EXCLUSIVE: Sony Music Australia & Lemon Tree Team Up To Launch New Label

The Music can exclusively reveal today that Australia has scored itself a brand new label thanks to Sony Music Entertainment Australia and Lemon Tree Music who have teamed up to launch Lemon Tree Records.

Founded in Melbourne in 2013 by Regan Lethbridge and David Morgan, Lemon Tree Music is responsible for building successful careers of big-name Australian artists, including Tash Sultana and Pierce Brothers.

The exciting partnership will see the new label build and develop a diverse roster of local artists and is kicking things off by announcing its very first signing, burgeoning Tasmanian artist, Maddy Jane.

"I am thrilled to welcome Regan and David into the Sony Music family as we partner with them to launch Lemon Tree Records," Chairman & CEO, Australia & New Zealand and President, Asia, Sony Music Entertainment, Denis Handlin AO, said.

"Working closely with them through our relationship with Tash Sultana, they have proven to be highly talented individuals with a tremendous focus on their artists and the business.

"Maddy Jane is an excellent first signing to the label and we are looking forward to being a part of her journey as well as building an exciting new roster with Lemon Tree Records."

Lethbridge and Morgan added, "We are excited to officially partner with Sony Music who are simply the best in the business.

"We hold Denis Handlin in the highest regard and look forward to working closely with Paul Harris and the team. We’re all about developing unique artists and taking their vision to a global stage.

"We couldn’t be more excited about our first signing to Lemon Tree Records, Maddy Jane."

The signing comes ahead of the release of Jane's debut EP, Not Human At All, out this Friday. 

Jane is set for a huge year, having already supported the likes of Harry Styles and Tash Sultana in 2017, as well as critically-acclaimed sets at BIGSOUND, The Plot and Falls Festival. 

The 22-year-old has also locked in headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne this April,to coincide with appearances at the Daisy Went Crazy, Party In The Park and Big Pineapple festivals; click on theGuide for more details.