Concord has entered into a long-term, exclusive joint venture with Easy Eye Sound, the label founded by The Black Keys’ front man, Dan Auerbach.
Under this worldwide partnership, Concord will release all new recordings made for Easy Eye Sound and will distribute all catalog albums that have reverted or will revert to the label during the course of the venture.
Founded in 2017 and named after Auerbach’s recording studio, the Easy Eye Sound label is home to a wide range of artists.
In this short time, the label has released over 20 albums, garnering seven Grammy nominations including four for Yola’s breakout hit Walk Through Fire and one for Bentonia bluesman Jimmy “Duck” Holmes album Cypress Grove.
An eight-time Grammy winner himself, Auerbach has also earned two Producer of the Year nominations in the last two years, one of them for producing, co-writing and performing on Marcus King’s Grammy-nominated El Dorado (Fantasy Records) and a songwriting nod for his work on Yola’s debut.
Easy Eyes’ roster also includes country legend John Anderson and Bay Area rockers Shannon and the Clams.
The partnership will operate under the Easy Eye Sound label name and logo.
The parties plan to release 12 albums in 2021.
“It’s exciting to see the record label and recording studio evolve and begin a worldwide partnership with the fine folks at Concord.”
Dan Auerbach
“When I founded Easy Eye Sound a decade ago, it was meant as home base for my musical vision and as a way to discover and support artists I believe in,” said Auerbach.
“It’s exciting to see the record label and recording studio evolve and begin a worldwide partnership with the fine folks at Concord.”
“Easy Eye Sound will be a great addition to Concord Recorded Music’s group of labels, and the partnership will give Dan and his artists a global platform of opportunity. I look forward to great things.”
Tom Whalley, Concord
Tom Whalley, Concord’s Chief Label Executive, added: “I’m thrilled to partner with Dan and his label Easy Eye Sound.
“Dan’s passion runs through Easy Eye’s in-house songwriting, production and the overall cohesive vision of the label. He brings a stellar roster and a committed staff under the leadership of Tom Osborn.
“Easy Eye Sound will be a great addition to Concord Recorded Music’s group of labels, and the partnership will give Dan and his artists a global platform of opportunity. I look forward to great things.”Music Business Worldwide