Concord Music Publishing ANZ Signs Global Publishing Deal with Floodlights

15 October 2025 - Press release

 

Concord Music Publishing ANZ is proud to announce the signing of acclaimed Australian rock outfit Floodlights to a global publishing deal.

Formed by Louis Parsons, Ashlee Kehoe, Archie Shannon, Joe Draffen and Sarah Hellyer, Floodlights have become one of Australia's most compelling new voices in alternative rock. Their songwriting—emotionally charged, poetic, and steeped in a sense of place—has earned widespread critical acclaim and a devoted following at home and abroad.

Floodlights first captured international attention with their 2019 EP Backyard and 2020 debut album From a View, before returning in 2023 with their second studio album Painting of My Time—a record that cemented their reputation as one of the country's most vital and dynamic acts. Praised by Double J for their "big-hearted, emotionally honest rock" and hailed by Rolling Stone as "one of the most formidable live acts in Australia this decade so far,"

Floodlights have built an audience through their unflinching storytelling, compelling live performances, and authentic creative spirit.

Their latest single, Tricky, marks a fresh turn for the band while staying true to their distinctive sound. Blending rhythm-driven, synth-laced textures with lyrical introspection and euphoric energy, the track explores the abstract, liberating moments that come from letting go of the past. Recorded DIY-style in their Melbourne studio with guitarist Archie Shannon at the helm, Tricky captures the band's growing self-sufficiency and evolving artistry.

Known for their all-encompassing live shows, Floodlights have performed across the world, including sold-out headline shows and appearances at SXSW Austin, Pitchfork Paris, End of the Road, Green Man, Haldern Pop, Laneway, Meredith Music Festival, and VIVID LIVE, alongside support slots for The Killers, black midi, Amyl & The Sniffers, and Pavement. Later this month, they'll return to the UK for shows supporting Amyl & The Sniffers, including a London release show for Tricky.

Matt Tanner, VP, A&R, Concord Music Publishing ANZ comments: "Floodlights are one of the most compelling bands coming out of Australia right now. Their songwriting is thoughtful, and deeply evocative—it captures something real about place, identity, and emotion. We're excited and proud to welcome them to the roster."

Floodlights added, "We're so excited to be working with Concord. We're massive fans of what they do and love lots of bands on their roster. It feels like a new door of opportunity opening for us!"

With this signing, Floodlights join the global Concord Music Publishing family, gaining access to bespoke creative support and worldwide representation across Concord's offices in Nashville, Los Angeles, New York, London, Berlin, and Melbourne. The partnership underlines Concord's continued commitment to championing exceptional Australian talent on the world stage.