Tag: Sony BMG

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Katie Noonan Signs with Sony BMG

The gorgeous Katie Noonan has just signed a new record deal with Sony BMG Australia that will see her release a new album by the end of the year.

“I have admired Katie from her first release and I am delighted that she has joined our label. We will be releasing her new studio album in October and I am sure it will gain her even further acclaim from existing and new fans here and abroad,” said Sony BMG Chairman Denis Handlin.

Katie will head to New York shortly to record the release with some massive names. Her band will include original Miles Davis quartet member Lewis Nash, Grammy-award winning saxophonist Joe Lovano, jazz guitar legend John Scofield, and Melbourne’s own Sam Keevers. I thought Katie’s first solo effort Skin was brilliant, so I can’t wait to hear this star-studded new release!

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Vote For Your Favourite Michael Jackson Tracks

Sony BMG Australia plan to release the ultimate Michael Jackson compilation just for its local fans. For three weeks starting today, the record label is encouraging Aussie MJ devotees to vote for their favourite songs at mj50.com.au.

The 30 most popular songs will appear on the album alongside a new megamix by Jason Nevins. King of Pop will be released only in Australia on August 29, Michael Jackson’s 50th birthday.

Image source: Zoran Veselinovic @ Wikimedia Commons 

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Delta Not Dumped, Brian Says

Well we don’t need to feel sorry for Delta Goodrem any longer. Just days after The Sunday Telegraph reported the pop starlet was dumped by Sony BMG’s American arm, fiancé Brian McFadden has set the record straight.

“The actual truth is she’s switched labels, she’s signed now to Mercury in America,” he told Melbourne’s Fox FM.

“I’ve been reading all week she was dumped but actually she’s over in LA right now shooting a video and the album cover.”

This is great news for Delta. Hopefully we see her receiving the international success she deserves soon!

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Matt Corby Rejects Sony Deal

Remember how Matt Corby was poised to sign a big recording contract with Sony BMG? The recording giant assured the young star he’d have the creative freedom he craves, but Matt still refused their generous offer.

“I’m still a young guy and I don’t want to be packaged. I’m just cruising along and playing music, if it all fails I’ll go back to doing my HSC or become a garbage man,” he told The Daily Telegraph.

The newspaper reported that Matt’s dropped out of school to focus on his musical career with band Fatis Valour.

I know stars can succeed without the support of a major label, but I have to wonder whether Matt’s made right the decision here. Sony BMG may be a major commercial label, but they’ve nurtured some fantastic indie artists like Augie March, Something for Kate, and You Am I.

We’ve seen plenty of musicians succeed without the backing of a major label, but at the age of 16 I’m not sure whether Matt has what it takes to go it alone. It’d be a real shame to see this talented teen emptying garbage cans in a few years time.

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Sony BMG to Stage Shows

Australian record giant Sony BMG will diversify its interests by producing concerts and music festivals.

But it doesn’t look like music promoters like Michael Chugg are too worried about the competition.

“Good luck to them. They’re trying to save their business, but I think it’s … too little, too late,” he told The Sunday Telegraph.

Personally, I think the move just makes good business sense. We all know that people just aren’t purchasing as many albums as they used to, and these companies need to do what they can to stay afloat. And why should the record companies spend millions on developing an artist, only to see their investment lining the purse of an independent concert promoter?

If the move pays off, I’m sure we’ll see Universal, EMI, and Warner jumping on board before too long.

Image source: BMG website