Kobalt has signed a worldwide agreement with independent British music company The Other Songs.
The deal includes publishing administration, creative services and sync for all of The Other Songs’ catalog/future works.
The Other Songs is a live music event where artists, producers and top executives of the music industry come to hear available songs, performed by the artists and songwriters who wrote them.
Since its inception, these events have seen more than 100 songwriters perform in the UK and US with some of the world’s most successful songwriters performing their songs.
“The Other Songs have developed a strong, distinctive brand over a relatively short time and we are looking forward to enhancing that through our global support and expertise.”
Sas Metcalfe, Kobalt
In 2018, The Other Songs record label and management arm was established, which now holds a roster of 12 acts, including heavyweight songwriter RuthAnne.
They are now venturing into Publishing too, in partnership with Kobalt, to develop songwriters and artists.
“Billy, Alastair & Sophia have a great passion for song craft and songwriters that is reflected in the diverse talent that is associated with The Other Songs – both as a live showcase and label and now as a publisher.”
Alison Donald, Kobalt UK Head of Creative
Kobalt UK Head of Creative Alison Donald, said: “Whenever our Creative team at Kobalt looks at partnering with outside A&R sources, it has to be with people who bring something unique to what we already have.
“Billy, Alastair & Sophia have a great passion for song craft and songwriters that is reflected in the diverse talent that is associated with The Other Songs – both as a live showcase and label and now as a publisher.”
Sas Metcalfe, Kobalt Global Head of Creative added: “The Other Songs have developed a strong, distinctive brand over a relatively short time and we are looking forward to enhancing that through our global support and expertise.”
“We are passionate, if not slightly obsessed with great songs, wherever they may come from, and we are incredibly excited to partner with Alison, Sas and the Kobalt team who share the same beliefs.”
Alastair Webber, The Other Songs
Alastair Webber, The Other Songs co-founder said: “When Billy, Soph and I started The Other Songs, we made a promise to only partner with people who really understand our vision and our values within the songwriting community.
“We are passionate, if not slightly obsessed with great songs, wherever they may come from, and we are incredibly excited to partner with Alison, Sas and the Kobalt team who share the same beliefs.”Music Business Worldwide
