{"id":519129,"date":"2026-07-01T00:55:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T00:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/519129\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T00:55:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T00:55:22","slug":"j-pop-star-ado-signs-with-wme-plus-russ-ellie-goulding-mya-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/519129\/","title":{"rendered":"J-Pop Star Ado Signs With WME, Plus Russ, Ellie Goulding, Mya &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tJapanese star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/ado\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ado<\/a> signed with WME in all areas globally, excluding Japan. The signing follows several high-profile festival appearances for the singer, including J-pop festival Zipangu in Los Angeles, which she headlined, as well as the Grove Stage at Lollapalooza and Summer Sonic in Japan. Next month, she\u2019s slated to play Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tRelated\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/lists\/publishing-briefs-erns-cadillac-music-bmg-liz-rose\/\" class=\"c-lazy-image__link lrv-a-unstyle-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Chris-Cheney-Billboard-1800.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Cheney\" data-lazy- data-lazy- height=\"\" width=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAccording to a press release, Ado\u2019s 2025 Hibana World Tour drew more than 500,000 fans across 34 shows on five continents, selling out dates at Los Angeles\u2019 Crypto.com Arena and Newark, N.J.\u2019s Prudential Center, among others. Earlier this year, she released the \u201cautobiographical novel\u201d Vivarium. Other recent projects include the single \u201cHaru Ni Mau,\u201d the theme song for the romance reality series Today, I Fell in Love; and the upcoming release of \u201cMonstruo,\u201d the theme song for the upcoming live-action adaptation of soccer manga franchise Blue Lock, which opens Aug. 7 in Japan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAdo is known for performing inside a see-through cage that only shows her in silhouette, keeping her real identity a secret. The 23-year-old utaite singer signed to Universal Music Group in 2020. She previously charted on the Billboard Global 200 tally with \u201cNew Genesis,\u201d a song from the animated movie One Piece Film: Red, which peaked at No. 20. She\u2019s also hit No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 multiple times, including with her debut single, \u201cUsseewa,\u201d while her 2023 single \u201cShow\u201d logged a total of 12 weeks atop that chart. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tRead about more recent artist signings below.<\/p>\n<p>\tRuss (Range Music)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Russ-press-cr-@_joshuo-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Russ\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: @_joshuo\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tRange Music signed artist and producer Russ for management. He\u2019ll be represented by Matt Graham, Tyler Henry and Ben Lichtenstein at the company.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAccording to a press release, RUSS has generated more than 24 billion streams in the course of his career. He\u2019s also charted six songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including \u201cHandsomer\u201d and \u201cBEST ON EARTH.\u201d \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tEllie Goulding (WME)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Ellie-Goulding-press-courtesy-WME-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Ellie Goulding\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Courtesy of WME\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBritish singer-songwriter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/ellie-goulding\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ellie Goulding<\/a> returned to WME, which will represent her globally in all areas. Goulding is slated to release her sixth studio album, I Know Too Much, on Sept. 4. The album\u2019s first single, \u201cBlack Prada Dress,\u201d was released earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tGoulding was previously with CAA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAccording to a press release, Goulding has generated more than 55 billion streams and sold over 44 million albums, and is tied with Adele for boasting the most No. 1 albums by a British female artist in the U.K. In the U.S., she\u2019s charted a total of 14 singles on the Billboard Ho 100, including two top 10s (\u201cLights\u201d and \u201cLove Me Like You Do\u201d). She\u2019s also charted two albums on the Billboard 200: 2012\u2019s Halcyon and 2015\u2019s Delirium, the latter of which peaked at No. 3 on the tally. Additionally, she\u2019s written and collaborated with artists including Calvin Harris, Kygo, Skrillex, Diplo and Major Lazer. Her songs have also been sampled by artists including Drake, Jay-Z, Future, Metro Boomin and Young Thug. Goulding is a two-time Grammy nominee.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tOutside of music, Goulding is recognized for her advocacy work. She has served as a U.N. ambassador since 2017 and a World Wildlife Fund ambassador since 2022. She was awarded with an MBE in 2025 for her services to biodiversity and the climate. She has also lobbied for gender equality in the music business. