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| From | Not Lame <popmusic@notlame.com> |
| Subject | The Shazam and Universal--and look who else |
| Date | Mon, 22 Nov 2004 12:07:42 -0700 |
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Hey!
Band and NL have been working on setting this up for some months but it's
now ready to roll.........thought many of you would find this announcement
interesting.
Curious what people's response to this would be.......
(It's "Tomorrow The World" plus an amazing new tune added onto it...."Cool
City", which is classic Shazam).
Peace,
Bruce
@ Not Lame
UMe DIGITAL, WORLD'S FIRST ALL-DIGITAL DOWNLOAD LABEL FROM A MAJOR MUSIC
COMPANY, SET FOR DEBUT
Label Announces Initial Releases; Offers Unprecedented Access And Exposure
For Artists
SANTA MONICA, CA - (11/23/04) - The evolution of digital downloads marks
another milestone on (11/23/04) with the debut of UMe Digital, the world's
first all-digital download label from a major music company. UMe Digital
product--individual songs, EPs and full-length albums--will be distributed
exclusively online.
With its unparalleled music and video marketing capabilities and the power
and scope of UMe to place songs in films and TV shows and commercials, UMe
Digital offers unprecedented access and exposure for artists.
The releases on UMe digital will be consistent with UMe's philosophy of
marketing established acts and acts who already have an established fan
base. Available on 11/23/04 via all online music services will be
recordings from pop visionary Parthenon Huxley; renowned guitarist Rusty
Anderson (Paul McCartney, Stewart Copeland); alternative rock pioneer Ken
Stringfellow (Posies, currently guitarist touring with R.E.M); guitar giant
John Jorgenson (Elton John, Desert Rose Band, Hellecasters); critically
acclaimed Tennessee rock band The Shazam; modern rock innovator Dan Reed
(Dan Reed Network); legendary hard rockers Black 'N Blue, and
singer/songwriter Will Owsley (Shania Twain and Amy Grant guitarist).
Says Bruce Resnikoff, President, UMe: "UMe Digital is another significant
development in the expansion of our business and our efforts to reach more
consumers in more creative ways. Last year the music industry sold fewer
than 5,000,0000 downloads; this year the industry will exceed 100,000,000.
I think every label will have a download-only imprint at some point; UMe
wants to be sure that it continues to be an industry leader and innovator."
In addition to its marketing expertise, UMe Digital provides the technical
expertise and production in the encoding and online delivery in the format
each site requires. Unlike in the physical world, in virtually no time,
perhaps only a week or two after entering into a deal, an artist's music can
be online everywhere.
Overseeing day-to-day operations is Jay Gilbert, Sr. Director, New Media,
UMe. "Consistent with the types of artists UMe has marketed or signed
through its other labels, UMe Digital is looking for established artists
that tour and have a fan base." says Gilbert. "We're creating a place where
these artists can go to release albums, singles, EPs, live concerts,
outtakes or unplugged sessions."
UMe Digital presents an auspicious opportunity for artists who are between
deals and those who have deals but own their recording masters, particularly
for live and/or acoustic tracks and previously unreleased recordings such as
outtakes and demos. An artist may release a CD on one label and release
other product via UMe Digital.
As for the future, Gilbert anticipates that the number of recordings and
artists will progressively expand. Also, he adds, "When artists find
success with downloads, we may opt for a physical release as well."
UMe Digital will be available at all of the top online retailers and music
services including Apple iTunes Music Store, Napster, Tower Records Online,
Microsoft Music Service, Virgin Digital, MusicNet, Liquid/Walmart.com,
Real/Rhapsody, MusicMatch, MusicNow, Sony~Connect, FYE online and
BuyMusic.com.
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