Anglo man launches new plugging firm
Anglo Plugging's Brad Hunner is setting up his own radio promotion agency based at XL Recordings, where he will work on acts including Jack Peñate, Dizzee Rascal, MIA and Devendra Banhart.…
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XL Recordings launches new imprint Abeano Music with Imran Ahmed
XL Recordings is launching Abeano Music, a new venture run by DJ and journalist Imran Ahmed to find and develop young artists, with three acts already signed.…
XL appoint new New York A&R
Beggars label XL Recordings has appointed Kris Chen as Senior VP of A&R in its New York office, reporting to chairman Richard Russell.…
Daddy Fresh launch new online platform for new talent
Brighton company Daddy Fresh Music has launched an online platform for unsigned artists to sell digital music, with artists rated by its A&R team potentially offered digital record deals.…
XL promote Beardsworth to MD role
XL Recordings has promoted Ben Beardsworth to Managing Director, with Richard Russell becoming chairman and CEO and focusing on creative work.…
Beggars Group announces worldwide distribution deal with Napster
The Beggars Group has signed a worldwide distribution deal with Napster, making around 400 tracks available now with the full catalogue to follow over two months.…
Badly Drawn Boy sues XL over royalties
Badly Drawn Boy is suing XL Recordings for allegedly unpaid royalties, claiming £200,000 from the About A Boy soundtrack and £39,800 for One Plus One Is One.…