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tSB19 (UTA)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SB19-press-cr-Louis-Duran-billboard-1800.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"SB19\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Louis Duran\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tUTA signed Filipino music group SB19 for global representation in all areas. This summer, SB19 is set to play the Summer Sonic and Lollapalooza festivals. According to a press release, the group has generated more than 1 billion streams worldwide. Earlier this year, it released the album Wakas at Simula, led by the single \u201cVisa.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSB19 is composed of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin. The group continues to be managed by its self-established company, 1Z Entertainment. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tMya (WME)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mya-press-cr-Ash-Summerford-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"M\u00fda\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Ash Summerford (@_ashtronot_)\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWME has signed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/mya\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mya<\/a> for global representation in all areas, including music, touring, brand partnerships, film\/TV, theater, licensing, fashion and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tMya\u2019s latest album, Retrospect, was released on May 15 via Planet 9\/Virgin Music Group. She has released a total of nine studio albums and charted three songs in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, including \u201cCase of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do),\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s All About Me\u201d with Sisqo and the mega-hit \u201cLady Marmalade\u201d cover with Christina Aguilera, Lil\u2019 Kim and P!nk, which lasted five weeks atop the chart. She won a Grammy for best pop collaboration with vocals for the latter track. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tJon Bellion (Make Wake Artists)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Jon-Bellion-Make-Wake-signing-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Pictured (L-R): Chris Kappy, Jon Bellion, Louis Coppola, Matt Maschi\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Courtesy Sacks &amp; Co.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tGrammy-winning singer\/songwriter\/producer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/jon-bellion\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jon Bellion<\/a> has signed with Make Wake Artists for full-service artist management. He will work with Make Wake founder Chris Kappy and Bellion\u2019s longtime collaborators Louis Coppola and Matt Maschi.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cI met JB when Luke recorded \u2018WHY\u2019 with him in November of 2024,\u201d Kappy said in a statement. \u201cWe hit it off and he loved our Fans.F1rst. philosophy. We jumped right in, re-ignited his fan base and put out FATHER FIGURE. We then sold out two nights at Forest Hills (23,000 people) and set into motion JB\u2019s new creative dreams to be a writer, producer, and artist on his terms. JB is a visionary and we are happy to be leading the charge for his art and creative genius. We just now are announcing this because we were busy with everything else.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tKappy founded Make Wake in 2015, with the signing of Luke Combs, and has expanded the company into an operation representing more than 20 artists in multiple genres, while covering various facets of an artist\u2019s career, spanning touring, creative development, release strategy, fan engagement, public relations, merchandising and digital content planning. \u2014\u00a0Jessica Nicholson<\/p>\n<p>\tHannah Harper (WME)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/L-R-Alex-Sera-Hannah-Harper-Morgan-Kenney-Carlile-Willett-courtesy-billboard-1800_1fd601.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Alex Sera, Hannah Harper, Morgan Kenney, Carlile Willett\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Courtesy of WME\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tHannah Harper, the American Idol Season 24 champ, signed with WME for global representation. Signed to 19 Recordings\/Atlantic Records, she\u2019s set to support Brad Paisley on his Live 2026 Tour and Lauren Alaina on her The Stages Tour this fall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cI have tremendous admiration for Hannah. Her authenticity is rooted in her unwavering faith and strong family values. She possesses a rare combination of artistry, character and star power that resonates both on and off the stage,\u201d said WME\u2019s Morgan Kenney. \u201cWe are honored to welcome her to WME and look forward to helping build the next chapter of her already remarkable journey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cIt\u2019s a blessing to work alongside people who share the same goal: creating great music, serving others well and pointing people to Jesus along the way. I immediately connected with Morgan Kenney\u2019s vision, heart and the way she champions the people she serves,\u201d said Harper. \u201cI\u2019m honored to be represented by WME and excited to see what doors this partnership may open. Grateful is an understatement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tHarper will also be repped by WME\u2019s Alex Sera and Carlile Willett. