OneRepublic Signs First New Record Deal in Nearly Two Decades

The Ryan Tedder-fronted OneRepublic has signed a worldwide record deal with BMG, the company tells Billboard. The first new music under the pact, “Beautiful Colors,” will arrive on July 25 and serve as the inaugural single from the pop-rock group’s forthcoming seventh studio album.

The band has spent the past 18 years on Mosley Music Group/Interscope and most recently took “I Ain’t Worried” from 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was also featured on the group’s latest full-length album, 2024’s Artificial Paradise.

“We’re excited to join the BMG family to keep releasing music that our fans will love,” Tedder said in a statement. “Jon [Loba, BMG President, Frontline Recordings, The Americas] and Dan [Gill, BMG EVP, Recorded Music, West Coast] have already been such incredible partners throughout this whole process and we’re looking forward to their continued support. We can’t wait for our fans to hear our new single ‘Beautiful Colors’ inspired by the Japanese anime series Kaiju No. 8, coming out later this month!”

OneRepublic has minted several hits since the group’s breakthrough, 2007’s Grammy-nominated mega-smash “Apologize.” Subsequent hits have included “All the Right Moves,” “Good Life” and “Counting Stars.” The band’s songs have received a cumulative 18 billion streams on Spotify, according to BMG.

In addition to lead singer Tedder, OneRepublic includes guitarists Zach Filkins and Drew Brown, keyboardist Brian Willett, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher. 

Loba added in a statement, “OneRepublic is one of the most dynamic and enduring bands of the past two decades, with a global footprint that spans chart-topping hits, billions of streams, and a deep catalog of era-defining music. Their ability to evolve, innovate, and connect with audiences worldwide aligns perfectly with BMG’s artist-first philosophy.”

Gill said, “This partnership marks an exciting new chapter — not just for the band. Partnering with OneRepublic further strengthens our ability to collaborate at the highest level and deliver for artists of this caliber. We are fully committed to supporting OneRepublic’s creative vision and ensuring their upcoming album reaches fans on a scale like never before.”

Of OneRepublic’s six previous studio albums, four landed in the top 20 of the Billboard 200, with 2016’s Oh My My reaching No. 3 and 2013’s Native peaking at No. 4. In addition to “I Ain’t Worried,” the band also landed in the Hot 100’s top 10 with “Apologize” (No. 2), “Good Life” (No. 8) and “Counting Stars” (No. 2). The band will kick off an international tour in September in Dublin.