The band fronted by ex-Therapy? drummer Graham Hopkins, Halite, have signed a worldwide deal with Warner Music.
"I'm very excited," he enthuses. "I'd never really thought about the band securing a record deal. Now I'm looking forward to making the album I've always wanted to make – an album full of big, melodic tunes."
Complete workaholic that he is, Hopper has also been wielding his sticks with David Kitt, Gemma Hayes and The Frames who are utilising his services on their new album.