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tLandon Barker (Big Loud Rock)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Landon-Barker-press-cr-Cole-Silberman-billboard-1800.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Landon Barker\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Cole Silberman\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/landon-barker\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Landon Barker<\/a> signed with Big Loud Rock, which released his new single, \u201cIf I Ever Talk to God,\u201d on Friday (June 26). His upcoming releases will see him collaborating with hitmakers including Gian Stone, J Moon and Michael Kamerman.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBarker said, \u201cIt feels good to be starting this next chapter with Big Loud Rock. They really believe in what I\u2019m building, and having a team that understands my vision makes me excited for everything that\u2019s coming next.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAdded Joey Moi, Big Loud co-founder and Big Loud Rock president, \u201cLandon represents everything we love about the next generation of artists. He\u2019s confident, hardworking, and committed to forging his own path. We believe this music is going to introduce listeners to a whole new side of him, and we couldn\u2019t be more excited to welcome him to Big Loud Rock.\u201d \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tMeg Donnelly (WME)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Meg-Donnelly-press-cr-Jenny-Anderson-billboard-1800_fe5f54.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Meg Donnelly\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Jenny Anderson\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSinger-songwriter, dancer and actor Meg Donnelly signed with WME for representation in all areas. Best known for her role in the Disney musical franchise Zombies, Donnelly also recently starred as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. On the music front, she released the EP dying art on June 20. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tTamino (Dead Oceans)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tamino-Press-cr-Cato-Kusters-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Tamino\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Cato Kusters\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tNew York-based artist Tamino signed to Dead Oceans. Along with the announcement, the singer dropped a new Thibaut Grevet-directed video for the track \u201cRaven\u201d off his 2025 album Every Dawn\u2019s a Mountain. He\u2019s currently working on his debut album for Dead Oceans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tTamino is playing the Days Off Festival, Slot Ziest Live and the Ghent Jazz Festival this summer. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tDavid Nail (117 Entertainment, New Frontier, Carnival Music)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/David-Nail-signing-Billboard.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Pictured (L-R): 117 Entertainment's Zach Farnum, Carnival Music's Frank Liddell, New Frontier Touring's Peter Loomis, David Nail\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Randon Bopp \/ Courtesy 117 Entertainment\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tDavid Nail has signed with 117 Entertainment\u2018s Zach Farnum for management and public relations, as well as publicist Allison York. For touring, Nail has teamed with New Frontier Touring\u2018s Peter Loomis for global representation. He has also signed with Carnival Music for publishing, led by Frank Liddell (producer on many of Nail\u2019s MCA albums) alongside Carnival Music\u2019s Brittany Hamlin and Emily McMannis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cOne of the great honors of my career is to have been involved with David all these years. He is making his most inspiring music right now and it\u2019s a lot of fun to watch. It\u2019s moving to still be a part of such a wonderful artist and a beautiful career,\u201d Liddell said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cDavid Nail is one of the musical diamonds in the rough of our generation. His catalog is full of wonderful art, and I believe that the best is still within him and yet to be heard. I\u2019m excited to renew and strengthen our partnership and continue lengthening his career trajectory,\u201d Farnum added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cDavid has had an incredible career and continues to connect with audiences in a real way through both his authentic songs and live show. We\u2019re excited to welcome David Nail to New Frontier Touring and be part of the next phase of his touring career!