Kobalt Signs RÜFÜS DU SOL to International Neighbouring Rights Deal

15 December 2020 - Press release

One of the Biggest Live Acts in Australia and US Partners with Kobalt

New Music to be Released in 2021

 

Kobalt today announced that RÜFÜS DU SOL has been signed to an international neighbouring rights deal. RÜFÜS DU SOL joins Kobalt for a neighbouring rights deal that offers the artists a full range of global administration and royalty maximization services.

As a 2020 Grammy nominee for Best Dance/Electronic Album and Best Dance Recording with their third studio album SOLACE, RÜFÜS DU SOL have emerged as one of the world's preeminent live electronic acts. The Australian three-piece, comprised of members Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George, and James Hunt, have released two platinum-certified albums, ATLAS and Bloom.

Said Managing Director, Kobalt Music Group APAC, Simon Moor, "Being able to extend our relationship with RÜFÜS DU SOL, whom we currently publish, to include neighbouring rights is an exciting opportunity. RÜFÜS DU SOL continue to prove they are an artist of exceptional talent whether that be through significant bodies of work such as their sublime album 'SOLACE' or through the power of their singles like "You Were Right", "Innerbloom" and "Treat You Better". I am even more excited about the next steps for RÜFÜS DU SOL and look forward to working with them across 2021."

In addition to two 2020 Grammy nominations, the trio, who has been top-billed across the globe at Lollapalooza, Coachella, Osheaga, and more, was just recently nominated for ARIA 2020's Best Australian Live Act.

Danny Robson, RÜFÜS DU SOL's manager added, "This is an exciting chapter for RÜFÜS DU SOL, ten years in their star continues to rise on the back of hard work, great songwriting and a loyal fanbase. We're excited to extend the relationship with the Kobalt team - they have been crushing it as the band's publisher for a number of years."

Kobalt Neighbouring Rights is the largest neighbouring rights agent in the world, representing over 2,000 performers. Through efficient and diligent direct registration and collection around the globe, Kobalt ensures accurate and speedy royalty payments to clients. This, combined with real time royalty updates, transparent reporting, and personal service makes Kobalt an unrivalled partner for neighbouring rights collection. Other chart-topping hitmakers that have entrusted Kobalt to administer their neighbouring rights income around the world include A$AP Rocky, The Chainsmokers, Lewis Capaldi, Kygo, Lil Wayne, Sia, Young Thug, and more.

RÜFÜS DU SOL's latest release Live from Joshua Tree, is both a live album & film that was recorded in the Joshua Tree desert. The album and film include tracks from all three studio albums such as 'Desert Night' from ATLAS, 'Innerbloom' from Bloom, and 'Underwater' from SOLACE. 

The trio have spent 2020 working on their fourth studio album and fans can expect new music in 2021. For more about RÜFÜS DU SOL, visit www.rufusdusol.com/