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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...
Jóhann Jóhannsson Scores Upcoming 'Mother!' Film
15th August 2017
Fresh from his work on last year’s acclaimed sci-fi film Arrival, the Oscar-nominated composer Jóhann Jóhannsson has scored the Paramount Pictures film mother!, set to release in US theaters on September 15th. Directed by Darren Aronofsky...
Jeff Beal Reacts To ‘House of Cards’ Emmy Nomination, Billboard Reports
26th July 2017
Congratulations to Jeff Beal, who was recently Emmy-nominated for his work within the fifth season of House of Cards! Beal has been nominated within this category of 'Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)’...
Luke Elliot Signs With Music Sales
19th July 2017
Singer-songwriter Luke Elliot has signed an exclusive publishing deal with Music Sales to represent him on a worldwide basis. An American artist from New Jersey with a background in rock ‘n’ roll and Americana, Luke believes in breaking...
Ludovico Einaudi Shares The Making of ‘Elegy for the Arctic’
18th July 2017
Exactly one year after creating ‘Elegy for the Arctic,’ Ludovico Einaudi shares the making of his iconic collaboration with Greenpeace. This behind-the-scenes glimpse shows the tremendous effort and care that was taken in creating the...
Dion’s “Kickin’ Child” Named Best Reissue of 2017 by Observer
6th July 2017
Dion’s Kickin’ Child: The Lost Album 1965 was recently named the best reissue so far of 2017 by Observer. Surpassing both Prince and The Beatles in the curated lineup, the Norton Records release is noted for showcasing 60s’ electric folk...
Embassy Music Publishing Signs Tyrone Noonan To Worldwide Music Publishing Deal
13th June 2017
Music Sales Creative is overjoyed to announce its signing of Tyrone Noonan (“Ty”) to a worldwide music publishing deal with Embassy Music Publishing Australia, completed recently in the company’s New York office with Managing Director...
Golden Globe-Nominated Composer Brian Byrne Announces James Joyce-Inspired Album Featuring Kurt Elling, Glenn Close, Julian Lennon, and Judith Hill
26th May 2017
Node Records, a division of the Music Sales Group, announces their first release on June 16th, 2017: Goldenhair, an album by Golden Globe-nominated and IFTA award-winning composer Brian Byrne. Ranging in style from adult contemporary to...
Dave Malloy's "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812" Leads The Tony Awards With 12 Nominations
11th May 2017
Congratulations to Dave Malloy! His synth-pop opera Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 leads the Tony Awards with 12 nominations - including Best Musical. Malloy himself was nominated for three categories (Best Book, Best Original...
Music Sales Acquires Bleu Blanc Rouge Catalog
3rd May 2017
Music Sales is delighted to welcome its latest catalog acquisition, French publishing company Bleu Blanc Rouge (BBR) into the family. The purchase follows on the heels of the acquisition of another French publishing house, Le Chant Du...
Celebrating The 100th Birthday of Ella Fitzgerald
2nd May 2017
Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most iconic vocalists of all time. With a career spanning more than half of a century, The First Lady of Song was pivotal in changing the playing field for both jazz and pop with her broad vocal range, scat...
Newest Signing Heather Christian Performs at Exclusive Music Sales Corp. Reception
27th April 2017
Schirmer Theatrical and Music Sales Creative were thrilled to host an exclusive performance this past Monday for their latest signing – the Obie Award-winning composer Heather Christian. The showcase was held in the Music Sales Corp. New...