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MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS Power And Control (679/Atlantic) Written with Sten Angello (Swedish House Mafia) and produced by Greg Kurstin, this is a direct, upbeat slice of production-led pop with an anthemic lyric. (Single, July 9)
GRIZZLY BEAR Sleeping Ute (Warp) First taste of the New Yorkers’ first album in three years, this is a beautifully recorded song. New album due following hometown show at Radio City Music Hall. (From album, Sept 17)
PORTER ROBINSON Language (MOS) One of the hottest young producers out there, Language showcases Porter’s knack for a melancholy, club-friendly dance track while delivering some serious kick. (Single, July tbc)
POST WAR YEARS Glass House (Chess Club/RCA) The first release under their new deal with RCA imprint Chess Club, Glass House is poptastic indie pop backed by a video boasting a techni- colour Dalek. (From EP, available now)
WALK THE MOON Anna Sun (Remix) (RCA) Anna Sun gets a sunkissed reworking courtesy Albert Hammond Jr. and Gus Oberg who deliver washed-out vocals, bright synths and infectious rhythms. (From album, June 19)
PURE LOVE Handsome Devils Club (Mercury) The former Gallows frontman is ticking the right boxes at radio with his new direction, enjoying his second hottest record courtesy of Zane Lowe last week. (Single, July 23)
BIG BLACK DELTA Ifuckingloveyou (MoB) From the Nerve management stable (Azari & III, Tiga, Booka Shade), BBD is the brainchild of Jonathan Bates (M83, Mellowdrone) who deliv- ers an arresting wall of sound. (Single, July 9)
ANDY GRAMMER Fine By Me (S-Curve/Warner) This Radio 2 record of the week has already sold more than 1m in the US, and Grammer is heading to the UK next month to promote it and forthcoming album. (Single, June 25)
IMAMIWHOAMI Kin (TWIMC/Coop) Creative vehicle for Swedish artist Jonna Lee whose videos have accumulated 15m hits, this debut is a mix of surrealist pop melody and understated production. (Album, September 3)
HONEY RYDER Marley’s Chains (Oceanic/EMI) Title track of the album from this UK music trio is a melodic country-inspired pop-appealing treat. A charming vocal from lead singer Lindsay sits alongside sweet harmonies. (Single, out now)
BREAKOUTSALES STATISTICS
CHART WEEK 23 Compiled from Official Charts Company sales data by Music Week VS LAST WEEK
SINGLES
BIGkids This boy and girl from Camden claim to bring ‘Big singa- long duets to grin your face off to, over DIY beats with lots of saxophones and samples.’ Ben Hudson and Rosie Oddie will appear on the mainstage at July’s Breakout event at The Proud Galleries in Camden. Get on the guest list at
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SALES PREVIOUS WEEK
% CHANGE YEAR TO DATE
SALES PREVIOUS YEAR % CHANGE
3,590,104 3,550,666
+1.1% SINGLES
77,367,271 71,885,483
+7.6%
APPOINTMENT TO VIEW
TAGGED
The latest most popular Shazam new release chart: 1:
WILL.I.AM FEAT. EVA SIMONS This Is Love 2: MAROON 5 Payphone 3: GARY BARLOW Sing 4: AMY MACDON- ALDSlow It Down 5: WILEY Heat Wave
ARTIST ALBUMS 1,275,895 1,223,109
+4.3%
ARTIST ALBUMS 30,340,014 36,193,560
–16.2%
COMPILATIONS 288,050 321,911
–10.5%
COMPILATIONS 7,051,491 6,899,886
+2.2%
TOTAL ALBUMS 1,563,945 1,545,020
+1.2%
TOTAL ALBUMS 37,391,505 43,093,446
–13.2%
Sonisphere 2011 (Repeat) Friday, June 15 - Sky Arts 1, 10:25am Highlights from Sonisphere 2011 (we remember thee well, sob). Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax played together for the first time in the UK.
Plan B, Leona and Labrinth: Project Hackney Sunday, June 17 – BBC Three, 9-10pm The three former EastEnders head back to the area to work with a group of teenagers at Plan B’s (pictured) old school to help focus them on their future and coach them towards a special musical performance in front of 250 of their peers.
Punk Britannia: Post-punk (1978-1981) Season 1, Episode 3 of 3 Friday, June 15 – BBC Four, 9pm In the last of the acclaimed series, the rebellious artists of the new post- punk generation feature - including Gang of Four and Scritti Politti.
PIRATES’ BAY
NUMBER OF ILLEGAL FILES FOUND BY
MUSO.com OF TOP 10 ALBUMS ON JUNE 11 2012 94 GARY BARLOW Sing
1,385 ED SHEERAN + 196 PALOMA FAITH Fall To Grace 1,067 BEE GEES Number Ones 483 EMELI SANDE Our Version of Events Source:
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0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 PAUL SIMON Graceland
641 RUMER Boys Don’t Cry 998
GIG OF THE WEEK
Who: Haim Where: The Barfly, Camden When: June 18 Why: Este, Alana and Danielle Haim, the hotly-tipped three-sister group from LA who are influenced by Fleetwood Mac, will bring their blend of Californian soft rock, R&B and Kate Bush to London.
CRITICAL MASS 2,952 JESSIE J Who You Are
3,548 COLDPLAY Mylo Xyloto 3,634 RIHANNA Talk That Talk
Keeping score of entertainment.
The average review scores of the biggest releases – all courtesy of Metacritic
www.metacritic.com
Emeli Sande Our Version Of Events
The Beach Boys That’s Why God Made Radio
The Temper Trap The Temper Trap
67 63 59
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