10 MusicWeek 01.02.13 DATA DIGEST Photo credit: David Bergman A RATHER JOVI-AL AFFAIR
BBC Radio Theatre, London: Bon Jovi perform at a special gig for Radio 2 at the 366-capacity venue. Demand for gigs here usually amounts to 30,000 requests – there were over 70,000 for this one.
PICTURE OF THE WEEK THE TASTEMAKERS
Today’s opinion formers predict tomorrow’s headline acts
JAMES WALSHE KERRANG! / Q The Dress Down Kids • Tear the Roof Off (QG records) I was introduced to this by my own presenter, Kevin Hingley on Q Radio. It then popped up on sister station Kerrang! Radio. So in best spirit of new music radio, I’d found The Dress Down Kids. It’s chunky pop rock with some rapping thrown in.
ELSPETH MERRY 1883 MAGAZINE
Snakadaktal • Dance Bear (Young & Lost Club) These fresh-faced Aussies know how to pack a powerful, but heart-rendering punch. An undercurrent of Foals-esque melodies are warmed gracefully by Phoebe’s lulling vocals and complemented by intermittent male tones. Dance Bear is two people calling to each other in a mystical forest through a dreamy haze.
RICH THANE THE LINE OF BEST FIT
Flume • Flume (Transgressive Records) Few ‘bedroom’ producers in 2012 had the potential to sidestep from zeitgeist to mainstream. Enter Flume - fusing countless influences and genres, a deft touch and ear for melody has produced one of the most cohesive and downright addictive electronic albums we’re likely to see in 2013.
TIM MOBBS ARTROCKER MAGAZINE
Bombers • Drawing (Dead London Records) Those hoping for a second wave from the musically fertile soil of Birmingham need- look no further than Bombers, who refuse tie-dye and irony in favour of short bursts of sharp and satisfying post-punk. Having exceeded expectations with a string of promising singles, expect big things.
SIGNS O’ THE TIMES
British rapper Ty (pictured), real name Ben Chijioke, has signed to independent label Tru Thoughts Records. His next releases will be two digital EPs – with A Kick Snare & An Idea coming out in April. Ty has previously released four albums and been Mercury Prize-nominated. Kobalt has signed a
worldwide publishing administration deal with Dave Grohl to represent his entire catalogue, including songs with Nirvana and Foo Fighters. The deal begins with
Kobalt handling worldwide creative and sync services for his new works. Kobalt will start handling his back catalogue in 2014. Candlelight Records has signed Celtic metal act Mael Mórdha. The band said of the signing: “We are really looking forward to working with the guys at Candlelight... We’ve written what we consider to be our best album so far... It’s important for us to be able to get this next album released in the US, which Candlelight will do.”
The tale behind a standout sync deal in the industry this week… SYNC STORY
Track name Champion Artist Clement Marfo & the Frontline Composer Written by Clement Marfo and Iain James. Original Production by Matthew Marston and Rob Wells. Production by Matt Schwartz. Mixed by Serban Ghenea Publisher Warner Music UK/Sony ATV Campaign WWE presents, The Royal Rumble Usage Background vocal / Theme Song / Multiple Uses – unlimited number of uses up to full use. World / 11/01/2013 – 04/02/2013 (for promo) perpetuity for Rebroadcast/Reuse
Champion is a heavily-used sync for sports. On this occasion the spotlight is on its use during WWE presents, The Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by WWE, which took place on January 27, 2013 at the US Airways Arena in Phoenix, AZ. Writer and frontman Clement Marfo (pictured) said: “Inspiration for the track was taken from the David Haye v Nikolay Valuev fight back in 2009. The aim was to create a positive uplifting entrance theme; a modern day Rocky Balboa anthem. As soon as the song was written, we instantly knew we had something special.”
Following the official release of Champion, it was used for the montage in UK movie Street Dance 3D, as well as a Sky Sports Super Bowl XLV promo, Formula One video game, Champions League Final and BBC coverage throughout the Olympics. Says the artist: “The biggest reaction was Andy Murray's victorious semi- final win at the Wimbledon Tennis, which was then eclipsed by the huge BBC 100/200m montage for Usain Bolt at the London Olympics.” Months after release, the song was also picked up by television pro- grammes including EastEnders, TOWIE and Celebrity Big Brother. “The record continues to uplift listeners and match the visuals of fast- paced, explosive images, perfectly fitting for the WWE Royal Rumble event which introduces the song to a whole new audience in the States. The sync licensing have been doing a fantastic job as other songs are also receiving a lot of attention with Mayhem heavily used on Sky Sports and 'Us Against the World features on the EA Sports FIFA 13 video game.”
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