Full Time Hobby has signed rock act Dead Pioneers to its publishing roster under its sponsorship agreement with Bucks Music Group.
The agreement between Full Time Hobby and Bucks Music Group means that Bucks provides upfront investment, exclusive creative sync services and back-end administration for Full Time Hobby’s publishing operation, as well as ongoing support, advice and expertise.
The band signed a record deal with Full Time Hobby’s sister, alternative rock imprint, Hassle Records in April 2024. Following the deal, Hassle reissued the band’s debut album and saw it sell out immediately, with it now being on its sixth repress.
Monthly streaming figures have increased five-fold in the last 12 months, and the band released their second album, Po$t American, earlier this year.
On the live circuit, Dead Pioneers recently played with Pearl Jam in the States and are about to embark on a debut European run on the Reconstruction Tour, which sees the band supporting in 1,500 to 4,000 capacity venues.
The band is currently booking shows across the globe into and throughout next year, with a third record to come towards the end of 2026.
We signed Dead Pioneers for records last April on the back of hearing what we thought was excellent music and a compelling and very relevant back story in today’s troubled times
Wez
Full Time Hobby co-owner Wez said: “We signed Dead Pioneers for records last April on the back of hearing what we thought was excellent music and a compelling and very relevant back story in today’s troubled times. Our basis for signing acts is always based on how we feel about their music, and them generally as people. Then we get to work amplifying the music and message. Dead Pioneers are going from strength-to-strength now, both as a recording and performing band. It’s great to now be able to contribute to their publishing as well, alongside a great partner in Bucks.”
Bucks’ director A&R Sarah Liversedge Platz said: “Gregg’s ability to communicate the Indigenous experience and challenge the legacies of colonisation and systemic marginalisation is really moving. And, with the energy of the band behind him, the music that Dead Pioneers continue to create is unique, exciting and important. We’re really pleased to be able to play our part in supporting their work and continued rise.”
PHOTO: Daniel Ulibarri
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