

NME, Phil McNeill - 23/04/1977
ULTRAVOX ARE a hype right I keep hearing it and anyway they reek of it Just look at their contrived intense-eyed ...
2009 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of Island Records, arguably the most prestigious record label in the history of British music. To mark this milestone the label is collaborating with Island founder Chris Blackwell to arrange the Island 50 festival.
Chris Blackwell founded the Island label in Kingston, Jamaica in 1959 with capital of just £1000. Relocating to London in the early 60s Blackwell built the most diverse and enviable back catalogue of any independent record label in history. From Island's early Jamaican roots in ska and rock-steady, through the label's expansion to become the cutting edge of progressive rock in the late 60s, and then on to the signing of such international superstars as Bob Marley and U2, Blackwell brought to Island a unique vision and passion which still informs the label's approach to this day.
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Calling all Sandy Denny fans! There’s a strictly limited edition 19 CD box set on its way. 11 of the CDs ...
SHOULD I PAY £999.00 FOR THIS?
Music Matters is a collective effort by artists and all those who work in and around music to remind listeners of ...
On October 12th, Dionne Bromfield’s album, Introducing Dionne Bromfield, will become the first release on Amy Winehouse’s new label, Lioness Records. ...
wonderful voice!
how on earth do you get in contact with lioness records?
they really need to check out ‘The New Town Kings’ on myspace!!...9 piece highly polished ska/reggae band from colchester….would be foolish not to!
On 10th May 2004 Island Records released the No.1 biggest selling album of the year ‘Hopes and Fears’, selling over 5.8 ...
GUESS I’LL TAKE MY TIME TOUR
First Tour Since 1976 for Elusive Yusuf (Cat Stevens)
After quite an extraordinary break of 33 years, ...
Great artist, great man ! www.yusufislam.org.uk