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SINGER WANTED Signed London based rock band looking for talented, charismatic vocalist, aged 20-27. Experience not essential. Contact Jonny at Full Portion Media on 020 7386 1013 for more info or email [email protected] -- LEYLINE PUBLICITY Established in 2001, Leyline lists a catalogue of successful PR and marketing campaigns spanning almost ten years on behalf of record labels (major and independent), festivals, radio stations, major club nights, venues and artists. As a small but highly skilled company, Leyline Publicity deliver challenging and intelligent PR campaigns across a variety of platforms including; Regional and national press, online and viral marketing, blog engagement and online video placement. In addition, drawing upon years of experience working within the live sector as one of the capitals leading independent promoters, Leyline offers much more than other traditional music PR company's can in terms of facilitating live placements for album launches, tours and festivals including an in depth knowledge of live marketing, promotions and production. -- DESK SPACE TO RENT IN SHOREDITCH -- FILM PRODUCTION STUDIO TO RENT IN SHOREDITCH |
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![]() MERCURY CO-FOUNDER DIES Born in Chicago, Adams' first experience of the music industry was as a band booker, first for school parties, and later for a string of community events. His first proper job was as a sales rep for Varsity Records, persuading jukebox owners to include the label's music alongside those of much bigger record companies. In his mid-twenties he took an office job at the General Artists Corporation and began working towards becoming a fully fledged agent, gaining credibility in that domain through his representation of bandleader Louis Jordan. He also booked dates for the likes of Glenn Miller, Nat King Cole and the Andrews Sisters via GAC, before quitting in 1943 to set up his own Berle Adams Agency, with Jordan his main client. Soon after, he became involved in the launch of the Mercury Radio & TV Company, which subsequently became Mercury Records, and he helped steer some of the record company's early success stories. That said, he only worked with Mercury for a few years, moving to LA in 1947 and returned to the life of a booking agent. His big career leap came three years later when he was hired by MCA, where he continued to work as a booking agent for music acts, but also became a mover and shaker in the world of US television, and later the film industry following MCA's acquisition of Universal Pictures. He subsequently helped MCA expand its music interests, and launched a new label within the entertainment conglom, UNI Records, which signed, among others, The Who, Neil Diamond, Elton John, and Olivia Newton-John. He was essentially pushed out of MCA in the early seventies after an internal power struggle, leading to the creation of another Adam's led company, BAC Inc, through which he pursued a wide range of music and TV projects for much of the rest of his life, particularly specialising in the creation and distribution of one-off TV specials for big time music stars. He retired from both the TV and music industries some years before his death this month. -------------------------------------------------- SPOTIFY IPHONE APP APPROVED BY APPLE A spokesperson for Apple told paidContent yesterday afternoon: "The current status as of right now is it's been approved and we hope to add the app to the more than 65,000 apps on the app store very soon. We've been in constant communication working with the developer and have already notified Spotify that the app will be in the app store very soon". Spotify chief Daniel Ek added via Twitter: "Yes, I can confirm that Apple has approved the app. We're happy but have had a great dialogue with Apple all the way. They've been great!" And, although it's not yet available to the public, he posted 'I Gotta Feeling' by Black Eyed Peas to Twitter using the app. It's not clear if this is because he was hinting that there's more news on the horizon, or if he just has terrible taste in music. As previously reported, the app will allow Spotify premium subscribers (that's the seven or so people who've opted to pay £10 a month to get the service ad-free) in the UK, Sweden, France, Spain, Norway and Finland to not only stream music, but also cache playlists for offline listening. This latter feature led some to call the app an "iTunes killer". But as we all know, people who use that phrase are usually idiots who don't know what they're talking about. While it's unlikely that it will topple iTunes' dominance in the music download field, it is likely to sell a lot of iPhones, which is good news for Apple. It's even better news for Spotify, as this, and its other forthcoming mobile apps, are likely to be the key to convincing more people to sign up for their paid service. Take a look at the app here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNCb1IdmJ_0 -------------------------------------------------- SO, WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE PIRATE BAY SALE THEN? As previously reported, GGF have said they will buy the copyright infringing music search engine