MTV’s Teen Wolf
‘Game On’ by Siberia features in MTV’s supernatural drama Teen Wolf. Administered by Wardlaw Music. Congratulations to writer David Bjoerk and all at Phrased Differently.
Wizzy Wow ‘Gucci’
Wizzy Wow has linked with Micah Million for his latest video offering ‘Gucci’.
The tune has a chilled beat and subtle dancehall vibes mixed with a trap inflection. Wizzy Wow not only provides vocals alongside Micah Million’s bars, but he also produced the track.
Roesy gets Deadliest Catch Sync
Roesy’s ‘Cast Your Line’ featured as the closing track on Discovery Channels Deadliest Catch Season 13 Episode 4 ‘Crushing Blows’, which premiered May 02, 2017.
The Blackheart Orchestra ‘Sebastian’
The Blackheart Orchestra’s new album Diving For Roses was released at the end of April. The multi-instrumentalist duo have continued to explore their atmospheric, ethereal sound, creating a captivating album. New single ‘Sebastian’ is also out now – you can watch the video below.
Brawlers - it’s Hard Work
Hard-hitting Leeds rock band Brawlers put out a new song, ‘Hard Work’, in early April. Busy as ever, they are playing three shows this week in London, Leeds and Birmingham. Watch the video for ‘Hard Work’ below:
Powerade and NCAA March Madness
Bill Stankey recently worked alongside Powerade and advertising agency Wieden and Kennedy to score Powerade’s latest commercial campaign. The campaign stars NBA player Damian Lillard who plays for the Portland Trailblazers and it first aired on television during the 2017 NCAA March Madness tournament. The campaign features original sound design by Bill, including unusual percussion sounds taken from basketballs and mailboxes.
Ginger Wildheart Goes Country
Ginger Wildheart has recently launched a pledge campaign for his upcoming album Ghost In The Tanglewood. It will be his first album in the country genre and Ginger will be backed by a new group of musicians. Having been raised on country and northern folk music, the Geordie legend says “this stuff has always been in my blood” and he is excited to share something different with his fans.
Rebel Rossa
Rebel Rossa is a new documentary film about Irish revolutionary Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa told by his great-grandchildren in the wake of the centenary of the Easter Rising. The film’s soundtrack has been composed in its entirety by James Fearnley of the Pogues who easily captured Rossa’s rebellious spirit in tracks such as ‘The Fools The Fools The Fools’ and ‘Hey Ho’, both available to stream/download now.
Paperface, Reverieme and Blackheart Orchestra LIVE in London
Paperface, Reverieme and Blackheart Orchestra are joining forces to play a special show at The Social in central London on Wednesday 5th April 2017. The combination of these three talented artists is sure to make for a truly special night of live music. Tickets can be bought here. See below to check out a playlist of songs by these musicians.
Paperface - Absolute ‘Idiot’
Geoff Lloyd, Absolute Radio, has made Idiot by Paperface, his Record of the Week. You can hear it every day this week, 6-9pm. Nice.
‘Don’t Cry For Me’ Stormzy and Wizzy Wow
The much anticipated debut album from Stormzy, Gang Signs and Prayer, has arrived. The emotional ‘Don’t Cry For Me,’ co-produced by the supremely talented Wizzy Wow, is a great collaboration.
Paperface ‘Idiot’
With a new album due later this year, Paperface kicks off with ‘Idiot’ which charts the waves of emotion that wash over us between 9am and 5pm. Recorded in glorious analogue, ‘Idiot’ is accompanied by an animated lyric video, a follow up to the award winning animation for ‘A Bigger Man’ from the first album. Go on. Don’t be an “Idiot”-have a listen! Enjoy.
Reverieme – New Album
Reverieme are busy in the studio recording their first full studio album, scheduled for release in May.
They’ve got together with the lovely people at Pledge to offer free downloads, various delectable goodies & treats while waiting for the sparkly new album. Head on over to Pledge to take a wee look.
‘Goodbye Woman’, Hello Tour
Ahead of playing live across the UK this February, Pete MacLeod has released his latest single & EP ‘Goodbye Woman’.
The track has been supported by the likes of Janice Long at BBC Radio 2 and Jim Gellatly on Amazing Radio.
Pete will be joined on stage by Steve Cradock, playing dates in Glasgow, London & Manchester.
Read Pete’s interview with Kulbritania here.
Dan Reed 'Champion'
Prior to their UK tour, the Dan Reed Network have released a new single, ‘Champion’ as featured on Fight Another Day, their latest album.
The Blackheart Orchestra join Wardlaw
2017 sees the enchanting progressive Electronica / Folk / Pop band The Blackheart Orchestra join the Wardlaw stable.
With a new album set for release this Spring following a February tour, this will be a busy year for British singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist duo Chrissy Mostyn and Richard Pilkington.
‘When I Find Out’ - Hawk Eyes
Ahead of the food comas and Netflix binges of Christmas the final show of 2016’s Jäger Curtain Call took place, and it sure was a night to remember.
Throughout last year DIY and Jägermeister teamed up with a bunch of bands and headed down to Shoreditch’s Curtain Road for their new project Jäger Curtain Call. In December, it was down to the brilliant Hawk Eyes to step up to the plate when they recorded new track ‘When I Find Out’, at Strongroom Studio.
Are You Sure?
Goggles, test tubes, a block of sodium, some sulphuric acid, touch of blood, include the word exoskeleton, roll backwards, and you have Reverieme’s video for ‘SURE’.
A New Year for Wardlaw
Happy New Year!
2017 looks set to be another busy year at WM Towers with new music scheduled in Q1 from the likes of Dan Reed Network, Paperface, Reverieme, Wizzy Wow & The Blackheart Orchestra and Q2 releases from Thomas Teago, Pete MacLeod, Hawk Eyes & Ginger Wildheart amongst others. This in addition to new co-writes from the likes of Wizzy, Tully Gun, Jon Allen, & Simon Davis.
A look back at some of 2016…..
Jäger Curtain Call for Hawk Eyes
Our very own Leeds alt-rockers, Hawk Eyes, have been confirmed as the final act to join the second round of Jäger Curtain Call making them the sixth band to visit the Curtain Road studios, record a new track and play a live show for Jäger in 2016.
They will play an intimate show at The Old Blue Last on 17th December. Tickets for the show are on sale now via TicketWeb and cost just £7.