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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...
St. Vincent, John Legend and Zach Galifianakis Cover Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin’ You” In Comedic Short
20th April 2017
An incredibly diverse and notable lineup of artists have come together to show their support during this tumultuous political climate the best way they know how – releasing a charity album to protect reproductive healthcare. Titled Seven...
Tom Adams Previews Upcoming Album With "Come On, Dreamer"
13th April 2017
Known for his ambient works and his fluttering falsetto, the acclaimed songwriter-composer Tom Adams is about to debut his first full-length album Silence on May 5th via Kowloon Records. The eight-track record is said to be full of minimal...
Hauschka’s 'What If' Impresses Critics and Listeners Alike
12th April 2017
Hauschka is having quite the year. Not only was his collaborative score with Dustin O'Halloran (Lion) nominated for both the Academy and Golden Globe Awards, but additionally the German composer released his eighth studio album What If...
Rolling Stone Reviews Jóhann Jóhannsson As Massive Highlight at Big Ears Festival
4th April 2017
“A listening experience unlike any other in America,” is how Rolling Stone describes the contemporary classical Big Ears Festival. Based in Knoxville, Big Ears is known for its slower pace in between sets, having no headliners and...
The Gold Setting Releases "Video Star"
16th March 2017
In anticipation of their debut EP on April 7th, The Gold Setting have shared their second 60s’ influenced pop track fromVolume and Tone. Titled “Video Star,” the groovy anthem is driven by lots of hand claps, sunny guitar riffs and an...
Sharon Van Etten Covers "The End of the World"
9th March 2017
Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) and Sam Cohen have taken the Amazon series Man in the High Castle to the next level with their anticipated concept album, Resistance Radio. The 18-track compilation features artists from today, providing their...
Harts: A Viceland Interview on Prince's Prodigy
28th February 2017
The Feed (SBS Viceland) recently interviewed the Melbourne emerging rocker Harts, as part of their video series highlighting Prince’s musical prodigies. The late Prince was not only a musical genius, but had the ability to spot...
MSC Sponsors Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
17th February 2017
"MSC are proud sponsors of the GMS Awards. Congratulations to all the nominees and to the Guild of Music Supervisors for hosting an amazing event." - From Bob, Oscar, Kimberly and JoeThe 7th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards took...
Grammy Awards 2017: John Corigliano's "The Ghosts of Versailles"
14th February 2017
The LA Opera recording of John Corigliano's opera The Ghosts of Versailles won twice at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards: Best Opera Recording and Best Engineered Album, Classical. This world premiere audio recording is the LA Opera's...