Kevin Parker revealed Wednesday that he has sold his entire catalog to Sony Music Publishing, including his work with Tame Impala and songs he has written for Dua Lipa, Rihanna and more.
Terms of the acquisition were not announced, but the partnership also covers Parker's future work, whether with Tame Impala or in collaboration with other artists.
“The idea of transferring ownership of my songs is not something I take lightly. These are the things I have invested in my blood, sweat, and creativity over many years as a recording artist and songwriter. crystal,” Parker said in a statement.
“I have tremendous love and trust in the Sony Publishing family and have had nothing but great experiences with Damian Trotter and the rest of the gang around the world. My songs are safer than ever in Sony's hands. I don't think so and I'm excited about the future and happy to continue working with Sony no matter what happens in the future…”
Parker has been with Sony Music Publishing since the release of Tame Impala's debut album, Innerspeaker, in 2010.
“Kevin is a unique talent whose creativity and dedication to his art has captivated fans and artists alike since he burst onto the music scene,” Damien Trotter, managing director of Sony Music Publishing's Australian division, said in a statement. ” he said.
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“Having worked with Kevin since before Tame Impala's first album was released, it has been thrilling to witness his global success and it's no surprise. We are proud and humbled to be stewards of his catalog of iconic songs and to continue our relationship with Kevin at this exciting stage in his music-making career.”
In addition to Tame Impala's four records (most recently 2020's “The Slow Rush”), Parker has also worked with Lady Gaga (“Perfect Illusion”) and Rihanna (The Currents' “New Person, Same”). She also co-wrote the song “Old Miss” (which she turned into her song). “Same Ol' Mistakes''), Travis Scott (“Skeletons''), and Dua Lipa (including the Radical Optimism singles “Houdini'', “Training Season'', and “Illusion'').