The Polyphonic Spree have just signed to Hollywood Records in America in a deal that includes a cut of any live takings. The deal may sound like the spree are conceding a lot, but founder Tim DeLaughter seems confident in his decision.
"I didn't have any hesitation about giving up touring money because I knew if we were going to continue to let our live show flourish, we needed help. The contract is structured so that the master tapes eventually come back to the group."
Chairman of Hollywood parent company, Buena Vista Music Group, Bob Cavallo, said; "We can to spread the group's message across the Disney landscape. I can use the theme parks, television, the ABC family, our theatrical division, and other areas to break this band."
DeLaughter admits that he already has plans to make a children's album for Walt Disney Records.
'The Beginning Stages of...', will be out in the US on 24 Jun, and will come with a four-track bonus disc. The spree already have a new album penciled in for next year.