Bucks Music has signed your old mate Erland Cooper to one of those exclusive worldwide publishing deals that all the cool kids keep talking about.
The independent publisher has previously worked with the multi-instrumentalist - including brokering co-writes and sync deals - via its partnership with the Full Time Hobby label, but he will now be formally on the company's roster.
Confirming the deal, Bucks A&R Director Sarah Liversedge Platz says: "Erland is such a wonderful, creative artist and it has been a pleasure to work with him over a number of years now. This new direct deal will strengthen our relationship further and enable us to play an even greater role in propelling Erland's career to the next level. We have big ambitions for him in the media world as well as helping him develop his various artist projects".
Cooper himself adds: "I believe there is a great richness and value in developing long term relationships in this industry and I'm THRILLED to work with such a supportive and creative team of kind-hearted people".