BMG partners with Cooking Vinyl for new James album
James have extended their relationship with BMG Chrysalis UK to release their 14th album through the company’s Artist Services model in partnership with UK independent Cooking Vinyl. The Manchester rock group first signed their publishing catalogue, including hit song Sit Down, to BMG in April 2012. The partnership will see BMG Artist Services work closely with Cooking Vinyl to direct and manage the worldwide album release. BMG will focus on A&R as well as creative and publishing elements of the project, while Cooking Vinyl will provide product management, marketing and a route to market through its international network.
“James have delivered an extremely strong record, and in line with BMG’s commitment to partnering with the independent sector, we are delighted to be working with Cooking Vinyl, one of the world’s leading independents,“ said BMG Chrysalis UK EVP Alexi Cory-Smith.
Peter Rudge, manager of James for the past 27 years, said: “We’re thrilled that BMG and Cooking Vinyl have joined together to market and release this record. The global assets of BMG combined with the specific expertise of Cooking Vinyl, one of the UK’s leading independents, is a powerful combination.”
Martin Goldschmidt, chairman of the Cooking Vinyl Group, said, “On paper BMG and Cooking Vinyl are competitors and that is what makes this a landmark deal, offering James the combined strengths of both companies. We have already started working together on James and it already feels like smooth, efficient well-oiled machine.”
Details of the new album, which was recorded over the past 12 will be released shortly.
Source: Music Week
