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679 Records
679 Artists (formally known as Sixsevenine and 679 Recordings) was a Warner Music Group-owned record label based in London, England. It was started by Nick Worthington who after leaving XL Recordings in 2001, started the company with Warner Music Group, and holds the position of MD and A&R Director. It is named "679" as this was the address of the Pure Groove record shop on Holloway Road. The label's first release was The Streets' debut, ''Original Pirate Material'' (which was named ''The Observer''s best album of the 2000s). The label progressed with subsequent albums from artists including Death From Above 1979, The Futureheads, Kano, King Creosote and Mystery Jets, and also included the million-selling second Streets album, ''A Grand Don't Come for Free''. In 2011, it released Plan B's ''The Defamation of Strickland Banks'' which has sold over one million copies. The founder of 679 has recently formed a new record label called 37 Adventures. Former artists * Annie * Cut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group Corp. ( d.b.a. Warner Music Group, commonly abbreviated as WMG) is an American multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate headquartered in New York City. It is one of the " big three" recording companies and the third-largest in the global music industry, after Universal Music Group (UMG) and Sony Music Entertainment (SME). Formerly part of Time Warner (now Warner Bros. Discovery), WMG was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange from 2005 until 2011, when it announced its privatization and sale to Access Industries. It later had its second IPO on Nasdaq in 2020, once again becoming a public company. With a multibillion-dollar annual turnover, WMG employs more than 3,500 people and has operations in more than 50 countries throughout the world. The company owns and operates some of the largest and most successful labels in the world, including Elektra Records, Reprise Records, Warner Records, Parlophone Records (formerly owned by EMI), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cut Off Your Hands
Cut Off Your Hands (COYH) was a post-punk band from New Zealand. Formed from the ashes of Auckland post-punk act Nova Echo, Cut Off Your Hands have since released a number of recordings on the labels Speak N Spell, SIXSEVENINE and French Kiss Records. In 2020, the band announced its final shows and the release of their third album ''HLLH''. Band members ;Past members *Nick Johnston – lead vocals, guitar *Philip Hadfield – bass, backing vocals *Brent Harris – drums, backing vocals *Michael Ramirez – guitar, backing vocals (2006–2009) *Elroy Finn - drums (2009) *Jonathan Lee – guitar, backing vocals (2009-2018) *Priya Sami - backing vocals and a Kew stick guitar (2020) *Soane Tui - backing vocals and percussion on HLLH (2020) *Elisapeta Heta - backing vocals on HLLH (2020) Background Cut Off Your Hands formed in Auckland in 2006 under the name Shaky Hands. Vocalist Nick Johnston, guitarist Michael Ramirez, bassist Philip Hadfield and drummer Brent Harris were previous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Run The Road
''Run the Road'' is a series of compilations released on 679 Recordings and Vice. It is intended to showcase a wide variety of grime artists from the genre such as Dizzee Rascal, Wiley and Kano. ''Run the Roads musical implications ''Run the Road'' served as an advertisement to the United States of the various, young, future stars currently performing in the grime scene. Artists such as Lady Sovereign, featured on the track "Cha Ching", despite having some recognition in Britain, still long to gain success in the United States and become an international star. ''Run the Road'' features some of the hungriest young stars of the UK and has been described as the "first real showcase of the UK's grime scene."Vaziri, Aiden. " Run the Road Album Review. https://www.amazon.com/Run-Road-Various-Artists/dp/B0007NFM8U ''Run the Road Vol. 1'' # Terror Danjah feat. Riko, Bruza, D Double E and Hyper - Cock Back # Riko and Target - Chosen One # Roll Deep - Let It Out # Kano - P's and Q's # Jamm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rifles (band)
The Rifles are an English indie rock band from Chingford, London. Their debut album '' No Love Lost'' was released on 17 July 2006 and initially reached No. 68 in the UK Albums Chart. The band currently consists of Joel Stoker (vocals, guitar), Lucas Crowther (guitar, vocals), Rob Pyne (bass guitar), Grant Marsh (drums) and Dean Mumford (keyboard). Their follow-up album, '' Great Escape'', was released on 26 January 2009 and came in at No. 27 in the UK chart. Their third album '' Freedom Run'' was released on 19 September 2011 reaching No. 37 in the UK. Fourth album ''None The Wiser'' was their highest charting release when it reached No. 21 in 2014. The band released their fifth studio album ''Big Life'' on 19 August 2016. History Formation and ''No Love Lost'' (2003–2006) Joel Stoker and Lucas Crowther met at Redbridge College in 2003. They were both inspired by an Oasis concert the two attended in Knebworth, England. Guitarist Crowther revealed "From that m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Polyphonic Spree
The Polyphonic Spree is an American choral rock band from Dallas, Texas that was formed in 2000 by singer/songwriter Tim DeLaughter. The band's pop and rock songs are augmented by a large vocal choir, and instruments such as flute, trumpet, french horn, trombone, violin, viola, cello, percussion, piano, guitars, bass, drums, electronic keyboards, and EWI. History DeLaughter's previous group, Tripping Daisy, came to an abrupt end in 1999 when guitarist Wes Berggren died of a drug overdose. The Polyphonic Spree was formed, in part, in reaction to Berggren's death. In 2000, DeLaughter collaborated with 12 other musicians to put together a sound that reflected the music he grew up with. He wanted to explore the orchestral palette and pop sensibility of The Beatles, The Association, The 5th Dimension, Wings, Electric Light Orchestra and The Beach Boys and the vocal style of Ozzy Osbourne from Black Sabbath. Within two weeks, The Polyphonic Spree created a 30-minute set, donned t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plan B (British Musician)
