AWAL, Kobalt’s indie label and label services arm, will add a Tronto office early in 2019. New hires will be made in marketing, client relations and A&R. This announcement caps a big year for AWAL, including a $150 million investment from Kobalt, the acquisition of radio promotion and music marketer…
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AWAL Signs Viral Sensation Gus Dapperton
Kobalt’s AWAL has signed a worldwide recording deal with viral sensation Gus Dapperton. The singer, songwriter and producer is best known for his viral hits "Prune, You Talk Funny” and “I’m Just Snacking.” He averages nearly 1 million monthly Spotify listeners and has garnered 100 million cumulative streams in less…
AWAL Signs Viral Sensation Gus Dapperton
Kobalt’s AWAL has signed a worldwide recording deal with viral sensation Gus Dapperton. The singer, songwriter and producer is best known for his viral hits "Prune, You Talk Funny” and “I’m Just Snacking.” He averages nearly 1 million monthly Spotify listeners and has garnered 100 million cumulative streams in less…
Glassnote Moves Distribution From UMG To Kobalt’s AWAL
Indie label Glassnote Music has shifted its digital and physical distribution to Kobalt’s AWAL, after years at Universal Music Group. Glassnote artists include Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, CHVRCHES, Childish Gambino, The Strumbellas, and Jade Bird. Glassnote will also leverage Kobalt and AWAL’s global marketing, radio promotion and data analytics platform….
Glassnote signs global alliance with Kobalt’s AWAL, leaves behind major label system
‘It is truly a landmark day in the music industry and for the future of Glassnote.’
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Viral Rapper Wynne Talks Lemur Doodles, Espionage, Tierra Whack [INTERVIEW]
In this installment of the #nofilter interview series, AWAL talks with viral rapper and social media sensation Wynne about some of her more off-the-beaten path thoughts and opinions. ______________________________ Guest post from AWAL Welcome to #nofilter, a recurring interview series that gives standout artists room to breathe. Meet the real…
AWAL signs global recordings deal with Gabrielle Aplin
Partnership to support singer-songwriter’s Label Never Fade Records and upcoming third album
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AWAL Promotes Matt Riley to Vice President, A&R
Riley will be based in London and will oversee AWAL’s UK A&R team
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AWAL Promotes Matt Riley to Vice President, A&R
Riley will be based in London and will oversee AWAL’s UK A&R team
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AWAL signs worldwide recordings deal with Beyoncé songwriter Kevin Garrett
The deal includes global marketing, campaign coordination, synch licensing and global distribution
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