Loneliness has always had a place in pop music, from “Are you lonesome tonight?” to “My loneliness is killing me.” What else are songs, if not a way for artists to reach out across the vast stretches of space and time that separate them from their listeners? A great song can make you feel less alone in the world, or reflect your solitude back in a new form. Right now, with much of the world staying far away from their friends and loved ones in the name of public health,...
- 5/29/2020
- by Simon Vozick-Levinson
- Rollingstone.com
London-based label Independiente Records has been acquired by Concord Music. Founded in 1997 by Andy Macdonald, the label is home to such artists as Travis, Embrace, So Solid Crew, Archive, Martina Topley-Bird and Paul Weller, among others.
Independiente joins Concord’s stable of historical labels managed by its Craft Recordings team. They include Fania, Milestone, Musart, Nitro, Pablo, Prestige, Riverside, Savoy, Specialty, Stax, Telarc, Vee-Jay, and Wind-up.
Concord active labels include Concord Records, Fantasy Records, Fearless Records (including Razor & Tie), Loma Vista Recordings, Rounder Records, Varèse Sarabande and Kidz Bop. The company collectively releases more than 100 new recordings annually.
Independiente’s top-selling artist is Travis (pictured), whose 1999 album, “The Man Who,” was a No. 1 seller in the U.K. and moved over 3.5 million copies world-wide. The band followed up with 2001’s “The Invisible Band” which yielded the radio hits “Sing” and “Flowers in the Window.”
Said Independiente’s Macdonald: “It...
Independiente joins Concord’s stable of historical labels managed by its Craft Recordings team. They include Fania, Milestone, Musart, Nitro, Pablo, Prestige, Riverside, Savoy, Specialty, Stax, Telarc, Vee-Jay, and Wind-up.
Concord active labels include Concord Records, Fantasy Records, Fearless Records (including Razor & Tie), Loma Vista Recordings, Rounder Records, Varèse Sarabande and Kidz Bop. The company collectively releases more than 100 new recordings annually.
Independiente’s top-selling artist is Travis (pictured), whose 1999 album, “The Man Who,” was a No. 1 seller in the U.K. and moved over 3.5 million copies world-wide. The band followed up with 2001’s “The Invisible Band” which yielded the radio hits “Sing” and “Flowers in the Window.”
Said Independiente’s Macdonald: “It...
- 8/6/2018
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
The Sundance Institute and London’s O2 venue announced this week the programme of panels, feature films and short films for the second Sundance London film and music festival which is schduled to run from the 25-28 April. The Sundance Institute, which annually presents the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, U.S.A., selected the film and panel programming, bringing its unique blend of indepedeant cinema and music to the heart of London. The programme continues its 2012 focus on presenting new work by independent filmmakers and exploring the interplay between independent film and music.
The programme announced today includes 18 feature films and nine short films across four sections, including a new UK Spotlight. Twenty-three films will make their international, European or UK premieres at Sundance London. Ten are by female filmmakers and six are by first-time feature filmmakers. The films collectively received 12 awards when they premiered at the...
The programme announced today includes 18 feature films and nine short films across four sections, including a new UK Spotlight. Twenty-three films will make their international, European or UK premieres at Sundance London. Ten are by female filmmakers and six are by first-time feature filmmakers. The films collectively received 12 awards when they premiered at the...
- 3/15/2013
- by John
- SoundOnSight
The Sundance Institute and The O2 announced today the programme of panels, feature films and short films for the second Sundance London film 2013. Last years event was a cracker, so let’s crank up that press release.... Sundance Institute, which annually presents the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, U.S.A., selected the film and panel programming. For the 2013 programme, continuing its 2012 focus on presenting new work by independent filmmakers and exploring the interplay between independent film and music. The programme announced today includes 18 feature films and nine short films across four sections, including a new UK Spotlight. Twenty-three films will make their international, European or UK premieres at Sundance London. Ten are by female filmmakers and six are by first-time feature filmmakers. The films collectively received 12 awards when they premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, U.S.A.. Among the artists expected to...
- 3/11/2013
- 24framespersecond.net
One of the highlights of my year has definitely been Sundance London, the first time Robert Redford’s film festival ever took its name outside of the Us, and brought it to our shores here in the UK.
For a weekend in April, we got the chance to see just over a dozen feature films that had debuted in January at Sundance in the Us, including the likes of Ry Russo-Young’s Nobody Walks, Josh Radnor’s Liberal Arts, and one of my personal favourite films of the year, Colin Trevorrow’s Safety Not Guaranteed.
In the intervening months, we’ve been awaiting confirmation on the festival’s fate for next year, and now Sundance have officially announced that Sundance London will not only be returning to the capital in 2013, but in 2014 as well.
The second Sundance London will be held from 25th-28th April, 2013, with passes and ticket packages...
