The K’s, a newly emerging indie-alternative rock band, have had a successful year, breaking Top 5. in April with their debut I Wonder if the World Knows. The album went on to secure a position at No. 3, released by the indie record label LAB Records. Following their performance at Reading and Leeds festival, the band have been signed to Notting Hill Publishing.
Notting Hill Music Publishing is an independent publishing company that operates globally. Founded in 1990 by David Platz, the company has established itself as one of the leading independent publishers in the music industry.
Notting Hill Music represents a diverse range of songwriters, producers, and artists across various genres, including pop, rock, hip-hop, electronic, and more. Their catalog includes thousands of songs, many of which have become hits. The company is now the publisher of over 300 UK Top 40 hits, some of which were the records that were sold in its original shop in Edinburgh, Scotland. Some of these hits include singles by artists such as Beyonce, Calvin Harris, Kygo, and Britney Spears.
The company works on a global scale, with offices in major music markets such as London, Los Angeles, and New York. They are involved in both the creative and administrative aspects of music publishing, including licensing, royalties, and sync placements in film, TV, and advertising. This global reach means that for a newly emerging band such as The K’s, being signed to Notting Hill Publishing is a big step forward in their musical career.
In discussing the new deal, Notting Hill Music’s head of creative, John Saunderson, said:
From the first moment we heard The K’s we knew we had to sign this band. They are a generational talent and we are so excited to see how far and how fast they go on from here.
Managing director Dave Loader also commented:
A few times in our history we have signed game-changing artists: Paul Weller at the beginning of our journey, then Dizzee Rascal and Robbie Williams spring to mind and the feeling we have for The K’s is on that level.
Influenced by The Clash, The Jam, Squeeze and The Libertines, The K’s channel these iconic bands into their indie rock music. The quartet, made up of Jamie Boyle (Singer and guitarist), Ryan Breslin (Lead G), Dexter Baker (Bass) and Jordan Holden (Drums), formed in Earlestown, England in 2016.
In an interview with Clout Magazine back in 2020, the band spoke to their influences, explaining how they are in fact quite far-reaching:
“Most of my inspiration is from 70/80’s punk I’d say, but I couldn’t say it was just that. Bands like The Libertines and The Strokes have had a massive effect on us and our music too. Ryan is mad into older Rock ‘n’ Roll and you can hear that in his playing. There’s more influences than we could name to be honest. Anywhere from Bob Dylan to Johnny Rotten and everything in between.”
