Daniel Lopatin and UMPG’s Natasha Baldwin. Photo Credit: Universal Music Publishing Group
Electronic music vet Daniel Lopatin (aka Oneohtrix Point Never) has inked a global deal with the classics and screen division of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG).
UMPG and Lopatin announced their exclusive tie-up today, about 42 months after the composer and producer finalized a Downtown Music Services agreement.
Now, a few years and high-profile credits later, the 43-year-old has landed at UMPG, which didn’t hesitate to tout him “as one of the most inventive electronic musicians and screen composers of his generation.”
On the former front, the Warp Records-signed Again act picked up credits on The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow closer to 2025’s beginning, besides co-composing the score for the film of the same name.
Also on the film side, the Good Time and Uncut Gems composer Lopatin is currently working on Josh Safdie-directed Marty Supreme. A24 is preparing to release the latter, starring Timothée Chalamet and featuring (among others) Tyler, the Creator, on Christmas Day.
Back to the publishing pact itself, Lopatin (who’s set to deliver several live performances in Europe next month) in a brief statement applauded “the dedication of the entire team at UMPG.”
“I’m genuinely touched by Natasha Baldwin’s belief in my work and grateful for the dedication of the entire team at UMPG,” the Massachusetts-born and Brooklyn-based artist said. “To know that my music is embraced with such commitment and care is the foundation any artist hopes to build upon. I’m thrilled to get started.”
Additionally, UMPG senior director of classics and screen Anna Jaskiewicz, formerly an A&R higher-up at Warp, described Lopatin as “one of the most forward-thinking and influential artists of our generation.”
“Working with Daniel over a decade ago, it was clear he was operating on a completely unique frequency,” Jaskiewicz said. “To see how his work has evolved — from the underground to soundtracking cinema and shaping pop culture — is truly inspiring. Welcoming him into the UMPG family is both an honour and incredible opportunity and we look forward to supporting one of the most forward-thinking and influential artists of our generation.”
Finally, UMPG president of global classics and screen Natasha Baldwin touted the deal as the start of the “next phase of” the professional’s “admirable musical journey.”
“We have long been great admirers of Dan’s prolific work across composing, songwriting, producing and scoring, and it is with genuine excitement that we join in supporting Dan on this next phase of his admirable musical journey,” added Baldwin.
In other publishing news, Warner Chappell last month reupped its global deal with Kacey Musgraves, before signing The Jungle Giants’ Sam Hales to a worldwide agreement earlier in October.
