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Shihad Sign Deal With UNIFIED: 'It Was A No Brainer'

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"We are stoked to partner with them going forward."

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UNIFIED Artist Management has today announced the signing of New Zealand legends Shihad to its roster. 

The four-piece will team with UNIFIED's Caleb Williams who currently works with the likes of The Amity Affliction, Trophy Eyes, Bodyjar and Clowns.

"I have worked alongside Caleb and the team at UNIFIED in many capacities over the past decade and have admired not just their ambition and reputation both here and globally, but their commitment and strength in managing artists careers," drummer Tom Larkin said.

Guitarist Phil Knight added, "When the time came for us to reconfigure management, it was a no brainer for all of us within Shihad, and we are stoked to partner with them going forward".

Shihad join a roster that already includes huge acts like Vance Joy, Tash Sultana, Violent Soho and Ocean Alley.

The signing announce coincides with the release of Shihad's cover of Split Enz classic, I Got You, lifted from tribute album, True Colours, News Colours - The Songs of Split Enz, due out on 12 February 2021. 

The record will also feature covers from acts like Bernard Fanning, Lime Cordiale, Ladyhawke and Busby Marou.

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