Downtown Music Publishing has acquired London-based
Good Soldier Songs, which includes the catalogs of
The 1975 and
Biffy Clyro.
The transaction includes more than 350 works including the songs that will appear on The 1975’s upcoming album,
Notes on a Conditional Form. Good Soldier Songs’ rights include music by
Billy Lockett,
Colouring,
Dr Vades and others.
Christian Tattersfield, the former CEO of
Warner Music UK, founded Good Soldier Songs in 2003.
“With an ethos not unlike Downtown’s, Christian has built an incredible, diverse roster at Good Soldier Songs and we’re ecstatic to add its music to our catalog,” said
Roberto Neri, Executive Vice President and Head of European Business Development for Downtown Music. “We’re also excited for The 1975’s highly-anticipated new album and are thrilled to work with the band and their manager,
Jamie Oborne.”