For a weekend in April, we got the chance to see just over a dozen feature films that had debuted in January at Sundance in the Us, including the likes of Ry Russo-Young’s Nobody Walks, Josh Radnor’s Liberal Arts, and one of my personal favourite films of the year, Colin Trevorrow’s Safety Not Guaranteed.
In the intervening months, we’ve been awaiting confirmation on the festival’s fate for next year, and now Sundance have officially announced that Sundance London will not only be returning to the capital in 2013, but in 2014 as well.
The second Sundance London will be held from 25th-28th April, 2013, with passes and ticket packages...
- 10/25/2012
- by Kenji Lloyd
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Robert Redford says his Sundance London will be back next year after warm UK welcome for independent film festival
Robert Redford's Sundance film festival is to return to London for the second year running, the Oscar-winning actor and film-maker has announced. The event, which features films from Redford's annual celebration of independent movie-making in Park City, Utah, will take place from 25 to 28 April 2013 at the O2. It will also be returning in 2014.
"Sundance was warmly welcomed to London by engaged and adventurous audiences eager to take a chance on independent film, and this makes a second year all the more exciting for us," Redford said in a statement.
"The vibrant arts community in London has informed this decision as much as anything. Seeing what comes of nurturing a broader global community for new voices and varied perspectives in American independent film and music seems a worthy 21st-century endeavour."
The...
Robert Redford's Sundance film festival is to return to London for the second year running, the Oscar-winning actor and film-maker has announced. The event, which features films from Redford's annual celebration of independent movie-making in Park City, Utah, will take place from 25 to 28 April 2013 at the O2. It will also be returning in 2014.
"Sundance was warmly welcomed to London by engaged and adventurous audiences eager to take a chance on independent film, and this makes a second year all the more exciting for us," Redford said in a statement.
"The vibrant arts community in London has informed this decision as much as anything. Seeing what comes of nurturing a broader global community for new voices and varied perspectives in American independent film and music seems a worthy 21st-century endeavour."
The...
- 10/22/2012
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Martina Topley-Bird will perform a live set at the Houses of Parliament tomorrow (April 17). The singer-songwriter's appearance will mark the passing of the Live Music Act, which aims to help small venues put on music events in the UK. The act, which was passed last month, will allow venues with a capacity of under 200 to stage gigs without the need to apply for a license. The event is hosted by industry body UK Music, and will also see performances by Daytona Lights and (more)...
- 4/16/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
To celebrate the first Sundance London, Film and Music Festival, we’ve teamed up with official Presenting Partner, Sony Entertainment Network, to offer you the chance to win 1 x pair of tickets for the Film Music From The Composer’s Point Of View – An Afternoon with Harry Gregson-Williams panel discussion which screens on Sunday 29 April.
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Hosted at The O2, Sundance London takes place 26 – 29 April 2012, and will feature the Opening Night event An Evening With Robert Redford and T Bone Burnett; a rare intimate concert performance by Placebo; Tricky and Martina Topley-Bird performing Maxinquaye; a performance by Rufus and Martha Wainwright; and screenings of 14 feature-length and eight short films.
Sony Entertainment Network brings you the very best films, music and games, all available through one easy account. From the latest hits to all time classics, you’ll have access to brilliant entertainment you can enjoy anywhere, across so many of your favourite devices. Simple.
Hosted at The O2, Sundance London takes place 26 – 29 April 2012, and will feature the Opening Night event An Evening With Robert Redford and T Bone Burnett; a rare intimate concert performance by Placebo; Tricky and Martina Topley-Bird performing Maxinquaye; a performance by Rufus and Martha Wainwright; and screenings of 14 feature-length and eight short films.
- 4/13/2012
- by Competitons
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Sundance founder Robert Redford continued to prep for the London edition of the popular independent film fest to take place April 26-29 at The 02 as a four-day event with an emphasis on 14 feature-length American independent films and 8 short films and independent music featuring Placebo, Tricky and Martina Topley-Bird. Redford stayed extra busy prior to Sundance London with Variety confirming the launch of Sundance Productions, a production company focused on TV and multimedia content, with Laura Michalchyshyn. “Interesting talent and smart collaboration in creating special television content and media, that’s what we’re about,” Michalchyshyn told Variety.
- 4/3/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Sundance founder Robert Redford continued to prep for the London edition of the popular independent film fest to take place April 26-29 at The 02 as a four-day event with an emphasis on 14 feature-length American independent films and 8 short films and independent music featuring Placebo, Tricky and Martina Topley-Bird. Redford stayed extra busy prior to Sundance London with Variety confirming the launch of Sundance Productions, a production company focused on TV and multimedia content, with Laura Michalchyshyn. “Interesting talent and smart collaboration in creating special television content and media, that’s what we’re about,” Michalchyshyn told Variety.
