Tame Impala has sold their entire music catalog to Sony Music Publishing.
The 'Borderline' hitmaker, whose real name is Kevin Parker, is said to include all of his past and future releases, including work for Rihanna, Sir Mick Jagger, Gorillaz, Mark Ronson and more. Reached a worldwide deal with the label. .
“The idea of transferring ownership of my songs was not something I considered lightly,” he said in a statement.
“These are the culmination of my blood, sweat and creativity over the years I have been a recording artist and songwriter.”
The exact details of the agreement have not been made public at this time.
The musician added: “I have tremendous love and trust in the Sony Publishing family and have had nothing but great experiences with Damian Trotter and members of the gang around the world.
“I feel like my songs are much safer in Sony's hands. I'm excited about the future and happy to continue working with Sony no matter what happens in the future.”
Meanwhile, Sony Music Publishing CEO and Chairman Jon Platt praised Parker's “versatile” songwriting catalog.
He said: “I have always admired Kevin Parker and believe he is one of the most versatile songwriters of our time.
“Kevin has built a catalog of songs with incredible range and staying power, and has always remained true to his vision.
“It is an honor to represent his music and we are committed to extending his legacy of success.”
As Tame Impala, Parker has released four studio albums and numerous singles, and his songwriting credits include Rihanna, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Mark Ronson, and Sir Mick Jagger. , Gorillaz, Lady Gaga, Daft Punk, The Weeknd, and more. more.
Most recently, Parker teamed up with Dua Lipa on several songs on her latest album, Radical Optimism.