Sony Music Publishing UK Renews Global Deal with Gorgon City

23 May 2024 - Press release

Gorgon City launches REALM Publishing in partnership with SMP, announces first signing with Riordan

 

Sony Music Publishing UK today announced the renewal of its exclusive global publishing agreement with renowned electronic/dance music duo Gorgon City. Additionally, Gorgon City has launched REALM Publishing in partnership with SMP and announced Realm’s first signing with breakthrough talent Riordan. 

Gorgon City, aka Kye Gibbon and Matt Robson Scott, are one of today’s most impactful acts in dance music, having amassed 1.7 billion global streams and achieved 13 BRIT-certified singles across their career, with hit songs including “Voodoo,” "You’ve Done Enough," “Nobody” and more. 

Recently, Gorgon City announced the upcoming release of their highly anticipated fifth album Reverie on July 19, along with the album’s lead singles “Biggest Regret” ft. Bbyafricka and “All That You Need” ft. Caroline Byrne. The duo will also be performing shows all summer with their residency at LIV Las Vegas, as well as at The Brooklyn Mirage, Los Angeles Shrine and Ushuaia Ibiza.

Kye Gibbon and Matt Robson Scott of Gorgon City said, “We're so happy to be extending our partnership with SMP and signing Riordan as the first artist to our brand-new publishing company REALM. It's the start of an exciting new chapter for us and we can't wait to get started. Riordan really is one of the hardest working new talents we've collaborated with on the label, so to be part of his music making journey is an honor.”

Rising UK producer and DJ Riordan is quickly making a name for himself in the house music scene with his techno house smash hit “Needle On The Record,” which recently achieved No. 1 overall status on Beatport.

Riordan said, “I’m so excited to be signing my first publishing deal with REALM and Sony. It was a big decision, but I knew it was the right one for me. Gorgon City have been my biggest supporters and mentors in these early stages of my career and it feels great to grow and continue that relationship together. “Needle On The Record” was easily my most successful record to date and it was with REALM, so I’m confident there is plenty more where that came from. Also having the backing & power of Sony Music Publishing in my corner will be a huge benefit. I can’t wait to see what the next few years hold!”

Senior A&R Manager, UK, Sony Music Publishing Adrienne Bookbinder said, “We are thrilled to extend our long-standing relationship with Gorgon City, and the trust they have placed in us to partner as they launch their REALM publishing company.  Gorgon City are skilled at spotting talent early, they are on the ground hearing things first and hands-on in developing artists and songwriters.  We are excited to be a part of the REALM journey.”