for $8 million, with plans to turn it into a legit royalty-paying service funded by advertising and the resale of network members' bandwidth. But, in addition to various criticisms of GGF's proposed business model for the Bay, there have been reports that the tech company won't be able to raise the money required to buy the tracker, and that some of its own shareholders are opposed to the acquisition anyway, scared of the liabilities that might come their way if they buy such a controversial web property. With so much speculation doing the rounds about GGF's plans, and their ability to go through with the controversial acquisition, the Swedish stock exchange suspended trading in the company's shares. Nevertheless, GGF boss and majority shareholder Hans Pandeya remains optimistic about the planned Bay acquisition. Although admitting that the original financial backers of the deal had got cold feet, and that some of his own shareholders were against the transaction, he has told reporters that he yesterday got shareholder approval for the takeover and that he now has new sources of money in place to go through with the deal. But the sceptics remain, well, sceptical. Pandeya seemingly got support from his minority shareholders by accepting personal liability for any losses the deal may cause. But some question whether Pandeye - who allegedly owes back taxes and is facing a lawsuit from a former CTO - can actually afford to take on such liabilities. Plus the aforementioned Swedish stock exchange remains angry that Pandeya has not revealed the names of the original financial backers who withdrew from the deal, nor the new backers he claims to have secured. All of which tells us very little really. Though Pandeya is saying his takeover could now be completed in as soon as eight days. We'll see I guess. Certainly this attempted takeover is as pleasingly dramatic, chaotic and comical as pretty much every other development in The Pirate Bay's history. -------------------------------------------------- MADONNA BOOED FOR GYPSY SUPPORT As part of her current tour, Madonna is joined on stage at one point by Roma musicians and a dancer. After they had performed on Wednesday night, Madonna announced to the audience: "It has been brought to my attention that there is a lot of discrimination against Romanies and Gypsies in general in Eastern Europe. It made me feel very sad. We don't believe in discrimination, we believe in freedom and equal rights for everyone". This was met with boos and jeers, with more when she went on to mention discrimination against homosexuals too. One of those who booed, Ionut Dinu, told Associated Press: "I jeered her because it seemed false what she was telling us. What business does she have telling us these things?" Radu Motoc, from the Romania branch of the Soros Foundation, which funds volunteer socio-political projects added on Thursday:"There is generally widespread resentment against Gypsies in Eastern Europe. They have historically been the underdog. Madonna is a pop star. She is not an expert on interethnic relations". However, the singer's publicist Liz Rosenberg told reporters: "Madonna has been touring with a phenomenal troupe of Roma musicians who made her aware of the discrimination toward them in several countries, so she felt compelled to make a brief statement". PEAS VS PEREZ DELAYED As previously reported, Perez Hilton got punched by someone at the Cobra nightclub in Toronto after the MuchMusic Video Awards on 21 Jun. Hilton says it was Will.i.am. Will.i.am says it wasn't. Whether or not Will.i.am threw any punches or not is still not clear. However, Molina, who Hilton also says hit him a few times, was charged with assault after the attack and promptly sued for damages by Hilton. -------------------------------------------------- FALL OUT BLOKE DISCUSSES ARREST He told MTV: "All I really have to say is ignorance of the law isn't innocence. I didn't want to give up my Illinois driver's license and was unaware that was a crime. It is, by the way, in the state of California. Lesson learned. I technically broke a law, so technically I deserve whatever I get. But man, is my mom gonna be pissed". Stump was released on $15,000 bail on Wednesday morning. If convicted, he could face six months in prison, or a $1000 fine. MOBO NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED Anyway, here are the nominations in all their glory: Best UK Act: Alesha Dixon, Bashy, Beverley Knight, Chipmunk, Dizzee Rascal, DJ Ironik, Donae'o, Mr Hudson, N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder Best UK Newcomer: Alexandra Burke, Jade Ewen, JLS, Laura Izibor, Master Shortie Best R&B/Soul Act: Beverley Knight, Ciara, Jeremih, Keri Hilson, Lemar Best Hip Hop Act: Chipmunk, Dizzee Rascal, Drake, Eminem, Kanye West Best Video: Dizzee Rascal - 'Bonkers', Alesha Dixon - 'Boy Does Nothing', Chipmunk - 'Diamond Rings (feat. Emeli Sande)', Beyonce - 'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)', Mr Hudson - 'Supernova (feat. Kanye West)' Best International Act: Akon, Beyonce, Ciara, Drake, Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Keri Hilson, Lady GaGa, Mariah Carey Best Song: JLS - 'Beat Again', Chipmunk - 'Diamond Rings (feat. Emeli Sande)', KIG