\u201d Loomis said. \u2014 Jessica Nicholson<\/p>\n<p>\tMax Alan (Sony Music Nashville)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Max-Alan-CR-Matthew-Berinato-Billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Pictured (L-R): Sony Music Nashville\u2019s Jason McColl and Ken Robold; Max Alan; SMN\u2019s Taylor Lindsey; Broad Highway Management\u2019s Chris Crowley; SMN\u2019s Margaret Tomlin.\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Matthew Berinato \/ Courtesy Sony Music Nashville\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSony Music Nashville has signed artist Max Alan, who has just released the new song \u201cLove When We Were Young.\u201d Alan self-released his debut album, Appalachian Lullaby, in 2024. Earlier this year, he put out an EP, Already Left, and is currently on tour with Josiah and the Bonnevilles. He will also support Dylan Gossett and Charles Wesley Godwin on their co-headlining tour in the fall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cI\u2019m so grateful for this team at Sony Nashville,\u201d Alan said in a statement. \u201cThey were the first to really take a chance on me. I\u2019m so excited to create meaningful music and have such a great crew supporting it.\u201d \u2014\u00a0Jessica Nicholson<\/p>\n<p>\tEn:vy (Kompass Music Group)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Envy-press-cr-Julia-Wojtkiewicz-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"En:vy\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Julia Wojtkiewicz\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tEn:vy, the Vienna-based drum &amp; bass producer, signed a management deal with Kompass Music Group, where he\u2019ll be managed by the company\u2019s Jay Rogovin and Jordyn Hartlein. The artist dropped his first official single in 2020 and has since released music across electronic labels including Critical Music, Flexout Audio, Overview Music and Shogun Audio. This year, En:vy is heavily focused on international touring, with a recently-concluded run in Japan along with sets in Slovakia, Croatia and Spain. His most recent project, the\u00a0Finite Heart\u00a0EP, came out in June. \u2014\u00a0Katie Bain<\/p>\n<p>\tAna Cristina Cash (Rebecca Warfield)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/L\u2013R-Rebecca-Warfield-Ana-Cristina-Cash-cr-Joseph-Adivari-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Rebecca Warfield and Ana Cristina Cash\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Joseph Adivari\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tNashville singer-songwriter Ana Cristina Cash signed a management deal with Rebecca Warfield, an artist manager and entertainment strategist. Cash\u2019s latest album, The Sunshine State, is described as a \u201cunique blend of country, Latin, and Americana influences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cRebecca has an incredible ability to see the big picture while also understanding the unique qualities that make an artist stand apart,\u201d said Cash in a statement. \u201cHer experience, vision, and passion for developing talent make her the ideal partner as we continue building the next phase of my career.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWarfield\u2019s roster also includes Julian Lennon, David Archuleta, songwriter Alexi C and boutique agency Superfan Live.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cI met Ana 13 years ago and have been following her life and career ever since,\u201d added Warfield. \u201cShe has always been a talented and hardworking singer and songwriter dedicated to her craft. I\u2019m honored to be on board, joining forces in this next phase of her rapidly growing, multifaceted music career.\u201d \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tNicole Alexis a.k.a. N\/A (Hard Working Record Company)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Nicole-Alexis-press-cr-kesa_luxe-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Nicole Alexis\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Samantha Oyola\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tNashville-based alt-singer-songwriter Nicole Alexis (stylized as N\/A) signed with Hard Working Record Company, which released her new single, \u201cGoodbye,\u201d on Friday (June 12). She released her debut EP, Mirrors and Smoke, on the label in April. \u2014 Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tThe Braymores (Red Light\/ROAM Artists)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/the-braymores-press-cr-Charlotte-Strazis-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The Braymores\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Charlotte Strazis \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tChicago indie rock band The Braymores signed with Red Light for management and ROAM Artists for booking. The band \u2014\u00a0composed of Matt Tilles, Keegan Melaniphy, Russell Oren and Connor Kohanzo \u2014 is gearing up for the release of its sophomore album, When the Lights Went Out, and a performance at this year\u2019s Lollapalooza.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cThe Braymores have something really special building in the live space and we are ROAM are so excited to be a part of telling that story,\u201d said Brandon Hughes at ROAM Artists. \u201cThe sky is truly the limit for this band and we\u2019re looking forward to working alongside Neil and the team at Red Light to help this band reach their full potential.