Sony/ATV Music Publishing has extended its worldwide deal with Grammy-winning and Golden Globe-nominated songwriter and producer Joel Little.

The new long-term agreement covers his contributions to Lorde’s multi-million-selling debut album Pure Heroine, which he co-wrote and produced, as well as his work with artists including Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding and Broods. It also takes in future compositions.

Little is a New Zealand songwriter, musician and record producer who began his career as the singer and guitarist of Auckland act Goodnight Nurse ...