Thrive Music Taps Kobalt for Global Partnership That Includes Publishing Administration

(NEW YORK, NY – April 16, 2025) — Thrive Music, the label at the forefront of dance and electronic music founded by Ricardo Vinas in 1998, has teamed up with Kobalt, the world’s largest independent music publisher, for a global partnership that includes a publishing administration deal. Under the terms of the deal, Kobalt will globally administer Thrive’s rich catalog of music as well as its forthcoming output.

"As we continue to build Thrive into a full-service company, we need partners who will work alongside us to create opportunities for the artists and songwriters we work with," said Thrive Music Founder Ricardo Vinas. "Laurent Hubert and Jeannette Perez have assembled that global team at Kobalt and we’re excited to be partnering with them for our future."

Over the years, Thrive has been home to many visionary artists with a wide sonic range, and hundreds of releases from underground classics to chart-topping GRAMMY-nominated works from Paul Oakenfold and Deep Dish. Thrive has released original music and special projects from A-Trak, Steve Aoki, John Digweed, Sasha, Roni Size, Ferry Corsten, Duck Sauce, Moby, Danny Tenaglia, Nicky Romero, LP Giobbi, and many more. With recent breakout singles including ACRAZE’s “Do It To It,” Wuki’s “Edge of Seventeen” and “Sunshine,” Woodcamp’s “Eatin’ Good,” and Tiësto’s “Rule The World,” Thrive continues to be at the forefront of today’s dance and electronic music.

Thrive has also had successful collaborations and syncs with Riot Games, EA Games, Hulu, T-Mobile, and more. The label released Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter’s first film score for Gaspar Noé’s cult classic Irreversible, as well as the soundtrack albums for groundbreaking films including Darren Aronofsky’s Pi and Christopher Nolan’s Memento.

"Thrive Music embodies the independent spirit and creative ambitions that we admire at Kobalt," said Jeannette Perez, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Kobalt. "Ricardo and Carlos and the entire Thrive team have built an important creative incubator for an amazing roster of artists and songwriters. We’re excited to welcome them into the Kobalt family."

"As we grow in the publishing arena, teaming up with Kobalt lets us dream even bigger—offering creators around the world the services and support to thrive on their own terms," said Thrive Music’s EVP A&R Carlos Alcala.

From Left to Right: Jesse Willoughby, SVP Business Development, Kobalt Publishing; Ricardo Vinas, CEO and Founder, Thrive Music; Carlos Alcala, EVP, Thrive Music; Andrew Conde, VP Operations and Sync, Thrive Music

About Thrive
At the forefront of dance and electronic music since 1998, Thrive has been home to many visionary artists with a wide sonic range and hundreds of releases—from underground classics to chart-topping GRAMMY-nominated works from Paul Oakenfold and Deep Dish. Thrive has released original music and special projects from A-Trak, Steve Aoki, John Digweed, Sasha, Roni Size, Ferry Corsten, Duck Sauce, Moby, Danny Tenaglia, Nicky Romero, LP Giobbi, and many more. With recent breakout singles including ACRAZE’s “Do It To It,” Wuki’s “Edge of Seventeen” and “Sunshine,” Wooscamp’s “Eatin’ Good,” and Tiësto’s “Rule The World,” Thrive continues to lead the way in today’s dance and electronic music landscape. Thrive has also had successful syncs with Riot Games, EA Games, Hulu, T-Mobile, and others. The label released Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter’s first film score (Irreversible), and soundtracks for films like Darren Aronofsky’s Pi and Christopher Nolan’s Memento.
Follow Thrive at https://www.thrivemusic.com.

About Kobalt
Kobalt Music is the leading independent music publishing destination for songwriters and publishers, powered by technology. With 13 global offices, Kobalt serves over one million songs, representing some of the biggest songwriters in the world, including Roddy Ricch, Max Martin, Karol G, Andrew Watt, Stevie Nicks, Phoebe Bridgers, The Lumineers, Gunna, Justin Quiles, The Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney, and many more. On average, Kobalt represents over 35% of the top 100 songs and albums in the US and UK.

With a relentless focus on advancing the interests of creators, Kobalt leverages cutting-edge technology to streamline the complex processes of music publishing administration. Its dedication to transparency and its forward-thinking approach have made it a trusted partner for songwriters and rights holders worldwide. Kobalt continues to transform the industry through platforms like AMRA, its global digital music collection society, designed to maximize value for songwriters and publishers in today’s digital age.
Learn more at www.kobaltmusic.com.