The Black Crowes sign worldwide publishing administration deal with Spirit Music Group

05 March 2024 - Press release

Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson of legendary rock band The Black Crowes have entered into a publishing administration agreement with Spirit Music Group. The deal encompasses The Black Crowes albums Warpaint and Before The Frost…Until the Freeze, as well as their new album, Happiness Bastards, which is set for release on March 15th. The band’s prior catalog remains with Warner Chappell for publishing administration.

Jon Singer, Chairman, Spirit Music Group commented: “The Black Crowes have stood as one of rock music’s best bands in the past 30 years. With this new album and their upcoming tour, they prove to be even stronger than ever. Anyone who does not see their upcoming live shows is depriving themselves. I have a been a fan of their music from the beginning and couldn’t be more psyched to be part of the ride today.”

Frank Rogers, Chief Creative Officer, Spirit Music Group commented: “We could not be more excited to welcome Chris and Rich Robinson to the Spirit Music family. The Black Crowes are the epitome of rock and roll - kick-ass songs, records, attitudes and performances. It is an honor to partner with them and we can’t wait to help introduce the world to the next chapter in their already legendary career.”

The bands highly anticipated new album, Happiness Bastards, is set for worldwide release on March 15 via the band’s Silver Arrow Records. A salute to their past and a celebration of the present and future, Happiness Bastardsis The Black Crowes’ tenth studio album and their first original music in 15 years. Produced by GRAMMY Award-Winning producer Jay Joyce, the album includes ten new tracks, with a very special feature from GRAMMY-nominated superstar Lainey Wilson. Alongside the album announcement, the band unveiled the riff-ripping lead single “Wanting and Waiting,” an exhilarating taste of what’s to come with the signature flair and attitude of one of this generation’s most vital rock bands. Listen to the new single “Wanting and Waiting” HERE and pre-order Happiness Bastards HERE.

The Black Crowes have also announced their 2024 headline tour – set to hit 35 cities in North America and Europe this Spring in support of their forthcoming studio album. The Happiness Bastards Tour will kick off at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on April 2, making stops in major markets, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, Chicago, New York, and Boston, before ending the North American run in Philadelphia on May 7 at The Met Philadelphia. The Happiness Bastards Tour international run will begin May 14 in Manchester, UK, at the O2 Apollo, making stops in London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Milan, Berlin, and more before wrapping up the expansive tour on June 9 in Mérida at the STONE & MUSIC Festival.

2024 marks 40 years since the inception of The Black Crowes, and the Robinson brothers are claiming this momentous year as their own. Since inception, The Black Crowes have sold more than 30 million albums, have been named to VH1’s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. They were labeled by Melody Maker as “The Most Rock ‘n’ Roll Band in the World.”