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Mercury Records is a record label currently headquartered in the UK, and is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. In the US, its name and logo were only used on its back catalogue, country releases, and re-issues, until recently.
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He has been president of the Universal Music Group-owned label since the beginning of 2005.
Carter, whose contract expires at the end of the year, will continue recording for Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam.
“Now it’s time for me to take on new challenges,” he said in a statement. “I am pleased to have had the opportunity to build upon the Def Jam legacy.”
There has been no announcement of a replacement or even if there will be one.
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A bipartisan group of top lawmakers has introduced legislation that would compel broadcasters to pay performers when their music is played over the air.
Songwriters and publishers have long received royalties for airplay of their tunes, but performers have not.
"Aspiring performers, local musicians and well-known artists should be compensated for their music when it is played on the radio, both today and in the future," said Tod Donhauser, a spokesman for the Fairness in Radio Starting Today Coalition, in a statement. The bill would finally close the "corporate radio loophole," Donhauser added.
The National Assn. of Broadcasters has vehemently opposed paying a fee for performers, arguing that free airplay constitutes substantial free marketing and contributes significantly to sales. Musicians dispute that.
"The bottom line here is that radio plays music to attract listeners and bring in advertising dollars," said coalition founding member Tom Waits in a statement. "It's just plain wrong for radio to be allowed to build profitable businesses with growing revenues on the backs of artists and musicians without paying them fairly for it."
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP (UMG) AND XM SATELLITE RADIO REACH AGREEMENT ON PIONEER INNO
New Agreement Settles Dispute and Covers All Receivers in the XM Product Line with Recording Functionality
New York, New York, Monday, December , 2007 -
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, and XM Satellite Radio, the nation’s leading satellite radio company, today announced that they have resolved the lawsuit brought by UMG against XM over its Pioneer Inno, a portable satellite receiver with advanced recording functionality. The companies did not disclose terms of the deal.
As part of the agreement, UMG becomes the first music company to reach a multi-year deal covering all XM radios with advanced recording functionality, including both those currently available as well as future product releases. In addition, UMG will withdraw as a party to the complaint filed by the major record companies against XM in May, 2006.
“We are pleased to have resolved this situation in an amicable manner,” stated Doug Morris, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group. “We pride ourselves on empowering new technology and expanding consumer choice. And XM is providing a new and exciting opportunity for music lovers around the world to discover and enjoy our content, while at the same time recognizing the intrinsic value of music to their business and the need to respect the rights of content owners.”
“Our agreement is a win for everyone involved, especially for consumers,” said Nate Davis, President and CEO, XM Satellite Radio. “Today’s announcement underscores the fact that XM competes in an audio entertainment market in which consumers have more options than ever. We commend UMG for being the first music company to take this step forward with us and look forward to continuing our discussions with our other partners in the music industry.”
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Following on from an incredibly busy year, Electrelane release 'In Berlin,' the mesmerizing album track that perfectly epitomizes how Electrelane's signature edge and atmosphere, and Verity's now ethereal vocals, can be chanelled into a work of pure melodic and gentle beauty. B-side 'Sea of Edge' is a brand new semi-instrumental track where the searing harmonies spiral alongside the music in an hypnotic journey where once again Electrelane's skilled musicianship and ability to create otherworldly sound-scapes is triumphantly highlighted.
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The album No Shouts No Calls is out now, available on CD and LP.
'The Sausage Machine', a regular gig promoted at Hampstead's White Horse by label co-founder Paul Cox was to prove to be the foundation for too pure. Spurred on by Richard Roberts - a 'Sausage Machine' regular - the compilation, 'Live at the Sausage Machine', marked the label's first foray into the world of releasing records.
Subsequent releases, from the raw confessionals of PJ Harvey and the proto-grunge of Th' Faith Healers to the avant-pop of Stereolab and Mouse on Mars, placed too pure at the heart of a revitalised indie scene, earning them a sympathetic audience and much respect along the way.
Fast forward to 2006 and too pure are still beating a path for incredible and adventurous new music. Electrelane, mclusky, Monade, Scout Nibett, The Rogers Sisters and Tracy + The PlasticsThe Organ, Shooting At Unarmed Men and Young People having recently signed to the label and Stereolab returning to the label after a decade away, too pure have an even brighter future to look forward to.
