peermusic UK has signed Ostereo Publishing to a global administration deal.
Ostereo Publishing is part of a 360-degree music company which includes music production, management and music publishing.
Ostereo was founded in 2016 by musician and businessman Howard Murphy.
Ostereo is described as “a data-driven music company creating, releasing and marketing music globally”.
In addition to the deal with Ostereo, other recent signings by peermusic UK include Davide Rossi (whose long list of credits include Goldfrapp, Coldplay, The Verve, Rihanna, among others); a joint venture with “Whispering Bob” Harris’ popular music platform Under The Apple Tree (UTAT) to establish the UTAT publishing division; a global publishing deal with Maxim (of the Prodigy); a global publishing deal with Americana rock duo Foreign Affairs; and the acquisition of Accorder Music Publishing.
“Combining their wealth of experience and reputation balanced with Ostereo’s creative and data driven approach to music, they are perfectly placed to support our ambitious plans.”
Howard Murphy, Ostereo
“It’s fantastic to be partnering with Nigel and the peermusic team,” said Howard Murphy, CEO, Ostereo.
“Combining their wealth of experience and reputation balanced with Ostereo’s creative and data driven approach to music, they are perfectly placed to support our ambitious plans.”
“I have known Nigel and Peer for almost 30 years. I’m so happy to be partnering up on this amazing venture.”
John Saunderson, Ostereo
John Saunderson, GM, Publishing & Management, Ostereo, said: “I have known Nigel and Peer for almost 30 years.
“I’m so happy to be partnering up on this amazing venture.”
“I am delighted that Ostereo has chosen peermusic for their global administration and I look forward to working with Howard and his team in what I am sure will be an exciting period of growth for the company.”
Nigel Elderton, peermusic
Nigel Elderton, President, Europe & Managing Director, peermusic UK, said: “Under Howard’s leadership Ostereo have begun to build a very dynamic and innovative business.
“The addition of my long time friend John Saunderson will I am sure add further impetus particularly to their publishing company.
“I am delighted that Ostereo has chosen peermusic for their global administration and I look forward to working with Howard and his team in what I am sure will be an exciting period of growth for the company.”
Photo credit: Gary Thomas Kypa
Pictured [Left-Right, Back]: Dylan Myerscough-Harris, A&R Manager, peermusic and Howard Murphy, Founder & CEO, Ostereo;
Pictured [Left-Right, Front]: Nigel Elderton, President, Europe & Managing Director peermusic UK; John Saunderson, General Manager, Publishing & Management, Ostereo.Music Business Worldwide
