DEALS
The Gibson guitar company has launched its own record label, Gibson Records, in partnership with BMG. The label's first signing is Guns N Roses guitarist Slash. "Launching a record label that is in service to our artists is the natural evolution of our 127 years of history", says Gibson's Brand President Cesar Gueikia. "Gibson Records will work with Gibson artists to capture, record and promote their music under an artist friendly partnership".
MARKETING & PR
Former co-MD of Island Records, Liv Nunn, has launched new marketing agency No Boundaries. "In this era, more than ever, music is accessible immediately on release by everyone, everywhere, via many ever evolving platforms and touch points", says a press release. "No Boundaries Agency aims to be a conduit that helps facilitate music reaching as many audiences around the world as possible, through innovative, creative, bespoke solutions".
MEDIA
BBC One will air an interview with Billie Eilish in a special programme going out this Saturday at 10.30pm. Following the broadcast, it and a Radio 1 Live Lounge performance will be available on the iPlayer.
RELEASES
Skepta has announced that he will release new EP, 'All In', this Friday, featuring collaborations with J Balvin, Teezee and Kid Cudi.
Caroline Polachek has released the video for her latest single 'Bunny Is A Rider'.
Liars have released new track 'From What The Never Was'. New album, 'The Apple Drop', is out on 6 Aug.
Park Hye Jin has released new single 'Whatchu Doin Later'.
Peter Broderick will release new EP 'The Wind That Shakes The Bramble' on 10 Sep. Listen to the title track here.
The Scaramanga Six have released new single 'Horse With No Face'. It's the first taste of the band's new album, 'Worthless Music', which is out on 10 Dec.