Author: Warner PR

ATLANTIC AND WARNER BROS. RECORDS RELEASE THE ESSENTIAL MUSICAL MOMENTS FROM
THEIR GROUNDBREAKING SOUNDTRACK SERIES FOR VINYL,
THE HBO® DRAMA SERIES FROM MARTIN SCORSESE, MICK JAGGER, AND TERENCE WINTER

THE SERIES’ SECOND FULL LENGTH SOUNDTRACK FEATURES HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE
SEASON’S WEEKLY MUSICAL OFFERINGS ALONGSIDE EXCLUSIVE NEW RECORDINGS
FROM JULIAN CASABLANCAS, CHRIS CORNELL, ELVIS COSTELLO, CHARLIE WILSON,
CHARLI XCX AND MORE

“VINYL: MUSIC FROM THE HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES –
THE ESSENTIALS: BEST OF SEASON 1”
ARRIVES AT ALL DIGITAL RETAILERS AND STREAMING SERVICES APRIL 15TH
PHYSICAL RELEASE TO FOLLOW ON MAY 20th

Atlantic Records and Warner Bros. Records have unveiled details of the final installment of their groundbreaking musical experience tied to the first season of VINYL, the HBO drama series from Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger, and Terence Winter. “VINYL: MUSIC FROM THE HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES – THE ESSENTIALS: BEST OF SEASON 1” – the second, full length soundtrack tied to the television series’ inaugural season – arrives today (April 15th) at all digital retailers and streaming services ahead of the series finale airing Sunday, April 17th exclusively on HBO. The physical release of the soundtrack is set for May 20th.

“VINYL: MUSIC FROM THE HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES – THE ESSENTIALS: BEST OF SEASON 1” takes the listener on a musical journey across the entire first season of VINYL, capturing the series’ key musical moments from the weekly released soundtracks – including brand new recordings from The Arcs, John Doe, Iggy Pop, Royal Blood, Nate Ruess, and Trey Songz (who delivered a stirring cover of David Bowie’s “Life On Mars?”) – alongside exclusive, previously unreleased material from Julian Casablancas, Chris Cornell, Elvis Costello, Charlie Wilson, Charli XCX and more (see attached track-listing).

The ambitious soundtrack series kicked off with the February 12th release of “VINYL: MUSIC FROM THE HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES – VOLUME 1,” a full length soundtrack tied to the much-anticipated, season premiere of VINYL. A series of eight digital releases followed, each featuring an exciting combination of original tracks written and produced exclusively for the series, vintage songs from the period re-recorded by contemporary artists, and a wealth of catalogue favourites, all either appearing in or inspired by music in that week’s episode.

The entire “VINYL: MUSIC FROM THE HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES” catalog was produced by the GRAMMY winning trio behind “BOARDWALK EMPIRE VOLUME 1: MUSIC FROM THE HBO ORIGINAL SERIES” comprised of VINYL music supervisor Randall Poster (“THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK,” “THE WOLF OF WALL STREET: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE”), Atlantic Records Group President of Film & Television/Atlantic Records Executive Vice President Kevin Weaver (“FURIOUS 7: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK,” “THE FAULT IN OUR STARS: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE”), and VINYL music producer Stewart Lerman. Meghan Currier, who supervises the music in the series with Poster, co-produced. Executive producers are Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger, Terence Winter, and Atlantic Records Chairman/CEO Craig Kallman.

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VINYL: Created by Mick Jagger & Martin Scorsese & Rich Cohen and Terence Winter, this new drama series is set in 1970s New York. A ride through the sex- and drug-addled music business at the dawn of punk, disco, and hip-hop, the show is seen through the eyes of a record label president, Richie Finestra, played by Bobby Cannavale, who is trying to save his company and his soul without destroying everyone in his path. Additional series regulars include Olivia Wilde, Ray Romano, Ato Essandoh, Max Casella, P.J. Byrne, J.C. MacKenzie, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Juno Temple, Jack Quaid, James Jagger and Paul Ben-Victor. Scorsese, Jagger and Winter executive produce along with Victoria Pearman, Rick Yorn, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, John Melfi, Allen Coulter and George Mastras. Executive Music Producer Mick Jagger. The 10-episode first season concludes April 17 and will then be available to stream on HBO GO® and HBO NOW®. .

