The Deals: Primary Wave Buys Catalog of Design Firm Behind Iconic Album Art; Warner Music Korea Pacts With BIBI’s Label
Primary Wave Music has acquired the catalog of Hipgnosis, a design firm known for iconic album art, founded by Aubrey 'Po' Powell. The deal includes artwork for famous artists and plans for global exhibitions. Warner Music Korea has also partnered with indie label FeelGHood Music to represent Korean artist BIBI, enhancing her global presence.
- ▪Primary Wave Music acquired Aubrey 'Po' Powell's interests in the entire catalog of artwork owned by Hipgnosis.
- ▪The catalog includes artwork created for artists such as Queen, Black Sabbath, and AC/DC.
- ▪Warner Music Korea signed a global partnership with FeelGHood Music to represent BIBI.
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