Forshaw already has an impressive 15 million global streams through major dance label releases on Armada, Ultra, and Toolroom and a peak of more than 250,000 unique monthly listeners on Spotify. Beyond his solo endeavors, Forshaw also has co-production credits with renowned artists such as John Newman, Altego, Black Caviar, and more, underlining his fast-growing reputation in the industry.

Recently appointed host of the specialist Dance show on Virgin Radio – the UAE’s most prominent commercial station – Forshaw joins a roster of chart-topping talent at Organized Chaos, including PS1, Tobtok, Tim Powell, and Ros T.

The deal will see Forshaw working closely alongside Organized Chaos co-founders Adam Griffin and Robert Davies of the boutique independent Organized Chaos as the brand continues its rapid growth alongside that of its record label and artist management agency, Perfect Havoc, where Forshaw is also now signed. Over 200 songs have been published from the ever-growing Organized Chaos catalog, including the UK Top 20 hit “PS1—Fake Friends” featuring Alex Hosking (No.19), culminating in worldwide syncs with brands such as Google, Apple and Canon.

Forshaw’s profile is most prolific in the Middle East, where he’s a regular on the festival circuit and club scene. He’s notably been the resident DJ at Zero Gravity, Dubai’s largest beach club, since 2016. His consistency has seen him nominated for five high-profile awards from Time Out and What’s On and winning two in the process.

Griffin said, “We are delighted to sign Scott Forshaw. Having worked together since January, we have been blown away by his speed and quality of delivery. He brings versatile production of the highest standard across all genres for other musical stars and as an artist in his own right. His incredible experience DJing at some of the biggest festivals in the world and supporting artists like The Swedish House Mafia in arenas means he knows what works on crowds, which is a bit lost in the marketplace at the moment. He is one of the biggest and most trusted DJs in the Emirates. Also, working with artists such as John Newman for years is a testament to Scott’s talent. He’s charming, easy to work with, extremely hard-working and very quick. He has a wonderful future ahead.”

Forshaw commented, “I’m excited to embark on the next chapter of my career with Adam, Rob, and the UMPG/Organized Chaos team. I believe that together, we can build upon the strong foundations we have established and advance towards future successes.”

Dougie Bruce, Senior A&R Director at UMPG, said, “We are delighted to welcome Scott Forshaw to UMPG. Scott is a rare, versatile and highly skilled producer. Working with our sub-publisher, Organized Chaos, we are very excited to welcome him to our joint roster and realize the project together.”

New music from Forshaw with Perfect Havoc/Organized Chaos can be expected later this year as the label continues to build on its 10 billion global streams and multiple Platinum, Gold and Silver awards.

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Hailing from Yorkshire and now based in London, May entered the music business in 2019 after leaving her full-time job to pursue her dream. May’s love and passion for music shine through her writing and her distinctive vocal, bringing a soulful and rich texture to her delivery, which is able to connect so well. Her influences range from Motown, soul and R&B, with Prince, Lauryn Hill and Al Green as some of her greatest influences. Her love of this genre has inspired her sound and she has been able to incorporate this into the dance world. With over 200 million streams on Spotify alone, May’s voice has most definitely been heard far and wide.

May’s first big break came after singing on Joel Corry’s double-platinum single Sorry, which reached #6 on the UK Singles Chart. Since then, she has been involved in a number of high selling records, including providing her unique vocal and writing on “Never Let Me Down,” the lead track for Gorgon City’s album Olympia. Other featured collaborations include Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Sonny Fodera, John Summit, Cheatcodes and Dillon Francis, to name just a few. May has recently been writing and delivering to some world-renowned acts such as Lost Frequencies, David Guetta and Tiësto and with the release of her second solo single, “Want U,” hitting almost 10 million streams, there is way more to come from May.

“It is an absolute honor and privilege to officially be part of the Prescription family,” Hayley shares. “After working adjacent to the company for almost two years now, and in particular working closely with the amazing A&R on the team, Cameron, we have built up such a special relationship. I have felt so incredibly welcomed and, more importantly, valued as a songwriter, and I feel confident that this is the home for me. I was lucky enough to sign the contract in London with some of the team present (VP of A&R Eddie Fourcell and A&R Executive Andrea Doman), and Cameron was able to join Zoom. Everyone made it such a special moment, and I feel excited about this new beginning. Big things are going to come ahead!”

Kooklanfar is also looking forward to this new partnership. “I’m beyond excited to be partnering with the creative genius that is Hayley May. Since the moment we initially met, I had felt something incredibly special about not only her pure talent as a songwriter but also her unwavering work ethic and genuine personality that truly make working alongside one another such an incredible experience. I am proud to have her as my first solo signing while at Prescription Songs, and I am truly grateful for her creative trust in me and our Prescription family along the way. Beyond excited for this chapter ahead!”

