Sony Music Australia Acquires Silverchair’s Full Catalogue With New Deal

Sony Music Entertainment Australia has entered a new distribution agreement with legendary rockers Silverchair, bringing the band’s entire catalogue to the label.

The new deal sees Sony acquire Young Modern, Diorama and Live From Faraway Stables, which join Frogstomp, Freak Show and Neon Ballroom, the latter of which Silverchair released via the label in the ‘90s.

“It’s great to have the catalogue all under one roof at Sony Music, back where it all began for Silverchair,” Daniel Johns said.

Denis Handlin AO, Chairman & CEO, Australia & New Zealand, Sony Music Entertainment, added: “26 years ago, three young boys from Newcastle burst on the scene with amazing music that captured the world. 

“I am so delighted to have the band’s complete catalogue with Sony Music. We are really looking forward to some exciting opportunities in the years ahead. Daniel, Ben and Chris will always be a part of the Sony Music family and their songs will live forever.”

Last year, new podcast Rewind with Steve Bell launched with a special three-part series on Silverchair's Frogstomp, taking a trip back to 1995 to revisit the genesis of the Aus rock icons through interviews with the band's manager, members of the band's label Murmur and some other key players who contributed.

Stream the first part below and check out other episodes of Rewind via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.