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The Music Sales Group Announces the Sale of its Printed Music and Retail Divisions to Hal Leonard LLC
10th April 2018
Global independent music publisher The Music Sales Group has today announced the sale of its physical and online printed music and Musicroom-branded retail businesses to Milwaukee-based worldwide music print publisher Hal Leonard LLC. In...
Zeal & Ardor Shares "Gravedigger's Chant" As Preview To Forthcoming Album
29th March 2018
Today we’re so excited to announce that Manuel Gagneux (Zeal & Ardor) has released “Gravedigger’s Chant,” the first single off of his forthcoming album Stranger Fruit. Initially making his mark in 2017 with Devil is Fine, the...
Nico Muhly and Jocelyn Pook nominated for 2018 BAFTA TV Craft Awards
22nd March 2018
The nominations for the 2018 BAFTA TV Craft Awards have been announced and the shortlist for Original Score features two programmes with original scores by Music Sales composers: Howards End Produced by Playground Entertainment for BBC...
William Barton's Music Opens Faux Dundee Trailer, Superbowl Audience of 110 Million
2nd March 2018
The music of Australia's finest traditional didgeridoo player – William Barton – opens Tourism Australia's new advertising campaign featuring Australian talent Margot Robbie, Chris Hemsworth, Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman and Paul Hogan, and...
G. Schirmer, Inc. Acquires Worldwide Publishing Rights to Julius Eastman Catalog
21st February 2018
G. Schirmer, Inc., part of The Music Sales Group, announces it has acquired the worldwide publishing rights to composer Julius Eastman’s catalog, including iconic works such as Femenine (1974), Stay on it (1973), and the controversial...
“The Champ” and “Get Up, Stand Up” Are Sampled in Migos’ ‘Culture II’
15th February 2018
Two songs from the Music Sales catalog have been incorporated within Migos’ Culture II, which debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. The release is the most streamed album for any week since April 2017. “The Champ,” written by...
'Forever Changes' Receives 50th Anniversary Box Set
15th February 2018
Here’s some ‘Love’ for your Valentine’s Day! The iconic 1967 album Forever Changes is receiving a 50th anniversary box set. Releasing this April via Rhino, the collection will feature a 4-disc reissue (including alternative and mono...
Node Records to Release the Official Motion Picture Soundtrack for 'Lemon'
9th January 2018
Node Records, a division of the Music Sales Group, is excited to announce the release of the official motion picture soundtrack from Janicza Bravo's film Lemon, featuring original orchestrations by the Obie Award-winning composer and Music...
Heather Christian's 'Animal Wisdom' Praised By The New York Times and Vogue
8th December 2017
The Obie Award-winning composer and Music Sales artist Heather Christian recently premiered 'Animal Wisdom,' her own folk-blues requiem show at The Bushwick Starr to great acclaim. Co-produced by The Bushwick Starr and West Yorkshire...
The Dustbowl Revival Signs Worldwide Administrative Deal with Music Sales Corporation
4th December 2017
Music Sales Corporation is excited to announce a worldwide administration agreement with the Americana soul band The Dustbowl Revival for all existing and future works. Hailing from Venice Beach, The Dustbowl Revival is recognized for...
Jóhann Jóhannsson Nominated for 60th Annual Grammy Awards
29th November 2017
Congratulations to Jóhann Jóhannsson! It was announced that the contemporary classical composer have been Grammy-nominated for his Arrival score, within the category of ‘Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media.’ The critically-acclaimed...
Minnie Riperton’s ‘Perfect Angel: Deluxe Edition' Available Now
26th October 2017
In celebration of Minnie Riperton’s 70th birthday, Universal Music Enterprises has released a deluxe edition of Perfect Angel, in standard digital and 96k/24-bit high resolution audio formats on December 1st. Showcasing Riperton’s timeless...
Jack Carty Signs With Embassy Music Publishing To A Worldwide Music Publishing Deal
6th October 2017
Jack Carty has signed a global music publishing deal with Embassy Music Publishing. This signing comes hot on the heels of the appointment by Managing Director, Jane English, of Larry Heath as the A&R Manager of the Music Sales Australia...
Terry Riley Scores François Girard’s Most Ambitious Film to Date - Hochelaga, Terre des Âmes
18th September 2017
Featuring an original score by minimalist composer Terry Riley, iconic filmmaker François Girard’s latest film Hochelaga, Terre des Âmes was met with great acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival. Variety praised the ‘diverse...
The Stone Foxes Release 'Visalia' EP
15th September 2017
The Stone Foxes have released their EPVisalia today! The long-awaited five tracks stay true to the origins of blues, country and Americana, and also allow the group's trademark live-show energy and contemporary spirit to shine through. The...
Music Sales At Toronto International Film Festival
11th September 2017
Toronto International Film Festival is currently in full swing, featuring a number of films scored by Music Sales composers and / or with our catalogue featured as part of the soundtrack. Below is a full list of the various productions...
Manuel Gagneux Of Zeal & Ardor Signs To Music Sales
6th September 2017
Swiss-American musician and songwriter Manuel Gagneux has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Music Sales. Manuel is the mastermind behind Zeal & Ardor, the avant-garde metal, blues and spiritual musical project whose debut album Devil...
Music Sales Corporation, Inc. Acquires Worldwide Publishing Rights to Vernon Duke Catalog
1st September 2017
Music Sales Corporation, Inc. announces it has acquired the worldwide publishing rights to Vernon Duke’s catalog, including the Great American Songbook gems “April in Paris”, “Autumn In New York”, and “Taking a Chance on Love” - the latter...
Dustin O'Halloran and Jóhann Jóhannsson Nominated for the World Soundtrack Awards
23rd August 2017
Congratulations to Dustin O’Halloran and Jóhann Jóhannsson, as they both were recently nominated for the 2017 World Soundtrack Awards within the category of Best Film Composer of the Year! O’Halloran was nominated not only for his work on...
Luke Elliot Releases 'Dressed for the Occasion' in the US
21st August 2017
This past Friday, the New Jersey rock singer-songwriter Luke Elliot released his debut album Dressed for the Occasion in the US, following his chart-topping success in Europe last year. The brand-new stateside release has been building...