- Rising singer-songwriter Ryan Peter Murphy has signed a worldwide recording contract with Warner Records.
- Murphy continues his representation with Pete Galli at Red Light Management for music management and William Morris Endeavor (WME) for live booking.
- The Berklee College of Music artist built a massive audience through his viral "Singing Out the Window" series, earning over 200 million views and millions of global streams.
- The deal marks Murphy's first major record label signing as Warner Records expands its roster of breakthrough vocal talent.
Ryan Peter Murphy, the rising singer-songwriter known for his 1950s-inspired crooner sound, has officially signed a record deal with Warner Records. The partnership provides a major label home for Murphy after his successful run as an independent artist.
Under the agreement, veteran executive Laura Swanson will help guide media and publicity strategy at Warner Records. Murphy keeps his core team firmly in place, continuing to work with manager Pete Galli at Red Light Management alongside talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME) for worldwide touring and live appearances.
Murphy captured global attention while studying songwriting and performance at Berklee College of Music. His viral TikTok series, “Singing Out the Window,” earned over 200 million views across social media platforms.
His rapid rise led to a guest appearance with Snoop Dogg on The Jennifer Hudson Show. He also performed the U.S. national anthem for the Boston Celtics at TD Garden and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Murphy built steady catalog momentum with popular singles such as “In My Angel’s Eyes,” which gained over 1.3 million streams, along with “Day I Left” and “Santa, Please”. His latest release, “Love Letters,” serves as his debut single under the Warner Records banner.
Murphy’s signing reflects a busy season of label talent acquisitions across the industry. The move follows other major 2026 label additions, including Yes Boone signing with Warner Music Australasia, Soulidified signing to Atlantic Records, and Temper City signing with Interscope Records.
With major-label resources now supporting his vintage vocal style, Murphy is well-positioned to reach mainstream radio and international stages.
Takeaways
Ryan Peter Murphy’s move from independent viral creator to Warner Records artist highlights how timeless vocal talent continues to find high value in the modern music market.
While many digital musicians struggle to turn viral views into long-term careers, Murphy enters this chapter with an experienced team at Red Light Management and WME to guide his growth.
For Warner Records, adding Murphy brings a versatile crooner style to its roster, bridging classic songwriting with digital appeal.
How will Warner Records adapt Murphy’s vintage 1950s aesthetic for modern streaming playlists and mainstream pop radio? Will Murphy keep his signature organic social media content as his label releases scale up? Could this signing signal an increased interest from major labels in classic crooner and vocal-first acts?
