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Topliner Katie Sutherland Signs with Kassner Music

Kassner Music is delighted to share the news that it has signed topliner Katie Sutherland to a global publishing agreement.

Glasgow-born Katie began her career as the artist Pearl & The Puppets, signed to Universal Republic. During this time, she had great success touring with Elton John, Alphabeat, Sugababes and The Hoosiers and had many of her songs placed in advertising, TV and film campaigns for brands such as Vodafone, Orange, Google and Victoria’s Secret amongst others.

After taking some time out to start a family, Katie returned to what she loves most, creating infectious songs with unforgettable hooks. A versatile songwriter, she has contributed to projects spanning dance, rock, pop and singer-songwriter genres.

Her co-writing credits on The Hunna’s silver certified album 100, including the single “Piece by Piece”, has led her to collaborate with the likes of Sigala, Sub Focus, Dan Smith (Bastille), DYLAN, Becky Hill and MEEK whilst securing releases with Jonas Blue, Sam Feldt and Izzy Bizu.

Katie is a gifted vocalist and multi-instrumentalist and continues to expand her impressive portfolio with upcoming cuts planned with Armin Van Buuren, Poppy Bascombe, MEEK, Roger Sanchez and Gabry Ponte.

Cathy Mathalone, Katie’s manager, says of the deal: “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Katie for over ten years since her time with Pearl & The Puppets at Elton John’s Twenty First Artists. From the outset, her exceptional talent has been clear, and her versatility allows her to thrive in any creative environment, bringing empathy, honesty, and emotional depth to her lyrics and music. Kassner have proven to be an extremely dedicated and proactive team on the A&R side, and we’re delighted to make the relationship official!”

Flo Langhorn, A&R Manager at Kassner Music, commented: “We couldn’t be happier that Katie has chosen to join the Kassner roster. Her outstanding songwriting quality was unmistakable from the day that we met her. We are excited at the prospect of helping to elevate her to the next level in her already successful career alongside her manager, Cathy Mathalone.”