PULSE Music Group has formed a music publishing joint venture with songwriter/producer Gabe Simon. Through the joint venture, PULSE Music Group and Simon’s publishing company, Abide By The Vibe, have signed Noah Levine and Sam Westhoff to worldwide publishing deals. Simon has also renewed his exclusive worldwide publishing deal with PULSE Music Group encompassing his complete song catalog.

Recently recognized by Billboard as a “Rising Producers Making Waves on the Hot 100” list, Simon has written/produced songs with some of today’s top artists spanning genres such as folk, pop, rock, and alternative since first signing a publishing deal with PULSE Music Group in 2015. Simon co-wrote and co-produced (co-produced in its entirety) Noah Kahan’s critically acclaimed, 2X Platinum album Stick Season and the 2X Platinum deluxe edition Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever), earning him a No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top Rock Producer and Top Rock/Alt Producer charts, with 18 songs simultaneously on the Billboard Hot Rock and Alternative charts. The album also debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 200, No. 1 Billboard US Top Alternative Album (Gabe’s second career No. 1 Alt Album), along with 3 additional No. 1 Billboard album spots spanning multiple genres. Simon’s production and songwriting discography totals more than 6 billion streams worldwide, and he has co-written commercial singles for Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey, Halsey, Maroon 5, Anderson .Paak, Rag N Bone Man, James Bay, Hailee Steinfeld, Ruel, Jessie Murph and many more.

Scott Cutler, Steven Gringer [SVP, A&R, PULSE Music Group], and Ashley Calhoun commented: “Our partnership with Gabe Simon has been strong for nearly a decade now, and throughout that journey, Gabe has experienced tremendous success as a songwriter/producer. We’re very excited about this partnership – Gabe has proven to be an exceptional partner who knows how to cultivate and champion other songwriters and producers. We created this platform to give writers/producers like Noah and Sam a creative home with a publishing community that keeps creativity at the forefront. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Abide By The Vibe and to welcome Sam and Noah to the PULSE Music Group/Abide By The Vibe family.”

Simon commented: “I’ve had the incredible privilege of spending the past nine years with PULSE where I’ve been given the space to grow and embrace what it means to write, produce, and nurture creativity. I’m eternally grateful for Steven Gringer, Lauren Bodin, Scott Cutler, Annie Aberle, Ashley Calhoun, and the entire Pulse team who have become pivotal figures not just in my professional life but also in my personal life. When the idea of forming a safe haven for creatives arose, they quickly jumped to support and champion it. I’m excited to now give that same time, space, and encouragement to the members of the Abide By The Vibe family and I look forward to building this wonderful community together!”

Levine is a writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. His unique melodies and lyricism, as well as his productions and musicianship, have already caught the attention of some of today’s top artists, including Kahan. Levine co-wrote two songs on Kahan’s album Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever), including RIAA-certified Platinum single “Dial Drunk” with Post Malone (produced by Simon). The single debuted at No. 1 on Top US Spotify Songs, appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (the highest debut on the chart that week), reached No. 1 at Triple A radio, No. 1 at Alternative radio, and Top 20 at Top 40. Levine also ranked as the No. 2 songwriter on the Billboard Alternative Songwriters chart. Aside from writing with other artists, Levine is currently working on his next album for his artist project. Between sessions in LA and Nashville, Levine spends his time on the road as the lead guitarist for Kahan. Levine’s worldwide publishing deal with PULSE Music Group/Abide By The Vibe encompasses his full catalog and future works.

Westhoff is a writer, producer, and artist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Upon moving to Nashville in 2023, Westhoff launched his own artist project called HAFFWAY, while simultaneously becoming an in-demand writer and producer in Nashville. He recently produced “Your Eyes Tell Stories”, and “Hells On The Loose”, and co-wrote and produced “Santa Fe” for Bo Staloch. He produced Clover County’s “Black Leather Daydream”; produced Lily Meola’s “Mar Vista”; co-wrote and produced Sam MacPherson’s “I’m Not From Anywhere Else”; co-wrote and produced Cece Coakley’s “Oh My God”, amongst many others. With HAFFWAY, he recently released his deluxe EP Lady Lou & All Her Friends which includes features from Wilderado, Sam MacPherson, Cece Coakley, Trousdale and Keyland. HAFFWAY recently announced that he will be joining one of the artists he’s been writing with, Bear Rinehart, on his Wilder Woods tour in February and March 2025. Westhoff’s worldwide publishing deal with PULSE Music Group/Abide By The Vibe encompasses his full catalog and future works.

Founded by Simon, Abide By The Vibe serves as a resource working in tandem with established, traditional publishing entities to cultivate, empower, and elevate songwriters in their creative pursuits. As a non-exclusive producer-founded co-publishing entity, Abide By The Vibe is committed to championing artistic integrity, fostering creativity, and strategically guiding the careers of partners through the lens of Gabe’s years of creative experience, artistic empathy + versatility, and unique approach. Abide By The Vibe clients include Levine, Carrie K, and Westhoff.