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Agency Group Signs Two More Aussie Acts
Following showcases at Canadian Music Week, The Agency Group signed two acts from Melbourne – singer-songwriter HOWQUA and folk rock sibling duo The Pierce Bros – for North American representation.
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HOWQUA, aka Ben Campain, came to attention last year with the Naked EP, lauded for its soul-baring honesty.
At Canadian Music Week (his first show outside Australia), Toronto agent Adam Kreeft signed him immediately after his set at the Sound Gallery. He returns to North America late 2015. British Grammy-winning producer Steve Lillywhite, when discussing Australian acts, cited HOWQUA as “one to watch,” adding that new single “Fishing For Gold” is great.
Jack and Pat Pierce, who started out busking in Australia, will be repped by Toronto-based Darcy Gregoire.
Gregoire said, “Pierce Brothers really tore it up at Canadian Music Week. We loved their music, their energy, and their presence both on stage and off. Can’t wait to see them introduced to North American audiences – they’re going to blow everyone away here.”
The Pierce Brothers are on a 50-date, three-month European tour, taking in festivals and clubs, and opening for Australia’s The Cat Empire on some shows.