{
  "id": 1906894,
  "title": "BMG Signs Velvet Trip to Global Publishing Deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/bmg-signs-velvet-trip-to-global-publishing-deal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T09:49:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/pro/bmg-signs-velvet-trip-global-publishing-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sydney, Australia — Velvet Trip, a psychedelic-pop project by Wiradjuri singer, songwriter, and producer Zeppelin Hamilton, has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with BMG. The BMG deal marks a year of success for Velvet Trip, which includes an APRA Professional Development Award, an ARIA Top 40 appearance, and a spot as a triple j Unearthed x NIDA competition winner. The band's first album, Harmony Blooms, peaked at No. 19 in 2024, while its second album, Glimmers Continued, debuted at No. 33 on the all-genres national ARIA Chart. Velvet Trip has gained a reputation as a must-see live performer, selling out headline shows at Sydney Opera House and Melbourne's Northcote Social Club. They have supported various artists and performed at major festivals. BMG president Heath Johns expressed excitement about adding Velvet Trip to their roster, praising the band's unique sound and Hamilton's stage presence.",
  "summary": "The new BMG deal caps a year of good vibrations for Zeppelin Hamilton’s psychedelic-pop project.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}