Photo Credit: Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother by Marc Blair
BMG acquires Andrew Stockdale’s publishing, recorded music royalties, and neighboring rights interests in the catalog of Aussie rock band Wolfmother.
BMG has announced the acquisition of musician Andrew Stockdale’s publishing, recorded music royalties, and neighboring rights interests in the catalog of iconic Australian rock band Wolfmother. The acquisition builds on BMG’s long-standing partnership with Stockdale, having served as his global publisher since 2016.
As Wolfmother’s vocalist, guitarist, co-founder, and songwriter, Andrew Stockdale has created one of the most distinctive bodies of work in modern Australian rock. Over two decades, Wolfmother’s music has amassed hundreds of millions of streams and become a mainstay across radio, streaming platforms, live performance, and the broader entertainment media.
“Few Australian bands have built a catalog with the global reach, cultural impact, and enduring influence of Wolfmother,” said Heath Johns, President, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, BMG. “I signed Andrew to his first publishing deal in 2005, before the band took over the world and two years before they won a Grammy. I still have that original demo CD with ‘Woman,’ ‘Joker and the Thief,’ ‘Dimension,’ and ‘White Unicorn’ on my desk.”
“For Andrew to entrust BMG with his publishing and recorded rights more than 20 years later is a great honor and an incredibly proud moment for the team,” Heath added. “Acquisitions with long-term clients are about more than transactional investments; they’re a reflection of partnerships built on creativity, trust, and consistently delivering beyond expectations.”
“Heath Johns is a legend of the Australian music industry with an extensive reach across international markets. His enthusiasm for Wolfmother’s music has been there from the original demos to ‘Joker’ being played at huge sporting events,” said Andrew Stockdale.
“I couldn’t think of a better place to have my share of the catalog than BMG. We appreciate the amazing syncs BMG has created over the years, helping cement Wolfmother’s music in popular culture, and we’re looking forward to seeing what opportunities await with the great team at BMG.”
Since their debut in 2005, Wolfmother’s music has become deeply embedded in pop culture, with songs featured across major film, television, advertising, and video game campaigns. These include “The Hangover,” “Jackass Number Two,” “Shrek the Third,” “Ted Lasso,” “Impractical Jokers,” “NHL,” “Madden NFL,” “Guitar Hero,” “Tony Hawk’s Project 8,” and many more.
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