Polar Patrol publishing, the company founded last year by the band Snow Patrol, has signed its biggest client yet.

Belle & Sebastian have inked a worldwide deal with the publishing firm ahead of the Scottish band's ninth studio album, which is expected later this year on Matador Records.

Polar Patrol is administered by Kobalt.

The company publishes Johnny McDaid (songwriter), Here We Go Magic (band), Kidda (electronica artist), Luke Temple (singer/songwriter), Gita Harcourt (songwriter), Bo Bruce (artist), Gary Nock (singer/songwriter ...