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Iconic company has a diverse roster including Boards of Canada, Slowdive, Khruangbin, Danny Brown, Speakers Corner Quartet, Autechre and more.

 

Warp Publishing is a leading independent music publishing company with offices in London and Los Angeles. It grew out of Warp Records, one of the most creative independent labels in the world, which for over 30 years has been synonymous with cutting edge creativity.

Warp Publishing provides a personalised music publishing service to a diverse and unique roster of artists, score composers and hit songwriters including Boards of Canada, Slowdive, Khruangbin, Danny Brown, Speakers Corner Quartet, Autechre, Yves Tumor, Death Grips, Guy Sigsworth, Dry Cleaning, Kelsey Lu, Daniel Lopatin and many more.

It also represents a number of music catalogues on behalf of other companies including Psychotic Reaction Music, Inni Music and Infine Music. 

Warp Publishing’s Head of Publishing Administration María Navarro said: “We’re really pleased to be joining IMPEL and to be part of a community that so clearly shares our values of independence, transparency and innovation. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it’s more important than ever to have collective licensing partners who understand and represent the needs of forward-thinking publishers. We’re looking forward to working alongside the IMPEL team and its members to help shape a fairer and more dynamic future for songwriters and rightsholders.”

IMPEL CEO Sarah Williams said: “Warp is an iconic name in the independent music community with a tremendous history and a strong track record of success. We’re delighted to welcome them to IMPEL and appreciate the trust they are putting in us. As well as adding a fantastic catalogue to our collective licensing repertoire, the expertise, insight and creativity of the Warp team will be a great addition to our community of independent music publishers around the world.”

IMPEL is the international collective licensing agency representing digital music publishing rights. It is 100% owned and controlled by its members, which include respected independent publishers such as Bucks Music Group, Beggars Music, Reservoir Music, Kassner Music, CTM, ABKCO, TRO Essex, Faber Music, Mute Song, Budde UK, Phrased Differently and many more.

The IMPEL membership represents a diverse collection of works recorded by many of the world’s biggest artists, past and present, including Ed Sheeran, Stormzy, Dua Lipa, David Bowie, Ray Charles, Rihanna, Beyonce, Calvin Harris, Elvis Presley and Joni Mitchell.

05 Nov 2025 | Press release

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05 Nov 2025 | Press release

Peermusic sign Norwegian singer, songwriter, and producer Aurora

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05 Nov 2025 | Press release

Blame, Black Holes, and Broken Promises: Public Perception of the ‘Right Thing’ Diverges Sharply from Government Action, Says NTIA

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05 Nov 2025 | Press release

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05 Nov 2025 | Press release

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05 Nov 2025 | Press release

Scottish Music Awards

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05 Nov 2025 | Press release

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04 Nov 2025 | Press release

Artists Rights Alliance (ARA) responds to UMG-Udio AI deal

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04 Nov 2025 | Press release

BBC Radio 6 Music announces its Artists of the Year 2025

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04 Nov 2025 | Press release

Scottish Alternative Music Awards 2025 Nominations Revealed!

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04 Nov 2025 | Press release

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04 Nov 2025 | Press release

Groundbreaking New Platform Dune Launches

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04 Nov 2025 | Press release

Proper Music Distribution Signs Hospital And Heavenly, Grows D2C Footprint

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04 Nov 2025 | Press release

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03 Nov 2025 | Press release

The Team Around You Launches — Connecting Artists with Vetted Music Industry Experts

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03 Nov 2025 | Press release

New campaign to ‘demystify’ jobs in the creative industries for young people from working class and underrepresented backgrounds

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03 Nov 2025 | Press release

Nelonen Media Live and Warner Music live strengthen festival partnership

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03 Nov 2025 | Press release

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31 Oct 2025 | Press release

UK Music Video Awards 2025 winners announced

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31 Oct 2025 | Press release

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31 Oct 2025 | Press release

Songpact Announces India Launch: Bringing Fast, Transparent and Accessible Music Contracts to Creators

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31 Oct 2025 | Press release

BRIT Awards 2026: Stacey Tang announced as BRITs Committee Chair

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31 Oct 2025 | Press release

Universal Music Group and Stability AI announce strategic alliance to co-develop professional AI music creation tools

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31 Oct 2025 | Press release

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31 Oct 2025 | Press release

Sony Music Publishing Invests in Elements Music & Launches Creative Partnership

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31 Oct 2025 | Press release

SourceAudio Promotes Weston McGowen to Global Head of Catalog Services

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31 Oct 2025 | Press release

The IMPF Global Music Summit receives honour at the AUPA! Awards

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31 Oct 2025 | Press release

Beatport and Youth Music Join Forces to Empower Young Electronic Music Creators

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31 Oct 2025 | Press release

Dan Rosen to lead Warner Music Australasia & Southeast Asia

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31 Oct 2025 | Press release

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05 Nov 2025

  • AIM states that the independents’ voice is now louder, clearer and impossible to ignore (see News)

  • Secondary price caps and figuring out fact vs. fiction (see Comment)

04 Nov 2025

  • Spotify responds to RBX lawsuit over ‘fake’ Drake streams (see Digital)

03 Nov 2025

  • Spotify perfected the business of distraction — and now we’re paying the price (see Features)

  • Remasters, deluxe editions and greatest hits show back catalogues are a goldmine (see Features)

31 Oct 2025

  • Universal Music Group and Stability AI announce strategic alliance to co-develop professional AI music creation tools (see News)

30 Oct 2025

  • UMG and Udio settle lawsuit; announce agreement for new licensed AI music creation platform (see News)

  • The last days of Utopia (see News)

29 Oct 2025

  • UK Music introduces 'Five Ps' guide to boost diversity and inclusion across the music industry (see News)

28 Oct 2025

  • Reservoir Media: A hidden gem? (see Features)

  • The music industry remains divided on generative AI. Where will that leave us? (see Comment)

27 Oct 2025

  • How fan power is reshaping pop (see Features)

24 Oct 2025

  • The “forever” stakes of generative AI ownership (see Comment)

23 Oct 2025

  • Lyor Cohen: AI won’t replace artists — it will make them unstoppable (see Opinion)