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Ignition Records
Ignition Records is a British, London based independent record company, owned by Marcus Russell and Alec McKinlay of Ignition Management. The company has been releasing music on a regular basis since the late 1990s, although its inaugural release came in September 1984 with Latin Quarter's single, "Radio Africa". The label is distributed by The Orchard. Throughout the last two decades it has signed and released music of both emerging and established artists. The company also provides comprehensive label services to various established artists to release on their own label imprints e.g. Stereophonics, Primal Scream. Ignition Records is also the primary label services and marketing operation for Big Brother Recordings and Sour Mash Records, which are also based at Ignition Records headquarters in Marylebone, London, England. Artists released by Ignition Records Compilation albums '' Fire & Skill: The Songs of the Jam'' Affiliated labels *Big Brother Recordings Big ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ignition Management
Ignition Management is a London-based music management company run by partners Marcus Russell & Alec McKinlay. Ignition Management was formed in late 1983 by Welshman Marcus Russell, who at the time managed London based band Latin Quarter, who became established in Scandinavia & West Germany before going on to score a UK Hit with the song Radio Africa in 1986. Ignition went on to manage Cambridge band The Bible, before expanding to take on Johnny Marr, The The and Electronic as the 90's approached. It was at this time that previous associate Alec Mckinlay returned from his native New Zealand to London to rejoin Ignition, and to later become a partner with Russell. In May 1993 Ignition took on what was to become their most well known and successful client: Oasis. The band fronted by the Gallagher brothers Noel & Liam, went on to sell over 70 million albums worldwide, and become one of the world biggest touring bands, playing to a total of 1.1 million on what turned out to be th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Strummer
John Graham Mellor (21 August 1952 – 22 December 2002), known professionally as Joe Strummer, was a British singer, musician and songwriter. He was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and co-lead vocalist of punk rock band the Clash, formed in 1976. The Clash's second album ''Give 'Em Enough Rope'' (1978) reached No. 2 on the UK charts. Soon after, they achieved success in the US, starting with ''London Calling'' (1979) and peaking with '' Combat Rock'' (1982), which reached No. 7 on the US charts and was certified 2× platinum there. The Clash's explosive political lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock music in general, especially alternative rock. Their music incorporated reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap and rockabilly. Strummer's other career highlights included stints with the 101ers, the Latino Rockabilly War, the Mescaleros, and the Pogues, as well as solo music. His work as a musician allowed him to explore oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Rebel Set
Young Rebel Set were an English Indie Rock band from the North East of England. They formed in Stockton-on-Tees in 2007. The band consisted of Matthew Chipchase (vocals and acoustic guitar), Mark William Evans (guitar, mandolin), Andrew Parmley (electric guitar), Chris Parmley (Bass) and Luke Evans (Drums and Backing Vocals). They have been classed as "life affirming graft rock" by the ''NME''. They take inspiration from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Dire Straits and The Pogues. History Formation and early years (2007–09) The band met after an impromptu gig at Stockton KuBar and Young Rebel Set came to fruition in the winter of the same year. They signed to Ignition Records, home of music heavyweights Oasis on 11 February 2011 following several self-released singles. They toured the UK in 2008 and 2009, including slots supporting The Coral, The Pigeon Detectives, Cage The Elephant and The Courteeners. ''Curse Our Love'' (2009–11) In August 2009 they wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilderado
Wilderado is an American indie folk band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. The band was first signed to Iamsound Records, but is now signed to Bright Antenna Records. Wilderado's Max Rainer and Tyler Wimpee met through mutual friends in college and started writing songs together in their fifth year after most of their friends had left. They went on a thirty concert tour with Flipturn in 2022, and expanded the tour to include bands Toledo and Michigander. In 2016, the band released their first EP, ''Misty Shrub''. On July 22, 2016, the band released their second EP titled ''Latigo'' which amassed over 18 million streams on Spotify. On the back of ''Latigo,'' Wilderado spent the next year touring with acts such as Band of Horses, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Lindsey Buckingham, and Judah & The Lion. In 2018, Wilderado released their third EP titled ''Favors'' to warm critical and fan acclaim. In July 2019, Wilderado released the single ''Surefire''. The song was inspired by th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twisted Wheel (band)
Twisted Wheel are an indie rock band from Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, England. Career Formation and debut album Twisted Wheel formed in February 2007 in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester by guitarist and singer Jonny Brown and bassist Rick Lees, later joined by drummer Adam Clarke. Frontman Jonny Brown heard the name in a Paul Weller track "Into Tomorrow", where the lyrics say "Round and round like a twisted wheel, Spinning in attempt to find the feel". Twisted Wheel were booked as one of the support acts for Oasis's 2009 Heaton Park concerts. The band signed to Columbia Records in January 2008. Their first single, "She's a Weapon", was released in April 2008 to acclaim from Radio 1's Zane Lowe, ''NME'' and '' Q''. Their follow-up record, a four-track EP entitled ''You Stole the Sun'', was released in July 2008. The band's debut album ''Twisted Wheel'' was recorded in June 2008 at Hillside studios in Los Angeles and produced by Dave Sardy David Stuart Sardy (born 1967), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Coral