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to welcome The Braymores to Red Light Management,\u201d said Neil Mason at Red Light. \u201cThis is a band that\u2019s done things the right way \u2014 100% independent, building a loyal following in the process. Their new album, When The Lights Go Out, is a standout, and they\u2019ll be hitting the road all summer and fall to support it thanks to the hard work of Brandon and the ROAM Artists team. We\u2019re excited to be a part of their next chapter.\u201d \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tSlothrust (Equal Vision Records)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Slothrust-press-Cr-Levi-Price-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Slothrust\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Levi Price\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tNew York rock label Equal Vision Records signed L.A.-based alt-rock band Slothrust. The label released the group\u2019s new song, \u201cBurn the Deck,\u201d on Tuesday (June 30). Slothrust is also slated to embark on a North American tour in the fall.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cWe are so excited to share that we have signed with the historic independent label, Equal Vision Records,\u201d Leah Wellbaum and Will Gorin of Slothrust said. \u201cThis next chapter of Slothrust will be epic and we couldn\u2019t be more psyched to join their fam.\u201d \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tSpaer (Vinegar Hill Sound Records)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Spaer-press-cr-Nicole-Miller-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Spaer\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Nicole Miller\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSpaer, the solo project of Psymon Spine co-founder Peter Spears, signed to Brooklyn-based indie label Vinegar Hill Sound Records. The imprint will release Spaer\u2019s new EP, Lessons and Nonsense, on Aug. 20; it\u2019s preceded by the song \u201cThe Express,\u201d which dropped Friday (June 26). \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\thalfway up a jagged hill (Vinegar Hill Sound Records)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/halfway-up-a-jagged-hill-press-cr-Natalie-Jane-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"halfway up a jagged hill\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Natalie Jane\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAlso signing to Vinegar Hill is NYC-based rock band halfway up a jagged hill. The label will release the band\u2019s debut album, HUAJH, on Sept. 10. The set is preceded by the track \u201cObscure Sorrows,\u201d released Wednesday (June 24). \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tWhitmer Thomas (Fire Talk Records)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Whitmer-Thomas-press-cr-Ariel-Fisher-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Whitmer Thomas\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Ariel Fisher\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tMusician, actor and comedian Whitmer Thomas signed with Fire Talk Records and released the single \u201cCandy Corn.\u201d It\u2019s his first release after the 2025 debut of his EP Tilt. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tBoyhood (Hand Drawn Dracula)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Boyhood-press-cr-Monika-Kraska-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Boyhood\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Monika Kraska\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBoyhood, the project of Canadian singer-songwriter Callie Runciman, signed to Hand Drawn Dracula. The first release under the deal is the single \u201cA Grand Time,\u201d to be followed by an album. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tLilly Moss (Music City Power Company)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Lilly-Moss-Death-of-Me-single-Cover-Art-cr-LIA-PIZARRO-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Lilly Moss\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Lia Pizarro\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tMusic City Power Company signed country singer-songwriter Lilly Moss. The label released Moss\u2019 debut single, \u201cDeath of Me,\u201d on June 19. She\u2019s the second act signed to the label, which was launched by Preston Brust and Chris Lucas of LOCASH and manager Skip Bishop. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tKojo Funds (Amuse)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kojo-Funds-Press-Cr-Nana-King-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Kojo Funds\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Nana King\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBritish Afro-swing artist Kojo Funds signed an artist partnership with Amuse. Under the deal, Amuse will provide funding and full-service support to Funds\u2019 upcoming EP, Hello It\u2019s Me Again, while allowing him to remain independent. The partnership will be led by the company\u2019s London-based artist marketing team headed by Stars Redmond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cKojo Funds shapes the sound of UK afro-swing,\u201d said Redmond. \u201cHe has a clear creative identity, global audience and exciting new projects on the way. Our role is to give him the funding, strategy and specialist support he needs, while making sure he stays in control of his music and rights.