Warner Chappell Secures Global Publishing Deal Renewal with Laufey
Warner Chappell Music has renewed its global publishing deal with Laufey, the Icelandic-born composer, singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. The agreement extends a partnership that will continue to support her songwriting and international career.
Deal details and industry response
The publishing renewal keeps Warner Chappell aligned with Laufey as she expands her catalog. Executives at the company praised her genre-blending approach and creative vision.
Ryan Press, president of North America for Warner Chappell Music, described Laufey as a generational talent. He noted her songwriting feels timeless while also offering a fresh perspective.
Upcoming projects
Laufey will issue a deluxe edition of A Matter of Time on April 10. The re-release adds four previously unheard tracks.
She will also publish her first children’s book, Mei Mei The Bunny, through Penguin Random House on April 21. The book marks her debut in children’s literature.
Career milestones and commercial reach
Laufey is a two-time Grammy Award winner. She became the youngest artist to win Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for Bewitched.
Her recorded music has generated more than eight billion global streams. Her social media following exceeds 25 million accounts.
She also achieved the biggest jazz LP debut in Spotify history.
Live performances and collaborations
She has headlined and sold out major venues worldwide. These include Hollywood Bowl, Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden and Crypto.com Arena. She has also performed at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
- Orchestral appearances: LA Phil, National Symphony Orchestra, China Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Shared stages with artists: Noah Kahan, Hozier, Jon Batiste, Raye.
- Recording collaborations include: Barbra Streisand, Role Model, Beabadoobee, Norah Jones.
Label A&R and team comments
Gabz Landman and David Goldsen, both in A&R at Warner Chappell, highlighted Laufey’s cultural impact. They emphasized her songwriting, entrepreneurial instincts and philanthropic activities.
Carianne Marshall and Guy Moot were also named among the label representatives supporting the renewal.
This move reinforces Warner Chappell’s commitment to Laufey’s long-term development. The company’s support will span publishing, new releases and global promotion.
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