The Coral are an English rock band, formed in 1996 in Hoylake on the Wirral Peninsula, Merseyside. The band emerged during the early 2000s. Their 2002 debut album ''The Coral'', from which came the single " Dreaming of You", was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and listed as the fourth best album of the year by ''NME''. Their second album, ''Magic and Medicine'' (2003), produced four UK Top 20 singles, including " Pass It On". In 2008, after guitarist Bill Ryder-Jones left the band, they continued as a five-piece. History 1996–2000: Early years and breakthrough In 1996, school-friends Ian Skelly and Paul Duffy began jamming together in the basement of Flat Foot Sams pub in Hoylake. Over the following months they were joined by Bill Ryder-Jones on lead guitar, Ian's older brother James Skelly on vocals and main songwriting duties, and then Lee Southall on rhythm guitar. The band were known briefly as Hive before choosing the name "The Coral", and the line-up was complet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pusherman
Pusherman was an alternative rock band from London, England. Formed in 1994, the band's lineup consisted of Andy Frank (vocals), Meredith "Yank" Reid (vocals, harmonica), Bo Ellery (bass), Martin Hoyland (guitar), Tony Antoniou (guitar) and Harry Harrison (drums). Pusherman were signed to Oasis manager Marcus Russell's Ignition Records label, who released their first single entitled "First Time" in November 1995. Another single, "Whole", a 12" vinyl single, was voted single of the week by the ''NME'', and though it was not available as a commercial release, it appeared on the NME 1996 cassette compilation ''Here Comes the Summer...'', and ''Volume'' magazine's ''Volume Sixteen: Copulation Explosion!'' compilation. The group's debut album, the Owen Morris-produced ''Floored'', was released in September 1996. In November of that year, the song "Sold" from the album appeared on the CMJ New Music Monthly compilation, while another single "The Aim Indeed" was included in the UK ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pretty Vicious
Pretty Vicious were a Welsh rock band originally from Merthyr Tydfil, Wales formed in 2014. The group received attention from publications including ''NME'' and '' Paste''. The band signed to Big Machine Records in 2018. Singles "Move" and "Are You Entertained" were released under the label. Their debut album ''Beauty of Youth'' was released on 12 July 2019. In a statement issued on 23 October 2019, the band announced that they would be splitting up and then re-emerge as a new group in 2020, without frontman Brad Griffiths, who took a break from performing with the band in 2019, with health issues. The band's last show took place at 17 January 2020, with Himalayas member Joe assisting in the show. In popular culture The song "Are You Ready For Me" was used for the soundtrack of the Square Enix game '' Life Is Strange: Before the Storm'', and the track "Ain't No Fun" is a part of the official soundtrack of ''Dirt 4''. Discography Studio albums * ''Beauty of Youth'' (2019) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peace (band)
Peace are an English indie rock quartet, formed in Worcester. The band consists of brothers Harry (vocals, guitar) and Sam Koisser (bass), Doug Castle (guitar) and Dom Boyce (drums). The band began to receive critical acclaim in early 2012, from publications such as ''The Guardian'' and ''NME'', who compared them to The Maccabees, Foals, Wu Lyf and Vampire Weekend. They were considered part of the B-Town movement, along with bands such as Swim Deep, Jaws and Superfood. Their first single, "Follow Baby", was self-released in April 2012 in the form of 500 7" vinyl copies. The band then signed to Columbia Records & released their debut extended play, '' EP Delicious'', on 7 September 2012. With their debut studio album, ''In Love'', released on 25 March 2013, the band released their lead single " Wraith" on 13 January 2013. It was announced by the BBC on 9 December 2012 that Peace had been nominated for the Sound of 2013 poll. The band is distinct from the zamrock band The Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milky Chance
Milky Chance is a German rock band originating in Kassel. It consists of vocalist and guitarist Clemens Rehbein, bassist and percussionist Philipp Dausch, and their band members, Antonio Greger and Sebastian Schmidt. Their first single, " Stolen Dance", was released in April 2013, topping the charts in several countries. It also won the 1Live Krone radio award for Best Single. Their debut album, ''Sadnecessary'', was released in October 2013 and included the single " Down by the River". The album peaked at number 14 in Germany, and in 2014, ''Spin'' named ''Sadnecessary'' their Album of the Week. The band made their TV debut on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!'' in October 2014, and also won the European Border Breakers Award that month. They started a tour of North America in late 2014, performing at venues such as the House of Blues and festivals such as Coachella. History Founding After meeting in school, Clemens Rehbein and Philipp Dausch finished their secondary education at Jacob-Gri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Furze
The Furze are a British indie band from Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. The members of the band have been recording together for more than ten years, and the same line-up have previously performed under the name Kid Galahad. The band’s current name is a reference to Furze Platt, the suburb of Maidenhead where all the members hail from. Their music style has been compared to that of Beck and Jane's Addiction. The band have supported a number of prominent bands and artists at concerts around the world, including Marillion, Kaiser Chiefs, Supergrass, Oasis, Kings of Leon and Elliott Smith. The band have bemoaned the lack of live music venues and outlets for local talent in the Maidenhead area, and as a result have invested in Denmark Studios in the town. Kid Galahad The four band members met in 1997, whilst they all attended Furze Platt School in Maidenhead. The band honed their skills in live performances and homemade recordings. One of their early demos was given to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Currie
Justin Robert Currie (born 11 December 1964) is a Scottish singer and songwriter best known as a founding member of the band Del Amitri. Career Del Amitri Justin Currie was born in Glasgow and established the band Del Amitri in the early 1980s after putting up a sign in a music shop asking for other people who could play instruments to get in contact with him. As well as being the lead singer and chief songwriter of the band, Currie also plays bass with them. Between 1985 and 2002, the band released six studio albums. Their 1995 single " Roll to Me" reached number 10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Five Del Amitri albums have reached the Top 10 in the UK. Globally, Del Amitri have sold six million albums. The Uncle Devil Show Justin Currie with Kevin and Jim McDermott released the album "A Terrible Beauty" under the moniker The Uncle Devil Show in 2004. Solo career In addition to his career with Del Amitri, Currie is also a solo artist. In 2006 he was a special guest on Tom Mc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
