Diplo has established an independent music publishing company.
The Grammy-winning artist and producer has joined forces with former Downtown Music CEO Andrew Bergman to launch Bison Music, a venture described on its site as being “designed to spot writers early, nurture them over the long term and give them a real stake in what they create.”
The New York and Los Angeles–based operation states its aim is to produce “fresh, original music written by real people to connect with a global audience.”
Bergman told musicbusinessworldwide.com: “For me, there’s still nothing more exciting in music than discovering a great song from someone you’ve never heard before. That has always been at the heart of what makes music publishing a strong business.”
“And it’s what drew me to partner with Diplo, one of the leading creative forces in today’s music world, and tmwrk, his management team and long‑standing business partners.”
“We’re focused on identifying and signing writers early, guiding them through the harsh realities of the music industry, and letting them reap the rewards of their creative work. Writers and the publishing partners that serve them thrive best when they collaborate, and we intend to operate that way both inside and outside the company.”
Diplo added: “At a moment when it feels like music needs a shot of originality, our writers are positioned to influence where music goes next. Andrew and I are creating a home for those writers, with a team that knows how to develop them and a company built to back them for the long term.”
The company’s roster includes songwriters and producers whose credits encompass work for BTS, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny, and JENNIE.
Writers previously signed to Bison include Picard Bros., Leclair, MAESIC, Nitti, Kaien Cruz, BomboCat, Akira Evans, and Groupthink.
