Zara Larsson signs global deal with Sony Music Publishing

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Sony Music Publishing has signed multi-platinum-selling Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson to a worldwide deal.

Zara Larsson’s hits including Ruin My Life, All The Time, Lush Life, and Never Forget You, as well as prominent collaborations like A Brand New Day with BTS and Like It Is with Kygo and Tyga.

Sony Music Publishing also recently signed breakthrough artist, songwriter, and producer The Kid LAROI and country star Kane Brown to worldwide deals.

The string of new signings follow Sony Music Publishing’s rebrand from its former name of Sony/ATV last month.

Recently, Larsson unveiled her new single Look What You’ve Done from her highly anticipated new album Poster Girl, which is set to release this week on March 5.

The 12-track collection will feature her 2020 hits Wow, Love Me Land, and Talk About Love ft. Young Thug, which recently debuted on the US Top 40 pop radio charts.

Larsson will be hosting an exclusive online concert on her YouTube channel for International Women’s Day on March 8, where she will be performing new songs from Poster Girl, along with many of her top hits.

Zara Larsson gained international prominence in 2015 with the release of her breakthrough hits Lush Life and Never Forget You ft. MNEK, which quickly earned top charting positions across various countries.

In 2017, she released her debut album So Good, propelling her into the global spotlight and making history on Spotify as the second most-streamed debut by a female artist ever.

Since then, Larsson has released singles such as So Good ft. Ty Dolla $ign, Symphony with Clean Bandit, and Ain’t My Fault.

She has received top accolades for her songs, including four MTV EMA awards, four Swedish Grammy awards, eight Rockbjörnen, four BRIT nominations, and many others.

“I’m so excited to start working with Johnny, Katie and everyone at Sony Music Publishing.”

Zara Larsson

Zara Larsson said: “I’m so excited to start working with Johnny, Katie and everyone at Sony Music Publishing.

“They have such an incredible team and roster and I can’t wait to be a part of it.”

“We’re incredibly proud to be working with Zara and to welcome her to Sony Music Publishing.”

Johnny Tennander, Sony Music Publishing 

Johnny Tennander, Sony Music Publishing MD, Scandinavia and SVP A&R, Europe, added: “We’re incredibly proud to be working with Zara and to welcome her to Sony Music Publishing.

“Zara is a real artist and she also stands for something – she has something to say.

“Ola Håkansson and the Ten team together with the Epic team have done an amazing job building her career into becoming a global superstar, and we very much look forward to being a part of the team and taking Zara to new heights!”

“Zara has already achieved an incredible global legacy yet has so much future ahead of her.”

Katie Welle, Sony Music Publishing 

Katie Welle, Sony Music Publishing SVP, Creative, added: “Zara has already achieved an incredible global legacy yet has so much future ahead of her.

“We are thrilled to partner with Zara, London15 and the rest of her incredible team.”

 Music Business Worldwide