to tour behind his January 2026 album BRITPOP and joins an ATC roster that includes Nick Cave, Radiohead, and PJ Harvey.
Independent rapper Russ has signed with Range Music for management, with Matt Graham, Tyler Henry, and Ben Lichtenstein leading his team. The move follows the announcement of his premium hair care brand, Palermo.
Pop artist Bebe Rexha has signed with CAA (Creative Artists Agency) for global touring representation, with agents Jenna Adler and Chris Ibbs handling her account. The signing comes less than a week after she independently released her new album DIRTY BLONDE via EMPIRE, marking her first independent release in 12 years.
American music producer and DJ Dillon Francis has inked a management deal with The Shalizi Group, joining a roster that recently added Roddy Ricch. Moe Shalizi and Steven Pahel will manage Francis, who is currently on his DILLSTRADAMUS tour performing back-to-back with Flosstradamus and has recently released collaborations with Space Laces, Allenora, and American Foster.
Label & Publishing Signings
Nashville singer-songwriter Ryan Hurd has signed with Combustion Masters, the label division of Combustion Music. A two-time GRAMMY-nominated artist with over 1 billion career streams, Hurd brings a catalog of No. 1 songwriting cuts for Blake Shelton, Maren Morris, Jordan Davis, and Lady A, published through Big Machine Music.
Los Angeles punk quartet The Linda Lindas have released “Burning Out,” their first single on Reprise/Warner Records, signaling a move from Epitaph to a major label ahead of their third album. The track was written during a Palm Springs retreat shortly after guitarist Lucia de la Garza completed high school. The band will support Bleachers on fall tour dates.
