Concord has acquired Los Angeles-based Mothership Music Publishing’s assets.
The acquisition includes the continuation of deals with Mothership’s roster of active songwriters, with Concord assuming the terms of the existing deals.
The deal covers more than 5,000 copyrights across pop, indie pop, rock, alternative, indie folk, Latin and singer-songwriter genres.
It follows last month’s acquisition of Ninja Tune Records and its music publishing arm Just Isn’t Music.
Mothership was founded in 2013 as a partnership between Brett Gurewitz (Epitaph Records), Lionel Conway, Doug Mark, and Hein van der Ree.
The independent publisher’s roster includes The Marías, Falling In Reverse, Architects, Pam Sheyne (co-writer of Genie in a Bottle), The Tallest Man On Earth, Andy Shauf, Son Little, Hunny, Robert DeLong, David Cowell, Sean Rowe, Nascar Aloe, The Menzingers, Matt Malpass, Andrew Wade, Bright Lights, Jesca Hoop, Charles Massabo, Finish Ticket, Wargirl, and more.
With a longstanding sub-publishing partnership with Concord outside of the US, Mothership and its roster of songwriters previously utilised Concord’s global administration teams.
They have assembled a fantastic catalogue and great roster of songwriters
Jim Selby
Mothership songwriters will now have access to Concord’s A&R, sync, marketing, and licensing teams around the world.
“Having known and worked with the Mothership team over the years, I have watched them build a company dedicated to elevating great artistry,” said Jim Selby, chief publishing executive, Concord. “They have assembled a fantastic catalogue and great roster of songwriters. Thanks to Brett, Lionel, Doug, and Hein for entrusting Concord to carry on supporting great songwriting.”
“It has been a wonderful 13-year ride,” said Lionel Conway, co-president, Mothership Music Publishing on behalf of his partners Brett Gurewitz, Doug Mark, and Hein van der Ree. “Mothership was built on a simple belief: great songwriters deserve real, long-term support and a publisher who truly understands their vision.
“We’re fortunate to have built something very special together, and I'm incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved. Concord has been part of that journey since the beginning, and there is no better home for our songwriters as they continue to grow globally. I also want to thank our incredible team at Mothership for giving our writers so much care and attention over the years.”
Concord was advised on the transaction by Cynthia Katz of Fox Rothschild LLP. Mothership was advised by Doug Mark and Eric Morris of Mark Music & Media Law and Steven Barlevi of Citrin Cooperman.
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