CTM Outlander Acquires Matt Simons’ Masters Catalog

CTM Outlander, the joint venture between Netherlands-based CTM and US-based Outlander Capital, has acquired the master recording catalog of American singer-songwriter Matt Simons.

The deal:

• The transaction covers masters spanning the US artist’s career, including albums Living Proof, Pieces, Catch & Release, When the Lights Go Down, Rak Studio Sessions, and Identity Crisis.

• Simons’ 2015 breakthrough single “Catch & Release (Deepend Remix)” reached Number 1 in countries such as Germany, France, Spain and Belgium, and went Platinum and Gold in Canada, South Africa, Italy, Ireland, Sweden, and Switzerland.

• He currently has just under 3.5 million monthly Spotify listeners.

Ongoing strategy:

• CTM Outlander launched in 2021 with a plan to invest $1 billion in music rights over five years.

• Recent publishing acquisitions include the catalogs of Shane McAnally, Sam Hunt, Ross Copperman, and Natalie Hemby.

• The company has offices in Amsterdam, Dallas, Nashville, London, Miami, and Brussels.

What they said:

• André de Raaff, CEO, CTM Outlander: “Matt Simons’ master catalog represents exactly the type of globally resonant and culturally enduring repertoire we are focused on building at CTM Outlander. From Catch & Release to his broader body of work, these recordings have demonstrated sustained relevance across markets and platforms. This acquisition reflects our continued commitment to invest in high-quality master assets with both proven performance and long-term growth potential.”