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IMAGINE DRAGONS It’s Time(Interscope) Big at radio in the US, this is a huge, career- defining hit from the Las Vegas group, who have been working closely with Alex Da Kid on their debut. (Single, tbc)
NINA NESBITT The Apple Tree(N2 Records) Championed by Ed Sheeran, Nesbitt signed a publishing deal with BMG Chrysalis last year. The teenager’s debut is an infectious slice of upbeat folk pop. (From EP, May 7)
SKRILLEX & DAMIAN MARLEY Make It Bun Dem(OWSLA/BigBeat) A tame track by Skrillex’s production stan- dards doesn’t make this collaboration any less memorable, all screaming synths and a throbbing reggae-groove. (Single, out now)
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Sweater Weather (Unsigned) Generating A&R heat on both sides of the Atlantic, The Neighbourhood pen cool, West Coast indie-pop with plenty of radio-friendly moments. (Single, tbc)
DOT ROTTEN Overload (Mercury) Sampling the familiar hook from Robert Miles smash Children, Overload is hugely commercial which should will step up the debut album campaign. (Single, May 28)
MAXIMO PARK Hips And Lips(Co-Op) The first single proper from Maximo Park’s new album, this is an immediate and contagious song that bodes well for their upcoming LP. (Single, tbc)
THE CHEVIN Drive (So Recordings) As the first true single from the Brit trio’s new album, this has already pricked the ears of the David Letterman show where they’ll perform next month. (Single, May 28)
OF MONSTERS AND MEN Little Talks(Island) Little Talks is nearing half a million sales in the US where it debuted at No.1 on the iTunes Alt charts. Little Talks will follow the single Dirty Paws in the UK. (Single, tbc)
CHERYL Call My Name(Polydor) Calvin Harris written and produced dance- pop perfection boasting a huge radio hook. The first taste of Cheryl’s new album, A Million Lights, out June 18. (Single, June 10)
WILD BELLE Keep You(Unsigned) The interest continues to heat up for this talented duo ahead of their first UK show with Haim on May 9. Stunning stuff. (Single, out now)
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CHART WEEK 16 Compiled from Official Charts Company sales data by Music Week
VS LAST WEEK SALES
DIE MASON DIE Based around enig- matic 19-year-old Samuel Mason; Welsh-born, Australian-raised and now London based, Die Mason Die are set to infil- trate London’s live scene with ener- getic performances. They fuse soaring falsetto and folk fin- gerpicking with screaming growls, emotive vocal har- monies and chaotic guitar loops. Get on the guest list at
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PREVIOUS WEEK
% CHANGE YEAR TO DATE
SALES PREVIOUS YEAR % CHANGE SINGLES
3,349,407 3,305,764
+1.3% SINGLES
53,767,466 49,834,179
+7.9%
ARTIST ALBUMS 1,116,292 1,127,666
–1.0%
ARTIST ALBUMS 22,062,921 26,285,121
–16.1%
COMPILATIONS 287,989 318,552
–9.6%
COMPILATIONS 5,094,032 5,006,816
+1.7%
TOTAL ALBUMS 1,404,281 1,446,218
–2.9%
TOTAL ALBUMS 27,156,953 31,297,937
–13.2% TOP 10 STORIES ON
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Musicweek.com’s most-read stories for period ending April 24, 2012
03 SIGN HERE
Twin sisters Ellie and Louise Macnamara, also known as Heathers, have signed a global four-album publish- ing deal with Universal Music Publishing UK and have just finished recording their sec- ond album. They play the Camden Barfly on April 26.
GIG OF THE WEEK
Who: NKOTBSB (New Kids On The Block/Backstreet Boys) Where: The O2 Arena, London When: April 28-29 Why: Two of the biggest-selling US boy bands of all time bring their joint show to London for two nights.
Keeping score of entertainment.
The average review scores of the biggest releases – all courtesy of Metacritic
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CRITICAL MASS
Sony/ATV-EMI deal approved, say reports Thursday, April 19 Bandier confirms Sony/ATV, EMI Publishing layoff plans Thursday, April 19 Official Record Store Chart launched Wednesday, April 18 Horowitz appointed chairman and CEO of UMPG Thursday, April 19 Simon Cowell supports EMI buyouts Wednesday, April 18 Spotify announces global partnership deals Wednesday, April 18 Warner Music promotes Mark Fry in Nordic office Wednesday, April 18 Bandier’s joy at EC deal approval Friday, April 20 A lesbian Jessie J would ‘turn off male fans', suggests Sun Thursday, April 19 Mike Smith exits Columbia UK Tuesday, April 24
LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III Older Than My Old Man...
DRY THE RIVER Shallow Bed
BATTLES Dross Glop
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