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Title Cold Town  
Artist Natty
Label Vibes and Pressure/Atlantic
Released April 28
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Jamie Burgess, Atlantic - +44 (0)20 7938 5500
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Natty's debut single has already received R1 plays on Jo Whiley and a Jools Holland live TV appearance is lined-up next week, so his campaign is off on the right footing. A versatile artist with eclectic tastes - he branches across pop, roots, soul, acoustic and more. He writes everything from soulful ballads to protest songs with uncompromising lyrics and upbeat ska/pop tunes like Cold Town. Signed to EMI Publishing, and brought to Atlantic by Thomas Haimovici (who signed Paolo Nutini), we're sure Natty can break through this summer. JF London gig: April 7, Ginglik W12
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Friday 4 April 2008
 
Record of the Day's music business messageboard
 
 HEADLINES
  • MySpace announces launch of MySpace Music: joint venture with Warner Music, Universal and SonyBMG. (see Business)
  • Talk Talk and the BPI engage in war of words over proposed file-sharing crackdown. (see News)
  • Apple claims it has overtaken WalMart to become biggest US music retailer. (see Online)
 Business
  • MySpace has signed a deal with Warner Music, Universal and SonyBMG to launch MySpace Music. (Sun p13, Times p31, FT 24, Telegraph p17, RotD) Fans will be able to listen to free streams of music, which will be supported by advertising, pay for MP3 downloads and ringtones, and buy concert tickets and merchandise.
  • Universal grew its market share of the recorded music market to 28.8% in 2007 from 25.7% in 2006, according to the Informa Telecoms and Media publication Music and Copyright. Sony BMG was second with 20.1%, ahead of Warner at 14.4% and EMI at 10.9%. In music publishing, Universal captured 22.2% of the market, ahead of EMI at 19.8%. Warner Chappell came in at 14.8% and Sony/ATV at 7.4%. The independents made up 35.8% of the total market. (Reuters)
  • Shares in Napster jumped after the online music retailer said it expects its revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter, which ended March 31 2008, to reach $31m. (Billboard Biz, Business Week)
  • SMG has sorted out its debt position and will not be rushed into selling Virgin Radio, says Rob Woodward, its chief executive. (FT online)
 News and Features
  • TalkTalk, the ISP owned by Carphone Warehouse, has flatly rejected any dialogue between the music industry that calls for ISPs to "police" the internet and cut off some broadband customers in an attempt to stem the flood of illegal file-sharing. (Independent p51, Guardian p27, BBC) TalkTalk has written to the BPI to reject the scheme outright, branding it "unreasonable and unworkable" and warning it will take "every practical and legal step to defend its customers".
  • BPI responds to Talk Talk's rejection. (RotD) "In claiming that the music industry is asking any ISP to become the “internet police”, “impinge customers rights” or “restrict freedom to use of the internet”, Talk Talk either seek to misrepresent our position, or just doesn’t get it."
  • The music industry is demanding that the Brit Awards recognises the backroom boys and girls as well as the artists. Pete Paphides, with the help of a host of insiders, nominates the top 20 star-makers in the business: Lucian Grainge, Simon Cowell, Jim Chancellor, Paul Latham. George Ergatoudis, Jacknife Lee, Orla Lee, Alison Howe, James Ford, Zane Lowe, Cenzo Townsend, Scott Rodger, Geoff Travis and Jeanette Lee, Melvin Benn, Darcus Beese, Peter Robinson, Roger Faxon, Carl Fysh and William Rice, Luke Day and Laurence Bell. (Times2 p16-17)
  • Music Week awards winners. (RotD)
  • New bill may speed US visas for artists. (NYTimes)
  • Billboard Biz interviews EMI president of digital business, Douglas Merrill. (Billboard)
 Comment and Opinion
  • Paying for records has been given a new twist thanks to websites – such as Slicethepie - that let their band followers invest in their favourite artists, writes Paul Sexton. (FT p12)
  • Jay-Z is the latest artist to ‘ditch’ his traditional record label in favour of an all-embracing deal with a concert promoter that is transforming the industry. (Independent p53 – Stephen Foley)
 New Media, Online Music and Mobile
  • Apple’s iTunes store has surpassed WalMart to become the number one music retailer in the US, according to research. (Apple)
  • Lyrics website MetroLyrics has signed a deal with Gracenote to share its advertising revenues with publishers. (Wired)
  • Radiohead launch their own social network. (Waste-Central)
 Radio, Television and Publishing
  • Journalists at the Express and Daily Star will stage a 24-hour strike in a row over pay. (Times p4 - scroll)