Benjamin Paul Ballance-Drew (born 22 October 1983), better known by his stage name Plan B, is an English rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and filmmaker. He first emerged as a rapper, releasing his debut album, ''Who Needs Actions When You Got Words'', in 2006. His second studio album, ''The Defamation of Strickland Banks'' (2010), was a soul and R&B album, and debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart. He has also collaborated with other artists such as Chase & Status, most notably on the 2009 top ten single "End Credits". Drew has also had a successful film career as an actor, with roles in ''Adulthood'' (2008), '' Harry Brown'' (2009), ''4.3.2.1.'' (2010) and ''The Sweeney'' (2012). In 2012, he released the film ''Ill Manors'', which he wrote and directed and made the music for, accompanied by a Plan B soundtrack album which became his second number one album. Early life Drew was raised in London; his mother worked for a local authority and his father, Paul Ballance, pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh My! (band)
Oh My! is an indiepop band from Sundsvall Sundsvall () is a city and the seat of Sundsvall Municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden. It has a population of 58,807 as of 2020; more than 95,000 live in the municipal area. It is Sweden's 21st largest city by population. History Th ..., Sweden. The band was formed in 2008 by the members of Second Hand Rumours and The Intrigues. In 2011 Oh My! signed with legendary indie label A West Side Fabrications and quickly released their first single Twenty One. Twenty one featured in the MTV Latin America series ''Niñas Mal'' and on Swedish national radio. Oh My! Has since that released three more singles which all feature on Swedish national radio. ''Time Will Tell'' even qualified for Hall of Fame in the competition "Låtduellen". Members * Vocals: Johan Åkerström * Guitar: Martin Huss * Guitar: Emil Källman * Bass: Adrian Karlman * Drums: Adam Lodin Discography Albums * ''Slow Moves'' (2014) EPs * ''Twenty One'' (2011 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Craft
Martin Craft is an Australian songwriter, producer, and composer. Usually recording under the name M.Craft, he has released several albums on various labels, most recently signing with London's Heavenly Recordings. He is also known as a songwriter and collaborator for various other recording artists. For several years he played guitar and toured with Jarvis Cocker Jarvis Branson Cocker (born 19 September 1963) is an English musician and radio presenter. As the founder, frontman, lyricist and only consistent member of the band Pulp, he became a figurehead of the Britpop genre of the mid-1990s. Following P .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Craft, Martin 1976 births Living people People from Canberra Australian rock singers Australian record producers Australian songwriters Australian composers 21st-century Australian singers 679 Artists artists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marina Diamandis
Marina Lambrini Diamandis (; el, Μαρίνα-Λαμπρινή Διαμάντη; born 10 October 1985), known mononymously as Marina (often stylised in all caps), and previously by the stage name Marina and the Diamonds, is a Welsh singer and songwriter. Born in Brynmawr to a Welsh mother and Greek father, Diamandis was raised in Abergavenny and moved to London as a teenager to become a professional singer, despite having little formal musical experience. In 2009, she came to prominence upon placing second in the BBC's Sound of 2010. Her debut studio album, '' The Family Jewels'' (2010), incorporated indie pop and new wave musical styles. It entered the UK Albums Chart at number five and was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry. The album's second single, " Hollywood", peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. Her follow-up record, ''Electra Heart'' (2012), was a concept album about a character of the same name which became her first number one project in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Boots
Victoria Christina Hesketh (born 4 May 1984), better known by her stage name Little Boots, is an English electropop singer-songwriter and DJ. She was previously a member of the band Dead Disco. Since performing as a solo artist she has released three albums, ''Hands'' (2009), ''Nocturnes'' (2013) and ''Working Girl'' (2015) and a number of associated EPs and remixes. Hesketh has toured internationally both as a DJ-only act as well as with a full band. ''Hands'' reached number five on the UK Albums Chart and the singles "New in Town" and " Remedy" became top twenty hits. Biography 1984–2005: Early life and career beginnings Hesketh was born in Blackpool, Lancashire. Her father has a car sales business and her mother is a writer. The oldest sibling with three brothers, she was raised in Thornton, Lancashire. From the age of five, Hesketh played the piano and began lessons at six with Ruth Birchall, eventually winning a music scholarship. During this time she was taught how to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fryars
Benjamin Garrett, better known by his stage name Fryars (sometimes stylised frYars), is an English art pop musician from London. Career Fryars released his debut EP, ''The Ides'', in September 2007, and was profiled as ''The Guardian''s "New band of the week" in November. A second EP, ''The Perfidy'', followed in March 2008. His debut album, ''Dark Young Hearts'', was released in September 2009; its first single, "Visitors", features backing vocals from Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode. In October 2012, Fryars issued the song "Love So Cold" online as a free download, followed by the EP ''In My Arms'' in January 2013 via 679 Recordings. In October 2013, 679 released Fryars' EP ''Radio PWR'', which was accompanied by a series of live shows devised with magician Simon Drake. Fryars' second album, ''Power, which he produced with Luke Smith (formerly of the band Clor) and Rodaidh McDonald, was released in November 2014 through Fiction Records. It followed a lengthy period of what he refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
