Los Angeles, CA (May 5, 2023) – Angry Mob Music Group has signed UK-based Richard Walters to a worldwide co-publishing deal that will continue the relationship between the Angry Mob Team and Patrick Conseil’s Pure Pop Music.
As a songwriter and collaborator, Richard has worked with Grammy-winner Joe Henry, British icon Alison Moyet, Solomun, 3Lau, Sony Fodera, Sultan + Shepard, Oscar-nominated actress Florence Pugh, and the current UK poet laureate Simon Armitage, and is the featured performer on the track “Eat Sleep” on Kx5, the first album from the project of the same name by electronic producers Kaskade and Deadmau5. In 2023 Richard released two albums by two different side projects: the first with him and Canadian producer ATTLAS released their debut LP ‘Shapes In My Head’ from their collaborative project, Sun Lo. Shortly afterwards, Richard also released the LP ‘The Ultraviolet Age’ from his project LYR.
“We are so excited to have Richard join the Angry Mob family through our close partnership with Patrick Conseil,” said Marc Caruso, CEO of Angry Mob Music. “It is evident through his longstanding success and recent projects that Richard shows no signs of slowing down. He is an enduring talent that we are grateful to support in every way we can.” “Richard’s music is timeless with his flawless vocals and melodies that transcend genres. I am honored that he is choosing to continue his relationship with me as his creative publisher,” said Patrick Conseil, Pure Pop Music. “I know this will be a fruitful and enjoyable relationship for all of us. I look forward to working with the Angry Mob team to bring Richard new opportunities internationally.”
“I’m absolutely over the moon to be working with Angry Mob and Pure Pop LLC in this new partnership. I’ve known and worked with Patrick for many years, and he has always displayed incredible drive and integrity in his creative process,” said Walters. “I’ve admired Angry Mob’s work and ethos for a long time, and I’m excited to be working with a fiercely independent and hugely ambitious company, one that fosters a culture of hands-on communication and support
with their writers.”
Since 2007, Richard Walters has released five critically acclaimed albums and four EPs, and has features on hit TV shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Tin Star, Station 19, and CSI: Miami. Richard’s work has been supported by Lauren Laverne and Guy Garvey at BBC 6 Music, Jo Whiley and Dermot O’Leary at BBC Radio 2, The Guardian, The Line of Best Fit, and Clash.
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