Big Deal Music is an American music publisher, founded in 2012 by former Chrysalis Music employees Kenny MacPherson, Jamie Cerreta and Dave Ayers. Headed by MacPherson, the trio is joined by principles Michael MacDonald, Pete Robinson and Casey Robison.
In September 2020, Big Deal was acquired by Hipgnosis Songs Fund. The company, including its Words and Music publisher, was immediately renamed Hipgnosis Songs Group. MacPherson was named CEO of Hipgnosis Songs Group, with co-presidents Cerreta and Robison, executive vice president Ayers, and senior vice president Robinson signing new five year contracts with the publisher. [1]
The publisher's catalogue has earned 5 Grammy Awards, 126 NMPA, BMI and ASCAP awards, and 27 RIAA certifications.
The roster currently includes: My Morning Jacket, Teddy Geiger, Sleater-Kinney, [2] Ray LaMontagne, [3] St. Vincent, [4] The Afghan Whigs, Dan Wilson, [5] Martie Maguire & Emily Robison, [6] Jim James, Sharon Van Etten, The Black Angels, Ethan Johns, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Missy Higgins, FIDLAR, Wye Oak, Birds of Tokyo, Pussy Riot, Underworld and Jonathan Wilson, and songwriters Brett Beavers, Tim James, Brad Tursi, John Ryan, Dave Sitek, Matt Morris and Matt Mahaffey. The company is administered by BMG [7] [8] and Peermusic. [9]
In October 2023, MacPherson was placed on leave from Hipgnosis Songs due to a lawsuit filed accusing him of sexual assault and battery by a former colleague, stemming from his time at Chrysalis Music. [10]
References
- ^ "Hipgnosis becomes a fully-fledged publisher, buying Big Deal Music to form Hipgnosis Songs Group". 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Sleater-Kinney sign co-publishing deal with Big Deal Music and BMG". Music Week. Archived from the original on 2015-06-18. Retrieved 2020-01-28.
- ^ "Publishing Briefs: Round Hill Music Signs Tesla, Trey Bruce; Big Deal Music Nabs Ray LaMontagne; Downtown Renews Neon Trees". Billboard.
- ^ "St Vincent signs new publishing agreement with Big Deal Music | News | Music Week". www.musicweek.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-21. Retrieved 2020-01-28.
- ^ "Big Deal/BMG Chrysalis JV signs Dan Wilson | News | Music Week". www.musicweek.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-21. Retrieved 2020-01-28.
- ^ Thompson, Gayle. "Martie Maguire and Emily Robison Land Music Publishing Deal". The Boot. Archived from the original on 2017-07-15. Retrieved 2020-01-28.
- ^ "Big Deal Signs Up With BMG". Billboard.
- ^ "Big Deal Music Signs Administration Agreement with BMG". March 25, 2013. Archived from the original on June 12, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ "Peermusic inks deal to sub-publish Big Deal Music in multiple territories". Music Business Worldwide. September 27, 2017. Archived from the original on August 10, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
- ^ " Hipgnosis Songs Group CEO Kenny MacPherson sued for Sexual Battery and Harassment.Variety.
