ABC songwriter and lead singer Martin Fry has signed with Sony/ATV, with the company set to represent the band’s back catalogue, including this May’s latest album The Lexicon Of Love II.

The deal also includes neighbouring rights, related to the group’s recordings whenever they are used commercially on radio, TV or via public performance.

Speaking exclusively to Music Week, Sony/ATV’s SVP A&R/catalogue Fran Malyan described the catalogue as “Iconic, classic ‘80s hits that never die, you still hear them on ...