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February News
Sir John Dankworth
In memory of Sir. John Dankworth , a pioneer of modern jazz who very sadly died on February 6th 2010 aged 82
John Dankworth was a remarkable man who truly lived and breathed music; he was a leading instrumentalist and tireless champion of musical education.
Even from his earlier years when he acquired his first musical instrument, a second-hand clarinet, John had an extraordinary determination and passion for music. This lead to the co-founding of Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd (WAP), the charity that owns The Stables .
Back in 1969, the publishing venture with David Platz which saw the creation of Key Music & Newquay Music, both companies which are still active today, and allowed John the creative energy to do what he loved right up until his passing.
We will miss John Dankworth very much but will never forget and will always be reminded of his greatness though the sound of his music.
Albert Music
J Alberts and Son
Big congratulations to all at J Albert and Son who will be celebrating 125 years trading this year! Bucks music Group Ltd is proud to be representing J Albert and Son in the UK and Eire. Albert Music is one of Australia's oldest and most successful independent publishers. They continues to publish much of Australia's and the world's most popular music of the past century, from Irving Berlin to the Beach Boys. It also represents the entire AC/DC and Vanda and Young catalogues.
Pro Green
Pro Green
Professor Green is the UK's best ever battle MC - over 85 victories and over £70k won! ...and the only UK MC ever to make the final of the World Battle Championships against America's best.
Now signed to Virgin Records, 2010 will see him explode into the mainstream with the release of his debut album and collaborations with stars like Lily Allen who performed his single Just Be Good To Green during her set on her latest UK, European and Australian tours!
Mclean
Check out the new Mclean video for his hit track ‘My Name’ - McLean - My Name - Official Video - New Single ...
SXSW
SXSW conference
This March Bucks Music will be heading out to Texas for the annual SXSW conference...
Some of our bands/artists already confirmed for showcases include - The Ettes, Girls, Peter Broderick, Broken Records, Copacabana Club, The Soft Pack, Broken Social Scene, Jason Collet, Miss Li. For full venue details and stage times visit the official SXSW site - www.sxsw.com
New Releases
Lets Get Sued - Black Daniel
Black Daniel - ‘Let’s Get Sued’
We are excited to announce that Black Daniel 's highly anticipated new album ‘Let’s Get Sued’ is out on March 8th!! But if you just can't wait until then to hear the infectious tunes a new double sided single will be released a week before the album exclusively online, featuring - ‘I Love You But Don’t Touch Me ‘Cos You’re Sick' and 'Move Like Royalty’!! http://www.myspace.com/blackdanielspace
High Rankin - Cheap Thrills
High Rankin - ‘Cheap Thrills’
High Rankin – New EP ‘Cheap Thrills’ out NOW!! http://www.piccadillyrecords.com/products/HighRankin-OccupationPimpAndGamblerEP-CheapThrills-67519.html
“'slo-mo hip hop sample intro drops into crashing bass and breaks' school of dubstep (see also Caspa, Rusko etc) that will have the crowd begging for the rewind.” Piccadilly Records
Evil Nine - no manners
Evil Nine - 'No Manners'
The next single from Evil Nine is 'No Manners' featuring the brilliant South African rapper Spoek Mathambo . Football fans may have heard it on the Boxing Day Soccer AM show, and and Alex played the Dannoso mix in his last Radio 1 Show. There is also a mix by Arveene & Misk ; we all loved their huge remixes of Mr Oizo and Felix Da Housecat....and they don't disappoint with an amazing rework of No Manners. Listen to the tunes now - http://www.myspace.com/evilnine
Broken social scene
Broken Social Scene
Broken Social Scene ’s five-year hiatus came to a grand end today as the Canadian indie-rock collective unleashed first track from their forthcoming new album, ‘Forgiveness Rock Record’, entitled "World Sick", the new seven minute song is now available for download via their website brokensocialscene.ca
Blood Red Shoes
Blood Red Shoes
We're pleased to announce the upcoming release of Blood Red Shoes latest album ‘Fire Like This’ due for release on March 1st, the album includes the latest single from the duo ‘Light it Up’ which is due for release on 7" vinyl and download from February 22nd - http://www.myspace.com/bloodredshoes
Check out Blood Red Shoes in session on Marc Riley's BBC6 show (Monday @ 7pm Monday)
Alex Metric
Alex Metric
The brilliant new remixes of It Starts by Reset! and Primary 1 are now available in the Marine Parade Shop , or go to iTunes / Beatport , listen to the tracks on our Soundcloud .
