Dave Grohl Signs Worldwide Deal With Kobalt

Dave Grohl has signed an international administration deal with Kobalt, which will see the publishing services company begin immediate representation of his new material – with the back catalogue to follow.

Grohl's new works include tracks from the Sound City – Real To Reel album that accompanies the Grohl-directed documentary, which debuted at Sundance this week. Grohl has also formed a supergroup collective, dubbed the Sound City Players, which featured members of Nirvana, Fleetwood Mac, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Foo Fighters, Slipknot and Rage Against The Machine when they played their first show – also at Sundance – earlier this week.

The album, which features Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Josh Homme amongst many others, is due for release in March.

In 2014 Kobalt will also provide representation to Grohl's legendary back catalogue, including his interests in Nirvana, Foo Fighters and Them Crooked Vultures.

Kobalt has worked hard to align itself as a streamlined and transparent alternative to traditional publishing contracts and will look to exploit creative and synching opportunities for the catalogue.

The company's founder and CEO Willard Ahdritz said today that the signing was a “privilege and thrill for all of us to be working with Dave Grohl, John Silva and his management team.”

Earlier this month, Kobalt signed a similar deal with Radiohead's Thom Yorke for his upcoming Atoms For Peace project, as well 2006's solo record The Eraser.

Other recent moves from Kobalt include last year's entrance of the Kobalt Label Services division into Australia and New Zealand, and their deal with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.