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Given the title of senior VP of the newly established One Catalog Group at Rhino Entertainment, Gallo will oversee the selling, marketing and developing opportunities for the WMG catalog.
SOURCE:VARIETY.COMUNIVERSAL MOTOWN REPUBLIC GROUP (UMRG) PROMOTES PAT MONACO TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES & FIELD MARKETING
New York, New York, December 2007 - Universal Motown Republic Group (UMRG), a division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, has promoted Pat Monaco to Executive Vice President of Sales and Field Marketing.
The announcement was made today by Mel Lewinter, UMRG’s Chairman and CEO. Formerly, Mr. Monaco served as Senior Vice President of Sales & Field Operations for the company.
Based in New York, Mr. Monaco will continue to report directly to Mel Lewinter, and additionally to Monte Lipman (President, Universal Republic Records ) and Sylvia Rhone (President, Universal Motown Records).
In this expanded role, Mr. Monaco will oversee artist relations and all of the sales activities for UMRG and its affiliated labels.
“As we further our leadership in the marketplace, we are continuing to expand operations and services to our artists,” stated Mr. Lewinter. “Pat’s understanding of today’s retail landscape, record of building sales teams that deliver results and music savvy make him the ideal choice to continue leading our retail efforts.”
“Pat has proven to be the consummate executive whose patience and expertise has strengthened the marketplace presence of our artists and provided crucial strategic depth within our existing sales infrastructure and emerging business models,” commented Ms. Rhone. “We congratulate him on this well-deserved promotion.”
“As one of the industry’s most respected executives, Pat’s leadership has been crucial to maximizing our sales impact and facilitating multiple new sales platforms for our artists,” added Mr. Lipman. “Everyone at Universal Republic looks forward to supporting him and his great staff as he continues in his new capacity as one of Universal Motown Republic Group’s most highly valued contributors.”
Prior to joining Universal, Mr. Monaco served as Senior Vice President, General Manager of Island Records. His background also includes a number of senior positions within Island Records and PolyGram Distribution, as well as serving as President/Owner of Landmark Distributors.
About Universal Motown Republic Group
Universal Motown Republic Group is a division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company with wholly owned record operations or licensees in 77 countries.
Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry’s largest global music publishing operation.
Universal Music Group consists of record labels Decca, Deutsche Gramophone, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Geffen Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Lost Highway Records, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Philips, Polydor Records, Universal Music Latino, Universal Motown Republic Group, Universal South Records and Verve Music Group, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world.
The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalog of music in the industry, which is marketed through two distinct divisions,
Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes eLabs, a new media and technologies division, and Global Digital Initiatives.
Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.
VICTORY RECORDS & UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA
EXTEND EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION DEAL
Toronto, Ontario, Canada-
Universal Music Canada (UMC), the country\'s leading music company today announced that they have extended their exclusive distribution deal with Chicago based Victory Records, the top independent rock label in the United States (according to SoundScan market share). The extension was announced today by Randy Lennox, President & CEO of Universal Music Canada and Victory Records Founder, Tony Brummel.
“The relationship with Tony and Victory Records has flourished since 2005 and we’re excited to lengthen the terms of this vibrant deal,” commented Randy Lennox. “We’re all looking forward to taking our business with Tony and his team to greater heights.”
The extension sees Universal Music Canada continuing as the sole distributor of Victory\'s diverse rock roster including bands such as Silverstein, Hawthorne Heights, Aiden, Bayside, Between The Buried and Me and Darkest Hour.
Formed in 1993 by Tony Brummel, Victory Records has grown into one of the world\'s leading independent labels and boasts a roster of more than 30 active artists in various rock sub-genres.
Victory\'s Tony Brummel commented, “Randy and I have developed a very close relationship over the years. He has a real respect for independent music and the entrepreneurs that help make it available.
Universal controls close to 40% of the Canadian music market yet Randy is always available, communicative and proactive in the quest to sell records and break artists. This resonates with and through his entire team. We need more guys like Randy in the music business.”
The Universal Music Canada and Victory Records deal was originally signed on July 1, 2005.
