Independent publisher Angry Mob Music is widening its reach on both the artist development and sync fronts, announcing a new deal with rising pop force AIKO alongside a trio of targeted signings through its creative sync division, AM2.
AIKO’s agreement introduces a hybrid Admin+Co-Pub structure—a flexible model that reflects how modern artists are navigating publishing. Under the deal, her existing catalog will be managed through traditional admin terms, while future collaborations facilitated by Angry Mob will fall under a co-publishing arrangement. It’s a setup designed to preserve ownership while still opening the door to deeper creative collaboration and placement opportunities.
“We’re excited to welcome AIKO into the Angry Mob family and represent her incredible work,” said CEO Marc Caruso. “AIKO’s abilities as not only an artist, but as a songwriter are the perfect fit… we’re looking forward to joining forces and aiding in her continued success.”
That trajectory is already well underway. The Moscow-born, Czech Republic-raised, and Brighton-based artist has steadily built an international profile, from representing her country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 to appearing at SXSW. Her music has landed across major platforms and screens alike, with sync placements in series such as Elite and Love Island, reinforcing her crossover appeal.
Alongside the AIKO signing, AM2 is sharpening its sync capabilities with the addition of three distinct voices: Siv Jakobsen, Ava Della Pietra, and composer Jordan Siegel. Each joins under sync-only agreements, with a focus on both catalog placements and custom compositions for film, television, and advertising.
“Siv, Ava, and Jordan each hit a different lane for us, which is the point,” said AM2 Co-Founder and Executive Director Sean Harrison. “That combination opens up more creative angles for our clients and expands the ways we can support projects across trailers, advertising, and film & TV.”
The diversity of that roster is deliberate. Jakobsen’s emotionally rich indie-folk has already found a global audience and frequent sync success, while Della Pietra brings a rare blend of theatrical background and contemporary songwriting credentials, having amassed millions of streams and dozens of awards before turning 21. Siegel, meanwhile, operates at the highest levels of film and television composition, with credits spanning blockbuster franchises and prestige series, including work tied to Ant-Man and the Wasp and WandaVision.
As Caruso noted, “Beyond their exceptional abilities and craft as artists and songwriters, AIKO, Ava Della Pietra, Jordan Seigel, and Siv Jakobsen represent the continued evolution and elevation of Angry Mob Music. They each bring new and exciting pieces to our catalog and roster, providing us with unique and innovative ways to serve our clients and elevate indie music around the world.”
Taken together, the announcements reflect a broader strategy: build a roster that functions across formats, not just platforms. In an industry where a song’s lifespan increasingly depends on where it lands visually, Angry Mob’s dual focus on publishing and sync feels less like a pivot and more like an inevitability.
