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The Circuit Group Launches Red Wire Publishing



The Circuit Group, a powerhouse collective of world-class artist managers turning creative vision into global ventures for iconic artists, today announced the launch of Red Wire Publishing, a new division dedicated to providing boutique music publishing services to artists and songwriters worldwide.

The new arm, spearheaded by Circuit co-founder and partner David Gray, will continue to be headquartered in Los Angeles, with Gray himself relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, to expand the company’s presence. Gray brings extensive experience in artist management and music business leadership, having co-founded AYITA Management, where he manages artists including Noizu, Camden Cox (GRAMMY-nominated), Sarah de Warren, Avedon (GRAMMY-winning), and composer Ursine Vulpine. Unlike traditional large-scale publishers, Red Wire is founded on a boutique ethos rooted in artist management, prioritizing creative development and long-term growth over sheer volume of signings.

Red Wire’s first signings showcase its global, forward-looking ethos: UK songwriter and vocalist Stevie Appleton (Tiësto, John Summit, Lost Frequencies), Nariman Akrami (Chris Lake, Sammy Virji, Eli Brown, Carlita), GRAMMY-winning UK producer Alex Metric (Dua Lipa, Daft Punk, Silk City), chart-topping house DJ Secondcity, rising tech house talent Tommy Cooperman of HILLS, LA-based multi-instrumentalist Galo, and Mexico City duo RØZ, known for their genre-blending approach to Latin electronic music.

“Red Wire was born from our management-first philosophy—helping artists not just get deals done, but build careers over the long term,” said David Gray, President of Red Wire. “We’re not interested in being the biggest publisher. We want to be the most effective and the most trusted, hyper-focused on developing talent and creating opportunities for our clients. Partnering with Kobalt gives us world-class infrastructure while keeping our boutique and hands-on approach intact.”

At launch, Red Wire already administers more than 300 copyrights, with global rights administration powered by Kobalt, ensuring clients benefit from best-in-class transparency, reporting, and collections through Kobalt’s industry-leading backend platform.

“Our focus is on maintaining a selective roster of writers we’re truly passionate about, while our talented team ensures those clients are serviced at the highest level,” said Charlie Tadman, Director of A&R at The Circuit Group. “Representing names like Stevie Appleton, Nari, Alex Metric, and Secondcity, we boast a powerhouse lineup contributing to some of today’s most in-demand artist projects. With recent cuts for FISHER, Chris Lake, Sammy Virji, Diplo, bbyclose, and more, our roster continues to define the cutting edge of dance music and beyond.”

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