# Diplo and Former Downtown Music CEO Andrew Bergman Launch Indie Publisher Bison Music

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/diplo-and-former-downtown-music-ceo-andrew-bergman-launch-indie-publisher-bison-music/
- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T15:24:30+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/pro/diplo-andrew-bergman-bison-music/
- Topics: Business, Companies, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Diplo and Andrew Bergman have launched independent publisher Bison Music.
- The company plans to develop songwriters early in their careers.
- Its initial roster includes writers with credits for major global artists.

## Summary

Diplo and former Downtown Music chief executive Andrew Bergman have launched Bison Music, an independent publisher focused on discovering songwriters early and supporting their long-term development. The venture is positioned as an alternative to a publishing market where companies have increasingly prioritised buying existing music catalogues.

Bergman will lead as CEO, alongside COO Tom Lee, CCO Juba Lee and general manager Jenny Ilibassi. Its initial roster includes Picard Bros., Leclair, Maesic, Nitti, Kaien Cruz, BomboCat, Akira Evans and Groupthink, whose credits include work for BTS, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny and JENNIE. Based in New York and Los Angeles, Bison says it will focus on original music and plans to announce more signings in the coming months.

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