PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC PARTNERS WITH DANIEL JONES OF SAVAGE GARDEN
SONGS INCLUDE “TRULY MADLY DEEPLY,” “I KNEW I LOVED YOU,” “I WANT YOU,” “TO THE MOON AND BACK,” “AFFIRMATION” AND MORE
New York, NY (September 10, 2026) – Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, has announced today its partnership with the Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Daniel Jones.
Under the agreement, Primary Wave will partner with Jones on his songwriting catalog across Savage Garden’s two studio albums. The deal gives Jones access to Primary Wave’s global publishing infrastructure, including creative marketing, digital strategy, synchronization, brand partnerships, and film & television opportunities.
The catalog includes some of Savage Garden’s biggest international hits. The duo’s self-titled debut album sold more than 12 million copies worldwide, and featured “I Want You,” “To the Moon and Back,” and “Truly Madly Deeply.”
The duo’s second album, Affirmation, was released in 1999 and included “I Knew I Loved You,” which spent four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as the album’s title track “Affirmation.”
Primary Wave’s Mark Shimmel adds, “Having followed the Australian music scene for many years, it’s a privilege to help bring Daniel Jones and his incredible catalogue of songs into the Primary Wave family. Savage Garden’s music continues to resonate with audiences around the world, and we’re excited to help create new opportunities for these timeless songs.”
ABOUT DANIEL JONES
Daniel Jones is an award-winning Australian songwriter, producer and musician, best known as the co-founder and instrumentalist of internationally successful pop duo Savage Garden.
Together with vocalist Darren Hayes, Jones co-wrote Savage Garden’s catalogue, including theinternational hits “Truly Madly Deeply,” “I Knew I Loved You,” “To the Moon and Back,” “I Want You” and “Affirmation.”
Savage Garden’s self-titled debut album sold more than 12 million copies worldwide and produced a string of international hits. The duo followed it with Affirmation in 1999 and went on to achieve multiple number-one singles around the world.
In 1997, Savage Garden won a record 10 ARIA Awards from 13 nominations, including Album of the Year, Best Group and Single of the Year for “Truly Madly Deeply.”
Following Savage Garden, Jones largely stepped away from public life, focusing on family, business interests and selected creative projects. His Savage Garden catalogue continues to be heard around the world, with songs including “Truly Madly Deeply” remaining a significant part of pop music history.
Listen to Savage Garden HERE.