Kobalt Label Services (KLS) North America has signed a ‘multi-faceted’ deal with Los Angeles-based New Zealanders, The Naked and Famous.
The deal includes a partnership with the band’s label, Somewhat Damaged.
Effective immediately, the agreement will cover their forthcoming single, “Higher,” scheduled for release on July 8, 2016 and their upcoming album anticipated for this fall.
The signing offers the band a full range of KLS services including digital and physical distribution, marketing (international) and synch licensing North America with Kobalt’s digital distribution platform, “AWAL” (Artists Without A Label) servicing the world (exclu: North America, New Zealand and Australia).
The Naked and Famous released their self-produced debut album, Passive Me, Aggressive You in 2011 – followed up in 2013 with their sophomore album, Rolling Waves,
The group is currently putting finishing touches on their third album, and preparing for a return to the stage following the release of their single.
“TNAF are excited to be embarking on the next stage in our journey with Kobalt as a partner,” said The Naked and Famous guitarist and vocalist, Thom Powers. “The team and the resources they’ve built in behind it, have shown us that Kobalt is a place that can support artists in a new model of partnership and makes us as a band feel confident that our music can reach existing fans and help us engage with new ones.”
Ron Cerrito, General Manager, Kobalt Label Services added, “We are extremely proud to partner with The Naked and Famous for the release of their next studio album this fall. Great artistry along with their world class management team make them a perfect fit for Kobalt Label Services. We look forward to releasing our first single, “Higher” which lands on July 8th.”
In advance of their new album release, The Naked and Famous perform at Austin City Limits Music Festival and Life is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas with headline tour dates soon to be announced.Music Business Worldwide
