Blue Raincoat Music Publishing sign legendary songwriter and producer Mike Chapman for worldwide deal

30 November 2020 - Press release

 

Blue Raincoat Music Publishing led by Jeremy Lascelles and Robin Millar announced today the re-signing of renowned songwriter Mike Chapman for a global deal. 

Mike, one of the world’s most successful songwriters was the very first signing to Blue Raincoat Music in 2016. The deal saw classic worldwide hits including The Best by Tina Turner and Love Is A Battlefield by Pat Benatar become part of the Blue Raincoat catalogue. The original agreement covered the UK, France, Japan, Australia and South Africa and this has now been expanded for the world. Emma Kamen, Blue Raincoat’s SVP Business Development has worked closely with Mike since he originally signed and the new deal is a testament to the expert management of a set of incredible songs. 

Mike has written classic and era defining music for Suzi Quatro (Can The Can) Mud (Tiger Feet), The Sweet (Block Buster!} and many more. He is also a renowned producer having made four albums with Blondie, including the classic Parallel Lines. 

Starting out with the publishing side of the business Blue Raincoat quickly expanded into management and notably made the landmark purchase of Chrysalis Records in 2016. Having reinvigorated the catalogue to great effect the team brought back Chrysalis as a frontline label earlier this year signing Laura Marling and Liz Phair with more artists set to join in 2021. 

Mike said “If there is one thing I have learned over the last 50 years, it's the value of teamwork. Now I will have one of the most experienced and dynamic teams in the music business to help me accomplish my goals going forward. Looks like that fishing trip is going to have to wait! "

Jeremy said ““We were all pretty thrilled when we made our deal with Mike four years ago. It’s even more exciting that we are able not just to extend our relationship but to now represent his catalogue of songs for the world. A big hats off to Emma who has worked so closely and effectively with him on our behalf in that time. I would just like to add that not only is Mike an incredible songwriter, he is also one of the best people in the music industry to share a meal and a glass or three of wine with. Those stories….!"

Alongside well established names, Blue Raincoat Music Publishing continue to champion brand new talent, the latest signing being Skullcrusher aka L.A. based songwriter Helen Ballentine. In June 2020 she released the self-titled debut EP, Skullcrusher on Secretly Canadian which featured ‘Places/Plans’. Fader called it “haunting and delicate” and the NME felt it was “tender campfire folk primed for success” by “a vital new artist within indie’s more delicate ecosystem.”