Ah, its nice when things we love come together as one - music recommending social networking thingimy Last.fm, soulful Greenwich based-popsters (and long term CMU favourites) Lucky Soul and, erm, the Christmas number one spot.
That is all to say, Last.fm have decided to try and use its huge membership of music fans to try an influence what song secures the UK Christmas number one spot this year, and they've decided to try and use that influence to get Lucky Soul's 'Lips Are Unhappy' to number one Christmas week. Of course they have their work cut out, with another X-Factor winner no doubt set to go for the Christmas top spot, though with millions of users they might just do it.
The track will be released on 17 Dec, and will be bundled with a new Lucky Soul cover version of classic Mud Christmas song 'Lonely This Christmas'. You can preorder it now via http://www.indiestore.com/luckysoul for a mere 40 pennies, with all profits going to charity.
Commenting on the promotion, Last.fm co-founder Martin Stiksel told CMU: "Lucky Soul have worked hard to make a success of their music on their own terms, and that's the kind of attitude Last.fm encourages. Together we reckon we've got a great chance to give Simon Cowell a run for his money".
Press info about all things Lucky Soul, including details on how to get access on a press promo download, from Seb & Fiona ([email protected]). Press on all things Last.fm from [email protected]