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LIANNE LA HAVAS Lost & Found (Warner) Heartbreaking new single from this solo talent whose story continues to build. Piano-led instrumentation plays host to La Havas’ soulful vocal. (Single, April 30)
SCISSOR SISTERS Only The Horses (Polydor) A strong start to the Scissor Sisters new album campaign with this Calvin Harris col- laboration. Radio 1 scooped first play of this single last week. (Single, May)
MAXIMO PARK The National Health(Co-Op) New deals with Vertigo/Universal in Germany and Co-Op in the UK look set to bring a fresh perspective to Maximo Park’s new album campaign. (Single, out now)
THE VACCINES Why Should I Love You(O Genesis) Currently midway through recording their second album, The Vaccines team up with R Stevie Moore to cover this track for a split Record Store Day 7-inch. (Single, April 21)
VIOLET Y.O.U. (LuvLuvLuv) Dreamy, guitar-led soundscapes underpin the debut single by Pixie Geldof. The track was recorded by Mark Rankin. (Single, May 7)
RAGHU DIXIT Unplugged(Wrasse/Universal) With performances to come at OneFest, Andrew Marr’s BBC show and the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Dixit looks set to make big steps forward this year. (EP, out now)
STOOSHE Black Heart (Warner) The new single from this feisty UK trio, Black Heart is a slice of punchy, soul- charged pop. (Single, June 11)
OBERHOFER Away Frm U(Co-Op) Oberhofer get things rolling ahead of their album release and UK tour with this bril- liant, impulsive and affecting pop song. (Single, April 9)
DEAP VALLY End Of The World (Unsigned) Heading to the UK for their first British shows this summer, the debut single from the sunkissed Californian female duo packs a compelling punch. (Single, June tbc)
DJANGO DJANGO Storm(Because) From their acclaimed self-titled debut, Storm blends glorious harmonies with eclectic rhythms to create something alto- gether euphoric. (Single, April 23)
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CHART WEEK 14 Compiled from Official Charts Company sales data by Music Week
MAIKA Maika Makosvki released her new album Thank You For The Boots through Warner this month. She has already achieved mainstream recog- nition in her native Spain, winning Best Artist at the recent UFIs. The Boots on Tour 2012 will take her to May’s Breakout event at the Proud Galleries in Camden and is followed by shows in New York, LA, Madrid and Paris. Get on the guest list at
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VS LAST WEEK SALES
PREVIOUS WEEK
% CHANGE YEAR TO DATE
SALES PREVIOUS YEAR % CHANGE SINGLES
3,494,591 3,213,516
+8.7% SINGLES
47,112,295 43,928,397
+7.2%
ARTIST ALBUMS 1,451,893 1,255,791
+15.6%
ARTIST ALBUMS 19,818,963 23,547,915
–15.8%
COMPILATIONS 546,284 294,097
+85.7%
COMPILATIONS 4,487,491 4,201,369
+6.8%
TOTAL ALBUMS 1,998,177 1,549,888
+28.9%
TOTAL ALBUMS 24,306,454 27,749,284
–12.4% TOP 10 STORIES ON
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Irish quartet Wounds have joined IATDE Records through which they will release their energetic, genre- fused blend of rock via debut album Die Young in September 2012.
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Who: Noah and the Whale Where: Royal Albert Hall When: April 16 Why: Performing hits including those from the band’s best-selling album, Last Night On Earth, Charlie Fink and co touch down on London for the penultimate night of their UK and Ireland tour.
Adele ‘new song’ before end of 2012, Bond rumours Wednesday, April 4 4m fewer albums sold so far this year than in 2011 Wednesday, April 4 Danger Mouse signs with Universal Music Publishing Tuesday, April 3 Mel B signs global partnership with EMI Music Australia Tuesday, April 3 Universal launches new classical label Wednesday, April 4 Marshall founder dies aged 88 Thursday, April 5 4Music crowns Adele most influential person in pop Tuesday, April 10 PM disappointed with music industry over explicit videos Tuesday, April 10 EMI terminates licensing agreement with Grooveshark Wednesday, April 4 Mercury Prize equivalent launched in Scotland Wednesday, April 4
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The Mars Volta Noctourniquet
Original Soundtrack The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 and Beyond
Madonna MDNA
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