Family - 'Head, Shoulders, Knees And Toes', Tonchy Stryder - 'Number One (feat. N-Dubz)', N-Dubz - 'Strong Again' Best Album: Kanye West - '808s And Heartbreaks', Tinchy Stryder - 'Catch 22', Bashy - 'Catch Me If You Can', Beyonce - 'I Am... Sasha Fierce;, N-Dubz - 'Uncle B' Best Reggae Act: Movado, Sean Paul, Serani, Tarrus Riley, Vybz Kartel Best Jazz Act: Diana Krall, Herbie Hancock, Madeleine Peyroux, Melody Gardot, Yolanda Brown Best African Act: Amadou And Mariam, Baaba Maal, Eidee, Femi Kuti, K'Naan, Lira, Mujava, Nneka, Oumou Sangare, Salif Kelta Best Gospel Act: Desire To Worship God, Kiki Sheard, Mary Mary, New Direction, Crew BASEMENT JAXX DROPPED BY XL Felix Buxton told Teletext's Planet Sound that he's not worried about the idea of being without a label, saying: "XL haven't offered us a new deal, but I didn't imagine they would. You don't need a record company now - they aren't so relevant. All you need is someone to distribute your music. Besides, you only make money through touring now". MR HUDSON ALBUM RELEASE DELAYED A message to the Mr Hudson mailing list yesterday read: "The release date of Mr Hudson's hotly-anticipated new album 'Straight No Chaser' has been pushed back to 19 Oct. But we promise it'll be more than worth the wait!" -------------------------------------------------- HYPERDUB ANNOUNCE BIRTHDAY COMPILATION Here's the full tracklist: CD1: CD2: -------------------------------------------------- 2562 ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM Mixing dubstep and techno, 'Aerial' received high praise and featured in a number of end of year lists last year. However, Tectonic boss Pinch says that 'Unblanace' blows it out of the water. He told Resident Advisor: "I've worked closely with 2562 over the last few years and I can honestly say that 'Unbalance' is an incredible album - it's one of the most exciting releases that Tectonic has seen to date - it vastly exceeds the already high standard he set himself with 'Aerial'". Here's the tracklist: Intro KYLIE JOINS ABBA TRIBUTE LINE-UP Says Kylie: "The opportunity to perform classic Abba songs on stage with members of Abba really is a dream come true. Their music has played such a great part in my life from a very early age and I'm thrilled I'll be able to share that with them personally". 'Thank You For The Music... A Celebration Of The Music Of Abba' will take place in London's Hyde Park on 13 Sep. ALBUM REVIEW: FrYars - Dark Young Hearts (FrYarcorp) Buy from iTunes LIVE RECORDING DOWNLOAD STORE LAUNCHES IN AUSTRALIA Sony Music Australia's GM digital and brand development Gavin Parry told Billboard: "The reality is that any recording can be uploaded and distributed via the service. It doesn't have to be live, but that's where we think the market is going in the future. We feel we have something here of real interest. A lot of artists no longer tied to labels will want to use this service. There's nobody in this space". NEW EDITOR FOR ZOO Look, here's what he said about his new job: "There are some very exciting plans for Zoo, and I can't wait to be a part of them. It's going to be hard to leave Australia, especially at the start of summer, but there's only so much sun a pasty Englishman can take - and only so much Ashes-gloating the Aussies will bear". Presumable, those "exciting plans" mean looking somewhere else for vaguely recognisable ladies willing to take their clothes off now that Channel 4 have axed 'Big Brother'. Etherington has been with Bauer (well, EMAP originally) since 2005, and worked on the Australian editions of FHM and Zoo. Prior to that he worked on Zoo's IPC-owned competition Nuts. As previously reported, the lads mags are among those print titles to see their circulations nose dive in the last year. It's certainly a tricky time to be taking one over. -------------------------------------------------- YOUR MEDIA BUY OLD SOUTH WEST RADIO STATIONS The acquisition, though, is not without controversy. A rival bidder for the four FM licences claims that Your Media had an unfair advantage because they have a director in common with the defunct SWR Ltd. That, the boss of Glastonbury Broadcasting Ltd claims, means that Your Media would have had knowledge of his rival bid via the administrators of South West Radio. Glastonbury Broadcasting's Ross Hemsworth has told Radio Today that he has lodged a formal complaint with both the administrators and media regulator Ofcom. WEEZER JUST ONE LONG METALLICA RIP-OFF Cuomo told Rolling Stone: "'The Sweater Song' was the first Weezer song I ever wrote, back in 1991. I was trying to write a Velvet Underground-type song because I was super into them, and I came up with that guitar riff. I just picked up that acoustic guitar and the first thing I played was that riff. And it just feels so classic to me, even now when the band starts to play it, it just takes over the energy in the room and you're just transported into the world of Weezer. It wasn't until years after I wrote it that I realised it's almost a complete rip-off of 'Sanitarium' by Metallica. It just perfectly encapsulates Weezer to me - you're trying to be cool like Velvet Underground but your metal roots just pump through unconsciously". |
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