    TV
    06:00 GMTV: Scouting For Girls
    10:30 ITV1: This Morning: Jonathan Ansell and Hayley Westenra
    17:00 Channel 4: The Paul O¹ Grady Show: Mariah Carey
    19:30 BBC4: Transatlantic Sessions
    20:00 BBC4: Sacred Music
    21:00 BBC4: The Harp
    21:30 BBC3: Lily Allen & Friends: Jarvis Cocker
    22:00 Channel 4: The Friday Night Project: Mariah Carey
    23:35 BBC2: Later...With Jools Holland: Extended version of Tuesday's live episode: Adele, James Taylor and Gnarls Barkley
    00:20 Channel 4: The Album Chart Show: The Hoosiers
    00:55 Channel 4: Beat Stevie: Mike Skinner
    01:05 Channel 4: 4Play: Kubicheck!
    01:20 Channel 4: Rockfeedback: Justice, Bat For Lashes, Battles, Foals and Four Tet

    RADIO
    22:00 6Music: Bruce Dickinson: Nightwish
 And also...
  • Job opportunities:
  • Starling Publicity seeks a regional press officer.
  • Zest PR seeks two client managers.
  • Lots more jobs advertised here.
  • Head of publicity/senior publicist sought by independent PR company.
  • Advertise your situations vacant on our dedicated jobs page. Click for testimonials from satisfied advertisers. Contact Paul Scaife for more info.
 Artist and Music Features
  • “We thought of splitting, but we wanted to keep it alive,” The Kooks tell Jacqui Swift. (Sun SFTW p57)
  • Skinny jeans and catchy hooks have made The Kooks a ‘priority act’ in the post-boyband world. Sophie Heawood follows them to Japan to find out how they got so good at playing the pop game. (Guardian F&M p5)
  • Simon Cosyns gives his verdict on Martin Scorsese's up-close-and-personal Rolling Stones movie Shine A Light. (Sun SFTW p58-59)
  • “I went to a tiny school with lots of attention, music and Gaelic.” Simon Cosyns meets Julie Fowlis. (Sun p56)
  • KT Tunstall talks about marriage and her freewheelin’ future plans to Gavin Martin. (Mirror Ticket p8-9)
  • Stars such as KT Tunstall and Kate Nash are part of a burgeoning countrywide open-mic scene, says Simon Hardeman. (Independent Arts p14-15)
  • They made their name as a jaunty power-pop band. Supergrass have grown-up, but have kept their energy says Chris Mugan. (Independent Arts p12-13)
  • Daniel Melingo started as a rock musician, then wrote film music for Pedro Almodovar. Now rasping like an Argentine Tom Waits, he’s repeating the classic Latin form for the 21st century. (Independent Arts p16-17 – Tim Cumming)
  • With three Grammys, two movie credits and a whole new fanbase to her name, what next for Diane Reeves, asks John L Waters. (Guardian F&M p10)
  • It’s not just Michael – the entire Jackson family, with their bizarre looks and behaviour are eccentric. Now they’re coming to live here says Simon Edge. (Express p42-43)
  • Viva la diva. A chauffeur for her dog, 100 pairs of shoes for one holiday and an assistant to hold her drinks. As Mariah Carey arrives in Britain, David Thomas lists the demands of an uber-diva. (Mail p15)
  • The darling of British soul, Estelle, is back, thanks to a little help from America’s hippest producers. (Mail p60 – Adrian Thrills)
  • Live music is booming because the happy accidents that come from spontaneity are to be cherished – and that goes for records too says Jude Rogers. (Guardian F&M p2)
  • Five-minute interview: John Maclean – keyboard player in The Aliens. (Independent p25)
  • Click to download: Nic Harcourt, Welcome To Our TV Show. (Guardian F&M p9 – Chris Salmon)
  • Caught in the net: Radiohead remix. (Independent Arts p15 – Elisa Bray)
  • Readers recommend…songs about Asia. (Guardian F&M p4)
  • First sight: White Denim. (Guardian F&M p12)
  • The next big thing: The Last Shadow Puppets. (Mail p60)
  • On tour now: Adele (Mail p60)
 Showbiz and News
  • Morrissey wins apology for ‘racist slur’ from Word magazine. (Mail p35, Sun p37, Independent p14, Times p34, Guardian p6, Telegraph p11)
  • Yoko Ono says she feels sorry for Heather Mills being married to a Beatle. (Mirror p3)
  • Malawi officials back Madonna’s adoption plans. (Mirror p6, Star p39)
  • Beyonce and Jay-Z will get married today, according to US reports. (Star p14)
  • Bobby Brown claims that his marriage to Whitney Houston drove him to drugs. (Star p24)
  • Kylie pictured on US TV show. (Star p36)
  • Keith Allen praises daughter Lily for getting through a tough time. (Star p36)
  • Ronnie Wood wants The Small Faces to get back together. (Star p39)
  • Mel B says she loves her new job as a chat show host. (Sun p27)