\u201d \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tColin Peterik (BraveWords Records)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Colin-Peterik-press-cr-kristie-schram-billboard-1800.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Colin Peterik\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Kristie Schram\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBraveWords Records signed \u201cpower pop\u201d singer-songwriter Colin Peterik, who has an album coming later this year. Peterik \u2014 the son of \u201cEye of the Tiger\u201d co-writer and Survivor founding member Jim Peterik \u2014 has a new single, a cover of Prefab Sprout\u2019s \u201cSwans,\u201d available now on Bandcamp.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tBraveWords is led by Giles Lavery, Tim Henderson and Michael Brandvold.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cGiles, Michael, Tim and BraveWords have believed in me since day one, so it was exciting and surreal when they asked me to be on the label,\u201d said Peterik in a statement. \u201cI look forward to doing big things with them, and I couldn\u2019t be more thrilled to join their stacked roster as a recording artist.\u201d \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tFenne Lily (Nettwerk Music Group)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Fenne-Lily-Press-cr-Sage-Szkabarnicki-Stuart-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Sage Szkabarnicki-Stuart\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFenne Lily signed with Nettwerk Music Group. Her first release with the label will be her fourth album, Win Win, on Oct. 23. The first single, \u201cUh Huh,\u201d is out now. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tLily is managed by Holly Cartwright at New Community Management; and booked by Timmy Hefner at Ground Control Touring in North America and by Alex Bruford at ROAM Artists in the rest of the world. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\tPia Toscano (Melody Place)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Pia-Toscano-press-cr-Stephen-Moleski-Michael-Stewart-billboard-1800.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Pia Toscano\"  \/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Stephen Moleski &amp; Michael Stewart\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSinger-songwriter Pia Toscano signed a label deal with Nashville-based Melody Place. Her first single on the label, \u201cRedirected,\u201d is out July 10.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cI\u2019m incredibly excited to be releasing this next chapter of music with Melody Place,\u201d said Toscano in a statement. \u201cAfter years of navigating this industry, it feels so good to finally have a team that is fully invested\u2026 not only in the music, but in me as an artist and person. There\u2019s something really powerful about being surrounded by people who believe in your vision as deeply as you do, and I can\u2019t wait for everyone to hear what we\u2019ve been creating together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tSanborn \u201cSandy\u201d McGraw, president\/general manager of Melody Place, added, \u201cPia Toscano is one of the greatest vocals talents alive today. Anyone who\u2019s ever seen her perform would agree with that. At Melody Place, we\u2019re always striving to surround ourselves with the most talented people in the room. We\u2019ve now done that\u2026 Pia is not only talented, but also genuinely kind, she has so much love and thoughtfulness to share with the world, so it\u2019s exciting to help her write this next chapter and allow the world to hear the amazing new music and direction she\u2019s going.\u201d \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"c-logo lrv-a-unstyle-link u-display-inline-flex lrv-u-width-100p  u-width-165 u-height-30 u-max-width-130px@mobile-max u-margin-t-040@mobile-maxlrv-u-flex-basis-100p@mobile-max lrv-u-justify-content-center@mobile-max\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/\" title=\"Billboard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-tagline  a-font-accent-l@desktop u-font-size-1205 a-font-accent-xs@mobile-max u-font-size-15@mobile-max u-line-height-22px@mobile-max lrv-u-text-align-center@mobile-max u-letter-spacing-0030@mobile-max lrv-u-padding-t-025 lrv-u-margin-a-00 u-padding-t-0125@mobile-max u-padding-b-0063@mobile-max lrv-u-color-grey-dark lrv-u-text-align-center@mobile-max\">Daily newsletters straight to your inbox<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-link  lrv-a-unstyle-button lrv-u-cursor-pointer lrv-u-display-inline-flex lrv-u-background-color-brand-primary lrv-u-background-color-grey-dark:hover lrv-u-color-grey-dark lrv-u-color-brand-primary:hover u-padding-lr-0.875 u-padding-tb-10 lrv-u-flex-shrink-0 u-align-items-center a-font-basic-fancy-xs u-margin-t-0.188 u-margin-b-0188 u-margin-b-040@mobile-max\" href=\"https:\/\/preferences.mail.billboard.com\/preferences\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\tSign Up<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Japanese star Ado signed with WME in all areas globally, excluding Japan. 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