SESAME STREET'S NEW ADDRESS: WMG

Animal is taking his drum kit to Warner Music.

Warner Music Group’s Arts Music division is re-launching Sesame Street Records in the United States and Canada with Sesame Workshop. It’s the company’s first move for Arts Music in the kids’ music space.

The catalog of classic Sesame Street recordings is now available across streaming and download platforms, including the new It’s Christmas Time. Compilation albums on CD and vinyl are on the way.

Plans for early next year call for the release of previously unavailable recordings from current and past seasons of Sesame Street, including appearances by pop stars and other celebrities; thematic compilations; and new cover songs and parodies that originate outside of the TV show.

It’s the first time in more than 20 years that new music from Sesame Street will be made available to the public under a consistent schedule of releases.

“Sesame Street and music have had a long-standing harmony that began nearly 50 years ago. I’m thrilled this partnership with Sesame Workshop is our first initiative for Arts Music in the kids’ music space,” said Kevin Gore, President of Warner Music’s Arts Music division. “I watched the first episode, owned their first album, shared this music with my kids, and I can’t think of a better brand or mission as our foundation in this space. I’ve been tickled by Elmo for a long time.”

“Kids connect to the magic of these songs immediately,” said Andrea Craig, Vice President Product Development, Creative & Operations for Warner Music Group’s Arts Music division. “They’re songs about letters and numbers, and so much more: friendship, community, joy and heart.”

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