Beggars have announced a new partnership with Warner Music International which will essentially see the creation of Beggars Japan. A new office will be open within Warner Music Japan which will make artists old and new from the various Beggars labels available properly in the Japanese market for the first time. The first album to be released via the venture will be Thom Yorke's solo album (which isn't a solo album, remember) which, of course, is coming out of Beggars' XL label.
Confirming all this, Beggars boss Martin Mills told reporters: "Over the last five years we've successfully established offices in every significant music market, and this landmark deal finally gives us an equivalent domestic presence in what has been a key market for us for many years. The challenges of the Japanese market are very exciting for a label like us. We are delighted to be teaming up with Warner Music Japan to meet them".
Warners' Lachie Rutherford added: "We are proud to be working with Beggars and its labels alongside our existing line-up. Japan's progressive and vibrant music culture will provide an exciting environment for Beggars' pioneering approach, and we look forward to exploring the potential for their prestigious catalogue across a range of platforms".