Publishers and songwriters chasing global scale in a consolidating market just got a blueprint: Concord’s buy of Mothership Music Publishing hands over more than 5,000 copyrights and an elite roster, locking in long-term support from the world’s leading independent with unmatched A&R, sync, marketing, and licensing firepower. This move cements Concord’s dominance for rights holders betting on pop, indie, rock, and beyond.
Founders Hand Off a 13-Year Powerhouse
Mothership Music Publishing, founded in 2013 as a partnership between Brett Gurewitz of Epitaph Records, Lionel Conway, Doug Mark, and Hein van der Ree, has risen as one of the most successful independent music publishers in the US. The Los Angeles-based company built its reputation on a roster boasting GRAMMY Best New Artist nominee The Mar�as, 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. Concord announced the acquisition from Nashville, TN, including continuation of deals with Mothership�s active songwriters under the same terms, plus copyrights spanning pop, indie pop, rock, alternative, indie folk, Latin, and singer-songwriter genres.
Seamless Global Upgrade for Songwriters
Mothership maintained a longstanding sub-publishing partnership with Concord outside the US, giving its writers access to Concord�s global administration teams. Now, with the full acquisition, Mothership songwriters gain Concord�s unparalleled A&R, Sync, Marketing, and Licensing teams worldwide.
Jim Selby, Chief Publishing Executive at Concord, said, �Having known and worked with the Mothership team over the years, I have watched them build a company dedicated to elevating great artistry. They have assembled a fantastic catalog and a great roster of songwriters.� He added, �Thanks to Brett, Lionel, Doug, and Hein for entrusting Concord to carry on supporting great songwriting.�
Lionel Conway, Co-President of Mothership Music Publishing, spoke for partners Brett Gurewitz, Doug Mark, and Hein van der Ree: �It has been a wonderful 13-year ride. Mothership was built on a simple belief: great songwriters deserve real, long-term support and a publisher who truly understands their vision.� He continued, �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 received transaction advice from 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.
Watch Mothership�s roster � from The Mar�as to Architects � leverage Concord�s worldwide teams to amplify their global reach.
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