Concord Music Publishing has inked new deal with Melbourne-based electronic songwriter, producer and musician Alice Ivy.
This worldwide publishing deal, effective immediately, is a joint venture with Concord and Australian publisher Native Tongue.
Since the release of her first album, I’m Dreaming, in February 2018, Annika Schmarsel, (pka Alice Ivy) has performed more than 250 shows worldwide including national tours with Flight Facilities, Vera Blue & The Jungle Giants.
She has also performed at SXSW, Falls Festival, Listen Out & Splendour In The Grass.
Ivy released her second album, Don’t Sleep on July 17, 2020 via Dew Process (ANZ) and Last Gang Records (ROW).
The album features collaborations with Thelma Plum, Ecca Vandal, Odette & Montaigne.
“Between the team at Native Tongue, who’ve always looked out for me, and my new family at Concord, it feels like the best possible set-up for me at this exciting stage in my career.”
Alice Ivy
“Publishing is something I’ve taken my time with,” said Alice Ivy.
“I wanted to hold off until I’d matured as a songwriter and a producer and wait for the right partners to come along.
“Between the team at Native Tongue, who’ve always looked out for me, and my new family at Concord, it feels like the best possible set-up for me at this exciting stage in my career.
“When it came down to it, they asked what I was looking for and I said, ‘I want to be jumping on planes and writing music every day’ and they said, ‘we can do that!'”
“Alice Ivy is the full package of songwriter, producer and artist, and we, at Concord, are thrilled to work with her.”
Kim Frankiewicz, Concord Music Publishing
Kim Frankiewicz, EVP of Worldwide A&R at Concord Music Publishing, added: “Alice Ivy is the full package of songwriter, producer and artist, and we, at Concord, are thrilled to work with her.”
“With a talent like Alice Ivy, this is the perfect time to collaborate and sign an artist together with Jaime and the team at Native Tongue.”
“Kim and I have long talked about signing talent together, and I’m glad it has finally happened with such an exciting writer.”
Jaime Gough, Native Tongue Music Publishing
Jaime Gough, Managing Director at Native Tongue Music Publishing, said: “We are delighted to welcome Annika to the extended Native Tongue family.
“An inspiring artist, accomplished producer and talented songwriter, Annika presents a world of avenues for us to explore.
“Kim and I have long talked about signing talent together, and I’m glad it has finally happened with such an exciting writer.
“We are very happy to be extending our long-term relationship with Concord in this manner, it’s going to be a lot of fun.”Music Business Worldwide