Sean Redmond
Sean Redmond
'Shooting Stars' is the latest single from Sean Redmond and already the infectious single has been used in Apple’s promotional video for the iPad!.... and with a collaboration on Professor Green’s album, as well as his own debut album imminent, it seems that 2010 could and should be Sean’s year.
'Shooting Stars' is available NOW! http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/shooting-stars-single/id353968667
Jose James
Jose James
Jose James new LP 'Blackmagic' is out NOW on Brownswood Recordings. Check out José James here!
"His voice is from another age and time. With the self-assured swagger of Frank Sinatra, Jose James' casual, effortless glide through song is something so rare in contemporary jazz that it cannot help but stand out" - Soul Tracks
The Soft Pack
The Soft Pack
The Soft Pack debut CD/LP is available everywhere NOW!! http://www.myspace.com/thesoftpack
biography image for Gordon Giltrap
Gordon Giltrap
We are please to say it's been a busy and very successful start of the year for Gordon Giltrap, check out all the latest news including exclusive re-releases at - www.giltrap.co.uk/index.php?page=news
Awards
Grammy Awards
We are thrilled to announce that AC/DC, David Darling and Beyonce were all winners at this year's Grammy Awards !
AC/DC took home Best Hard Rock Performance ‘War Machine’
David Darling took home 'Best New Age Album' for 'Prayer for Compassion'
Beyonce took home Best Contempory R&B Album for ‘I AM… Sascha Fierce’ which includes the tracks –
Disappear - Hugo Chakrabongse , Ian Dench, Amanda Ghost
Ave Maria - Ian Dench, Amanda Ghost
Satellites - Ian Dench, Amanda Ghost
UKAMA
Congratulations to Jay Sean who has been nominated for a massive 4 awards at this years UKAMA (Asian Music Awards)!
Best Album
Best Male Act
Best Urban Act
Best Video
Catch up with Jay Sean with his interview and performance on GMTV the other morning! GMTV I Jay Sean interview + performing "Do You Remember" Live
Billboard Latin Music Awards
Sending out congratulation to Pitbull who is nominated for Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for his track - "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" at this year's Billboard Latin Music Awards,to be held in Puerto Rico over April 26-29 2010. "I know you want me (Calle Ocho)"" samples one of our works called "75 Brazil Street" by the artist Nicola Fasano vs Pat-Rich which we have a publishing interest in via our deal with Do It Yourself Music.
Mclean
Check out the new Mclean video for his hit track ‘My Name’ - McLean - My Name - Official Video - New Single ...
LITTLE DRAGON MUSIC
Floyd Dyce - As his entire back catalogue currently hits stores check out what went down when Drum and Base TV sat down with Floyd to hear about his musical journey so far - http://www.breakbeat.co.uk/dnbtv/watch/floyd_dyce_little_dragon_music.aspx
LIVE
For info on forthcoming gigs please click here.
Katy Brand is taking her Big Ass on tour for all to see throughout April, May and June this year, it's one very funny live show highlighted with music by our own Ollie Jacobs. To order tickets visit Katy Brand Katy Brand's Big Ass Tour 2010 tickets
SYNC
Click here to check out our sync highlights for 2009.
We are very sad to announce that after a joy filled 8 years at Bucks Music Group our Licensing Manager Katy Wyatt has decided to move on. We will all greatly miss her wonderful energy around the office and wish her only the best in the future!