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15 Dec 2006 :
Forget false Idols, Perth's Eskimo Joe is Australia's real success story in 2006. The 'Black Fingernails, Red Wine' album is now officially three times platinum based on real sales to the general public.
With the common place con in the music industry of fooling the general public with premature platinum awards to fake a perception of popularity that really doesn't exist, Warner Music's Eskimo Joe has gone the distance with a slow haul of steady sales over its 26 weeks of release.
Eskimo Joe is a real band playing real music. This is a band who has always been about the live performance and also knows how to write real songs. Their 2001 debut 'Girl' went Gold in Australia, while the follow-up 'A Song Is A City' introduced an evolved sound to their fans.
After building up the fan base over the course of 5 years, the third album 'Black Fingernails, Red Wine' was dropped on an established audience in June 2006.
Eskimo Joe originally formed as Freud's Pillow in Perth in Western Australia in 1997 when drummer Joel Quartermain and guitarist Stuart MacLeod grouped to enter the Australian National Campus Band Championship.
The band recently returned from New York where they performed at the CMJ Festival.
A US release for 'Black Fingernails, Red Wine' will happen in early 2007.
news story from http://undercover.com.au
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15 Dec 2006 :
Compass Brothers Records is delighted to announce the signing of iconic Australian country artist and songwriter James Blundell.
With the release of his self-titled debut album in 1989 James became the first of a new breed of Australian country artists to find a younger audience and achieve gold and platinum sales. He enjoyed crossover success and was for many years the highest selling country artist in Australia. He has written hits for Lee Kernaghan, Slim Dusty and Jimmy Little and is the recipient of nine CMAA Golden Guitar Awards and four ARIA nominations.
Compass Bros Managing Director Graham Thompson is thrilled to welcome James to the boutique label that is also home to Adam Brand, Melinda Schneider, Anne Kirkpatrick, The Sunny Cowgirls, Dianna Corcoran, Brendon Walmsley and Jim Haynes.
"James changed the landscape of Australian country music when he emerged in the late 80's,"recalls Graham. "He absorbed the tradition of the great story tellers of Australian country music and served it up fresh in a way that really connected with a broad audience. His music resonated with young and old, male and female, in the country and the city and paved the way for many of our contemporary country artists. He's got a lot of great songs and I can't wait to get him in the studio."
James is also excited about his new label:
"I am delighted, and more than a little flattered to be invited on to the Compass Brothers roster.
I believe that the label represents the perfect independent structure, in that it has a small roster, managed and promoted by an enthusiastic and proactive team, who all display a genuine enthusiasm and knowledge of the artists that they represent...coupled with the mechanics of a major distribution system.
To have a label headed by an individual with extensive knowledge of performance, songwriting and publishing, is a truly fresh breath of air. The preliminary conversations I have had with Graham Thompson are extremely exciting from an artist's perspective.
I'm also thrilled about the genuine relationship developing between my manager, Neil Richards, and the label, and it is a delight to see the acceptance of the vital role that management plays in the process of song selection, marketing and touring.
Neil presented the possibility of joining the label some months ago, and through a series of frank and professional discussions, we have arrived at a situation that I think will create the perfect outcome for both parties...artistic integrity directed into a successful commercial result.
Recording begins soon, and I am thoroughly looking forward to the experience."
Compass Bros will release a new single from James in February 2007 and an album in April.
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15 Dec 2006 :
SEASONS GREETINGS
FROM THE STAFF OF MUSHROOM MUSICWISHING YOU GOOD HEALTH, HAPPINESS
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23 Nov 2006 :
Mushroom Music celebrate the signing of Kid Confucius, Sydney's dynamic 9-piece soul/hip hop/gospel/funk outfit. Meanwhile, the band prepare for the release of their eagerly anticipated sophomore album featuring their new genre defying single 'Closer'. The single is classic Detroit era Motown mixed with angelic falsetto vocals, African rhythmed heavy roomy kick drums reminiscent of a Timbaland production, slightly 80s sounding guitars and even some rock flutes and clarinets creating a nostalgic feel to this dedication to life in the city. The recording, produced by Sydney's producer de jour Buchman (AKA Tony Buchen), was given the final treatment it deserves, mixed by Grammy award winning engineer Russell Elevado (The Roots, D'Angelo, Talib Kwali) at Jimi Hendrix's own Electric Lady Studios in NYC. Expect a sound that conjures a Marvin Gaye soul symphony performed by the Beatles and conducted by Kanye West with a live show to match. Just recently the band walked away with the Dance Music Award for Best Urban Act.
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23 Nov 2006 :
Currently in the studio recording their second album, Spa is made up of the combined talents of Steven Tait (vocals, guitar), Hayden Sinclair (bass) and Brian Donelley (drums).
