Pulse Music Group forms publishing partnership with Gabe Simon's Abide By The Vibe

30 October 2024 - Press release

First Collaborative Signings to the JV are Noah Levine and Sam Westhoff 

 

PULSE Music Group has formed a music publishing joint venture with songwriter/producer Gabe Simon (Noah Kahan, Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey) as announced today by PULSE Music Group co-CEOs Scott Cutler and Josh Abraham, and PULSE Music Group President, Ashley Calhoun. Through the joint venture, PULSE Music Group and Gabe Simon's publishing company, Abide By The Vibe, have signed Noah Levine and Sam Westhoff to worldwide publishing deals. Gabe Simon has also renewed his exclusive worldwide publishing deal with PULSE Music Group encompassing his complete song catalog. In addition to Noah Levine and Sam Westhoff, Gabe Simon and Abide By The Vibe publish writer/producer Carrie K alongside Warner Chappell.

Recently recognized by Billboard as a "Rising Producers Making Waves on the Hot 100" list, Gabe Simon has written/produced songs with some of today's top artists spanning genres such as folk, pop, rock, and alternative since first signing a publishing deal with PULSE Music Group in 2015. Gabe Simon co-wrote and co-produced (co-produced in its entirety) Noah Kahan's critically acclaimed, 2X Platinum album Stick Season and the 2X Platinum deluxe edition Stick Season (We'll All Be Here Forever), earning him a #1 spot on Billboard's Top Rock Producer and Top Rock/Alt Producer charts, with 18 songs simultaneously on the Billboard Hot Rock and Alternative charts. The album also debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200, #1 Billboard US Top Alternative Album (Gabe's second career #1 Alt Album), along with 3 additional #1 Billboard album spots spanning multiple genres. Stick Season featured notable collaborations with Post Malone, Kacey Musgraves, Brandi Carlile, Hozier, Gregory Alan Isakov, Gracie Abrams, Sam Fender, Lizzy McAlpine and the album garnered Noah Kahan a Best New Artist GRAMMY nomination this year. The single "Stick Season" is 4X Platinum and a new member of the Spotify Billions Club, while the album spawned multiple radio singles including a #1 on Alternative US Radio, Triple A US Radio, Top 10 at Top 40 and #1 in both the UK, Ireland, and Canadian Official Singles Charts. Gabe Simon's production and songwriting discography totals more than 6 billion streams worldwide, and he has co-written commercial singles for Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey, Halsey, Maroon 5, Anderson .Paak, Rag N Bone Man, James Bay, Hailee Steinfeld, Ruel, Jessie Murph and many more.

Scott Cutler, Steven Gringer [SVP, A&R, PULSE Music Group] and Ashley Calhoun commented: "Our partnership with Gabe Simon has been strong for nearly a decade now and throughout that journey Gabe has experienced tremendous success as a songwriter/producer. We're very excited about this partnership – Gabe has proven to be an exceptional partner who knows how to cultivate and champion other songwriters and producers. We created this platform to give writers/producers like Noah and Sam a creative home with a publishing community that keeps creativity at the forefront. We're thrilled to be partnering with Abide By The Vibe and to welcome Sam and Noah to the PULSE Music Group/Abide By The Vibe family."  

Gabe Simon commented: "I've had the incredible privilege of spending the past nine years with PULSE where I've been given the space to grow and embrace what it means to write, produce, and nurture creativity. I'm eternally grateful for Steven Gringer, Lauren Bodin, Scott Cutler, Annie Aberle, Ashley Calhoun, and the entire Pulse team who have become pivotal figures not just in my professional life but also in my personal life. When the idea of forming a safe haven for creatives arose, they quickly jumped to support and champion it. I'm excited to now give that same time, space, and encouragement to the members of the Abide By The Vibe family and I look forward to building this wonderful community together!"  

Noah Levine is a writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. His unique melodies and lyricism, as well as his productions and musicianship have already caught the attention of some of today's top artists, including Noah Kahan. Noah Levine co-wrote two songs on Noah Kahan's album Stick Season (We'll All Be Here Forever), including RIAA certified Platinum single "Dial Drunk" with Post Malone (produced by Gabe Simon). The single debuted at #1 on Top US Spotify Songs, appeared on Billboard Hot 100 chart (the highest debut on the chart that week), reached #1 at Triple A radio, #1 at Alternative radio, and Top 20 at Top 40. Noah Levine also ranked as the #2 songwriter on the Billboard Alternative Songwriters chart. Aside from writing with other artists, Noah is currently working on his next album for his artist project. Between sessions in LA and Nashville, Noah spends his time on the road as the lead guitarist for Noah Kahan. Noah's worldwide publishing deal with PULSE Music Group/Abide By The Vibe encompasses his full catalog and future works.

Sam Westhoff is a writer, producer and artist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Upon moving to Nashville in 2023, Sam launched his own artist project called HAFFWAY, while simultaneously becoming an in-demand writer and producer in Nashville. He recently produced "Your Eyes Tell Stories", "Hells On The Loose", and co-wrote & produced "Santa Fe" for Bo Staloch. He produced Clover County's "Black Leather Daydream"; produced Lily Meola's "Mar Vista"; co-wrote & produced Sam MacPherson's "I'm Not From Anywhere Else"; co-wrote & produced Cece Coakley's "Oh My God", amongst many others. With HAFFWAY, he recently released his deluxe EP Lady Lou & All Her Friends which includes features from Wilderado, Sam MacPherson, Cece Coakley, Trousdale and Keyland. HAFFWAY recently announced that he will be joining one of the artists he's been writing with, Bear Rinehart, on his Wilder Woods tour in February and March 2025. Sam's worldwide publishing deal with PULSE Music Group/Abide By The Vibe encompasses his full catalog and future works. 

Founded by Gabe Simon, Abide By The Vibe serves as a resource working in tandem with established, traditional publishing entities to cultivate, empower and elevate songwriters in their creative pursuits. As a non-exclusive producer-founded co-publishing entity, Abide By The Vibe is committed to championing artistic integrity, fostering creativity, and strategically guiding the careers of partners through the lens of Gabe's years of creative experience, artistic empathy + versatility, and unique approach. Abide By The Vibe clients include Noah Levine, Carrie K, and Sam Westhoff. 

Gabe Simon is managed by Drew Simmons and Emily Harlan. Gabe Simon's A&R team at PULSE Music Group includes: Scott Cutler; Josh Abraham; Ashley Calhoun; Steven Gringer [Senior Vice President, A&R]; Lauren Bodin [A&R Director]; and Annie Aberle [Senior Vice President/Head of Creative].