Starbucks sign first development artist
Starbucks' label Hear Music has signed singer-songwriter Hilary McRae as its first development artist, with a debut album due next year.…
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James Taylor to sign to Starbucks' Hear Music
James Taylor is set to release an album through Starbucks' Hear Music label, with the announcement held back so it does not overshadow Joni Mitchell's release.…
Joni to release album via Starbucks
Joni Mitchell will release her next album, 'Shine', via Starbucks' Hear Music label, joining Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney on the coffee chain's roster.…
Prince, Macca, coffee - when music met brands
Starbucks' Hear Music boss Ken Lombard says he discussed Prince's album with the singer, while EMI's Tony Wadsworth questions the long-term value of coffee-chain releases.…
Paul McCartney reportedly close to long-term deal with Starbucks
Paul McCartney is reportedly close to signing a multiple-album deal with Starbucks' Hear Music after Memory Almost Full reached number three in the US.…
Sonic Youth compilation coming via Starbucks
A Sonic Youth compilation chosen by celebrities is reportedly being released via Starbucks-owned label HearMusic, with the band recording one new track.…
Starbucks readies unsigned bands initiative
Starbucks' music division Hear Music is reportedly piloting a Music Makers Competition for unsigned bands in New England.…
Macca left EMI because their 'jaded view' bored him
Paul McCartney says he left EMI's Parlophone for Starbucks' Hear Music because the label's approach was jaded and confused in the digital era, and criticises Big Brother.…
McCartney holds off major tour due to divorce
Paul McCartney says he will not do a major tour for his album Memory Almost Full until possibly next year, citing personal circumstances, while Hear Music plans a global listening event in Starbucks outlets.…
Universal to distribute Macca Starbucks release
Universal Music will distribute Paul McCartney's album 'Memory Almost Full' worldwide, released through Starbucks' Hear Music joint venture with Concord.…
McCartney on new album
Paul McCartney has described his forthcoming album 'Memory Almost Full' as drawing heavily on memories, out in June via Starbucks' Hear Music label.…
Radiohead Starbucks rumours
Rumours suggest Radiohead are in talks with Starbucks' Hear Music about their next album, though fans doubt the band would work with a conglomerate.…