Mau and Ricky Talk Signing With Sony, New Management and Miami Studio: ‘We’re Doubling Down’

Brothers Mau and Ricky Montaner have kicked off a new stage in their career, signing with a new label and new management, launching their own imprint and now, opening a new recording studio.

Casablanca Studios will open in Miami as a “creative sanctuary,” with plans to open outposts in other parts of the world as well, says Ricky Montaner.

“There’s so much music and content we’re competing with, that it’s vital in some way to try to have a platform for artists who will surround themselves with peers who will elevate their craft,” he adds. “It’s like a little oasis. We’re doubling down on our creative process. That’s why we bought this studio. And hopefully it will house not only our dreams but those of friends and colleagues.”

Mau and Ricky have long been known as collaborators and, at one point, owned the studio that now houses Sony’s 5020 Studios.

The siblings, who signed to Warner Music Latina in 2022, wrapped up their contract with the label with their acclaimed album Hotel Caracas, released in 2024.  

They’ve now returned to Sony Music Latin, where they were previously signed, via a distribution deal with their own Why Club Records, and released a first single, “Te quiero,” alongside Kapo, which will be part of a new album slated for release in 2026.

“In Sony, they talk about being ‘a house for artists’ and in my experience the conversation is around music. And that’s what I’m interested in. Everything comes from the songs.”

Mau and Ricky have also switched management, and after a productive 10-year stint with manager Armando Lozano, they parted amicably and are now handling day-to-day operations of their business from their own company, with Neus Borrell as CEO, “in charge of our whole operation, from touring to record deals,” says Ricky.

The siblings are also working with Seitrack, with Alex Mizrahi as their agent.   

“Alex has been doing this for years and has amazing relations,” adds Ricky. “We want to play in the big leagues with other players from the big leagues. And now, we feel we’re back where we belong with a fresh outlook.”