NYC-based electronic/alternative label Astralwerks (Chemical Brothers, Air, Hot Chip, David Guetta, Pet Shop Boys) announced that it has signed electro-pop artist Diamond Rings. The signing is worldwide, excluding Canada.
On June 21st, 2011, Astralwerks will re-release Diamond Rings’ debut full-length album, Special Affections. Secret City Records (distributed by EMI) will Read more...
NYC independent record label and music publisher Razor & Tie announced Angie Ruiz has been named Director of Film and TV Licensing.
Previously, Ruiz was Creative Manager of Special Markets at Peermusic Film & TV Licensing. She will now be responsible for placing songs by Razor & Tie artists and Read more...
PARK SLOPE, BROOKLYN: At Cantora Records HQ, aka The Rumpus Room, there are at least five guys jammed into a small office overlooking the BQE and the New York Harbor.
This is mission control for a tight roster of bands that includes the Brooklyn-based Savoir Adore, Francis and the Read more...
SUNSET PARK, BROOKLYN: Don’t hate Matty Amendola because he’s beautiful. It’s a cross that this entrepreneurial multi-instrumentalist must bear on the way to 825 Records, his artist development baby that’s coming straight outta Brooklyn.
A pro drummer starting at the tender age of 13, Amendola has been backing up musicians Read more...
