MUSIC BUSINESS WORLDWIDE reports that independent record company GLASSNOTE RECORDS has signed a global distribution deal with SONY MUSIC-owned THE ORCHARD. Three years ago, GLASSNOTE had signed a deal with KOBALT s AWAL but that deal has apparently lapsed, opening the door for GLASSNOTE to sign with THE ORCHARD.GLASSNOTE, started in 2007 by veteran music executive DANILE GLASS, is home to MUMFORD & SONS, PHOENIX, CHVRCHES, AURORA, TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB, DAUGHTER, and other artists.MUSIC .