Talking of bands signed to XL and new record deals, let's talk about The White Stripes. Not that Jack and Meg are looking for a new recording deal in the UK (where they are signed to XL), but they are looking for a new deal in the US following the news that their label there, the US version of V2, is stopping releasing new material. The Sheridan Square owned V2 US will continue to work the White Stripes catalogue for the time being, though word has it that deal too will soon come up for renewal. Which means that the White Stripes or, rather, their manager Ian Montone, is busy sounding out the possible deals that are out there. Most of the majors will probably be interested in the duo, though HitsDailyDouble reports that gossipers reckon Universal's Interscope will probably get first option, given the longstanding relationship of mutual admiration between Jack White and the label's co-founder Jimmy Iovine.
Jan 18, 2007
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White Stripes look for new US deal after V2 US stops new releases
The White Stripes are seeking a new US deal after V2 US stopped releasing new material, with Universal's Interscope reportedly likely to get first option.