Kobalt Music has signed a worldwide creative and publishing deal with independent publishing company Little Louder, covering future works and all back catalogue.
Little Louder is owned by country star Eric Church (pictured).
Kobalt’s creative team will be pitching their writer’s songs for placements on various records and providing assistance on key sync projects in addition to offering collaboration and co-write opportunities.
Little Louder was formed by with Nashville-based music executive Arturo Buenahora and Eric Church. Its roster includes Casey Beathard, Luke Dick, Oscar Charles, Jeff Hyde, Haley Georgia and Ryan Tyndell.
Sas Metcalfe, Chief Creative Officer at Kobalt said: “Eric Church is more than a singer-songwriter, he is force to be reckoned with in the music business. He is the type of musician that really transforms his energy and passion into the musical projects he creates. Little Louder is no different and we are excited to support the company’s talented roster across the globe.”
“Both Eric and Arturo have built an incredible company with such a diverse roster in a short amount of time and we couldn’t prouder to help grow their company going forward.”
Jesse Willoughby, Kobalt
“As we began planning the next steps for the evolution of Little Louder, we found a partner in Kobalt that we think can help us build upon the foundation that we have carefully established,” said Little Louder President, Arturo Buenahora Jr.
“We are a boutique publisher at heart that is always trying to superserve our writers. Kobalt will allow us to keep that identity while providing talented creative reinforcement with a global reach.”
Jesse Willoughby, General Manager at Kobalt added “Both Eric and Arturo have built an incredible company with such a diverse roster in a short amount of time and we couldn’t prouder to help grow their company going forward.”
Eric Church said: “We are excited about what the future holds with Kobalt.”
Kobalt’s Music Publishing, Neighbouring Rights, and Recordings/AWAL divisions serve over 25,000 songwriters, 600 publishers, and 20,000 independent artists, including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, and Sam Smith.Music Business Worldwide