(TRACK LISTING ATTACHED)
“VINYL: MUSIC FROM THE HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES –
THE ESSENTIALS: SEASON 1”
(Atlantic Records/Warner Bros. Records)
DIGITAL RELEASE DATE: April 15th, 2016
PHYSICAL RELEASE DATE: May 20th, 2016
COMPLETE TRACKLISTING

1. Jess Glynne, Alex Newell, DJ Cassidy with Nile Rodgers – Kill The Lights
2. Charlie Wilson – Alright Lady (Let’s Make A Baby)
3. Elvis Costello – Back Stabbers
4. Trey Songz – Life On Mars?
5. Iggy Pop – I Dig Your Mind
6. Charli XCX – No Fun
7. John Doe – Strychnine
8. Royal Blood – Where Are You Now?
9. The Arcs – Watch Your Step
10. Chris Cornell – Stay With Me Baby
11. Ty Taylor – I’ve Been Wrong So Long
12. Nasty Bits – Woman Like You
13. Sturgill Simpson – Sugar Daddy (Theme from Vinyl)
14. Julian Casablancas – Venus in Furs
15. Charlie Wilson – Love, I Want You Back
16. Humble Pie – Black Coffee
17. Nate Ruess – I Wanna Be With You

Following a rollercoaster year, Gavin James has announced details of his only headline Dublin show in 2016 when he performs at Dublin’s 3Arena on Friday 9 December.

Tickets €34.50 (standing) / €39.50 (seated) incl. booking & facility fee are on sale at 9am on Friday 15th April from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and online at www.ticketmaster.ie

2015 was a bit of a blur for Gavin James. He lost count of how many gigs he played, couldn’t say how many countries he visited and hasn’t a clue how few days off he got. The highlights, however, he will never forget.

Signing to a major label in January was the first. Seeing the live album he’d recorded at his local pub Whelan’s for next to nothing take off across the world was another. Supporting friend and fan Ed Sheeran for two nights at his hometown’s huge Croke Park (75,000), spending the summer supporting Sam Smith in the States and opening for Taylor Swift in Hyde Park were among them. There was sizzling on stage at a sun-soaked Red Rocks, a concert in South Carolina where the size of the crowd scared him and selling out his debut New York show at Mercury Lounge.

Last year was a blast, but it was only the beginning for the toweringly-tall, down-to-earth Dubliner whose heavenly voice, heart-warming, spine-tingling songs and habit of jumping in to audiences to start sing-alongs has won him an army of fans around the world. 2016’s schedule is already full. The sold-out shows – headline this time – have already begun, with a three-night run at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre – as has platinum Top 5 sales for his debut album, Bitter Pill, in his native Ireland, where he was awarded Song Of The Year for the album’s title track at the Choice Music Prize.

And now comes Bitter Pill’s global release. Several of its songs will be familiar to fans of Live At Whelan’s, the intimate live album the singer released at the start of last year as a calling card, but didn’t expect to connect beyond his homeland. On Bitter Pill, those songs have been given the grand setting and loving attention they deserve. Gavin’s raw delivery remains, as does his powerful falsetto, but now there are strings, choir-like backing vocals and electric instruments that add drama to the uptempo tracks.

Tickets for Gavin James are on sale at 9am on Friday 15th April here

BIFFY CLYRO NEW ALBUM ‘ELLIPSIS’ OUT JULY 8TH
ON WARNER BROS. RECORDS / 14TH FLOOR RECORDINGS

First single ‘Wolves of Winter’ available now

HUGE OUTDOOR SHOW ANNOUNCED
AT BELLAHOUSTON PARK, GLASGOW ON AUGUST 27TH

Headline this summer’s Reading and Leeds Festivals

Biffy Clyro follow 2013’s critically acclaimed #1 double-album ‘Opposites’ with their seventh studio album ‘Ellipsis’ which will be released on July 8th on Warner Bros. Records / 14th Floor Recordings. Pre-orders for the album are now open , with the first single ‘Wolves of Winter’ now streaming and available as an instant grat track.

As is tradition, writing sessions for the album saw Biffy Clyro – Simon Neil (vocals/guitar) and the Johnston brothers James (bass) and Ben (drums) working in the intimate environment of their practice room. They then headed to Los Angeles for recording sessions with producer Rich Costey (Muse, My Chemical Romance, Sigur Ros).

Citing influences as diverse as Tears For Fears’ ‘Songs From The Big Chair’ album, DJ Arca and Deafheaven, Simon Neil has described ‘Ellipsis’ as “more of a punch to the nose than a big cuddle.” Lyrically, the album’s songs tackle personal issues with the idea of “fighting back” a recurring theme.

Such themes are also apparent in the album’s visceral first single ‘Wolves of Winter’ which captures Biffy Clyro’s famous blend of angular riffs, pummelling rhythms and strident hooks. Says Neil: “’Wolves of Winter’ is about us being wolves on a patch and if you come onto that patch, we’ll tear you limb-from-limb.”

