The Summertimes Sign To Perfect Pitch Publishing

Perfect Pitch Publishing has just announced a global licensing agreement with accomplished songwriters David Beniuk and David Challenger, the creative force behind The Summertimes.

The independent Australian-owned music publisher, established in 2014 by Managing Director Clive Hodson and Director Peter Paterson, currently represents more than 25,000 copyrights, working with songwriters such as Garth Porter and Sean Fonti.

Their ethos revolves around working outside the box, and working with their writers and clients to “create a whole lot more of what many wish a Music Publisher/Licensing company would do.” And so, Perfect Pitch Publishing is doubtless the perfect home for The Summertimes.

Produced by five-time ARIA Award winner Paul McKercher, renowned for his work with Hoodoo Gurus and Midnight Oil, The Summertimes’ self-titled album is a masterful blend of potent power pop and rich storytelling. The 10-track LP brings together some of Australia’s most celebrated musicians, including guitarist Ashley Naylor (Paul Kelly, The Church), drummer Stephen O’Brien (Tumbleweed), and bassist Steve Bull (Icehouse).

ABC producer and 2SER Chimes host Paul Gough declared it, “A new album that is drenched in the Australian sunshine, and packed full of great songs.”

Tim Rogers of You Am I bestowed glowing praise upon the body of work, saying: “The Summertimes got the Power, they got the Pop. Frantic and wide-eyed, I wouldn’t trust ‘em with scissors, but I want ‘em to play my party.”

Clive Hodson added, “While this isn’t a new release, it’s absolutely timeless—quintessentially Australian in both sound and songwriting. You can’t help but smile as you soak up the sounds of this remarkable country.” 

Indeed, the album was originally recorded at Rancom St. Studios in Sydney, owned by Perfect Pitch Publishing writer Garth Porter. So this signing is something of a full-circle moment.