Warner Music France, the French division of Warner Music Group (WMG), has invested in Délicieuse Musique, an independent French company that runs a portfolio of labels. The deal gives Délicieuse’s labels and artists access to WMG’s global resources.
Access to global resources#
The agreement opens up the following services to Délicieuse’s labels and artists:
- Digital distribution
- Global marketing
- Sync (synchronisation) licensing
- Brand partnerships
- Creative and studio resources
Warner Music France will also expand its presence in genres where Délicieuse’s labels have built a strong record, including electronic music (chill, lounge, deep house and jazz house) and indie pop.
Labels and leadership#
Délicieuse’s portfolio includes Délicieuse Records, Nice Guys, Noire & Blanche, Egoplanet, Crosswalk and Hip Dozer.
The company will keep operating independently under its co-founders, Mathieu Léglise and Gautier de Bosredon. The existing team will stay in place at the Bordeaux headquarters and retain control of A&R (artists and repertoire), management and artist development.
Track record and global reach#
Over the past decade, Léglise and de Bosredon have signed artists early in their careers, often well before they gained international recognition. Among them are:
- Lost Frequencies
- Ofenbach
- Bakermat
- Kungs
- Folamour
- Dublon
- Yot Club
- Stavroz
- Parra for Cuva
- JAWNY
- Saib
- Okvsho
Délicieuse’s artists have fan bases around the world. Among its most-streamed acts currently are:
- Tokyo Tea Room (UK)
- Pedro Mizutani (Brazil)
- Miel de Montagne (France)
The partnership connects Délicieuse’s roster to WMG’s international network, data analytics capabilities and digital innovation resources.
Statements#
The announcement included the following comment:
“This investment was carried out under the leadership of Warner Music France’s CBO (chief business officer) Carles 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 connect our international roster to 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.”
