Round Hill Music

{{Short description|American music publishing company founded in 2010}} {{advert|date=February 2019}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2019}} {{Infobox record label | name = Round Hill Music | image = [[File:Rhmlogonew.jpg|150px]] | founded = {{start date and age|2010}} | genre = Various | country = United States | location = 650 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 1420, [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]] 10019, United States | url = {{URL|ROUNDHILLMUSIC.COM}} }}

'''Round Hill Music''' is an American music publishing company founded in 2010 by [[Josh Gruss]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2014/02/12/golden-oldies-how-to-become-a-music-publishing-mogul/|title=Golden Oldies: How To Become A Music Publishing Mogul|first=Zack O'Malley|last=Greenburg|website=Forbes}}</ref> Richard Rowe, and Neil Gillis.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp |title=Raspberry Pi Foundation: Private Company Information - Businessweek |website=www.bloomberg.com |access-date=25 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150305200828/http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp |archive-date=5 March 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The company operates a music publishing division, a sync and royalty administration, a music production library business, a record label and label services division, and also a Nashville songwriter services group with offices in [[New York City|New York]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Nashville]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://musicrow.com/2020/02/round-hill-music-nashville-adds-three/|title=Round Hill Music Nashville Adds Three|website=Musicrow.com|date=February 25, 2020|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> and [[London]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/round-hill-music-brings-private-cash-to-hitmakers/|title=Round Hill Music Brings Private Equity Cash to Hitmakers From the Beatles to the Offspring|first=Robert|last=Levine|website=Billboard.com|date=August 11, 2017|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref>

==Divisions== ===Music publishing=== In January 2012, Round Hill and Adage Classics jointly acquired the GIL Music and GPS Music catalogues, which included the North American rights to six [[The Beatles|Beatles]] songs ("[[She Loves You]]," "[[I Saw Her Standing There]]", "[[From Me to You]]," "[[Misery (Beatles song)|Misery]]," "[[I Wanna Be Your Man]]" and "[[There's a Place]]"). <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/11/boutique-music-publisher-invests-in-six-beatles-songs/|title=Boutique Music Publisher Invests in Six Early Beatles Songs|first=Ben|last=Sisario|website=Mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com|date=January 11, 2012|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> In September 2017, Round Hill paid $250 million to acquire publisher [[Carlin America]]. Carlin owned the rights to songs recorded by [[Elvis Presley]], among other artists. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-22/elvis-music-owner-carlin-is-said-in-talks-for-250-million-sale|title=Elvis music owner Carlin is said to be in talks for $250 million sale|website=Bloomberg.com|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/round-hill-completes-240-million-acquisition-of-carlin-music-publishing-1202660752/|title=Round Hill Completes $240 Million Acquisition of Carlin Music Publishing|website=Variety.com|date=January 11, 2018|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref>

In 2017, Round Hill entered into a partnership with Zync for synchronization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/round-hill-zync-music-partnership-synch-sync-business/|title=Round Hill Partners With Zync Music to Boost Film and TV Synch Business|first=Ed|last=Christman|website=Billboard.com|date=November 9, 2017|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref>

In August 2019, Round Hill signed a sub-publishing deal with [[Warner/Chappell Music]] for them to represent Round Hill's catalogue outside of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Nordics. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/warner-chappell-round-hill-global-subpublishing-agreement/|title=Happy Together: Warner Chappell & Round Hill Team Up for Global Partnership|first=Marc|last=Schneider|website=Billboard.com|date=August 14, 2019|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref>

