Wise Music have signed British band The Clientele to its publishing roster under The Sparta Florida Music Group catalogue.
Formed in 1991 in London, The Clientele are currently composed of lead singer/guitarist Alasdair MacLean, drummer Mark Keen and bassist James Hornsey. Since their inception, the band have released eight albums and five EPs.
Wise Music Group will represent The Clientele’s catalogue worldwide, including their most recent album I Am Not There Anymore (2023), as well as future works.
“This partnership underscores Wise Music’s ongoing commitment to supporting innovative and influential artists across genres,” said a statement.
The band have a cult following and have toured extensively in the United States.
Their pastoral and elegant songs are considered cult classics already, and these are serious musicians who are writing timeless music
Marcus Wise
For recordings, they are signed to Merge Records, the North Carolina–based independent record label owned by members of Superchunk.
The Clientele will re-release their 2003 album The Violet Hour later this year. They will perform live at St Pancras Old Church in London on November 26.
“Today might just be my best day in the office so far, because I get to announce our signing of The Clientele!”, said Marcus Wise, CEO of Wise Music Group. “I’ve been a long-time fan of this London band since the late 90s. It is an absolute honour to publish The Clientele’s catalogue and forthcoming releases. Their pastoral and elegant songs are considered cult classics already, and these are serious musicians who are writing timeless music. I can’t wait to hear what they do next, and I’m proud that Wise Music will be supporting them along that journey.”
“We’re delighted to entrust our back catalogue and commit to some new music with a company that shares so many touch points with us in the worlds of pop and classical,” said Alasdair MacLean on behalf of the band. “They have a very obvious love and care for music. “
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