Warner Chappell Music Inks Publishing Deal With Étienne Daho

Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has signed an administration and sub-publishing deal with SATORI SONG, the publishing company of French pop artist Étienne Daho.

The deal:

• The agreement covers Daho’s entire 45-year discography, from 1981 debut Mythomane to his latest release, 2023’s Tirer la nuit sur les étoiles.

• It encompasses more than 200 songs, including hits such as “Week-end à Rome,” “Épaule Tattoo,” and “Tombé pour la France.”

• It also covers works Daho wrote and composed for artists such as Vanessa Paradis, Jane Birkin, Françoise Hardy, Dani, and Marianne Faithfull.

• The deal was orchestrated by WCM France’s President Matthieu Tessier and A&R Director Jérôme Brucker.

Why it matters:

• WCM describes Daho as instrumental in shaping and redefining modern French music, establishing him as one of the key artists of his generation.

• His influence extends beyond his own discography, with his aesthetic, songwriting and vision of pop music inspiring multiple generations of artists.

What they said:

• Matthieu Tessier, President, Warner Chappell Music France: “Working alongside a great artist like Étienne Daho and helping champion his repertoire, both in France and internationally, is a great privilege for all of us at Warner Chappell Music. I would like to extend my deepest thanks to Étienne and his producer Laurent Manganas for their trust.”