Anthem Music Publishing Signs Pop Powerhouse Shawn Desman Amid Major Comeback

(TORONTO, June 18, 2025) – Anthem Music Publishing is excited to announce an exclusive songwriting agreement with multi-platinum pop artist Shawn Desman, a standout talent from Wax Records. This highlights the continued synergy between Anthem and Wax, who in November 2024 formed a strategic creative partnership aimed at redefining the artist development process.

The inaugural release under this partnership is Desman’s latest hit single, “BODY,” a dynamic dance-pop track featuring 2025 JUNO Award nominee Jamie Fine. The collaboration between Desman and Fine was conceived and recorded in just two days, capturing an electric, spontaneous energy that’s resonated with listeners. Released on March 21 through Wax Records, “BODY” has rapidly ascended the Canadian radio charts, most notably becoming the most added song on Canadian radio during its release week.

“Shawn Desman is a force in Canadian pop music, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the Anthem family,” stated Jason Klein, Anthem Music Group CEO. “His creative resurgence has set the stage for an exciting new chapter, and this publishing partnership reflects our belief in his vision and artistry. We’re proud to support him as he continues to deliver bold, genre-defining music to audiences across Canada and beyond.”

“I am beyond thrilled to be joining the Anthem Music family! It’s important for me to feel the hunger, the passion and the love for music with anyone that I partner with,” Desman shares. “Jason and his team have shown me all of those things in immense quantities. I look forward to the international opportunities that Anthem will bring forth not only as a songwriter but also as an artist. Let’s make some great music!”

Desman’s partnership with Anthem follows a remarkable resurgence in his career, highlighted by the success of his Top 10 radio hit “Maniac” and a series of sold-out cross-Canada tours. With another cross-Canada trek slated for this coming fall, this publishing deal propels him into the

next phase of his musical journey, with more releases, international touring, and high-profile collaborations on the horizon.

About Anthem Music

Anthem Music Group is one of the world’s leading independent music companies. Comprising award-winning organizations, Anthem Music Group is home to Anthem Music Publishing and Anthem Records. Headquartered in Toronto, with operations in Nashville, New York and Los Angeles, Anthem supports and invests in the careers and works of songwriters and artists, and the creation of exceptional music for recording artists and audio-visual productions. Anthem’s unique approach combines the resources, power, and reach of a major with the agility, entrepreneurism, and soul of an independent. www.anthem.music

About Shawn Desman:

Shawn Desman comes from a groundbreaking era of Canadian music that paved the way for the next generation of artists we see today. With a deep history of success, Shawn Desman exploded onto the scene, making waves across the country with his signature sound and style. Making his mark on an entire generation of Canadians, Desman achieved incredible accolades including a Platinum selling album, 5 Platinum selling singles, multiple chart-topping radio hits, and a plethora of awards including a JUNO Award for R&B Sound Recording of the Year, 3 MMVAs, and multiple SOCAN Awards for his songwriting. Desman made an unprecedented return to the stage in 2023, headlining the OVO All Canadian North Stars show, and releasing his Top 10 radio smash “Maniac,” which catapulted him back to the forefront of the music industry. What followed was a whirlwind of national media attention, climbing the radio charts, and viral moments that reached hundreds of millions of viewers across the country – proving why he is one of Canada’s biggest musical success stories to date. Desman has continued to prove his staying power, his viral explosion across social platforms, and sold out tour dates across the country.