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Landau’s work as a music critic led him to his long-time relationship with Springsteen. In 1974, while writing for the Boston alt-weekly The Real Paper, he reviewed a performance by Springsteen, declaring that night, “I saw rock and roll future, and its name is Bruce Springsteen.” He began working with Springsteen the following year, co-producing Born To Run. His work on Born To Run solidified their relationship, which has been described as one of music history’s most successful and creative partnerships. Landau would go on to not only manage Springsteen but co-produce many of his critically acclaimed albums over the years, including The River, Darkness on the Edge of Town, The Promise, Born in the U.S.A., Live 1975-1985, Human Touch, Lucky Town and Tracks.

He worked with Browne on his fourth studio album, The Pretender. The album reached the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 chart, was nominated for a Grammy, has been certified multi-platinum, and was included on Rolling Stone’s “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time” list.

Landau said of the deal, “I thank all at Primary Wave for recognizing my contributions over the last fifty years and look forward to having an ongoing and productive relationship with them.”

On behalf of Primary Wave, President of Global Synch Marty Silverstone said, “We’re honored to be partnering with Jon Landau and all of the legendary music he helped shape. He’s an influential figure in music, and we’re proud to welcome him to the Primary Wave family.”

David Simone and Winston Simone facilitated the transaction between Landau and Primary Wave Music.

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With more than 40 singles and 30 million records sold worldwide, Sillers has writer credits on hits by The Chicks’ “There’s Your Trouble” and Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s “Blue On Black.” Her song, “I Hope You Dance,” was recorded by Lee Ann Womack, and was adapted into a New York Times Best Selling book written by Sillers and her co-writer, Mark D. Sanders.

“I met Tia when I moved to town in 2005, we became instant friends. She has remained a constant mentor since the day we met, so when she called me last fall to tell me she wanted to work with me officially, I was blown away,” recalls Toby & Molly Music co-founder Rob Filhart. “Clint and I are such fans of her songwriting. Her talent is second to none, she will not be outworked and her songs are timeless. We are honored to work with her in this next chapter of her career.”

“Robert is not only one of my closest friends, he’s got the best ears in town,” Sillers shares. “He’s been largely responsible in helping me remain faithful to my craft and has been a huge supporter of my music. The thought of working with him and Clint has me feeling hopeful about both my future and the songs I will write.”

Sillers will make her Grand Ole Opry debut on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

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“I couldn’t be more excited to be joining forces with Tape Room and Warner Chappell,” Williams says of this next chapter. “I’m so excited to work alongside my close friends Caroline and Benji and have some of the best people and best teams in my corner! Thank you to Ashley Gorley and Blain Rhodes for taking me under your wings and gearing up for what’s next as well as Ben Vaughn, Spencer Nohe and everybody at Warner Chappell who’s believed in me along the way! So excited to see what the future brings!”

“Ben is everything you could look for in a writer: talented, driven, and all around a great person,” shares Tape Room Music’s Caroline Hodson, Director, A&R. “He’s proven himself to be a staple in the Nashville community as a writer and a friend to many. We’re stoked to team up with Warner Chappell and couldn’t be happier to welcome Ben to the Tape Room family!”

Williams signing follows his first number 1 hit on country radio with “Tennessee Orange,” which Megan Maroney turned into a 2x RIAA Platinum record that’s been nominated for CMA, ACM and People’s Choice Country Awards Song of the Year.

His other hits include Moroney’s RIAA Platinum single, “I’m Not Pretty,” and Avery Anna’s RIAA Platinum hit, “Narcissist.”

“Ben has been off to an incredible start in his career due to his innate gift to meet artists and songwriters exactly where they are in their lives,” adds Benji Amaefule, Manager, A&R Warner Chappell Music Nashville. “As a result, he’s crafted some of the most relatable and impactful songs hitting the format today. I’m excited to work with him and the Tape Room team to get his songs in the ears of folks across the country and around the world for years to come.”

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Goldsen said: “I joined the Warner Chappell A&R department over a decade ago, and it has given me so many opportunities to grow into this expanding role, all while staying true to writer and artist development. I’m very lucky and proud to work with the best writers and artists, and I look forward to continuing to build on the fantastic development we’ve seen recently. Thank you to Ryan [Press], Guy [Moot], and Carianne [Marshall] for their unwavering support and vision throughout the years.”

Press shared: “David has consistently proven his natural ability to discover and sign top talent. He has steadily built a star-studded roster and, in the past year alone, has brought in many of the artists and songwriters leading today’s charts. I’ve had the opportunity to work with him for over 15 years, and I’m proud of everything he’s accomplished on our team as an A&R executive and inspiring leader.”

Goldsen joined Warner Chappell in 2009 – and has spent more than a decade helping the company expand its efforts globally and sign and develop songwriters and artists worldwide. This past year, he signed a string of heavy hitters across the country, rock, and alternative spaces, including the Grammy-winning, record-breaking singer/songwriter Zach Bryan; breakout international sensation Teddy Swims; rock quintet The Red Clay Strays, who are having their biggest year yet thanks to their breakout single, “Wondering Why”; indie jazz star Laufey; and hard rock/metal band Sleep Token, one of the genre’s biggest new acts to emerge on the scene.

