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May 26, Baku, Azerbaijan The winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, Warner-signed Swedish artist Loreen, holds her trophy aloft
PICTURE OF THE WEEK THE TASTEMAKERSToday’s opinion formers predict tomorrow’s headline acts 1 2 3 4
JEN WALKER (KERRANG!) The Audition • Chapter II EP MME Records
In a complete return to form, The Audition are back showing the pop-rock genre how it’s done! Chapter II might only be an EP, but tracks like You Make Me Sick (as infectious as it is soulful) leave us giddy with excitement for the unabridged version.
ROB SHEPPARD (
IMEDIAMONKEY.COM) Chris Simmons • The OccupantMulberry Music
Majestically dark with the medieval lyrical theme creating an atmosphere that truly draws you in, recalling Neil Finn in his 'Private Universe' pomp. You can’t also help but notice a McCartney influence in Simmons' songwriting which is attracting collaborations with Chris Difford (Squeeze) amongst others. Seriously one to watch.
CHARLIE MOSS (13TH FLOOR) I Dream In Colour • LondonEuphonious
'London represents a step up both musically and lyrically for a band who have always shown great promise. Boasting big pianos, catchy guitars and instantly memorable hooks, this has all the makings of a very good pop song and leaves you wanting more.
GARY DAVIES (UPFRONT) Christian Burns and Stefan Dabruck • Title
Armada Records
First single co-written with David Guetta taken from Christian Burns’s first solo dance album, which features collaborations with some of the hottest DJ’s around. Mixed by Stefan Dabruck, Bullet has it all – stomping beats, anthemic electro synths and soaring vocals – a quality club and radio smash to kick off the summer.
SIGN OF THE TIMES Lianne La Havas has signed
an exclusive worldwide recording deal with Warner Bros in the UK. She will work with Nonesuch in the US. “We’re really pleased to have the opportunity to develop her career in the US,” said SVP Marketing at Nonesuch Peter Clancy. “Her special way of embracing audiences will surely come back to her.”
Dramatico has signed Alistair Griffin, whose song Just Drive was revealed as the title music for Formula 1
2012 last March. Dramatico will release Just Drive and Griffin’s album Albion Sky throughout Europe on July 2.
PIAS has signed Ghostpoet to a worldwide deal. PIAS will work closely with the artist on all areas of artist develop- ment, with a second album set for 2013.
Imagem Music has signed a worldwide, multi-year co-publishing agreement with Grammy-winning writer and producer John Shanks.
ON THIS DAY
MONDAY, JUNE 1 1981 The first issue of Kerrang!magazine is published as a special pull-out in week- ly music paper Sounds. AC/DC take the front cover with features on Motorhead, Girlschool and Saxon inside.
DIGITAL vs PHYSICAL Wk 19
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0 DIG 33.4% CD 89.1% Wk 18 DIG 33.5% CD 89.1% DIG 34.2% CD 62.5% Wk 20 Wk 21
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CD 65.9% 37.3% CD 65.2%
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CD 68.2% DIGITAL CD 65.8%
The UK market share for all albums in the past five weeks
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Artist Labrinth Express Yourself (Syco) Overall market potential Very Good
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