Big Family Music Unifies Operations, Partners with Stem

London-based Big Family Music has officially launched, uniting PMR Records and Big Family into one global music company that integrates label, publishing and management operations.

The roster:

• Big Family Music’s roster includes Master Peace, Amber Mark, SG Lewis, Hope Tala, John Ryan, Grant Boutin and co-founder Julian Bunetta.

• The company says it will continue “developing culturally impactful artists and songwriters while doubling down on its A&R-first approach.”

New partnership:

• Big Family Music has partnered with New York-based distribution and artist services platform Stem.

• As per Music Week, Stem works closely with managers, artists and labels to support releases, rollout strategy and long-term planning.

What they said:

• Ben Parmar, co-founder of Big Family Music: “This launch represents who we’ve always been at our core. A small, highly curated team investing early in artists and helping them build for the long term. Stem gives us the ability to expand that vision with a team who operates with the same care and commitment we do. By combining Big Family’s A&R-first philosophy with Stem’s personalized support model, the two companies are creating an infrastructure where artists can grow confidently, with the right people in the room every step of the way.”

• Bobby Davin, VP of Artist & Label Relations at Stem: “We’re proud to partner with Big Family Music. They’ve built a reputation for taste, integrity and long-term thinking. Our role is to serve as an extension of their team and deliver the strategy, support and services that let artists stay focused on making great music.”