Concord Partners With Dan Auerbach
• Concord has entered into a long-term, exclusive joint venture with Easy Eye Sound, the label founded by Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter Dan Auerbach, frontman for The Black Keys. Under this worldwide partnership, Concord will release all new recordings made for Easy Eye Sound and distribute all catalog albums that have reverted or will revert to the label during the course of the venture. To that end, the parties plan to release 12 albums in 2021. The partnership will operate under the Easy Eye Sound label name and logo.
Founded in 2017 and named after Auerbach’s recording studio, the Easy Eye Sound label is home to a wide range of artists. In this short time, the label has released over 20 albums to critical acclaim, garnering seven Grammy® nominations including four for Yola‘s breakout hit “Walk Through Fire” and one for Jimmy “Duck” Holmes‘ album Cypress Grove. Easy Eyes’ roster also includes country legend John Anderson and Bay Area rockers Shannon and the Clams.
“When I founded Easy Eye Sound a decade ago, it was a meant as home base for my musical vision and as a way to discover and support artists I believe in,” Auerbach said. “It’s exciting to see the record label and recording studio evolve and begin a worldwide partnership with the fine folks at Concord.”
Concord Chief Label Executive Tom Whalley said, “I’m thrilled to partner with Dan and his label Easy Eye Sound. Dan’s passion runs through Easy Eye’s in-house songwriting, production and the overall cohesive vision of the label. He brings a stellar roster and a committed staff under the leadership of Tom Osborn. Easy Eye Sound will be a great addition to Concord Recorded Music’s group of labels, and the partnership will give Dan and his artists a global platform of opportunity. I look forward to great things.” [Photo credit: Laura Partain]
