{"id":2135581,"date":"2025-11-04T22:17:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T22:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2135581"},"modified":"2025-11-04T22:17:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T22:17:03","slug":"crocodylus-phil-jamieson-mama-kin-spender-lead-new-origin-music-group-publishing-and-signings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/crocodylus-phil-jamieson-mama-kin-spender-lead-new-origin-music-group-publishing-and-signings\/","title":{"rendered":"Crocodylus, Phil Jamieson &#038; Mama Kin Spender Lead New ORiGiN Music Group Publishing And Signings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/themusic.com.au\/artist\/tTSlqquoqa4\/crocodylus\" class=\"float-right mb-3 ml-3 w-36 text-center font-bold\" style=\"\" data-sveltekit-noscroll=\"off\" data-sveltekit-preload-data=\"hover\" rel=\"\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media.themusic.com.au\/images\/standard\/Artists\/C\/crocodylus\/crocodylus-h-0819.250x250.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"><\/source><\/picture> <span>More Crocodylus<\/span><\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>After more than three decades in the game, the storied <strong>ORiGiN Music Group<\/strong> are continuing to kick massive goals across the board, with the fiercely independent music company announcing a major roster expansion of new global publishing and recording signings today.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>Leading the charge with the new signings is <strong>Crocodylus<\/strong>, who have signed global publishing and recording deals with the Sydney-based company. <\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>The quartet, who also hail from Sydney, have been on the scene for close to a decade now, with two albums released over their lifetime \u2013 their latest being 2022\u2019s <em>Muscle Memory<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>News of their signing also coincides with the release of their latest single, <em>Limbo<\/em>, which marks the start of the band&#8217;s new chapter.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith <em>Limbo<\/em> we wanted to create something called \u2018beautiful punk,\u2019\u201d the group explain. \u201cIt&#8217;s fast, gets heavier in the bridge and all comes together at the end with a tempo change and the addition of strings. <\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis song is about not knowing where we fit into the music scene. Trying to dig ourselves out of the place we sit and starting again. It took a while to nail this one, but stoked where we landed with it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<div class=\"bg-black p-5 text-white\" style=\"background-color: #0a5243; color: #ffffff\">\n<p class=\"max-w-xs pt-2 lg:max-w-none lg:text-xl\">Don&#8217;t miss a beat with our FREE daily newsletter<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Crocodylus - Limbo (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0oD0VAUg4so?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>Additional signings announced by ORiGiN today include recording deals for <strong>Grinspoon<\/strong> frontman <strong>Phil Jamieson <\/strong>and <strong>Vidya Makan<\/strong>, with the latter also signing a publishing deal.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>Those publishing deals aren&#8217;t in short supply either, with <strong>Yours Truly&#8217;s Mikaila Delgado<\/strong>, <strong>The Jezabels&#8217; Heather Shannon<\/strong> and <strong>Sam Lockwood<\/strong>, <strong>Salarymen<\/strong>, <strong>Horrorshow&#8217;s Nick Solo<\/strong>, <strong>FANGZ<\/strong>, Germany&#8217;s <strong>Phillip Scheill<\/strong>, <strong>Boo Seeka<\/strong> and <strong>Golding&#8217;s Jay Bainbridge<\/strong>, and <strong>Danielle Caruana <\/strong>and<strong> Dingo Spender <\/strong>of <strong>Mama Kin Spender<\/strong> amongst the myriad artists making up part of the announcement today.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>COO <strong>Craig Redfearn<\/strong> is quick to champion the acts who are part of the latest batch of signing, including the likes of Phil Jamieson, who is gearing up to release his second solo record.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Phil has incredible ambition and work ethic \u2013 he is constantly sending over ideas and strategies and hands on at this early stage,&#8221; Redfearn explains. &#8220;He is incredibly energised about these new songs. We are stoked to be working with Dan and Michele from Wonderlick on the campaign.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Rohin Brown<\/strong> is a name most people won\u2019t know, but the songs he has written with <strong>DOPE LEMON<\/strong> have been streamed over 600m times; nothing short of phenomenal,&#8221; he adds. &#8220;Rohin is an incredible writer and producer running a beautiful recording studio in Prague. We genuinely believe in his songwriting and will be working with him on exciting projects in 2026.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DOPE LEMON - Hounds Tooth (Official Visualiser)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zzlh5_z6Sg4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>Other names he points out include Mikaila Delgado (&#8220;a very special artist, songwriter and performer&#8221; who &#8220;writes amazing songs and has shrewd creative direction&#8221;), Jay Bainbridge (&#8220;he sings, writes, produces, plays most instruments and is potentially the nicest guy in music&#8221;), and <strong>The Stamps<\/strong>, and act he notes are &#8220;building into something special.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Alex Burnett<\/strong>, an existing ORiGiN client, brought the band to our attention earlier this year with infectious passion and excitement,&#8221; he explained. &#8220;We met Matt Walters who manages the band and we were sold! The band\u2019s live show has developed rapidly; their harmonies, onstage interaction and storytelling is beyond their years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They are legitimate stars and at their core is a deep passion for songwriting. There are huge ambitions for the band, we absolutely believe they\u2019re destined for great things.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"the stamps - jamie&#039;s song (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cE9_SGzHOQ8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>Of course, with a massive number of acts being welcomed to the ORiGiN team, one needs to wonder what it is exactly that makes an act align with the core values of what the company seeks to achieve. As Redfearn explains, it&#8217;s all about something that sets these acts apart from the rest of the herd, while maintaining that exciting sense that indicates real promise.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have a set of qualities that we look for in new artists; we are constantly searching for something that is exciting, original and makes us want to share with the team,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;A touch of danger always helps.