About Universal Music CanadaHanson's operational responsibilities will be assumed on an interim basis by Mike Clasper, who joined the EMI investor board last month and who has been reviewing the development of EMI's manufacturing, logistics and sales operations.
"With his experience of running international businesses at a very senior level, Mike will ably support the EMI recorded music business," said EMI Group chairman Guy Hands, who has been critical of the way that senior management ran EMI before his investment outfit Terra Firma bought the company earlier this year.
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LONDON, 11th December, 2007 - EMI and Iron Maiden today announced they have renewed and extended their historic 28-year recording relationship in a deal for the world, excluding the USA, which also includes other revenues such as touring, merchandise and sponsorship.
Signed to EMI Records in November 1979, Iron Maiden quickly became one of the biggest rock bands in the world and have gone on to sell some 70 million albums including three No 1 and 15 Top 10 albums in the UK alone.
A Matter of Life and Death, Iron Maiden’s 14th and most recent studio album released in 2006, charted at No 1 in 10 countries, achieved Top 10 positions in 30 more and was Billboard magazine’s No 1 International Album.
Iron Maiden and EMI have a 28-year recording relationship. Since then, the band has since gone on to sell roughly 70 million albums, says EMI, including three No. 1 albums in the United Kingdom.Warner Music, EMI and Sony BMG have already signed agreements with Imeem, which offers users streamed audio and video content free of charge, with payments to the record companies generated by advertising.
"Imeem has developed an innovative way to make our artists' music a central part of the social-networking experience," UMG chairman-CEO Doug Morris said in a statement.
Imeem's business model allows artists, labels, studios and media companies to make their music and video freely available for interactive streaming to the Imeem community while taking a share of the ad revenue.
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G’day Rockers,
Airbourne have just returned from a very successful tour of the USA, selling out clubs on their own headline shows and sharing the stage with bands like Kid Rock & Korn.
They hit #1 most added track at Canadian radio, and their first single release in the USA is storming straight to the top of the radio charts.
The track Runnin’ Wild was just used there for a highlights package on ‘Monday Night Football’ (28 Million viewers) and they have also been placed in nine of the biggest video games on the planet, including Madden, Need For Speed, Tony Hawk Skate, NHL 08 to name drop a few.
The album Runnin’ Wild will be released in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe & Japan on January 29 next year.
The Diamond In The Rough single and video clip has been released in Australia this week, and to celebrate Airbourne are heading out on an extensive Australian tour.
THIS WILL BE YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SEE AIRBOURNE LIVE BEFORE THEY MOVE TO THE USA.
That’s right, Airbourne are permanently relocating to the USA early 2008, so don’t miss out on your very last chance to see them live before they leave!!!
AIRBOURNE “The Diamond In The Rough Tour” | ||
11 DEC | Hallam Hotel | Hallam, VIC |
12 DEC | Daisy’s Hotel | Ringwood, VIC |
14 DEC | Ferntree Gully Hotel | Ferntree Gully, VIC |
15 DEC | Pier Hotel | Frankston, VIC |
30 DEC | Pyramid Rock Festival | Philip Island, VIC |
31 DEC | Espy | St Kilda, VIC (NEW YEAR’S EVE) |
2 JAN | Marlin Hotel | Ulladulla, NSW |
3 JAN | Cambridge Hotel | Newcastle, NSW |
4 JAN | Hoey Moey | Coffs Harbour, NSW |
5 JAN | Yamba Bowling Club | Yamba, NSW |
6 JAN | Great Northern Hotel | Byron Bay, NSW |
11 JAN | Night Train | Adelaide, SA |
12 JAN | Loxton Hotel | Loxton, SA |
17 JAN | Continental Hotel | Sorrento, VIC |
18 JAN | Karova Lounge | Ballarat, VIC |
25 JAN | Hi Fi Bar | Melbourne, VIC |
26 JAN | Torquay Hotel | Torquay, VIC |
27 JAN | Lorne Hotel | Lorne, VIC |
Hey Rockers,
Just a quick one to let you know,
“Runnin’ Wild” is being released in the US, CANADA, UK & GERMANY on January 29 2008 on Roadrunner Records.
Cheers,
AIRBOURNE
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