British independent label Dirty Hit, known for launching such artists as The 1975 (pictured), Wolf Alice and Beabadoobee, has renewed its U.K. physical-distribution partnership with Universal Music Group for a further three years.

Launched in 2010, the partnership has played a role in the success of Bleachers, Rina Sawayama, Pale Waves, Japanese House, Benjamin Francis, Leftwich and Lava La Rue. U.K. #1 albums released under the deal include Beabadoobee’s debut, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, The 1975’s five studio albums and Wolf Alice’s Blue Weekend. It has also resulted in three Top 5 U.K. debuts from Sawayama and Pale Waves.

Speaking of Dirty Hit owner/founder Jamie Oborne and GM Ed Blow, Universal Music U.K. Head of 3rd Party Sales/Label Partnerships Warren Querns said, "They passionately care, nurture, guide and create long-term careers for their artists. They are a true powerhouse of an independent label and we are excited to see what we can develop and deliver together with them."

Added Oborne, who also manages The 1975 and Bleachers principal Jack Antonoff, “As an independent label, we are always cautious of compromising our artist integrity. However, working with Warren and his incredible team has proven to be a fantastic partnership that has helped deliver impressive results time and time again. We look forward to many more years working together and the valuable impact this will have for all our artists.”