Golden Robot Entertainment secures international distribution deal

Exactly one year on from acquiring Social Family Records, Golden Robot Entertainment has announced an international physical distribution deal with Germany’s Soulfood and AMPED/Alliance in the USA.

The group, which is home to Golden Robot Records and Social Family Records, collectively boasts a stable of artists that includes Rose Tattoo, Steve Kilbey, The Superjesus, The Lockhearts, Mi-Sex, Amber Lawrence, and Glenn Shorrock.

With Universal Music Australia handling physical distribution in Australia/NZ and The Orchard handling worldwide digital distribution, the addition of Soulfood and AMPED/Alliance looks to will strengthen the reach of the two independent labels, with representation across the UK, Europe, USA, and Japan.

Golden Robot Entertainment president and founder Mark Alexander-Erber explained the size of the deal, stating that it would not only help boost their bands as well as the Aussie music scene overall in Europe and the USA.

“This new physical distro deal takes both labels to another level with an unmatched worldwide reach dealing with some of the best in the business on the ground in overseas countries,” he said.

The Lockhearts’ manager Samantha Jay added that distribution deals such as this one are vital to new bands as they try and break new territories.

“In this day and age anyone can make their music available worldwide online, but without the right people behind you championing your artists, they’re still not going to get heard,” she added.

“Every market is different and it’s really important to have the right people on the ground and in tune with what’s going on.”