An ‘Ellipsis’ (most commonly depicted as …) indicates a continuation: in this case, Biffy Clyro’s new body of work is an ongoing representation of everything that the band have stood for since first debuting in 2002 with the ‘Blackened Sky’ album.

‘Ellipsis’ will be available digitally and on CD as both standard and deluxe editions. In addition, a variety of vinyl formats will be issued together with a special D2C box set which will be available exclusively from www.biffyclyro.com.

After playing their only show of 2015 shortly before midnight on New Year’s Eve at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, Biffy Clyro recently announced that they’ll headline this summer’s Reading (August 28th) and Leeds Festivals (August 26th).

Now Biffy Clyro can also announce details of their biggest Scottish show at Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park on August 27th. Part of this year’s Glasgow Summer Sessions, the 35,000 capacity show features special guests Fall Out Boy as well as more bands that will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets go on sale from 9am on Wednesday March 23rd and will be available from www.glasgowsummersessions.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

‘Opposites’ saw Biffy Clyro flourish with their first #1 album and another Top 10 single with ‘Black Chandelier’. The band’s live shows soared to new heights with highlights including debut festival headline sets at Reading, Leeds, Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Isle of Wight and T in the Park; a triumphant sold-out UK arena tour; and extensive touring across six continents.

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Lady Gaga stepped out onto the Grammy stage tonight for the evening’s tribute to the late David Bowie. The singer channeled his look and costumes as she ran through a medley of his biggest hits, including “Space Oddity,” “Changes,” “Ziggy Stardust,” “Fame” and “Heroes.” She was backed by a horn section and orchestra, with Chic’s Nile Rodgers on guitar. Rodgers produced Bowie’s 1983 album “Let’s Dance” and was the music director for this Bowie tribute.

COLDPLAY ANNOUNCED AS GLASTONBURY HEADLINERS
BAND TO MAKE RECORD-BREAKING FOURTH HEADLINE APPEARANCE

Coldplay today became the first headline act to be confirmed for Glastonbury Festival 2016. They will top the Pyramid Stage bill on Sunday, June 26th.

The band will become the first artists to headline Glastonbury on four occasions, following previous Pyramid Stage headline appearances in 2002, 2005 and 2011. Their 2011 set was later voted the Top Glastonbury Moment of the event’s long history by BBC Radio listeners.

The Glastonbury performance will be Coldplay’s only festival show of this year’s A Head Full Of Dreams Tour. The band have already sold more than two million tickets for their run of stadium dates in Europe, the U.S. and Latin America. The entire tour – which includes four nights at London’s Wembley Stadium – is now close to selling out.

Since the December release of Coldplay’s seventh album, A Head Full Of Dreams, the record has reached Number One on iTunes in more than 90 countries and sold over 3 million copies. It has also helped Coldplay to their current position as Spotify’s most-streamed band in the world.

Following the band’s vibrant Halftime Show performance at Super Bowl 50, A Head Full Of Dreams currently sits at Number One in the UK album chart, with its two singles Adventure Of A Lifetime and Hymn For The Weekend both in the UK Top 30.

Tomorrow night (Wednesday, February 17th), Coldplay will receive the Godlike Genius award at the 2016 NME Awards, where they will also play a set. The following week, the band will perform at the 2016 BRITs, where they have been nominated for Best British Album and Best British Group. This takes their career total to 23 BRITs nominations (more than any other band).

Out for a drive, James Corden spots Chris Martin looking for a ride to San Francisco to perform with Coldplay in the Super Bowl 50 halftime show.

ATLANTIC AND WARNER BROS. RECORDS
CREATE GROUNDBREAKING MUSICAL EXPERIENCE FOR VINYL,
THE NEW HBO® DRAMA SERIES FROM
MARTIN SCORSESE, MICK JAGGER, AND TERENCE WINTER

WEEKLY MUSICAL OFFERINGS KICK OFF FEBRUARY 12TH WITH THE FULL-LENGTH SOUNDTRACK, “VINYL: MUSIC FROM THE HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES – VOLUME 1”

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE BRAND NEW TRACKS FROM STURGILL SIMPSON AND KALEO, CLASSICS BY MOTT THE HOOPLE AND OTIS REDDING, AND RE-RECORDINGS BY
DAVID JOHANSEN OF THE NEW YORK DOLLS ALL TIED TO THE SERIES’ HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SEASON PREMIERE

SUBSEQUENT SOUNDTRACK EPS TO BE RELEASED IN ADVANCE OF EACH EPISODE THROUGHOUT THE SEASON FEATURING MUSIC FROM CHARLIE WILSON, IGGY POP, CHRIS CORNELL, JULIAN CASABLANCAS, CHARLI XCX, NATE RUESS, JESS GLYNNE, TREY SONGZ, THE ARCS, ROYAL BLOOD AND MANY MORE