The first two singles, Neil of Diamonds and Yale from their self titled debut album released in 2004 have received considerable radio play throughout New Zealand with Neil Of Diamonds still showing up on radio play lists. Neil of Diamonds video was made by Andy Welch who has gone on to be the Official Photographer for The Who on their latest North American tour and is also filming live footage of the band for their website. The video was nominated for Indie Video of the Year at the Juice TV awards 2004 while the video for Yale was a finalist for the Best Animated Video at the Kodak Music Clip Awards 2004.
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21 Nov 2006 :
Mushroom Music's songwriters performed at ALP's Youth Policy Launch on Wednesday 15th November. The Youth Policy builds on the considerable work already done to encourage young people, with their different needs, skills and interests, to get involved in their community.
[Pictured with Steve Bracks is ARIA Award Winner Clare Bowditch, Steve Pinkerton of The Anyones, Ash Naylor of Even and Nick Murphy of The Anyones.]
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16 Nov 2006 :
The multi-talented James Milne grew up in Christchurch and moved to Auckland in 2002. Soon after his arrival, James joined The Brunettes, playing bass and touring the United States with the band, sending back regular first hand 'on the road' tour reports for the New Zealand Herald. On his return he formed his own band The Reduction Agents releasing the album entititled The Dance Reduction Agents, only to follow that up almost immediately with a solo project, going under the alias 'Lawrence Arabia'.
James Milne was a finalist for the 2006 APRA Silver Scroll, New Zealand's most prestigious songwriting award, along with Evermore, Don McGlashan and Anika Moa for his song The Pool. He is also nominated for five bNet awards this year, including Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist, Best Producer, Best Vocalist, and The Reduction Agents song Urban Yard is up for Pop Track of 2006. The bNet winners will be announced on Saturday 16th December at the bNet Award Ceremony in Auckland. James recently stopped by in Tokyo to do a live in-store at Mona Records before he headed over to London where will be based for the next few months.
[Pictured is Savina Kim and Jackie Dennis of MMNZ and James Milne]
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08 Nov 2006 :
The 2006 APRA / AGSC (Australian Guild of Screen Composers) Screen Music Awards were held on Monday night at the City Recital Hall at Angel Place.
Mushroom Music's David Bridie was awarded Best Soundtrack Album for R.A.N. [pictured] which is a landmark 6 part SBS series starring Susie Porter and Charles Passi. The soundtrack, written by David Bridie and Kadu features the cream of talent from the Torres Strait Islands - Seaman Dan, King Kadu, Albert David, Dujon Niue, The Arpanka Singers, The RAN Choir, Pius Wasi, Mapoo Gela, Dimple Bani, Biston Special, Charles Passi and many more.
ABC Music's (administered by Mushroom Music) Roger Mason also took out the award for Best Music for a TV Series for Peking to Paris.
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02 Nov 2006 :
Neighbours is one of the longest running television series produced in Australia and continues to have a high profile in England and throughout Europe.
Mushroom Music Publishing is the largest independent music publisher in Australia and New Zealand and has a substantial catalogue of songs covering the history of Australian music from the late Sixties to current chart toppers Eskimo Joe.
When Neighbours commenced production back in 1985, Mushroom Music Publishing and Mushroom Records provided most of the music to the show. This was a very successful relationship for many years. For a period of time the producers looked at other types of music supply.
Recently the producers of Neighbours reviewed the use of music in the show and decided to open negotiations with Mushroom Music Publishing and Liberation Records. It was obvious that the winning formula that served both parties so well for many years should be resurrected. As they said in The Blues Brothers, it was a case of getting the old band back together.
From March 2007, there will be a new sound to the show as they access the broad range of quality Australian music which Mushroom publishes. Mushroom Group Chairman Michael Gudinski has welcomed the move. "This is a natural association between two Australian companies that have made their mark in their respective fields in the international market. I am excited to renew this partnership which will give Neighbours great music and provides our artists with a worldwide audience. Everyone's a winner."
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30 Oct 2006 :
Featured in the closing moments of tonight's season finale of the hit TV show Grey's Anatomy, Snow Patrol's 'Chasing Cars' provides a fitting emotional climax for the on-screen drama.
The international screening of the Grey's Anatomy finale heralded an unprecedented immediate response - rocketing 'Chasing Cars' into NZ and US charts the following week, where it has remained ever since.
2 UK Official Download Chart
2 iTunes digital chart
6 UK Singles Chart
5 US Billboard Hot 100
3 Billboard Hot Digital Songs
5 US Billboard Pop 100
Go to Home Page to listen to Chasing Cars.
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30 Oct 2006 :
The 20th Annual ARIA Awards were held last night at Acer Arena, Sydney Olympic Park and broadcast on Channel 10. Mushroom Music Publishing's stable of songwriters collected the following awards:
Eskimo Joe's Black Fingernails, Red Wine has won Single of the Year and they were also awarded the Best Music DVD.
Clare Bowditch was announced as Best Female Artist for her album What Was Left, she also announced that she was about to give birth to twin boys!
ABC Music Publishing's The Audreys picked up the ARIA for Best Blues & Roots Album and Best Pop Release went to the Veronicas (cowriter of their album the Secret Life Of is Dr Luke of the Kobalt catalogue).
