Eden Joel Signs With Concord Music Publishing & Big Family

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Eden Joel. Photo: Luke M Rogers

Eden Joel has inked a global publishing deal with Concord Music Publishing in partnership with independent label, publishing and management company Big Family Music, led by Damon and Julian Bunetta, and Ben and Daniel Parmar. The deal includes Joel’s full catalog and future works.

A Nashville native, Joel’s sound combines indie coastal pop with the Southern music he grew up on. The last three years, Joel traveled around the world as a touring musician, playing Stephen Sanchez, Annie DiRusso, Mercury, Venus and the Fly Traps, Hannah Cole, Briston Maroney and more. In May, he opened for The Greeting Committee before opening for In Color in July.

“I feel extremely lucky to be joining the Big Family and Concord teams! They are, without a doubt, some of the most passionate and genuine people, who truly care about helping grow and develop creatives sustainably.” says Joel.

In March, Joel produced and co-wrote on Annie DiRusso’s debut album Superpedestrian, as well as releasing his own debut single “Deadweight” in May. The track fuses infectious indie pop melodies and clever lyricism. Before the release, the teaser clip on Joel’s socials had racked up over 600,000 views. Upon its release “Deadweight” was featured on Spotify’s “Fresh Finds Indie” playlist with Eden Joel as the featured artist for ‘Fresh Finds’.

This past year has been busy for Eden Joel. In March, he produced and wrote on Annie DiRusso’s debut album Superpedestrian, and released his own debut single, “Deadweight,” in May. This single showcases Joel’s infectious indie pop melodies and clever lyricism, a clear product of years of honing his craft and soaking up his surrounding Music City influences. Prior to the song’s release, Joel had been teasing his unique sound on Instagram Reels, racking up over 600,000 views of his unreleased music. When it debuted, “Deadweight” was featured on Spotify’s Fresh Finds Indie playlist, as well as finding Joel as the featured artist for Fresh Finds.

“It’s an indescribable feeling when you find an artist who reminds you why you started,” says Lily Bunta, A&R Manager at Concord Music Publishing in Nashville. “Eden Joel is truly one of a kind. His vision, spirit, and artistry embody a bold new generation of creatives. To champion his music, alongside our talented friends at Big Family, is the start of a story I will be celebrating forever.”

“I’ve been a massive fan of Eden for years,” Wes Geiken, Head of Creative at Big Family, adds. “His personality and storytelling ability stood out to me from the start – honest, dynamic, and wise beyond his years. He writes with an emotional depth that’s truly rare. Eden is exactly the kind of writer who will bring value to both the Nashville and LA songwriting communities. I speak on behalf of the whole team at Big Family when I say we’re incredibly excited for what’s ahead and deeply grateful to be part of his publishing team, alongside Lily and the rest of the incredible crew at Concord.”

Joel released his latest single “Used To” on Aug. 20, which serves as the first single from his debut EP coming in 2026. The track explores themes of purging self-doubt, shame and negativity and regaining different and more objective perspectives on life

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