The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) held its “Empowering Music Publishers: A Conversation with SoundExchange and The MLC” panel on Wednesday (1/22) at The MLC in Nashville.
Big Machine Label Group VP Grayson Stephens served as moderator and spoke with SoundExchange Associate Director Marc Rucker and The MLC Chief Member Experience Officer Lindsey Major about how their organizations help independent music publishers in the Nashville music community and beyond.
Pictured thanking their lucky stars nobody from HITS was asked to get involved are (l-r) Liz Rose Music’s Dave Pacula, AIMP Nashville Chapter VP/ Eclipse Music Group’s Courtney Crist, Stephens, Rucker, Major, AIMP Nashville Chapter President/Reservoir Media’s John Ozier, AIMP Nashville Chapter Treasurer/Studio Bank’s Kari Barnhart and AIMP Nashville Chapter Administration Director/peermusic’s Kendall Lettow.
Sony Music Publishing will expand its footprint in Asia with the launch of SMP Thailand, which makes the group the first international publisher to have a dedicated local team providing full publishing services in that country.
SMP has appointed Bangkok-based Tatchara Longprasert as general manager of SMP TH, effective immediately. He will report to Carol Ng, president, Asia, SMP. Prior to joining SMP, Longprasert served as A&R Director at Sonray Music, and has held positions at roles at Warner Music Thailand and BEC World PLC (Thai Television Channel 3).
Longprasert said, “I am very excited to be a part of this new journey in Thailand, which will allow us to support local talent whilst expanding their global network. This is a significant step, and we are proud to contribute to the ongoing growth of the Thai creative community.”
Ng added, “Thailand has a rich tapestry of sounds and stories. With the fast-paced growth of Thai repertoire, more and more artists are looking for a dedicated music publishing company, with high value global networks and expertise, to look after the publishing side of their work.”
pictured: Tatchara Longprasert
British singer-songwriter RAYE, who's nominated for Best New Artist and Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical at the forthcoming 67th annual Grammy Awards, is a fierce supporter of her label, Human Re
Sources artist, as well as Warner Chappell, where she's a songwriter.
RAYE's work on Lucky Daye's 2024 album, Algorithm (Keep Cool/RCA), also earned her a nod in the Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical category. Ahead of the 2/2 ceremony, HITS somehow managed to ask her a couple of questions—against her better judgement.
You’ve emphasized repeatedly—and even said onstage—that being on an independent label is important to you. Why is that, and what’s been so special about working with Human Re Sources?
Human Re Sources has been the distribution company of my dreams. J Erving, who founded this company, is a true music lover and a good man. He allows a space where I was allowed to be completely and totally in control of my career whilst providing support and expert advice when needed. He gave me permission to put my art first, and he employs beautiful and passionate people, who brought joy, encouragement and support to my career. I’m so grateful that HRS exists because I don't know if I would be here without them. I think all music models and distribution services should take notes from this extraordinary artists first, music loving company.
Are there other people on your team you’d like to give a shout-out?
Shout out to Jonelle Ahiligwo, Anette Collins and Hannah Celnikier (from The Orchard), Mikey Robbins (my creative director) and my parents, who manage me so amazingly. Also shout out to people who were such a massive help in my journey: Tia Ferguson, Thomas Van Melkebeek and Rebekah Douglas.
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