DEALS
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Warner Music's label services division ADA has announced a renewal of its long-term partnership with Manchester-based indie LAB Records, which works with artists like Tommy Lefroy, Beach Weather, Antony Szmierek, Crawlers and Yoke Lore. âWeâve enjoyed a great relationship with ADA for a number of years now - so weâre delighted to ink a new, multi-year deal as we continue to grow our business", say label directors Scott Brothman and Mark Orr.
DIGITAL
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Avant-garde focussed music streaming service Marine Snow is moving to a new model that will pay artists in cash and equity. The company was founded by ex-Spotify exec Tony Lashley, who says: âIf you are a start-up or tech in employee in 2023, you get paid a guaranteed cash amount with a bonus of equity in what youâre building. Why should music streaming be any different?â
ARTIST NEWS
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After a fierce battle with Rick Astley, independent rapper Ren has secured the UK number one position with his new album âSick Boiâ. âItâs all because of the fans that this has even happenedâ, he tells Official Charts. âWeâve done this independently and the main foundation of promotion has been the fans showing up and showing support. What theyâve done in terms of spreading it - the amount that Iâve seen them pushing this record - is incredible. I want to say thank you to them so muchâ.
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Amex Gold Unsigned 2023 has launched, inviting emerging artists to submit tracks for the chance to win a variety of prizes. These include record and sync deals, mentoring, studio time and more. The deadline is 29 Oct, submit tracks here.
RELEASES
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Feeder have released two new songs âELFâ and âPlaying With Fireâ. Both are taken from new double album âBlack/Redâ, which is out on 5 Apr 2024.
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The Veronicas have released new single âPerfectâ and announced that they will release their sixth studio album âGothic Summerâ early next year. ââPerfectâ is a love letter to our younger and current selvesâ, say the duo. âPerfection has a different meaning for everyone. Social media has changed how we interact with the world. Perception versus reality is rewarded and condemned. From what people wear, to who they dateâ.
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Kurt Vile will release new album âBack To Moon Beachâ on 17 Nov. Out now is new single âAnother Good Year For The Rosesâ.
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Bryde is back with new single âAwayâ. âRecording it was a truly magical experienceâ, she says. âMyself and two of my most talented musical friends Jim Wallis and Jay Chakravorty drove to a farmhouse in Shropshire and set up a home studio for four days of eating, sleeping and recording. This is the first of four songs we recorded for youâ.
GIGS & TOURS
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Tom Odell has announced UK tour dates in March next year, including two nights at the Roundhouse in London. Tickets go on general sale on Friday. His new album âBlack Fridayâ is out on 26 Jan.
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Blue have announced a greatest hits tour in April and May next year. The run will include a show at the London Palladium on 19 Apr. Tickets go on general sale on Friday.
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Jess Glynne has announced a series of outdoor shows around the UK from June to August next year. Sheâll finish with a performance at the Crystal Palace Bowl in London on 9 Aug. Tickets go on general sale on Friday. Her new single âFriend Of Mineâ came out on Friday.