# Phoebe Bridgers and Sombr producer, Tony Berg, launches new JV label with Warner Records

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/phoebe-bridgers-and-sombr-producer-tony-berg-launches-new-jv-label-with-warner-records/
- Published: 2026-10-22T18:36:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T19:57:55+00:00
- Original publisher: Music Business Worldwide
- Original article: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/phoebe-bridgers-and-sombr-producer-tony-berg-launches-new-jv-label-with-warner-records/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Tony Berg and Warner Records have launched a joint venture label.
- Elle Bramhall is its first signing.
- The label plans to develop emerging artists.

## Summary

Warner Records has formed a joint venture label, Crime & Punishment Records, with producer and A&R executive Tony Berg. The label aims to develop new artists and has signed singer-songwriter Elle Bramhall as its first act.

Berg said he wants to champion ambitious young artists and sees renewed interest in lyrics, harmony and musical curiosity. His career spans more than five decades; recent work includes co-producing SOMBR’s 2025 debut album, while Warner chief Aaron Bay-Schuck cited Berg’s role in helping SOMBR realise his vision. The deal follows Warner’s July partnership with Sickamore’s three times LOUDER.

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