Incubus Signs With New Agency CAA & More Music Artist Deals

Multi-platinum, Grammy-winning band Incubus signed with CAA. The band, which wrapped a U.S. arena tour last year behind its re-recorded Morning View album, has notched seven top 10 albums on the Billboard 200, including one No. 1, 2006’s Light Grenades. It also scored a top 10 entry on the Billboard Hot 100 with 2001’s “Drive,” which peaked at No. 9. The band is managed by Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group, with attorney Todd Cooper of Greenberg Traurig providing legal representation.

Egyptian singer-songwriter Tamer Hosny signed with Warner Music Group, which released his new album, Lena Road, on July 15. The deal is designed to expand his music to audiences globally.

Believe expanded its artist services division in the MENA region by signing Arabic pop star Nancy Ajram, Lebanese artist Ragheb Alama and Egyptian artist Angham. Ajram has worked with Believe for digital distribution and marketing services for more than 14 years and has now added artist services to her deal with the company; she released a new album, Nancy 11, on July 17. Meanwhile, Alama has partnered with Believe for distribution services since 2016 and has a new album releasing later this year. Lastly, Angham has been working with Believe since 2021, but more recently signed an artist services deal with the company, under which she released the album Tegu Nsib in July 2024.

Pop-punk band Waterparks signed a label deal with BMG and inked with Range Media Partners for management. The band released its latest single, “Red Guitar,” on July 18; it’s slated to play the U.K.’s Reading and Leeds Festivals in August. A new album is in the works.

Rock vocalist John Corabi, best known for his four-year stint with Mötley Crüe, signed a label deal with Frontiers Music Srl. Corabi debuted as part of Hollywood Records-signed group The Scream in 1991 before joining Mötley Crüe following the departure of Vince Neil in 1992. After leaving the band in 1996, he formed the Union with KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick. He has also performed with RATT and is a member of The Dead Daisies, in addition to his solo work.

Warner Music Italy signed Milanese producer and DJ Mace, who has worked with rappers including Fabri Fibra, Gemitaiz, Gué, Ghali, Marracash, Noyz Narcos and Salmo. “We’re going to hit the ground running in building on his successful artist career and take his music to the world stage,” said Pico Cibelli, president of Warner Music Italy, in a statement.

ONErpm signed Toronto artist Verzache. The company will provide multi-pronged support, including marketing, digital campaigns, global distribution, direct-to-fan initiatives and more. Verzache is managed by Brad Cohen at Raw Material.

Bright Antenna Records re-signed folk rock trio Wilderado. The label and band previously worked together on Wilderado’s self-titled debut album in 2021 and its 2024 follow-up, Talker. The group is on the road with The Head and the Heart this summer, among other live engagements.

Alt-rock artist Kami Kehoe signed with Atlantic Records (in partnership with Coup D’Etat and 10K Projects) for the release of her new EP, Kandy. She also signed with Cupid Theory for management. Kehoe is slated to open for Duaghtry, Seether and P.O.D. on their U.S. tour in the fall.

Austin band The Droptines signed with Big Loud Texas, which released the group’s new single, “Take Too Much,” on Friday (July 25). The Droptines are on the Lollapalooza bill and will open for Dwight Yoakam and headline shows in 2025.

U.K. rock band Don Broco signed with Fearless Records and released the new single “Cellophane” on Friday (July 25). The band is set to embark on a U.S., U.K. and Australian tour this fall.

Folk artist runo plum signed a label deal with Winspear. Her first single for the label was “Lemon Garland.” She’s set to tour in the U.K. and Europe in November.

Centricity Music signed musical group The Choir Room, a project of Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Dwan Hill. The group, which was featured on Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” invites audience members to join in with the group at concerts. Centricity will release the group’s second album, Everybody Needs Someone, later this summer.

Singer-songwriter Ian Harrison signed with Sony Music Nashville. The first release under the deal is Harrison’s debut single, “Not the One.”