Miley Cyrus has signed with Atlantic Records, moving to the Warner Music Group flagship after more than a decade under the Sony Music umbrella. The two-time Grammy winner’s most recent album, Endless Summer Vacation, yielded the global hit “Flowers.” The signing follows longtime Atlantic artist Ed Sheeran‘s recent departure for Interscope Records.
Label and Publishing Signings
Post-punk project French Police, the vehicle of vocalist Brian Flores, has signed with Interscope Records. Known for a coldwave and gothic rock sound, the band recently wrapped a North American support tour with Interpol. Its label debut, “REPTILE / JAPAN,” is set for release tomorrow night.
Los Angeles duo thebandfriday, comprising Finn Morris and Adin Eshaghpour, has signed a publishing deal with Secretly Publishing. The agreement arrives nearly a year after the University of Southern California students secured a record deal with Capitol Records, driven by the viral TikTok track “Take Flight.”
Management and Agency Moves
Jazz-pop artist Laufey has signed with UTA (United Talent Agency) for global representation, joining agents Jeffrey Hasson, Sam Kirby Yoh, and James Wright. The signing follows her reported departure from THE·TEAM (Wasserman) after founder Casey Wasserman was named in court documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Laufey is nearing the conclusion of a 67-date arena tour, which wraps next month.
Pop-punk group BOYS LIKE GIRLS has signed with MDDN for management, joining the roster of Joey Simmrin and Jon Lullo. MDDN founders Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte said: “It is a huge compliment and great honor that [BOYS LIKE GIRLS] decided to begin this new chapter with MDDN. We look forward to helping them build a business that highlights their legacy and achieve new heights on the road ahead!!”
Nashville-based G Major Management, founded by Virginia Bunetta, has expanded its country roster with the signings of Mae Estes and Clayton Mullen. The company has also added Taylor Venis and Kenzie Couch to its management team. Estes, a 2024 CMT Next Women of Country honoree and Blue Highway Records artist, joins a roster that includes Thomas Rhett.
