DEALS
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Reservoir has announced it has signed a publishing deal for the future works of songwriter Rudy Perez and also acquired his full back catalogue. âIâm THRILLED to be a part of the Reservoir familyâ, he says. âI look forward to collaborating on new projects with their entire team as I embark on the next phase of my careerâ.
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Cooking Vinyl has signed singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy. Manager John Fell says of Priddy's new record deal: "Signing with such a prestigious label like Cooking Vinyl is a real testament to all the hard work that she has put into the project as well as highlighting her potential to grow into an internationally renowned artist. We are both incredibly proud and excited to work with the Cooking Vinyl team on the next stage of Katherineâs careerâ.
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Warner Music has acquired Indian artist management and live events company E-Positive, which - among other things - manages Darshan Raval, one of the top five most streamed artists in India. The business will remain a standalone company led by its founder, Naushad Khan, who says: âIâve worked towards developing a legacy for over ten years and carved the journey of each one of my artists. Iâm delighted that weâve found a new home at Warner Music India. The team there will help us grow in the international market and will help our artists connect with more fans from around the world. Weâre looking forward to the next chapter of E-Positive".
APPOINTMENTS
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Warner Music has appointed Carletta Higginson as its Chief Digital Officer. She joins from YouTube. âThis is a very exciting time to be in music with many new avenues opening upâ, she says. âIâve worked closely with the outstanding team at WMG for many years, and Iâm very happy to be joining everyone at WMG to help chart the future togetherâ. Higginson takes over from Oana Ruxandra, who announced earlier this month that she was standing down as the majorâs Chief Digital Officer & EVP Business Development.
RELEASES
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Killer Mike has teamed up with Robert Glasper for a new version of his song âMotherlessâ. âTwo years ago I was asked to get on âBlack Superheroâ by Robert Glasperâ, says the rapper. âThe song was incredible and he'd go on to win a Grammy for the album. My only regret was that we weren't in the same room together when we made it. So when talks of him remixing âMotherlessâ came up it was a no-brainer, only this time we wanted to be in the studio togetherâ.
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Chvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry has released new solo single âShameâ. âI had the idea for a while of a song that had the tagline of âwhat a shameâ, but in a sarcastic wayâ, she says. âAnd the word âshameâ having a double meaning - the shame you feel and internalise, but what a shame you feel like that and canât change itâ.
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Bombay Bicycle Club have teamed up with Chaka Khan for new single âTekken 2â. "After [frontman] Jack [Steadman] invited me and then sent the song, I loved it, the ethereal part drew me in", says Khan. "The band has such innovative and passionate energy, truly great musicians. Absolute vibesâ. The bands new album âMy Big Dayâ is out on 20 Oct.
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Blossoms have released new single âTo Do List (After The Breakup)â, featuring Findlay.
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Griff has announced that she will release new EP âVert1go Vol 1â on 20 Oct. Out now is first single âVertigoâ.
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El Perro del Mar has signed to City Slang and announced that she will release new album âBig Anonymousâ on 16 Feb 2024. Out now is new single âIn Silenceâ. âAs the feelings of grief and loss wear off, you enter another realm of guiltâ, she says of the song. âThe guilt of not mourning enough, of going on living though someoneâs gone. This song is about the ghost not accepting that itâs deadâ.
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Bar Italia have released new single âJelsyâ. Their new album âThe Twitsâ is out on 2 Nov, and the band have just announced an exhibition of their own drawings, made during the writing of the LP, at Londonâs Frieze Gallery on 27 Oct.
GIGS & TOURS
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Barry Manilow has announced that he will play a one-off show at Manchesterâs Co-op Live venue on 24 May 2024. Tickets go on general sale on Friday.
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Lola Young has announced a three night residency at Signature Brew Haggerston in London from 14-16 Nov. Tickets go on sale this Friday.