Blue Raincoat/Chrysalis Records CEO Jeremy Lascelles has told Music Week that its global licensing agreement with Everything But The Girl highlights the importance of artists retaining ownership.

The long-term deal, which is part of the Warner/IMPALA/Merlin divestment agreement, sees ownership of EBTG’s music return to the band, with member Ben Watt’s owning independent label Buzzin’ Fly Records.

“It was just a lovely opportunity for Ben because his label is a member of IMPALA and Merlin,” Lascelles told Music Week of ...