HEDGES BRINGING CANVASBACK TO TRANSGRESSIVE

Longtime Canvasback Records exec Jack Hedges is partnering with London-based Transgressive Records, where he will become its first general manager in North America.

Hedges, who at Canvasback nurtured the careers of The War on Drugs, alt-J and Manchester Orchestra, will work across Transgressive's global roster. He will also sign new acts to both Transgressive and Canvasback, which he's bringing with him as part of the deal.

Transgressive is a partner of Firebird, launched in 2022 by Nathan Hubbard with co-founder and former KKR partner Nat Zilkha. The company aims to use data science and its access to capital and next-level artist-management functionality to empower—and enrich—creators of all types.

"Transgressive exemplifies the values of excellence, artistry and integrity that has defined Canvasback for the last 17 years and there is no one I trust more to help carry that legacy into the future together," said Hedges.