Round Hill also has signed and acquired the catalogues of [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://search.blabbermouth.net/news/skid-row-signs-worldwide-administration-deal-with-round-hill-music/|title=SKID ROW Signs Worldwide Administration Deal With ROUND HILL MUSIC|date=July 7, 2020|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> [[KK Downing]] ([[Judas Priest]]),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/round-hill-judas-priest-publishing-catalog-kk-downing/|title=Round Hill Acquires Share Of Judas Priest Catalog, Including 'Breaking The Law' & 'Living After Midnight'|first=Richard|last=Smirke|website=Billboard.com|date=July 19, 2018|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> [[Jani Lane]] ([[Warrant (American band)|Warrant]]), [[Triumph (band)|Triumph]], [[Tesla (band)|Tesla]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/round-hill-music-acquires-triumph-warrant-and-tesla-copyrights/|title=Round Hill Music acquires Triumph, Warrant and Tesla copyrights|date=June 12, 2017|website=Musicbusinessworldwide.com|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> [[Craig David]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/craig-david-worldwide-publishing-deal-round-hill-music/|title=Craig David Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With Round Hill Music|first=Lars|last=Brandle|website=Billboard.com|date=September 9, 2020|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> [[Ronnie James Dio]], [[Neil Sedaka]], [[John Rzeznik]] of [[the Goo Goo Dolls]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/round-hill-acquires-catalog-of-goo-goo-dolls-frontman-johnny-rzeznik/|title=Round Hill acquires catalog of Goo Goo Dolls frontman Johnny Rzeznik|date=April 7, 2020|website=Musicbusinessworldwide.com|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> [[Billy Duffy]] ([[The Cult]]), [[Jim Vallance]], Big Loud Shirt,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/round-hill-music-acquires-big-loud-shirt-industries-song-catalog-6312150/|title=Round Hill Music Acquires Big Loud Shirt Industries Song Catalog|first=Ed|last=Christman|website=Billboard.com|date=November 9, 2014|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> [[Ashley Gorley]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://musicrow.com/2018/03/ashley-gorley-round-hill-music-close-catalog-sale-and-go-forward-publishing-deal/|title=Ashley Gorley, Round Hill Music Close Catalog Sale and "Go-Forward" Publishing Deal|website=Musicrow.com|date=March 9, 2018|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> Arthouse Entertainment,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/entertainment-us-roundhill-arthouse-buy-idUSBRE88H1EF20120918|title=Round Hill buying Katy Perry, Cee Lo, other song rights: source|date=September 18, 2012|access-date=November 21, 2021|website=Reuters.com}}</ref> [[Keith Sweat]], [[Rob Thomas (musician)|Rob Thomas]], [[Collective Soul]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2021/01/19/round-hill-music-collective-soul/|title=Round Hill Music Acquires the Full Catalog of Collective Soul|website=Digitalmusicnews.com|date=January 19, 2021|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> [[Josh Kear]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://musicrow.com/2015/10/round-hill-music-big-yellow-dog-music-enter-deal-for-josh-kear-back-catalog/|title=Round Hill Music, Big Yellow Dog Music Enter Deal For Josh Kear Back Catalog|date=October 19, 2015|website=Musicrow.com|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> Big Tractor,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/industries/music/2014/10/29/round-hill-music-buys-local-song-catalog-adds-staff/18076349/|title=Round Hill Music buys local song catalog, adds staff|first=Nate|last=Rau|newspaper=[[The Tennessean]]|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> [[Lit (band)|Lit]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://musicrow.com/2021/06/round-hill-music-signs-nashville-based-rock-band-lit-acquires-back-catalog/|title=Round Hill Music Signs Nashville Based Rock Band Lit, Acquires Back Catalog|website=Musicrow.com|date=June 2, 2021|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> and [[Eric Carmen]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/round-hill-acquires-eric-carmen-catalog-including-all-by-myself/|title=Round Hill acquires Eric Carmen catalog, including 'All By Myself'|date=August 22, 2018|website=Musicbusinessworldwide.com|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref>

===Round Hill Records=== In 2014, Round Hill Records was established with the catalogue acquisition of the UK rock band, [[Bush (British band)|Bush]], in partnership with frontman [[Gavin Rossdale]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://musicrow.com/2014/09/round-hill-music-launches-round-hill-records/|title=Round Hill Music Launches Round Hill Records|date=September 19, 2014|website=Musicrow.com}}</ref>

In January 2016, Round Hill paid $35 million for punk rock band [[The Offspring]]'s [[Columbia Records]] albums and the band's entire publishing catalogue. Later that year, Round Hill signed a distribution deal with [[Universal Music Enterprises]], covering the Offspring's albums.<ref name="Offspring">Forde, Eamonn [https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2016/jan/11/why-music-company-paid-35m-for-the-offspring-catalogue-rights A music company just paid $35m for the Offspring's catalogue. Why?] ''The Guardian''. January 12, 2016</ref> Today Round Hill Records is releasing records from artists such as [[Royal Teeth]] and [[The London Souls]], as well as providing label services to many other artists.

In 2020, Round Hill Records created label dedicated to rock<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/round-hill-expands-recordings-division-with-new-rock-label-black-hill-records/|title=Round Hill expands recordings division with new rock label Black Hill Records|date=May 7, 2020|website=Musicbusinessworldwide.com|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> called Black Hill Records,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/round-hill-launches-black-hill-records-rock-label/|title=Round Hill Debuts New Label, Black Hill Records: 'They Say Rock Is Dead When It's Very Much Alive' (Exclusive)|first=Tatiana|last=Cirisano|website=Billboard.com|date=May 6, 2020|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> which has signed artists including [[The Cult]], Black Pistol Fire, and Jared James Nichols.

