EMI Music Publishing signs Sam Sparro

EMI Music Publishing has signed up Sam Sparro who is, I'm told, an aspiring dance and funk act. Aussie Sparro's first album is due out on the Universal later this year. Here's what EMI Publishing MD Guy Moot said: "This is a deal that everybody wanted to secure, and I'm delighted that Sam and [his songwriting partner] Jesse [Roog] have made the decision to sign with us. Their songs are completely infectious and have huge potential, and we're looking forward to working with them for a long time to come".