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26 Oct 2006 :
The New Zealand Music Awards were held in Auckland last week and Mushroom Music's songwriters won in the following categories:
Bic Runga
WINNER Album of the Year (Birds)
WINNER Best Female Solo Artist
Finalist Single of the Year (Winning Arrow)
Finalist People's Choice AwardElemeno P - Trouble in Paradise
WINNER Best Group
Finalist Album of the Year (Trouble in Paradise)
Finalist Best Rock Album (Trouble in Paradise)
Finalist People's Choice AwardThe Feelers
Finalist Single of the Year (Stand Up)Anika Moa
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25 Oct 2006 :
Mushroom Music are proud to announce the signing of musical comedy trio Tripod for their most recent record Middleborough Road. The 18 track album features songs poached from the Network Ten series skitHouse. The trio, consisting of Scod (Scott Edgar), Yon (Simon Hall) and Gatesy (Steven Gates) [pictured with Managing Director Ian James second left], have been an unavoidable force in the last six years appearing on almost every major radio and television station in the country and continuously selling out live dates.
They are also recognisable for their 'Song In An Hour' Triple J breakfast segment. Tripod prove to be more than just a comedy act and are within a league of their own. Middleborough Road and their DVD 'Pod August Night' are both available now through Liberation Music.
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23 Oct 2006 :
Sandi Thom is the 21st Century's flagship artist. She cemented herself as 2006's artist to watch when her debut single 'I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)' shot to #1 in both the United Kingdom and Australia. In Australia, the single is now certified platinum, having sold in excess of 100,000 copies and maintaining top spot on the National ARIA Singles Chart for seven weeks straight.
In January and February next year, Sandi Thom will undertake her first ever Australian tour, bringing her live show to Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The announcement follows the exciting news of her upcoming promotional visit in November.
Thom's rise to stardom is one you'd expect of a fairytale. One evening whilst on her way to perform at a gig, her car broke down, leaving her stranded. It was whilst she was stuck by the side of the road that the idea to broadcast live shows over the internet crept into the Scottish singer-songwriter's mind.
Thom invested in a webcam and announced a 21-date 'tour' to be broadcast from her basement. As word spread about her phenomenal talent, each performance saw her audience swell, increasing from 70 to 70 000 in less than three weeks!
Thom's tour sparked record label interest, and upon its completion she signed a recording contract online. This became the first webcast signing in major record label history! Her debut album Smile... It Confuses People (out now through SonyBMG) was released just a few months later. It debuted at #1 in the UK and quickly rose to the Top 20 of Australia's ARIA chart.
Thom's emotive, powerful voice sets her apart from the pop generation of today. Unafraid to take a risk, she fuses killer melodies with whimsical lyrics on her sparsely-accompanied songs. Her music is upbeat and uncomplicated and has captured the world's attention, drawing comparisons to Alanis Morissette and Joni Mitchell.
Signing a recording contract on the strength of her live performance guarantees that Sandi Thom will not disappoint. She's sold out countless shows across the UK, and Australia will not be any different. Make sure you seize the chance to see this future superstar on her first ever Australian tour.
SANDI THOM AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES 2007
ALL OF THESE SHOWS ARE ALL AGES
Sunday 28 January
Burswood Theatre, Perth
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.auTuesday 30 January
Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Venue Tix 08 8225 8888 or www.venuetix.com.auWednesday 31 January
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au; Palais Box Office 03 9537 2444Friday 2 February
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au;
Enmore Box Office 02 9550 3666 or boxoffice@enmoretheatre.com.auSunday 4 February
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17 Oct 2006 :
The Australian Country Music Achiever Awards - held in Sydney on Monday October 16 - saw ABC Music Publishing awarded Publishing Company of the Year for an incredible 5 years in a row!
The Achiever Awards, an activity of the leading industry body, the Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA), is an annual event that brings together the music industry in a night that celebrates and acknowledges the achievements of the many individuals and companies involved in making and promoting Australian country music.
The award was accepted by a surprised Head of ABC Music Publishing, Eloise Nolan: 'We're all very thrilled to have received this award and give our heartfelt thanks to the CMAA and it's members for bestowing it on us this year.'
'Any publishing company is only as good as it's roster, big or small, and the service it provides to those songwriters.'
'Over the past 5 years we've had the pleasure of working with a great group of both established and emerging country songwriters - from Sara Storer, Beccy Cole, Col Finley and Adam Harvey to John Kane, Olivia Crick, Mark Drilling
and Mike Flanders.''The big challenge for all of us in this industry is to now grow the future country music audience and ensure that it's music for both young and old by continuing to hunt out promising new writers and artists while giving our current writers and artists permission to draw on a broader canvas and not be afraid to experiment.'
ABC Music Publishing represents songwriters, composers, screen music writers and their works both locally and internationally and is administered by Mushroom Music Publishing.
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