Serafino Perugino, who formed the label in Napoli in 1996, said he looked forward to a partnership that would improve the label's profile in the British market place.

Plastic Head director Steve Beatty said he was equally happy to have Frontiers on board.

"They have a great roster and a very strong team in place," he explained. "PHD being one of the largest distributors in the UK, we will take Frontiers to new heights and place them where they need ...