OneRepublic sign new global recordings partnership with BMG 11 Jul 2025
The deal marks the group's first new label home in nearly two decades
Grammy nominated and multi-Platinum selling band OneRepublic have signed a new global recordings partnership with BMG to release their upcoming seventh studio album. The first single, "Beautiful Colors", is set to be released on July 25. The deal marks their first release with a new label home since their breakthrough debut album, Dreaming Out Loud, in 2007.
OneRepublic's debut album included the 20 million selling smash single "Apologize," which shattered digital sales and airplay records worldwide and received a Grammy nomination. The band's sophomore album, 2009's Waking Up, produced the hit singles "All the Right Moves," "Secrets," and "Good Life." The Platinum-certified album Native followed in 2013, featuring the No. 1 hit and 40+ million selling single "Counting Stars.". The group released Oh My My, their fourth full-length album in 2016, followed by their fifth studio album, Human, in 2021. They most recently released Artificial Paradise in 2024, featuring the 4x Platinum single "I Ain't Worried" (from Top Gun: Maverick), and "West Coast" to rave reviews. To date, OneRepublic have amassed more than 18 billion streams on Spotify.
Ryan Tedder said, "We're excited to join the BMG family to keep releasing music that our fans will love. Jon and Dan have already been such incredible partners throughout this whole process and we're looking forward to their continued support. We can't wait for our fans to hear our new single 'Beautiful Colors' inspired by the Japanese anime series 'Kaiju No. 8', coming out later this month!"
Jon Loba, BMG President, Frontline Recordings, The Americas, said, "OneRepublic is one of the most dynamic and enduring bands of the past two decades, with a global footprint that spans chart-topping hits, billions of streams, and a deep catalog of era-defining music. Their ability to evolve, innovate, and connect with audiences worldwide aligns perfectly with BMG's artist-first philosophy."
Dan Gill, BMG EVP, Recorded Music, West Coast, said, "This partnership marks an exciting new chapter – not just for the band. Partnering with OneRepublic further strengthens our ability to collaborate at the highest level and deliver for artists of this caliber. We are fully committed to supporting OneRepublic's creative vision and ensuring their upcoming album reaches fans on a scale like never before."
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