Diplo is expanding his presence in the music business with the launch ofBison Music, anindependent music publishing companyfounded alongside former Downtown Music Holdings CEO, Andrew Bergman. The New York- and Los Angeles-based venture officially launchedNovember 11th, with a mission centered on discovering emerging songwriting talent, developing artists, and creating long-term opportunities for music creators.
Unlike much of today’s publishing industry, which has increasingly focused on acquiring existing music catalogs and intellectual property, Bison plans to prioritize original music and the development of new talent. The company aims to identify promising songwriters early in their careers and provide them with creative guidance, financial res
Bison’s founding roster includes several established writers and producers, including the Picard Bros., Leclair, MAESIC, Nitti, Kaien Cruz, BomboCat, Akira Evans, and Groupthink. Collectively, their credits span projects involving major names such as BTS, Dua Lipa, JENNIE, and others.
Diplo says the company’s focus is on bringing
Diplo says the company’s focus is on bringing fresh perspectives and originality back into music while giving talented writers a supportive environment to grow.
“At a moment when it feels like music needs an injection of originality, our writers are in a position to shape where music goes next… Andrew and I are creating a home for those writers, with a team that knows how to develop them and a company built to back them for the long term.”
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The launch also comes during a period of significant change across the music industry, as streaming platforms face growing challenges surroundingspam uploads, AI-generated content, and the increasing volume of music being released. Bison believes there is an opportunity to place greater emphasis on human creativity and meaningful songwriter development.
For Diplo, whose career has moved across electronic music, pop, hip-hop, country, and global sounds, the company represents an opportunity to bring that same genre-crossing approach into music publishing. Bison plans to announce additional songwriter signings in the coming months as it continues building its roster and establishing its presence in the independent publishing space.
