JET SET!
However, the Australians insist rumours of a £1.2million deal are "way off the mark."
JET, the Australian band tipped by many to eclipse the success of , have signed a worldwide deal with Elektra.
The band, who will remain signed to Rubber Records in Australia and New Zealand, were at the centre of a bidding war involving at least 20 different labels worldwide, including Def Jam, Capitol and Dreamworks. They have denied Electra sealed their signature with a £1.2million deal, insisting the figure was "way off the mark."
"It’s a cool label and it wasn’t the one with the most cash we went for," said singer/ guitarist Nick Sester.
The band recently released their debut EP ‘Dirty Sweet’, limited to just 1,000 12" vinyl pressings - all of which have immediately flown out the door of local music retailers.
The band, who will remain signed to Rubber Records in Australia and New Zealand, were at the centre of a bidding war involving at least 20 different labels worldwide, including Def Jam, Capitol and Dreamworks. They have denied Electra sealed their signature with a £1.2million deal, insisting the figure was "way off the mark."
"It’s a cool label and it wasn’t the one with the most cash we went for," said singer/ guitarist Nick Sester.
The band recently released their debut EP ‘Dirty Sweet’, limited to just 1,000 12" vinyl pressings - all of which have immediately flown out the door of local music retailers.
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