Harbourview Acquires Max Martin and Shellback's Music Catalog

WHO:

Billboard - HarbourView Equity Partners has acquired a stake in the songwriting collective founded by Max Martin and Shellback.

Variety - Max Martin and Shellback are recognized as two of the most successful songwriter-producers of the last 30 years.

WHAT:

Billboard - HarbourView now owns the publisher's share of hits performed by artists including Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd.

Rolling Stone Music - The partnership involves the sale of the catalog that includes songs written by the Wolf Cousins collective.

WHERE:

Variety - The transaction involves the songwriting collective known as Wolf Cousins, which is associated with Max Martin and Shellback.

WHY:

Variety - The strategic partnership aims to leverage the successful catalog of songs created by the Wolf Cousins collective.

HOW:

Rolling Stone Music - The acquisition was made through a partnership between HarbourView Equity Partners and the songwriting collective.

(UPDATED June 24, 2026 19:34 UTC)

HarbourView Equity Partners has acquired a stake in the Wolf Cousins songwriting collective, which was founded by renowned producers Max Martin and Shellback, known for their incredible success over the last 30 years. This strategic partnership gives HarbourView ownership of the publisher's share of popular hits performed by artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd, along with songs written by the Wolf Cousins collective. The acquisition aims to leverage the impressive catalog of music created by these talented songwriters and producers.