Jon Allen and Yannick Bovy ‘When You Need A Friend’
‘When You Need A Friend’, co-written by Jon Allen, features on the new album Love Swings from Belgium jazz pop singer Yannick Bovy, the ‘Belgian Michael Bublé’.
Released on Universal Records on June 23rd this is Yannick’s third studio album.
Jon Allen is back in the studio recording for his own album, due for release later this year.
Spiderman Homecoming Sync
‘Game On’ by David Bjoerk features in the trailers for Marvel’s blockbuster Spider-Man Homecoming. The sync was negotiated & administered by Wardlaw Music. Congratulations to David and all at his Publisher Phrased Differently.
“I’m nothing without the suit!”
Are you ready for…… The Fall
Spanish singer Dina Arriaza was runner up in the Voice Spain in 2013. ‘The Fall’ is the debut release from her first album in English. Written by Wardlaw Music’s Grammy Award winning Rob Davis in collaboration with Andreas Lutz, the song is sung in English with a Spanish rap from Andreas.
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.