Cooking Vinyl signs alternative rock band A to global artist services deal

Cooking Vinyl has recently entered into a worldwide artist-services agreement with alternative rock band A, marking their first collaboration in over two decades. The partnership aims to release a new album in 2026, coinciding with a December arena tour alongside The Darkness, concluding at London’s prestigious O2 Arena.

Expressing his excitement about the signing, Cooking Vinyl MD Rob Collins highlighted the band’s talent and potential for success. A frontman Jason Perry echoed this sentiment, sharing his enthusiasm for the new album titled “Prang” and the collaboration with Cooking Vinyl, emphasizing the band’s elation at joining forces with a label that believes in their music and vision wholeheartedly.

Pip Newby of Brigade Management, representing A, expressed his joy at finding kindred spirits in the Cooking Vinyl team, praising their understanding of the band’s history and their anticipation for future endeavors. With two decades since their last album, A’s upcoming release is said to be a powerhouse of creativity and innovation that fans can eagerly anticipate.

Having emerged from Suffolk in 1993, A gained recognition in the UK music scene with a Top 10 single and gold-certified album, garnering accolades such as the Kerrang! award for Best British Band. Aside from his contributions to A, Jason Perry has cultivated a successful career in producing and songwriting, collaborating with renowned artists and achieving chart-topping hits.

The band’s upcoming performances at Slam Dunk Festival and the arena tour with The Darkness signify a revival of their music and a new chapter in their career. The collaboration with Cooking Vinyl follows the label’s acquisition by Exceleration Music in 2025, enabling global distribution of Cooking Vinyl’s releases through Redeye Worldwide, a distribution arm of Exceleration.

By combining Cooking Vinyl’s artist-focused approach with Exceleration’s extensive resources and international reach, the partnership aims to provide artists with enhanced exposure and opportunities worldwide while maintaining the label’s independent ethos. This strategic alliance sets the stage for A’s return to the spotlight and their continued evolution in the music industry, promising a fruitful and exciting journey ahead.