“VINYL: MUSIC FROM THE HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES – VOLUME 1: FINALE”
FULL LENGTH SOUNDTRACK ARRIVES APRIL 15TH

Atlantic Records and Warner Bros. Records have unveiled details of a groundbreaking musical experience tied to VINYL, the highly anticipated new HBO drama series from Executive Producers Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger, and Terence Winter. “VINYL: MUSIC FROM THE HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES – VOLUME 1,” a full length musical companion to the series’ premiere episode, is set to arrive in stores and at all digital retailers and streaming services on Friday, February 12th ahead of the series premiere, Sunday, February 14th exclusively on HBO. A new digital EP will then be released every subsequent Friday with music featured in that week’s upcoming episode. This first-of-its-kind slate of musical offerings will culminate with a second full-length soundtrack, “VINYL: MUSIC FROM THE HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES – VOLUME 1: FINALE,” to be released both physically and digitally and on all streaming services on Friday, April 15th coinciding with the season finale, airing Sunday, April 17th.

Informed by Scorsese’s renowned innovative use of music in film and Jagger’s intimate insight on the era, “VINYL: MUSIC FROM THE HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES – VOLUME 1” takes the listener on a musical journey with new and previously released material – all featured in the season premiere – from an array of rising stars and legendary artists, including the one and only David Johansen, who revitalizes a pair of classics by his seminal group the New York Dolls with re-recordings exclusively for the series. Original highlights include “No Good,” the breakout rock single from Elektra/Atlantic recording artist Kaleo that was featured in the latest VINYL trailer, and “Sugar Daddy (Theme From Vinyl),” the series’ main title and first new music from GRAMMY® Award-nominated, Atlantic recording artist Sturgill Simpson (see attached tracklisting).

“VINYL: MUSIC FROM THE HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES – VOLUME 1” further showcases material featured in the series premiere, including the original song “Rotten Apple,” co-written by VINYL co-star James Jagger along with Mick Jagger, Luis Felber and James Dunson, and performed by Nasty Bits, a band featured in the show that is fronted by James Jagger. Additional highlights include tracks from Soda Machine and Vintage Trouble’s Ty Taylor – who has also been cast as the singing voice of the series’ character Lester Grimes. The soundtrack also captures the electric energy of New York City in the 1970s via a bounty of indelible pop, rock, disco, and soul favorites from such iconic stars as Otis Redding, Foghat, Jimmy Castor Bunch, Dee Dee Warwick, Edgar Winter, The Meters, and much more.

Likewise, each week will bring a robust slate of new content in the form of musical offerings tied to every episode throughout the season. The aforementioned series of eight EPs will each feature an exciting combination of original tracks written and produced exclusively for the series, vintage songs from the period re-recorded by contemporary artists, and a wealth of catalog favorites, all either appearing in or inspired by music in that week’s episode. Some of the artists contributing recordings include Charlie Wilson, Iggy Pop, Chris Cornell, Julian Casablancas, Charli XCX, Jesse J, Nate Ruess, Royal Blood, Jess Glynne, Trey Songz, The Arcs, DJ Cassidy, Alex Newell, and many more. Additionally, multiple promotional music videos tied to tracks found on the soundtracks and featured in the show will be unveiled throughout the season.

The entire “VINYL: MUSIC FROM THE HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES” catalog was produced by the GRAMMY winning trio behind “BOARDWALK EMPIRE VOLUME 1: MUSIC FROM THE HBO ORIGINAL SERIES” comprised of VINYL music supervisor Randall Poster (“THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK,” “THE WOLF OF WALL STREET: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE”), Atlantic Records Group President of Film & Television/Atlantic Records Executive Vice President Kevin Weaver (“FURIOUS 7: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK,” “THE FAULT IN OUR STARS: MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE”), and VINYL music producer Stewart Lerman. Meghan Currier, who supervises the music in the series with Poster, co-produced. Executive producers are Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger, Terence Winter, and Atlantic Records Chairman/CEO Craig Kallman.
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VINYL: From Executive Producers Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger and Terence Winter, this new drama series is set in 1970s New York. A ride through the sex- and drug-addled music business at the dawn of punk, disco, and hip-hop, the show is seen through the eyes of a record label president, Richie Finestra, played by Bobby Cannavale, who is trying to save his company and his soul without destroying everyone in his path. Additional series regulars include Olivia Wilde (Devon Finestra), Ray Romano (Zak Yankovich), Ato Essandoh (Lester Grimes), Max Casella (Julius “Julie” Silver), P.J. Byrne (Scott Levitt), J.C. MacKenzie (Skip Fontaine), Birgitte Hjort Sørensen (Ingrid), Juno Temple (Jamie Vine), Jack Quaid (Clark Morelle), James Jagger (Kip Stevens) and Paul Ben-Victor (Maury Gold). Scorsese, Jagger and Winter executive produce along with Victoria Pearman, Rick Yorn, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, John Melfi, Allen Coulter and George Mastras. Winter serves as showrunner. The 10-episode first season debuts February 14th.

