Robert Pollard of Guided By Voices signs worldwide publishing agreement
Robert Pollard, the frontman of the renowned indie-rock band Guided By Voices (GBV), has recently inked an exclusive global publishing administration deal with the independent music publisher Third Side Music (TSM). In this agreement, TSM will manage Pollard’s vast catalog, which includes over 40 GBV albums and his solo ventures. Known for his prolific songwriting, Pollard has penned numerous acclaimed tracks such as “I Am a Scientist,” “Game of Pricks,” “Motor Away,” “Glad Girls,” “Tractor Rape Chain,” “Echos Myron,” “Hot Freaks,” “Hold On Hope,” “Everywhere with Helicopter,” “Learning to Hunt,” “Chasing Heather Crazy,” and “Teenage FBI,” among others.
Among GBV’s notable releases, the album “Bee Thousand” (1994) is considered a seminal indie rock record alongside other influential works like “Alien Lanes” (1995), “Under the Bushes Under the Stars” (1996), “Mag Earwhig!” (1997), “Do the Collapse” (1999), “Isolation Drills” (2001), “Half Smiles of the Decomposed” (2004), “Class Clown Spots a UFO” (2012), “Let’s Go Eat the Factory” (2012), “The Bears for Lunch” (2012), and “Zeppelin Over China” (2019).
Expressing excitement about this collaboration, Patrick Curley, President and Co-Founder of TSM, lauded Robert Pollard as a significant and impactful figure in music history. He stated that the company is privileged to have the opportunity to represent Pollard’s music and create new platforms for the next generation to appreciate the genius of Guided By Voices. Pollard’s latest album, “Thick, Rich, and Delicious,” features singles like “(You Can’t Go Back to) Oxford Talawanda” and “Phantasmagoric Upstarts” and is currently available.
Overall, this strategic agreement between Robert Pollard and Third Side Music marks a significant milestone in Pollard’s career, offering him ample opportunities to showcase his rich songwriting legacy to a wider audience. As fans eagerly await new musical projects from Pollard and GBV, there is no doubt that this partnership will further solidify the band’s enduring influence and lasting impact on the indie rock scene.