SPUNK RECORDS AND COOPERATIVE MUSIC SIGN LONG TERM WORLDWIDE LICENSING AGREEMENT.?

20 February 2012

Sydney-based independent label Spunk Records, and international independent label group Cooperative Music have signed a long term licensing agreement, which will see Spunk’s roster of artists worked through Cooperative Music’s label management and marketing team in Australia, and through Cooperative Music’s international network around the world.

Spunk was started 12 years ago by Aaron Curnow and it has grown to become a respected label, with a local international roster that includes My Morning Jacket, Arcade Fire, Spoon, Joanna Newsom, and Sufjan Stevens. They also work internationally with a number of Australian artists that includes The Middle East, Tiny Ruins and many more. The Spunk deal with Co-op commences March which  sees new Spunk releases from Andrew Bird, M Ward and Lambchop. Distribution is through Universal Music Australia.

?“We are thrilled to be partnering  with Aaron and  Spunk” said Co-op Australia’s Tim Janes. “We are respectful of everything Aaron and the label have achieved in the past and we look forward to supporting Spunk in its next exciting chapter. In our eyes Spunk is a perfect fit for Co-op and we’re glad that Aaron agrees”.

 ?Vincent Clery-Melin, Co-Op Global General Manager added “We’re excited to welcome Aaron and Spunk to the Co-Op family. Philosophically we come from the same place and we look forward to working with Spunk both at home in Australia and around the world…”

Aaron Curnow commented ““Internationally, Co-Op work with many of my favourite labels, so to work alongside those labels and with the Co-Op team is something I am very happy about”.

?“Growing Spunk internationally, and more importantly helping my locals artists break into new territories are two things that I’ve always wanted to do. Co-Op’s international network will provide opportunities to release the music of my local roster across the world, and I’m really excited to see what is possible.”
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