Swedish indie Ten Music Group has signed a multi-year agreement with Sony Music Entertainment relating to artist development.

Under the new deal, the company - which counts Niki & the Dove and Icona Pop amongst its artist roster - has begun an artist development-focused strategic relationship covering global A&R and distribution, according to RadioAndMusic.com. Sony will have exclusive first-look rights to recordings and releases of Ten-signed artists.

Ten's resource will also be expanded as Sony provides it with offices ...