We are pleased to announce we have signed the catalogue of Matthew Jay in a worldwide administration deal, as the late singer-songwriter's debut album Draw marks its 25th anniversary. A huge thanks to Music Week for featuring the signing.

Jay signed to EMI imprint Food Records in 1999 and released two EPs, Four Songs and Friendly Fire, the following year, prior to Draw's release in 2001.

Jay toured extensively around the album, supporting artists including Doves, Starsailor, Lowgold, Stereophonics and Dido.

Following Draw, Jay continued writing and recording extensively for a second album, while also collaborating with other writers. A number of recordings and songs from the period remained unreleased during his lifetime.

After parting ways with EMI in 2002, Jay secured a place at the University Of Westminster in London to study recording. He died in 2003, aged 24, following an unexplained fall from the window of a friend’s apartment.

“Matthew Jay was a brilliant songwriter who had so much more to give," said Bucks Music Group MD Simon Platz. "The material he did leave behind is fantastic and, on the 25th anniversary of his album, Draw, it’s a privilege to work alongside Matthew’s family as custodians of his songs, making sure they are treated with the care and respect they deserve.”...Read More