Warner Music France has invested in Délicieuse Musique. The independent company operates a portfolio of labels including Délicieuse Records, Nice Guys, Noire & Blanche, Egoplanet, Crosswalk and Hip Dozer.
The agreement will provide growth opportunities for Délicieuse’s labels and artists as they gain access to the global resources of the major, including digital distribution, global marketing, sync licensing and brand partnerships, as well as creative and studio resources of Warner Music France.
The agreement will see Warner Music France widen its presence across a range of specific genres where Delicieuse’s labels have been recognised for their impact, including electronic (chill, lounge, deep house and jazz house) and indie pop.
Délicieuse will continue to operate independently, led by its co-founders Mathieu Léglise and Gautier de Bosredon. The existing team will remain in place at the company’s Bordeaux headquarters, providing creative independence and ongoing leadership over its A&R, management and artist development operations.
Established in 2012, Délicieuse represents 10 specialised imprints and manages a multi-genre roster of more than 1,200 artists.
“Délicieuse’s labels are widely recognised for their distinct artistic aesthetics and best-in-class expertise in scouting, signing, and developing artists early in their careers,” said a statement.
Early career signings included Lost Frequencies, Ofenbach, Bakermat, Kungs, Folamour, Dublon, Yot Club, Stavroz, Parra for Cuva, Jawny, Saib and Okvsho.
While headquartered in France, Délicieuse’s artists have fan bases all around the world, including UK dream-pop band Tokyo Tea Room, Brazilian bossa nova artist Pedro Mizutani and French alternative pop act Miel De Montagne.
“The partnership plugs Délicieuse’s global talent into WMG’s international network, data analytics capabilities, and digital innovation resources, which will help to take their careers to the next level,” added the statement.
Alain Veille, president, Warner Music France, said: “By uniting Mathieu and Gautier’s distinct A&R vision with Warner Music’s global scale, we’re creating a dynamic model that empowers independent creators to maximize their worldwide potential while staying true to their roots.
“This investment was carried out under the leadership of Warner Music France's CBO Charles Jaubert, as part of his mission to expand our strategic alliances. It marks the first milestone in our broader strategy to forge partnerships that bridge Warner Music France’s capabilities with the incredible vitality and diversity of the French independent scene.”
In a joint statement, Mathieu Léglise and Gautier de Bosredon said: “This investment represents an exciting new chapter for Délicieuse and our artists. Partnering with Warner Music France allows us to plug our international roster into a world-class distribution and marketing network, while preserving the independent ethos, agility, and close artist relationships that have defined our company for more than a decade."
PHOTO: (L-R) Charles Jaubert, Chief Business Officer of Warner Music France, Gautier de Bosredon, Co-Founder of Delicieuse Musique, Alain Veille, President of Warner Music France, Mathieu Léglise, Co-Founder of Delicieuse Musique
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