A Brain on Fire, Spreading to Phones

10/02/2009

Daniel Johnston "Hi, How Are You" app released on iphone to rave reviews. 

Primary Wave has moved into new offices

08/26/2009

Primary Wave has moved into new offices in NYC.

Saving Abel certified Gold

03/11/2009

Saving Abel's self-titled debut album was certified Gold by the RIAA.

New Strategic Alliance with Chicago

12/19/2008

Primary Wave forms strategic alliance with Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane and James Pankow of the legendary recording group Chicago.

Oates, Mustache Make Cartoon Crime-Fighting Team

07/11/2008

John Oates may be coming to a cartoon near you.

Crossing The Line - An Exhibition in Sound & Print

06/18/2008

Come experience the Art, Music and Sound of Andy Warhol, Daniel Johnston, Eric Fischl, Path Soong, Ivan Karp, Carte Ratcliff and Connie Beckley on June 21st (3-6pm) at June Kelly Gallery.  (591 Broadway)



Primary Wave launches its West Coast Office

06/16/2008

Located at 9165 W. Sunset Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90069.  The phone number is 310.247.8630



What our partners are saying about us...

04/11/2008

John Oates
“Strategically marketing our music publishing assets is a critical component in today’s music industry and that is why we chose Primary Wave over other suitors. We are excited to be collaborating with the Primary Wave te...

Guitar Hero gives sweet emotion to Aerosmith

02/15/2008

New "Guitar Hero" game focusing on the rock band Aerosmith



Steve Earle Wins Grammy Award

02/12/2008

Congratulations to Steve for taking home his second consecutive Grammy Award

Primary Wave Music and Graham Parker Enter Into A Marketing and Administration Agreement

01/28/2008

Legendary Singer/Songwriter’s Extraordinary Catalog Includes “Wake Up (Next To You),” “Local Girls” and “Crawlin’ From The Wreckage”

Primary Wave Forms Strategic Alliance with Steven Tyler

01/10/2008

Partnership Includes Songs Written and Co-Written for Aerosmith,  America's Greatest All-Time Rock and Roll Band

Coming Soon...THINK MUSIC™

01/10/2008



Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute album receives 2 Grammy Nominations

01/09/2008



Steve Earle garners two Grammy Nominations

12/06/2007

Singer-songwriter Steve Earle has garnered two Grammy nominations for his critically acclaimed album Washinton Square Serenade. 

Legendary Nirvana

12/06/2007

Band’s Never Before Released Acoustic Performance Comes To Home Video With Unaired Footage And Interviews

PW acquires a significant interest in Lamont Dozier's writer share

07/31/2007



Steve Earle: The Newest Addition to Primary Wave

06/27/2007



Primary Wave acquires an interest in the song catalog of Maurice White

06/11/2007



Primary Wave Acquires the copyright interests of the catalog of songwriters Sara and Janna Allen

06/11/2007



Primary Wave signs Americana Singer-Songwriter to publishing deal

06/11/2007



Daniel Johnston to play the Highline Festival in NYC

04/18/2007

Daniel Johnston has been handpicked by David Bowie to play the upcoming Highline Festival in NYC on May 16th. 

Blue October's "Hate Me" - ASCAP Publishing Award

04/18/2007

Blue October's "Hate Me" was awarded an ASCAP publishing award for the most played pop song in 2006.

Julian Lennon Sells Stake in Beatles Songs

04/13/2007

Primary Wave is acquiring a stake in what is known as the songwriter's share of royalties from the Beatles songs.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame presents The Definitive 200

03/14/2007

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame presents the 'Definitive 200'

Blue October - BDSCertified Spin Award Recipient

03/02/2007

Blue October's "Hate Me" was a BDSCertified Spin Award recipient in January 2007.

Blue October's album Foiled certified Platinum

02/15/2007

Blue October's current album, Foiled has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Blue October Private Acoustic Set

02/15/2007

Blue October performed an acoustic set for a standing room only crowd of advertising and music executives at Mad River Post in NYC on the eve of their sold-out Irving Plaza show.   

The Devil & Daniel Johnston

01/25/2007

The documentary film, The Devil & Daniel Johnston, chronicles the story of Daniel's life.  The film appeared on numerous 2006 year-end Top 10 Best DVD lists and was named the #1 Music DVD of 2006 by Blender Magazine.

Awards
Sundance Film Festival 2005 - Best Director
San Francisco Independent Film Festival - Audience Award Best Documentary...

Kurt Cobain Tops Forbes Magazine List

01/24/2007

Kurt Cobain tops Forbes Magazine’s 2006 list of highest-grossing deceased celebrity for the first time, toppling Elvis.

Nirvana Appears in Rolling Stone Magazine's Best All Time Songs and Albums

01/24/2007

Primary Wave Music Publishing artist Nirvana made a number of appearances in Rolling Stone magazine's recent song and album greats compilation.