In May 2021, Round Hill acquired the catalogue of the Swedish label Telegram Studios, including [[Dolores Recordings]] and Woah Dad.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/round-hill-music-acquires-master-recordings-from-swedish-label-telegram-studios/|title=Round Hill Music acquires master recordings from Swedish label Telegram Studios|date=May 18, 2021|website=Musicbusinessworldwide.com|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref>

In August 2023, Round Hill acquired Canadian record label [[Linus Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/round-hill-music-acquires-canada-based-indie-music-company-linus-entertainment | title=Round Hill Music acquires Canada-based indie music company Linus Entertainment | date=August 22, 2023 }}</ref>

===Round Hill Music Royalty Fund=== Round Hill Music Royalty Partners<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140724005082/en/Round-Hill-Music-Royalty-Partners-Closes-First-Fund-at-Over-200-Million|title=Round Hill Music Royalty Partners Closes First Fund at Over $200 Million|date=July 24, 2014|website=Businesswire.com|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> is the private equity arm of Round Hill Music which is dedicated to acquiring copyrights of music.

It raised<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pehub.com/round-hill-closes-debut-music-royalties-fund-on-202-mln/|title=Round Hill closes debut music royalties fund on $202 mln|first=Chris|last=Witkowsky|website=Pehub.com|date=July 24, 2014|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> its first Fund in 2014<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2014/02/12/golden-oldies-how-to-become-a-music-publishing-mogul/|title=Golden Oldies: How To Become A Music Publishing Mogul|first=Zack O'Malley|last=Greenburg|website=Forbes.com|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> with $202 million and its second fund with $263<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180116005328/en/Round-Hill-Music-Raises-More-Than-260-Million-for-Second-Music-Royalty-Fund|title=Round Hill Music Raises More Than $260 Million for Second Music Royalty Fund|date=January 16, 2018|website=Businesswire.com|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> million in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/round-hill-raises-263m-acquisitions/|title=Round Hill raises $263m for more acquisitions|date=January 16, 2018|website=Musicbusinessworldwide.com|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref>

In late 2023, [[Concord (entertainment company)|Concord]] bought the Round Hill Music Royalty Fund. The deal includes over 150,000 songs and 51 catalogs, including works by The Beatles, Alice In Chains, The Offspring, and hits recorded by Elvis Presley, Meatloaf, James Brown, and Billie Holiday and also includes a stake in the Carlin Catalog, which includes hits made famous by artists including Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis Presley, Peggy Lee, and George Harrison.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://concord.com/news/concord-acquires-round-hill-music-royalty-fund-adding-more-than-150000-songs-to-its-portfolio/|title=Concord.com |date=November 2, 2023 |access-date=May 30, 2025}}</ref>

== Copyright lawsuits == In 2014, Round Hill Music and [[BMG Rights Management]] sued [[Cox Communications]] for the copyright infringements of its subscribers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://completemusicupdate.com/article/bmg-and-round-hill-sue-us-net-provider-for-failing-to-act-over-file-sharing-users/|title=BMG and Round Hill sue US net provider for failing to act over file-sharing users|website=Completemusicupdate.com|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://online.wsj.com/articles/two-music-publishers-suing-cox-1417135138|title=Two Music Publishers Suing Cox Over Piracy|first=Ashby|last=Jones|date=November 28, 2014|access-date=November 21, 2021|website=Online.wsj.com}}</ref> In December 2015, the case was decided in BMG and Round Hill Music's favor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/music-publisher-gets-25-million-849829/|title=Music Publisher Gets $25 Million Jury Verdict Against Cox in Trailblazing Piracy Case|first=Eriq|last=Gardner|website=Hollywoodreporter.com|date=December 17, 2015|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://torrentfreak.com/cox-is-liable-for-pirating-subscribers-ordered-to-pay-25-million-151217/|title=Cox Is Liable for Pirating Subscribers, Ordered to pay $25 million |website=TorrentFreak.com|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref>

On July 31, 2020, Round Hill filed a $32.8 million lawsuit against the independent distributor [[Tunecore]] and its parent company, [[Believe Digital]], citing the unauthorized distribution of 219 Round Hill compositions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/round-hill-music-tunecore-copyright-lawsuit/|title=Round Hill Music Files $32M Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against TuneCore|first=Claudia|last=Rosenbaum|website=Billboard.com|date=August 4, 2020|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref> Round Hill sought $150,000 per infringed composition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/round-hill-sues-tunecore-and-parent-believe-in-33m-us-lawsuit-alleging-copyright-infringement/|title=Round Hill sues TuneCore and parent Believe in $32.8m US lawsuit, alleging copyright infringement|date=August 3, 2020|website=Musicbusinessworldwide.com|access-date=November 21, 2021}}</ref>

== See also == * [[List of record labels]]

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * [https://roundhillmusic.com Official website] * zync music official website: https://www.zyncmusic.com/

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