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The music opens the door for us, but we then look further into the person for things such as work ethic, ambition, determination and resilience. We spend a great deal of time talking to prospective artists about their plans, what they want to achieve, how they think they\u2019ll do it and how we can help. It is vital that our artists share the same ambitions for their music that we have for it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>As Redfearn explains, the new announcement serves as the &#8220;latest installment&#8221; of the progress that ORiGiN has made in the past year, which has included the addition of many &#8220;interesting, creative and incredible artists.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Two great examples of roster additions outside of this announcement are worth mentioning; in late 2024 ORiGiN signed <strong>Ninajirachi\u2019s<\/strong> publishing,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;Nina, along with her manager <strong>Matt Downey<\/strong>, have orchestrated one of the most incredible 12 months for an artist in memory. We are in complete awe of Nina \u2013 it is a privilege to work with both of them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We recently signed <strong>Eric McCusker\u2019s<\/strong> publishing \u2013 he has a rich catalogue of generational songs, headlined by his works with <strong>Mondo Rock<\/strong>,&#8221; he adds. &#8220;It is a true privilege to work with the ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and APRA Songwriter of The Year Winner.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ninajirachi - iPod Touch (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MxekyGtqcNE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>In December of 2024, Redfearn spoke to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/themusic.com.au\/industry\/with-eye-on-growth-origin-group-unveils-three-year-australian-music-strategy\/hSE7mZibmp0\/16-12-24\"><em><u>The Music<\/u><\/em><\/a> where he mentioned that new publishing signing are the result of &#8220;going through the existing roster and identifying gaps and diversifying it with artists of new genres.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>So what gaps do these new signings fill?<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Mama Kin Spender fills a gap we didn&#8217;t know we had \u2013 the music is passionate and powerful \u2013 and we are thrilled to be working with Danielle and Dingo,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;<strong>Sol Filshie<\/strong> brings dark, dangerous and aggressive songs to the roster, his success as a songwriter is something we are working to promote. Rohin Brown with the iconic DOPE LEMON tracks he co-wrote; those songs are legitimate global hits.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Jay Bainbridge of Boo Seeka and Golding brings incredible electronic, dance and indie songs. The Stamps bring along their three part vocal harmonies and melodies to melt your soul. <strong>Happy Yeah! Productions<\/strong> (<strong>Mitch Kenny<\/strong>, <strong>Justin Merrill<\/strong>), based in the USA can do it all. They\u2019re both Grammy winners that play every instrument, produce, mix and tell jokes.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are stoked to be working with one of NZ\u2019s finest, <strong>Nic Manders<\/strong>; the reigning Aotearoa Music Awards Producer of the Year for his work with <strong>Georgia Lines<\/strong>,&#8221; he continues. &#8220;Nic is set for a huge year ahead; he is producing the new <em>Borderline<\/em> album and planning to spend more time in Australia working with artists on this side of the pond.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>Working with the ORiGiN team is undeniably a boon for any artist out there, with the star power of the company&#8217;s roster being noted by way of even a cursory look at the 2025 ARIA Award nominations.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>In fact, 26 nominations have been earned by artists and writers that work with ORiGiN. &#8220;We have a fairly simple philosophy; if you work with talented artists, support them, show belief, give them time and they\u2019ll create art that resonates with people,&#8221; Redfearn explains.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nic Manders marks special anniversary with Best Producer award | AMA 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ok4fN4iVMvY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>So what does the future hold for ORiGiN now? Last year, the company announced they were launching a three-year plan which aimed to strengthen the company&#8217;s abilities, their possibilities, and increase the potential they brought with themselves into the future.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>With these new signings, Redfearn confirms that the three-year plan is on track, with plenty more wins to come.<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Things are looking incredible,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;We feel like we are ahead of schedule after just a year. The growth across our publishing and recording rosters has been significant. We have also added a production music library called <strong>POST<\/strong>, that is starting to see early signs of early success.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The new signings reflect the company\u2019s ambition to become a diverse and eclectic music company. We are fostering a community around ORiGiN with the roster and the partners we work with \u2013 we are very happy with how it is all coming together.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"prose prose-p:mb-4 prose-a:font-bold\"><!-- HTML_TAG_START --><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There are still more mountains to climb, but it is nice to take a short second to reflect on the past, and be grateful for all these artists trusting us with their life\u2019s work of music and art,&#8221; he adds. &#8220;We don\u2019t take this for granted.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!-- HTML_TAG_END --><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-10\" data-svelte-h=\"svelte-tuj2fi\">\n<p class=\"text-sm italic mb-5\">This piece of content has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its<br \/>\n                            arts funding and advisory body<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52\" src=\"https:\/\/media.themusic.com.au\/images\/site-assets\/local-journalism.webp\" alt=\"Creative Australia\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source themusic.com.au \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More Crocodylus After more than three decades in the game, the storied ORiGiN Music Group are continuing to kick massive goals across the board, with the fiercely independent music company announcing a major roster expansion of new global publishing and recording signings today. 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