Interpol sign to Capitol
Interpol are leaving Matador and signing to EMI division Capitol, with a new album expected in mid next year after recording in the autumn, according to Billboard.…
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Lennon soundtrack due out this autumn
The soundtrack to documentary 'The U.S. vs. John Lennon' is out on CD and digitally on 26 Sep via EMI's Capitol label, featuring nineteen Lennon tracks and two unreleased songs.…
Beach Boys special edition single and album planned
EMI's US division Capitol will release special editions of 'Good Vibrations' as a CD single and 'Pet Sounds' as a special album to mark their 40th anniversaries.…
The Beatles quit smoking
EMI has edited the cover of the Beatles reissue 'Capitol Albums Volume 2' to remove cigarettes, cutting off Ringo Starr's fingers in the process.…
Vines on new album
The Vines' new album, due in the UK on 3 April, is nearly finished after mixing with producer Wayne Connolly, according to a statement on the band's website.…
EMI appoint new Virgin Records MD
EMI has appointed Ferdy Unger-Hamilton as MD of Virgin Records UK, reporting to Keith Wozencroft, president of Capitol UK, having previously worked at Universal Music's Island Records.…
EMI in payola talks with Spitzer?
HitsDailyDouble reports EMI is in secret meetings with New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's office over his payola investigations, which may lead to a statement from Capitol.…
New York court rules Capitol can challenge Naxos over Menuhin recordings
A New York court has ruled that EMI division Capitol can use American common law to protect its interests in Yehudi Menuhin recordings, despite US federal copyright not applying.…
Houston self-harms after suicide attempt
EMI-signed singer Houston has reportedly injured his eye after a failed suicide attempt at his London hotel while promoting his album in the UK.…
Beatles four-disc set planned for first US albums
The first four US Beatles albums are to be released together as The Capitol Albums Volume 1, with remastered stereo and mono versions.…
Fischerspooner hope for spring success in US
Electro-clash duo Fischerspooner will release their debut album '#1' in the US next February via EMI's Capitol, after modest UK sales through Ministry of Sound.…
EMI make US commitments for Robbie
EMI has promised Robbie Williams a serious US marketing push through Capitol as part of his record-breaking contract, though Billboard's Jonathan Cohen says a hit track is needed.…