    Sun Bizarre - Adele dumped by her boyfriend for ‘stick-thin’ model. Ronnie Wood says he wants Kate Moss to move in with him instead of Kills guitarist Jamie Hince. Madonna listens to Jamelia. Sugababes visit lap dancing club – try and have a go dancing on the poles. Pink Floyd say they would reunite again for charity. Babyshambles drummer works on solo material.

    Mirror 3AM - Liam Gallagher acted like an embarrassing dad at Rolling Stones film premiere, so wife Nicole walked out. Noel Gallagher drinks with comedian and actor James Corden. Kate Moss angry that model Agyness Deyn is hanging out with Pete Doherty. Beyonce and Jay-Z to marry. Johnny Borell to play solo acoustic songs at Teenage Cancer Trust gig. Guests at launch of Estelle’s album in LA given Ribena to drink.

    Star Playlist - Kate Nash gets ear bashing from producer Paul Epworth who says she needs to learn some manners. Feeder to preview new material at UK shows. Mark Ronson and Rob Da Bank vow to ‘out-cheese’ each other at this year’s summer Bandstand shows. Ashanti pictured – details of new record. Backstreet Boy AJ McLean to play solo UK tour. Johnny Borell to play Teenage Cancer trust gig. Live: The Subways, Lupe Fiasco. Profile: Natty.

