"This acquisition reflects our commitment to amplifying independent music with lasting cultural value, HMWL has cultivated a distinct presence in electronic music, and we look forward to bringing their catalog to new audiences while ensuring sustainable growth for rights holders."

- Christian Victor Bernau, Chief Investment Officer at Indie Music Rights.

By acquiring the rights to this great catalog, Indie Music Rights continues its strategy of empowering rights owners while preserving cultural heritage through effective distribution and creative revitalization. HMWL’s music will now be positioned for broader recognition across international markets, and the catalog will be worked with in a professional manner ensuring better market insight and better positioning for music placement in TV, film, and commercials.

Expanding Sampling & Sync Opportunities

With this acquisition, IMR has also secured access to stems from the HMWL catalog, enabling new opportunities for sampling, remixing, and synchronization. By making individual track elements available, IMR can offer a broader range of licensing options, appealing to producers, filmmakers, game developers, and brands looking for customized music solutions. This approach not only increases the potential for sync placements but also ensures that the catalog remains active in creative industries beyond traditional streaming.

Strengthening IMR Catalog’s Genre Diversity

While IMR has traditionally focused on a wide array of independent music catalogs including folk, pop, rock, and jazz, electronic music represents an exciting new direction. The addition of house and techno broadens IMR's genre diversity, allowing the company to cater to a wider audience and explore new market opportunities.

A Commitment to Innovation & Global Reach

By integrating HMWL’s catalog into its portfolio, IMR continues its mission of carry on independent music catalogs and positioning them for new opportunities in the digital age. This acquisition not only strengthens IMR’s foothold in electronic music markets across Europe and beyond but also underscores its dedication to supporting independent labels, artists, and rights holders.

As IMR activates this catalog across multiple platforms, fans and industry professionals can expect to see expanded licensing opportunities, fresh remix projects, and innovative collaborations that bring HMWL’s music to new audiences.