Mothership Beams Up To Concord

• Concord, the world’s leading independent music company, has acquired the assets of Los Angeles-based Mothership Music Publishing. The acquisition includes the continuation of deals with Mothership’s roster of active songwriters, with Concord assuming the terms of the existing deals, as well as more than 5,000 copyrights across pop, indie pop, rock, alternative, indie folk, Latin, and singer-songwriter genres.

Founded in 2013 as a partnership between Brett Gurewitz (Epitaph Records), Lionel Conway, Doug Mark, and Hein van der Ree, Mothership has grown into one of the most successful independent music publishers in the U.S. with a roster that includes GRAMMY Best New Artist nominee The Marías, Falling In Reverse, Architects, Pam Sheyne (co-writer of “Genie in a Bottle”), The Tallest Man On Earth, Andy Shauf, Son Little, Hunny, Robert DeLong, David Cowell, Sean Rowe, Nascar Aloe, The Menzingers, Matt Malpass, Andrew Wade, Bright Lights, Jesca Hoop, Charles Massabo, Finish Ticket, Wargirl, and more.

With a longstanding sub-publishing partnership with Concord outside of the U.S., Mothership and its roster of songwriters previously had the benefit of Concord’s global administration teams. Mothership songwriters will now have access to Concord’s A&R, Sync, Marketing, and Licensing teams around the world.

“Having known and worked with the Mothership team over the years, I have watched them build a company dedicated to elevating great artistry. They have assembled a fantastic catalog and a great roster of songwriters,” said Jim Selby, Concord Chief Publishing Executive. “Thanks to Brett, Lionel, Doug, and Hein for entrusting Concord to carry on supporting great songwriting.”

“It has been a wonderful 13-year ride,” said Lionel Conway, Co-President, Mothership Music Publishing, speaking on behalf of his partners Brett Gurewitz, Doug Mark, and Hein van der Ree. “Mothership was built on a simple belief: great songwriters deserve real, long-term support and a publisher who truly understands their vision. We’re fortunate to have built something very special together, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved. Concord has been part of that journey since the beginning, and there is no better home for our songwriters as they continue to grow globally. I also want to thank our incredible team at Mothership for giving our writers so much care and attention over the years.”