New music website launched in Peel's memory
Dandelion Records and Universal Music have launched a music website, run by John Peel's son Tom Ravenscroft with agent Clive Selwood, to discover new talent in Peel's memory.…
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Stereolab dropped by Warners
Stereolab have been dropped by Warner Music as part of a roster cull after the Bronfmann takeover, with their manager Martin Pike saying Elektra no longer exists.…
Warner gossip
Gossip suggests Warner Music is struggling on the US charts, that Jason Flom and Craig Kallman disagree on signings, and that Maverick's co-owners are in renewed talks over their legal dispute.…
Metallica switch Warner label
Metallica have moved from Elektra to Warner Bros within the merged Atlantic Elektra division, as the label prepares to cut its roster by around half.…
Metallica album release brought forward
Warner label Elektra has brought forward the US release of Metallica's St. Anger to 6 June, citing anticipation and poor-quality MP3s circulating.…
Missy Elliott's mobile million dollar give away
Elektra and marketing company not13 are running a US text-message promotion for Missy Elliott's 'Under Construction' with a top prize of $1 million.…