London-born independent music and entertainment company The Other Songs has appointed Louis Brown as General Manager and Raju Watts as Financial Director.
The hires come as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to scale its operations and support a growing roster of artists, songwriters, and catalogs.
Commenting on today’s news, founders Alastair and Billy Webber said: “Raju and Louis joining The Other Songs is without doubt the biggest coup of this summer’s transfer window in music.
“Both are natural entrepreneurs with sharp commercial instincts, expanding our knowledge, strengthening our foundations and elevating our already exceptional team.”
Brown brings over a decade of experience across major and independent music sectors. He began his career at Island Records, rising to senior digital and marketing roles and contributing to campaigns for artists including Disclosure and Mumford & Sons.
At Universal Music, Brown helped develop the talent discovery platform Spinnup UK, facilitating multiple artist signings. He subsequently managed independent labels such as Metropolis and served as COO & GM at NQ, overseeing Top 40 releases across the UK, Germany, and Australia, and partnerships with The Orchard and Sony.
“Raju and Louis joining The Other Songs is without doubt the biggest coup of this summer’s transfer window in music.”
Alastair and Billy Webber
He commented: “What Al, Billy, Sophia and the team have built over the past seven years is inspiring. I greatly admire their authentic approach to working with talent, and I’m excited to step in as General Manager to help lead The Other Songs into its next chapter.”
Watts joins with more than 20 years of experience in financial strategy and operational leadership across music, entertainment, and media. His previous roles include Finance Director at Island Records, Finance & Commercial Director at Decca Records and Publishing, and CFO at Ministry of Sound Group, where he contributed to the $100m sale of Ministry of Sound Recordings to Sony Music.
“What Al, Billy, Sophia and the team have built over the past seven years is inspiring.”
Louis Brown
He has also held positions at Publicis, College Hill Associates, and independent labels Underwater Records and Southern Fried.
Raju Watts added: “I am delighted to be joining The Other Songs. The label group has built a reputation for creative excellence and innovation, underpinned by an incredible roster of artists and songwriters.
“After speaking with Al and Billy, the founders, I knew that our combined vision and ethos were completely aligned. I look forward to applying my experience in financial strategy and operational growth to support its next phase of development.
“Working alongside the team, my focus will be on building sustainable structures that enable the business to scale while continuing to deliver exceptional results for its talent.”
“The label group has built a reputation for creative excellence and innovation, underpinned by an incredible roster of artists and songwriters.”
Raju Watts
Founded by brothers Alastair and Billy Webber, The Other Songs operates across records, publishing, and management. Its catalogue includes both legacy works, such as I Feel Love, Hot Stuff, Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, and The Phantom of the Opera, and contemporary releases, including Pump It Up (5× Platinum), Following the Sun (3× Platinum), and Ren’s UK No.1 album Sick Boi.
The company’s roster features songwriters Bruno Major, CXSPER, and Julia Church, and it has a global publishing partnership with Universal Music Publishing Group. The Other Songs also produces live events showcasing its writers, which have raised over £125,000 for music charities.Music Business Worldwide