Warner Chappell renews global publishing deal with Laufey

Warner Chappell renews global publishing deal with Laufey

Warner Chappell Music has renewed its global publishing deal with Laufey. 

The composer, singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist is a two-time Grammy Award winner and the youngest ever recipient of Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (Bewitched)

“Laufey has captivated audiences worldwide with her distinctive blend of jazz, classical and pop music,” said Warner Chappell in a statement.

Laufey will release a deluxe edition of A Matter of Time on April 10, featuring four new tracks. She will also release her first children’s book, Mei Mei The Bunny, out April 21 via Penguin Random House. 

In a statement, Laufey said: “Excited to be in continued business with the wonderful, progressively minded people at Warner Chappell. Thank you to Gabz, Guy, Carianne, Ryan and David for their belief and partnership.”

Ryan Press, president, North America, WCM, added: "Laufey's a generational talent with a gift for songwriting that feels both timeless and entirely new. A visionary with her own distinct sound, she continues to push boundaries, bringing a fresh perspective to everything she creates. We're proud to continue championing her at this exciting point in her career as she further defines her global legacy."

Gabz Landman and David Goldsen, A&R, WCM, said: “We are deeply honoured to continue our partnership with Laufey, an artist who continues to redefine what it means to have a genuine and lasting impact on culture. Her singular artistry and masterful songwriting have captivated audiences around the world, while her sharp entrepreneurial instincts and heartfelt philanthropic work speak to a vision that extends far beyond the stage. To witness her journey has been a privilege, and we could not be more committed to supporting everything she does next.”

Laufey's a generational talent with a gift for songwriting that feels both timeless and entirely new

Ryan Press

Laufey has amassed more than eight billion global streams to date and a social media audience of over 25 million. She made the biggest jazz LP debut in Spotify history.

Laufey has performed and sold out venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Radio City Music Hall and multiple nights at Madison Square Garden and Crypto.com Arena, as well as London’s Royal Albert Hall

She has also performed with the LA Phil, the National Symphony Orchestra and the China Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as sharing the stage with artists such as Noah Kahan, Hozier, Jon Batiste and Raye. 

On records, Laufey has collaborated on records with artists including Barbra Streisand, Role Model, Beabadoobee and Norah Jones. 

Click here to read our 2025 cover feature with Laufey.

PHOTO: (L-R back): Harry Roberts (Mark MML), Max Gredinger (Foundations), Guy Moot (WCM), Ryan Press (WCM), David Goldsen (WCM)

(L-R front): Carianne Marshall (WCM), Gabz Landman (WCM), Laufey

Photo credit: Eric Daniels

 

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