F Block Music Publishing has appointed former Warner/Chappell A&R Ryan Farley to the newly-created position of Head of A&R.
The role will bring additional creative resource to the roster developed by CEO Hank Hughes since he launched London-based F Block Studios in 2007.
Hughes officially introduced the F Block Music Publishing division in 2015 – signing an admin agreement with Kobalt Music.
Hughes, whose F Block Studios have facilitated the rise of Naughty Boy, Diztortion, ADP, Levi Lennox, Mojam and others, said, “This is a very exciting appointment for F Block Music Publishing. I have known Ryan for a few years now and have been constantly impressed by his tenacity and enthusiasm.”
Miller Williams, Senior VP Creative, Kobalt Music added, “It’s great to be working with Ryan again, and a big welcome to the Kobalt family.
“His experience & contacts will be invaluable to F Block Music Publishing songwriters.”
“This is a very exciting appointment for F Block Music Publishing. I have known Ryan for a few years now and have been constantly impressed by his tenacity and enthusiasm.”
Hank Hughes, F Block
Farley, whose signings whilst at Warner/Chappell include Madeon (Lady Gaga), Starsmith (Ellie Goulding) and Wolf Gang added, “I’m delighted to be joining F Block and start working with the exciting roster of talent Hank has assembled.
“There are some truly special writers here who are already developing a strong reputation in the UK and internationally.”
Founded by Hughes in 2007 on the estate of Ealing Film Studios, F Block Studios has produced Grammy-nominated and award winning albums such as Emeli Sande’s ‘Our Version Of Events’ and Sam Smith’s ‘In The Lonely Hour’.
F Block Publishing’s roster includes: Ads Valu, Maestro The Baker, Lewi White, Nia, Reign Write, Swift Knight and Biggs.Music Business Worldwide