For additional news and information, please see www.atlanticrecords.com.

“VINYL: MUSIC FROM THE HBO® ORIGINAL SERIES – VOLUME 1”
(Atlantic Records/Warner Bros. Records)
RELEASE DATE: February 12th, 2016
COMPLETE TRACKLISTING

1. Ty Taylor – The World Is Yours
2. David Johansen – Personality Crisis
3. Kaleo – No Good
4. Sturgill Simpson – Sugar Daddy (Theme from Vinyl)
5. Ruth Brown – Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean
6. Otis Redding – Mr. Pitiful
7. Dee Dee Warwick – Suspicious Minds
8. Mott the Hoople – All The Way From Memphis
9. David Johansen – Stranded In The Jungle
10. Chris Kenner – I Like It Like That
11. Ty Taylor – Cha Cha Twist
12. The Jimmy Castor Bunch – It’s Just Begun
13. Soda Machine – Want Ads
14. The Meters – Hand Clapping Song
15. Soda Machine – Slippin’ Into Darkness
16. Edgar Winter – Frankenstein
17. Nasty Bits – Rotten Apple
18. Foghat – I Just Want To Make Love To You

BIRDY RELEASES HER BRAND NEW ALBUM “BEAUTIFUL LIES” ON ATLANTIC RECORDS ON MARCH 25.

THE ALBUM INCLUDES THE BRILLIANT CURRENT SINGLE “KEEPING YOUR HEAD UP”
WHICH BIRDY PERFORMED ON ITV’S ‘THE BRITS ARE COMING’ TV SHOW.

The incredible Birdy releases her third studio album “Beautiful Lies” on Atlantic Records on March 25. The album features 14 new tracks including the current single “Keeping Your Head Up” which was written and co-produced by Birdy. The song is currently on the Radio One playlist and also on heavy rotation on BBC TV where it previews their 2016 schedule.

Talking about the album Birdy said; “This is my coming of age record. I’ve learned so much in the last few years and have been able to use the many experiences – good and bad – as inspiration when writing this album. This is the album that I’ve been able to steer most confidently and proudly, from the writing to the production to the artwork. A lot of the album is about finding light in the dark and overcoming the times when we feel completely lost.”

The album was produced by collaborators including Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys/Adele) and Craig Silvey (Arcade Fire/Florence and the Machine).

Birdy will be playing a special intimate show at London’s Oslo on Feb 9. Tickets are now on sale now

The last few years have seen Birdy work on an incredible array of projects, including highly prestigious film scores. Most recently her song “Let It All Go” was released as a duet with Rhodes whilst her classic song “Wings” was covered by Nothing but Thieves. Birdy’s music was used in ‘The Hunger Games” and “Brave” whilst she was also commissioned to write especially for the film “The Fault In Our Stars”.

The track listing for the album is:

GROWING PAINS
SHADOW
KEEPING YOUR HEAD UP
DEEP END
WILD HORSES
GROWING PAINS
LOST IT ALL
SILHOUETTE
LIFTED
TAKE MY HEART
HEAR YOU CALLING
WORDS
SAVE YOURSELF
UNBROKEN
BEAUTIFUL LIES
A deluxe version of the album featuring 4 extra tracks will also be available.

Pre-order “BEAUTIFUL LIES” here.

Choice Music Prize – Irish Album of the Year 2015 Shortlist Announced: Gavin James ‘Bitter Pill’.

The Choice Music Prize shortlist for Irish Album of the Year 2015, in association with IMRO and IRMA.

The overall winning Album of the Year will be selected by the judging panel at the Choice Music Prize Live Event at Vicar St, Dublin on Thursday March 3rd. The Live Event will be broadcast live on Today FM in a special four hour extended programme during the Paul McLoone show.

The 11th annual Choice Music Prize will once again celebrate, acknowledge & promote the best in Irish recorded music. The prize has become one of the highlights of the Irish musical calendar since its inception in 2005 and is awarded to the Irish Album of the Year, as chosen from a shortlist of ten releases by a panel of twelve Irish music media professionals and industry experts.