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"Each of these signings reflects our belief in the extraordinary depth of talent within the Australian music community," said ORiGiN COO Craig Redfearn.

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ORiGiN Music Group have made good on their ongoing promise to invest in homegrown talent and support local artists.

Today, they’ve unveiled a significant roster expansion, announcing a new series of global publishing and record deals with intergenerational artists of all genres. The independent company has also revealed two new sub-publishing deals to coincide with its booming international strategy.

“This significant milestone reinforces ORiGiN Music Group's unwavering commitment to supporting homegrown talent and building on the legacy established with ORiGiN over 30+ years,” explained ORiGiN COO Craig Redfearn.

Leading the list of artists who have signed Global Publishing Deals is VacationsNate Delizzotti, Jake Johnson and Joey van Lier.

The Aussie indie rock band have amassed a global audience, with fans in their native Australia, North America, Europe, and Asia. A new album is on the way, and an expansive tour across the US, Canada, Asia, and an epic homecoming.

Other Global Publishing Deal signees include Ruby Fields – celebrating her just-released album, Small Achievements; Electric Fields, preparing to release their long-awaited debut album; Richard Clapton, reuniting with long-time associates and friends Philip Walker and Philip Mortlock; tiffi, currently working on two new EPs; and Benji Lewis, following his collaborations with Electro Pose, bitbird and TH3RD BRAIN.

The signings don’t end there. Melbourne duo Whistle & Trick have also inked a Global Publishing Deal, as have Rory (R.F.P), Jacob Lee, Battlesnake, PLGRMS, Lonely Computer, Zoe A’dore.

ORiGiN Music Group has also detailed an ANZ Sub-Publishing Deal with Fairwood Music and its appointment as a new Sub-Publishing Partner in South Korea with Leeway Music.

Reflecting on the expansion of the company’s roster, Redfearn added, “Each of these signings reflects our belief in the extraordinary depth of talent within the Australian music community.

“Our goal is to give these artists the time, support and resources they deserve, with patience, genuine care and a long-term vision for what each of these artists can achieve. That is what ORiGiN has always stood for, and that is what every single one of these signings represents.”

Today’s newly announced artists join a star-studded roster that’s already home to the likes of Ninajirachi, Gotye, Meg Washington, Mikaila Delgado (Yours Truly), Phil Jamieson, Nick Solo (Horrorshow), Eddie Rayner, Eric McCusker, and many others.

With another impressive roster announcement, ORiGiN Music Group has solidified its position as one of Australia’s most significant independent music companies. It’s also a company that will surely encourage FOMO—who doesn’t want to hang out with so many cool kids in music?