Max Wolfgang, the UK-based songwriter and producer best known for his work with Olivia Dean, Blackpink, BTS and Ed Sheeran, has signed a worldwide publishing deal with cobalt.
Wolfgang recently teamed up with Olivia Dean to release their new single Time.
Wolfgang was previously the frontman of the British alternative rock band Wolf Gang.
As a songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, he has been involved in several number one albums in the UK and the US and has worked with Max Martin, Sia and Laufey.
“We are delighted to be working with Max and of course Angus,” said Kenny McGoff, Creative Director, UK. “The quality of his songwriting speaks for itself. He brings so much to the party and we are extremely proud to be part of it with him.”
“Max is one of the UK’s best writers and it has long been our dream to have him on our roster,” said Emma Tivnen, Senior A&R Manager. “We are so pleased he has chosen to join us here at Kobalt and we can’t wait to see what we can achieve together in this next important phase of his career.”
In addition to working with Olivia Dean, Laufey and Kelly Clarkson, Wolfgang co-wrote Blackpink‘s Hard To Love, from their chart-topping album Born Pink.
“I am thrilled to have signed my publishing contract with Kobalt and the great team there,” said Max-Wolfgang“I’m really looking forward to working closely with them on this next chapter!”
Angus Murray of Headlights Management said: “We are delighted to be working with the Kobalt team as Max embarks on the next phase of his career. We share a similar vision creatively and strategically and the international structure suits Max well as he spends a lot of time in the US and Europe.”
PHOTO: William Hickman
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