APPOINTMENTS
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Warner Records in the US has hired Terese Joseph as SVP A&R Administration. "I’ve known Terese for many years, starting back in our Island Def Jam days in New York”, says Karen Kwak, Head Of A&R. “She’s a well-respected and knowledgeable player in the field, playing an integral role in the delivery of massively successful projects for music legends to newcomers alike”.
LABELS
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Independent record label !K7 has achieved B Corp certification, recognising its policies as an ethical and sustainable business. “Being a B Corp means that we are part of a global movement of businesses that are committed to the highest standards of social and environmental impact”, says the company. “We believe that businesses can be a force for good, creating lasting, positive change far beyond individual efforts”.
AWARDS
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US collecting society ASCAP has announced the winners of its London Music Awards. Among those taking away trophies, Lostboy was named Songwriter Of The Year, Kenya Grace took the Global Impact Award, and Cian Ducrot was handed the Vanguard Award.
RELEASES
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Tones And I will release new album ‘Beautifully Ordinary’ on 2 Aug. Out now is new single ‘Dance With Me’. She’s also announced a show at The Garage in London on 24 Jul.
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Fontaines DC are back with new single ‘Favourite’. Their fourth album ‘Romance’ is out on 23 Aug.
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Laurie Anderson is set to release new album ‘Amelia’ on 30 Aug. Out now is ‘Road To Mandalay’.
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Mette has released new single ‘Muscle’.
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Torres and Fruit Bats will release collaborative EP ‘A Decoration’ on 9 Aug. Out now is the single ‘Married For Love’.
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Flohio has released new single ‘Juice’.
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Rebecca & Fiona will release their fourth album ‘Mega Dance’ on 27 Sep. It’s their first LP since 2018’s ‘The Art Of Being A Girl’. Out now is first single ‘Heartbeat’.
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Why? has released new single ‘G-dzillah G’dolah’. New album ‘The Well I Fell Into’ is out on 2 Aug.
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Tindersticks have released new single ‘Nancy’. Their latest album ‘Soft Tissue’ is out on 13 Sep.
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Julia Raye has released new single ‘Expectations’.