    Star Goss - Noel Gallagher and Noel Fielding gang up on Noel Edmonds. Mariah Carey wears a lot of rings.
 Reviews
  • Albums
  • Was (Not Was) (Express p54 – 4* Robert Spellman, Mirror Ticket p8 – 4* Gavin Martin, Sun SFTW p58 – 4* SFO, Independent Arts p19 – 5* Andy Gill, Times2 p14 – 4* Phoebe Greenwood)
  • The Rolling Stones (Mail p60 – 4* Adrian Thrills, Mirror Ticket p8 – 4* Gavin Martin, Sun SFTW p58 – 5* Simon Cosyns, Independent Arts p19 – 3* Andy Gill)
  • The Breeders (Independent Arts p19 – 1* Andy Gill, Times2 p14 – 4* Steve Jelbert, Guardian F&M p9 – 4* Dorian Lynskey)
  • James (Mail p60 – 4* Adrian Thrills, Sun SFTW p56 – 3.5* Simon Cosyns, Guardian F&M p9 – 3* Caroline Sullivan)
  • The Long Blondes (Mail p60 – 3* Adrian Thrills, Sun SFTW p58 – 4* Simon Cosyns, Guardian F&M p9 – 4* Betty Clarke)
  • Tapes N Tapes (Sun SFTW p59 – 3.5* Jacqui Swift, Guardian F&M p9 – 3* Rob Fiztpatrick)
  • Jim Noir (Independent Arts p19 – 5* Andy Gill, Guardian F&M p9 – 3* Jude Rogers)
  • Lizz Wright (Express p54 – 5* Robert Spellman, Times2 p14 – 4* John Bungey)
  • The Courteneers (Mirror Ticket p8 – 3* Gavin Martin, Guardian F&M p9 – 1* Maddy Costa)
  • The Gossip (Mirror Ticket p8 – 4* Gavin Martin, Independent Arts p19 – 3* Andy Gill)
  • Chris Difford (Express p54 – 4* Robert Spellman, Sun SFTW p60 – 4* Simon Cosyns)
  • Elvis Costello (Sun SFTW p60 – 4.5* SFO)
  • The Kooks (Sun SFTW p57 – 4* Jacqui Swift)
  • Daniel Lanois (Sun SFTW p58 – 3.5* Simon Cosyns)
  • Camille (Sun SFTW p57 – 4* Jacqui Swift, Guardian F&M p9 – 3* Alexis Petridis)
  • Clinic (Sun SFTW p57 – 4* Simon Cosyns)
  • The Sword (Sun SFTW p59 – 4* SJB)
  • Jesse Malin (Sun SFTW p59 – 4.5* Simon Cosyns)
  • Foals (Independent Arts p19 – 2* Andy Gill)
  • Son of Dave (Guardian F&M p9 – 3* Dave Simpson)
  • Flo Rida (Guardian F&M p9 – 3* Alex Macpherson)
  • Gnarls Barkley (Mail p60 – 3* Adrian Thrills)
  • Jordin Sparks (Express p54 – 1* Robert Spellman)
  • Emily Maguire (Express p54 – 4* Robert Spellman)

    Guardian F&M playlist: Shout Out Louds, Etran Finatawa, Portishead, Madonna, Wiley, The Golden Silvers, Lost hakers, Ladyhawke, Brad Mehldau, Sabertooth. (Guardian F&M p2)

    Jazz, World, Folk.
    Charles Lloyd (4), Evan Parker (4*), Anita Wardell (3*), The Garifuna Women’s Project (4*), The Ipanemas (3*). (Guardian F&M p10)

    Singles
  • The Last Shadow Puppets (Mirror Ticket p9 – 5* Gavin Martin)
  • Forward Russia (Mirror Ticket p9 – 2* Gavin Martin)
  • The Corrections (Mirror Ticket p9 – 2* Gavin Martin)
  • Black Kids (4*), Rogue Wave (3.5*), Iamx (4*), Elliot Minor (2*), Blood Red Shoes (3.5*), Efterklang (3*), Ebony Bones (4*), Gogol Bordello (4.5*), Natasha Bedingfield (2*), A Fine Frenzy (3*), Scouting For Girls (4*) (Sun SFTW p61 – Jacqui Swift)

    Live
  • Radiohead – BBC Radio Theatre London (Sun SFTW p60 – 5* Jacqui Swift)
  • Youssou N’Dour – London IndigO2. (Independent Extra p15 – 4* Tim Cumming)
  • Kris Kristofferson – London Royal Albert Hall. (Times2 p18 – 3* Lisa Verrico, ThisIsLondon - 3* Pete Clark)
  • Lupe Fiasco – London Koko (Guardian p38 – 5* Angus Batey, FT p13 – 4* Ludovic Hunter-Tilney)
 The bigger picture
  • BT Group, BSkyB and Carphone Warehouse are all considering offers for the UK arm of Tiscali. (FT p16)
  • Four HDTV channels will be broadcast free to 15m homes as a public service in challenge to Sky. (Mail p31, Independent p14, FT p4, Telegraph p13)
  • Apple has filed a formal complaint against New York's trademark applicationfor a new 'Big Apple' logo, arguing that the design looks too similar to the computer company's famous symbol. (BrandRepublic)
  • iPhone demand hits Apple to the core – firm cannot keep up with demand in emerging markets. (Mail p92 – Geoff Foster)


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