Norah Jones is set to release a new album this spring through EMI’s Blue Note Records entitled ‘Little Broken Hearts’, a collaboration with producer and musician Danger Mouse.
The two first worked together on Danger Mouse’s acclaimed 2011 album ‘Rome’ and their connection proved deep enough that they decided to collaborate on Jones’ fifth studio album. ‘Little Broken Hearts’, which features original songs co-written by Jones and Danger Mouse, is the fascinating next step in the artistic evolution of one of the most intriguing singers to have emerged in the past decade. Together they have married their highly personal styles to create an entirely new sound.
Jones will tour extensively in 2012, performing at a mixture of festivals, ampitheatres and theatres in the US and abroad, including her return to the Hollywood Bowl on August 10 which has been announced as part of the venue’s subscriber series. Subscriptions have gone on sale today – for more information and ticket details visit www.hollywoodbowl.com.
To sign up for updates on Jones’ upcoming tour dates visit www.norahjones.com.
Calling all Pink Floyd fans – check out the brand new Pink Floyd Facebook store which currently has exclusive Immersion Edition and vinyl bundle offers available for purchase without leaving Facebook. Visit the store here or click on the image below.
2012 is turning out to be quite a year for the amazing Emeli Sandé. Confirmed as the winner of the prestigious Critic’s Choice Award and nominated for British Breakthrough Act at this year’s Brits, the singer-songwriter has confirmed the release of her stunning new single, ‘Next To Me’, on February 13. The track is taken from her enormously anticipated debut album ‘Our Version of Events’ which will be released by Virgin Records on the same day.
‘Next To Me’ is yet another flawless pop classic from Ms Sandé, full of soaring emotion and heartfelt lyrics. At first glance it could be about a boy or perhaps be spiritual in its sentiment. In fact, says Emeli, it was written about her number one love; Music. You can listen to it right here:
‘Our Version Of Events’ is warm, wise, frank, funny, thoughtful and as inimitable as Emeli’s vertical shock of blonde hair and the Frida Kahlo tattoo that takes up most of her right arm. It promises to be a classic album from one of the most exciting debut artists we’ve seen in recent years.
Ahead of the album’s release next month you can listen to snippets from each track here:
Former Live Nation executive Ron Pence to spearhead partnerships between artists and key commercial brands
New York, January 19, 2012 – EMI Music North America has appointed Ron Pence to head its Brand Partnerships division, as part of its efforts to further develop important new revenue streams for the artists it represents.
In his new role, Pence will be tasked with building and expanding EMI Music’s relationships with key brands across North America, and creating compelling partnerships between clients and the company’s talented roster of artists. EMI Music North America has worked with several brands over the last twelve months including Diesel, Microsoft, Starwood, American Express and Patron.
Pence joins EMI from a senior strategic alliance role with Live Nation Entertainment, where he led the company’s work on key multi-million dollar strategic partnerships with brands including Coca-Cola, Constellation Wines and Pernod Ricard. Prior to his time with Live Nation Entertainment, Ron worked for PepsiCo, Young & Rubicam, and Miller-Coors, in a number of marketing leadership roles, and fostered strategic partnerships with diverse partners including Fox, Facebook, MTV, BET and NBC.
He will be based in EMI Music’s New York offices, and will report to Dominic Pandiscia, Executive Vice President of Commercial and Revenue Development for EMI Music North America.
Pandiscia comments: “Ron’s experience in the consumer products and music industriesgives him a strong understanding of the delicate balance between the activation requirements of brands and the varying needs of the artist. His work in social and digital media proves that he can deliver the best possible outcome for brands and creative talent alike. He is an invaluable addition to the EMI Music team.”
Ron Pence added: “EMI Brand Partnerships offers a tremendous opportunity for artist and consumers brands to engage consumers through high-impact, integrated marketing solutions while maintaining brand integrity EMI’s growth opportunities in this area are significant.”
About EMI Music
EMI Music is one of the world’s leading music companies, representing artists spanning all musical tastes and genres. Its record labels include Angel, Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol, Capitol Latin, Capitol Records Nashville, EMI Classics, EMI CMG, EMI Records, EMI Records Nashville, Manhattan, Parlophone, Virgin Classics and Virgin Records.
Katy Perry is becoming a Sim! Katy has teamed up with Electronic Arts Inc. for a new collaboration on EA’s hugely popular ‘The Sims’ gaming series. The tie-up will see multiple games developed within ‘The Sims’ franchise featuing special Katy Perry themed in-game content and virtual goods. The relationship kicks off with a special Collector’s Edition of ‘The Sims 3 Showtime’ which launches in March 2012.
“I love how you’re able to play out different stories through your Sims characters,” says Katy, “Giving the different careers and watching them succeed. It’s cool to see the Sims’ stage performances in The Sims 3 Showtime decked out just like my California Dreams Tour – even my cotton candy video screens are in there! I always like to think of myself as a cartoon, and now I’m a Sim!”
EMI is proud to announce the release of a brand new Iron Maiden Blu-Ray, 2 DVD set and double soundtrack album on March 26.
‘En Vivo!’ was filmed on April 10 2012 in front of 50,000 ecstatic fans at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago in Chile during the ‘Round The World In 66 Days’ leg of the band’s mammoth ‘The Final Frontier World Tour’. With a spectacular stage show and a jaw-dropping appearance by Eddie, the gig encapsulates perfectly the heart and soul of Iron Maiden.
Says bass player and founder member Steve Harris: “For The Final Frontier Tour it was really important to me that we filmed in South America as we’re always so overwhelmed by the fans’ reaction when we go to that part of the world and I wanted to reflect that in the filming. After much consideration we chose the Santiago show as we felt it was one of our best performances of the entire Tour and to play at the prestigious Estadio Nacional was a landmark moment for us.”
DVD disc two is a bonus disc featuring an 88-minute documentary, ‘Behind The Beast’ which shows what goes on behind the scenes at an Iron Maiden show.
Iron Maiden’s ‘Final Frontier World Tour 2010-11′ saw the band circumnavigating the planet for the third time in their customised Boeing 757, Ed Force One, piloted by lead singer Bruce Dickinson, and playing 98 shows in 36 countries to over 2 million fans.
The tracklistings of the discs are:
DVD disc one: ‘Live At Estacio Nacional, Santiago’ (approx running time 120 mins):
1. ‘Satellite 15′
2. ‘The Final Frontier’
3. ‘El Dorado’
4. ’2 Minutes To Midnight’
5. ‘The Talisman’
6. ‘Coming Home’
7. ‘Dance Of Death’
8. ‘The Trooper’
9. ‘The Wicker Man’
10. ‘Blood Brothers’
11. ‘When The Wild Wind Blows’
12. ‘The Evil That Men Do’
13. ‘Fear Of The Dark’
14. ‘Iron Maiden’
15. ‘The Number Of The Beast’
16. ‘Hallowed Be Thy Name’
17. ‘Running Free’
Bonus disc – DVD disc two: ‘Behind The Beast’ (approx running time 120 mins):
1. ‘Behind The Beast’ documentary
2. ‘Satellite 15…The Final Frontier’ promo video (director’s cut)
3. The Making of ‘Satellite 15…The Final Frontier’ promo
4. ‘The Final Frontier World Tour’ show intro