Golden also continues to work closely with Mitski, who he signed back in 2018 and had one of the biggest hits of 2023 and 2024 with “My Love Mine All Mine.” In addition, his roster features a mix of talent across multiple genres, including Vance Joy, Tones and I, Nathaniel Rateliff, Oliver Tree, and Cavetown. In 2022, Golden was named Vice President, Creative and Head of A&R, Australia for WCM and has spent the last two years leading the A&R strategy for Australia while continuing to support the publisher’s US, UK, and international roster.

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According to documents shared on Hayes’ social media accounts, the family is demanding that Trump immediately stop playing the song and pay $3 million for its unauthorized use between 2022 and 2024. The lawsuit alleges that the copyright has been infringed 134 times. “Hold On, I’m Coming” was written by Hayes for the R&B duo Sam & Dave, and his estate owns the rights to the song.

In the letter, the Hayes family requests that all videos featuring Trump using the song be removed and that Trump’s campaign release an official statement acknowledging that the Hayes estate has not “authorized, endorsed, or permitted” the use of the song.

The family further stated that if these demands are unmet, they would “take all legal action required to enforce the infringed upon intellectual property rights, including but not limited to sending third-party takedown requests and federal litigation.”

Isaac Hayes III, the son of the late musician, also shared a statement on social media condemning Trump’s use of his father’s music: “Donald Trump epitomizes a lack of integrity and class, not only through his continuous use of my father’s music without permission but also through his history of sexual abuse against women and his racist rhetoric,” “This behavior will no longer be tolerated, and we will take swift action to put an end to it.”

Trump’s camp has yet to release a statement.

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atlgrandma, born Liam Hall, is a pioneer of the Los Angeles leftfield pop community, which fuses rock, rap, pop, and dance music with a dose of weird. As a producer, Hall helped to influence the sounds of artists such as Willow, SNOW WIFE, Dorian Electra, The Hellp, D4ine, Izzy Spears, ericdoa, and Frost Children and he frequently collaborates with pop masterminds lil aaron and Y2K.

His hits releases include “Even If We Don’t Get It Together” and 2022’s “Angelhood” as well as his latest release “Nightmare Blunt Rotation,” which he released on August 9th.

atlgrandma was signed by Prescription Songs A&R vets Nick Guilmette and Shari Fitch.

“I’m so excited to welcome atlgrandma to the Prescription family!” share Prescription Songs A&R Nick Guilmette. “He is an artist, producer and songwriter committed to breaking boundaries and I can’t be more thrilled to be a part of his journey to further greatness.”

“Liam is truly such a special and rare talent,” adds fellow A&R Shari Fitch. “Not only is he an incredibly creative sound designer/producer/writer, he is also a one of a kind artist. His musical understanding runs deep which lends itself well in the studio with a diverse range of artists. We first met via our incredible writer/producer/artist, lil aaron, and have continued to develop our own relationship over the last few months. We are thrilled for him to join the Prescription fam and continue to further expand his creative pursuits in the pop, rock, KPOP and hip hop spaces.”

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Double P Records, launched in April 2023 in collaboration with Prajin Parlay Inc., features a roster of songwriters, including Pluma, Jasiel Nunez, Estevan Plazola, and Jesús Roberto Laija García (Tito Double P) under Prajin Music Publishing. Pluma, who has 52 million monthly listeners on Spotify, made history as the first Mexican artist to top the Daily Top Artists Mexico chart. His previous album, Génesis, earned him a Grammy win for Best Música Mexicana Album in 2024.

“We are looking forward to joining forces with Downtown and continuing to grow our partnership,” said George Prajin. “I am confident that together we are going to do great things.”

DMP’s chief commercial officer, Jedd Katrancha, added, “Peso Pluma’s exceptional rise to fame is of great importance to the representation of Música Mexicana artists globally. We’re honored to provide Double P Records with the services and opportunities Downtown Music Publishing has to offer across its groundbreaking catalog.”

The announcement aligns with a period of significant growth for Downtown in Latin music and Música Mexicana, highlighted by over 30 Latin Grammy nominations in 2023 for clients across the group.

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Kram, who is based in New York, will oversee UPMG’s marketing efforts, coordinating with other divisions and working to raise the profile of UMPG-owned catalogs.

Additionally, Kram will work with UMG’s merch division, Bravado, on strategy and the creation of revenue-generating opportunities for UMPG/Bravado catalog IP.

In her new role, Kram will report to UMPG Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson, and UMPG COO Marc Cimino.

“Alix is the perfect executive to enhance the incredible stories our songs tell and bring them to life. Not only does she have an outstanding track record in the brand space; she also has a nuanced understanding of strategic, creative marketing that can significantly amplify global opportunities for our writers and songs. Jody and I are thrilled to welcome her to UMPG,” stated Marc Cimino, UMPG COO.

Kram said: “I’m grateful to both Jody Gerson and Marc Cimino for this opportunity to delve into UMPG’s iconic catalogs and uncover stories to tell that generate new energy, growth and conversation. Upon first meeting, it was clear that they have created a truly global and unique culture – a force in the industry which leads with a passion for songwriters and champions the expertise of the people that make up the company. I am excited to learn from them and the dedicated fan communities that surround these songwriters as I shape this role.”

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