Lykke Li to Release New Album on Neon Gold & More Artist Signings

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Swedish singer-songwriter Lykke Li signed with Neon Gold Records/Futures for the release of her sixth studio album, The Afterparty, which is set for release on May 8. The first single from the album, “Lucky Again,” dropped on Feb. 12.

“I was twirling around in love addiction for [my previous] albums,” said Lykke Li in a statement on The Afterparty. “Now I’m going into my existential era.”

She added, “I find that we’re in an era where everyone is talking about, ‘My higher self’, F–k that. This is an album dealing with your lower self: your need for revenge, your shame, despair, all of it.”

According to a press release, The Afterparty was written in Los Angeles and recorded in Stockholm with “a 17-piece string orchestra, maximalist arrangements, ‘apocalyptic bongos,’ and a whole lot of flute.”

Of “Lucky Again,” Li said, “To me it’s samsara in a song. The wheel of life; winning, losing, living, dying. Having had something and praying you’ll have it again. Whether it’s sex, money, vitality, love. I always said I wanted the Vivaldi song at my wedding or funeral but I think this is giving more revenge heist energy.” (Listen to “Lucky Again” here.)

Ahead of the album’s release, Li is set to perform at this year’s Coachella, followed by a string of live dates through the summer. Her previous albums include Youth Novels, Wounded Rhymes, I Never Learn, So Sad So Sexy and EYEEYE.

Check out the rest of the latest artist signings below.

Victoria Monét (UTA)

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Victoria Monét signed with UTA for touring representation in North America. The signing comes in the wake of Monét’s “Let Me,” her first new single in two years, and ahead of her support of Bruno Mars on his The Romantic Tour in Europe and the U.K. this summer. Monét won three Grammys in 2024: best new artist, best R&B album and best engineered album, non-classical. She continues to be represented by Full Stop Management and King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano.
Loud Luxury (The Shalizi Group)

DJ/producer duo Loud Luxury (Andrew Fedyk and Joe De Pace) signed with Moe Shalizi and Scott Marcus of The Shalizi Group, who will manage them alongside Northside Artist Management.

“I’ve always believed in working with artists who understand brand, culture, and vision. Andrew and Joe check all three boxes, and I’m excited to help build the next chapter with them,” said Shalizi in a statement.

“Moe is actually one of our earliest supporters,” added Loud Luxury. “He brought us on our very first tour with Marshmello and we’ve always admired his passion and dedication. Growing the Loud Luxury brand worldwide together feels like a logical and very exciting next step for us.”

Loud Luxury signed with Republic/Casablanca Records at the end of last year.
Josiah and the Bonnevilles (Rounder Records)

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Josiah and the Bonnevilles (Josiah Leming) signed with Rounder Records, which will release his new album, As Is, on May 8. The album, preceded by first single “Hell Without the Flames,” is his first since 2023’s Endurance. Leming is set to tour behind As Is with 31 dates, starting May 14 in Dallas.
Alexander Stewart, QKReign, Her blood (1916 Enterprises)

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1916 Enterprises has expanded its management and services division by signing Alexander Stewart and breakout acts QKReign and Her blood, doubling the company’s roster. Partner Ruchir Mohan and founder Jonathan Gordon launched the division last year with Tommy Genesis, LOVELI LORI and gavn!. Led by Gordon, 1916 Enterprises is a vertically integrated entertainment group spanning management, publishing, records, film/TV and investments. Current projects include Stewart’s What If? world tour, new singles from QKReign, gavn!, LOVELI LORI and Her blood, plus Tommy Genesis’ Toronto festival performance.
Rebounder (Nettwerk)

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Indie rock band Rebounder, composed of brothers Dylan and Noah Chenfeld, signed with Nettwerk for the release of its new three-track EP, Europe in August, on May 8. The group also recently signed with Alex Feig at Bad Habit for management. Rebounder is known for tracks including “Japanese Posters,” “Sunset Vision” and Count Me Into Love.” The band is joining Last Dinosaurs for two concert dates in London in March.
Temples (V2 Records)

British rock band Temples signed to V2 Records for the release of their new album, BLISS. The first single, “Jet Stream Heart,” was released on Friday (Feb. 20).
Hayden Pedigo (Sub Pop)

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Sub Pop signed guitarist Hayden Pedigo. He was previously signed to Mexican Summer, which released his albums Letting Go, The Happiest Times I Ever Ignored and I’ll Be Waving As You Drive Away. His most recent release was In the Earth Again, a collaborative album with Chat Pile that was put out by the Computer Students label.
I AM THE AVALANCHE & The Flatliners (Equal Vision Records)

Hardcore/punk label Equal Vision Records signed two punk bands: New York-based I AM THE AVALANCHE and Canada-based The Flatliners. The label will release the former’s new album, THE HORROR SHOW, on April 10, and the latter’s new album, Cold World, on May 8.
Mary Kutter (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville)

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BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville signed rising country singer-songwriter Mary Kutter. Her first release on the label is the single “Bed of Roses.”

“‘Bed of Roses’ lives in the kind of storytelling country I grew up loving,” said Kutter in a statement about the track. “I love songs that make you lean in, raise an eyebrow, and maybe laugh at the wrong moment. This song has teeth. It’s playful with its dark humor, and it doesn’t ask permission. Those are the songs that made me fall in love with this genre in the first place.”