- 4/3/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Sundance founder Robert Redford continued to prep for the London edition of the popular independent film fest to take place April 26-29 at The 02 as a four-day event with an emphasis on 14 feature-length American independent films and 8 short films and independent music featuring Placebo, Tricky and Martina Topley-Bird. Redford stayed extra busy prior to Sundance London with Variety confirming the launch of Sundance Productions, a production company focused on TV and multimedia content, with Laura Michalchyshyn. “Interesting talent and smart collaboration in creating special television content and media, that’s what we’re about,” Michalchyshyn told Variety.
- 4/3/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Sundance London has announced a series of panels and special events for its inaugural edition, including a performance by Rufus and Martha Wainwright. Running April 26-29 at The O2 arena in London, the event will see the Wainwrights performing and participating in a Q&A after the world premiere screening of "Sing Me The Songs That Say I Love You - A Concert for Kate McGarrigle." Other announced events include the theatrical premiere screening of a documentary about band Placebo, Robert Redford introducing a film about the environmental work of Hrh The Prince of Wales, and a 25th anniversary screening of "River's Edge." Previously announced events and performances for Sundance London include the Opening Night event An Evening With Robert Redford And T Bone Burnett, Placebo perform a rare intimate concert and Tricky and Martina Topley-Bird performing Maxinquaye. Full press release below London, 20 March 2012 — Sundance Institute...
- 3/20/2012
- by Peter Knegt
- Indiewire
The Sundance Institute and The O2 announced today the programme of 14 narrative and documentary feature films that will make their UK premieres at the inaugural Sundance London festival, taking place at The O2 from 26-29 April. These films premiered in January at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah – the premier independent film festival in the United States.
“I welcome the opportunity to see how people in the UK experience these films,” said Robert Redford, President and Founder of Sundance Institute. “While they are American productions they speak to universal experiences and global challenges.”
He went on to add, “Sundance London also is the perfect opportunity to continue our long-time commitment to growing a broader international community around new voices and new perspectives.”
John Cooper, Director of the Sundance Film Festival, said, “Sundance London grew out of our desire to help American independent filmmakers expand their reach, and we...
“I welcome the opportunity to see how people in the UK experience these films,” said Robert Redford, President and Founder of Sundance Institute. “While they are American productions they speak to universal experiences and global challenges.”
He went on to add, “Sundance London also is the perfect opportunity to continue our long-time commitment to growing a broader international community around new voices and new perspectives.”
John Cooper, Director of the Sundance Film Festival, said, “Sundance London grew out of our desire to help American independent filmmakers expand their reach, and we...
- 3/7/2012
- by John
- SoundOnSight
Inaugural festival in April looks to win new audiences for Us independent cinema with a focus on movies linked with music
The inaugural Sundance London film festival is set to sound a declaration of American independence on the banks of the Thames, showcasing 14 features that premiered at the event's regular Park City, Utah base in January. Potential highlights include 2 Days in New York, Julie Delpy's follow-up to her 2006 hit 2 Days in Paris, and Eugene Jarecki's award-winning drugs documentary The House I Live In.
John Cooper, director of the Sundance film festival, explains that London was the obvious choice. "We're a mission-driven organisation, so we are always looking to extend the audience for American independent films. London is the perfect venue. We have a long history with UK films, and probably show more British titles than any other films from outside the Us. So there's a natural affinity. But...
The inaugural Sundance London film festival is set to sound a declaration of American independence on the banks of the Thames, showcasing 14 features that premiered at the event's regular Park City, Utah base in January. Potential highlights include 2 Days in New York, Julie Delpy's follow-up to her 2006 hit 2 Days in Paris, and Eugene Jarecki's award-winning drugs documentary The House I Live In.
John Cooper, director of the Sundance film festival, explains that London was the obvious choice. "We're a mission-driven organisation, so we are always looking to extend the audience for American independent films. London is the perfect venue. We have a long history with UK films, and probably show more British titles than any other films from outside the Us. So there's a natural affinity. But...
- 3/7/2012
- by Xan Brooks
- The Guardian - Film News
Josh Homme of the Us american Rock group 'Queens of the Stone Age' performs on stage on Sunday 22 August, 2010, during music festival Lowlands in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands. It's the 18th edition of this three-day, progressive outdoor festival that focuses on alternative music. Epa/Marten Van Dijl British singer Martina Topley-Bird of the British Band Massive Attack, performs on stage on Sunday 22 August, 2010, during music festival Lowlands in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands. It's the 18th edition of this three-day, progressive outdoor festival that focuses on alternative music. Epa/Marten Van Dijl Singer Robert Del Naja of British rock band Massive Attack performs on stage on Sunday 22 August, 2010, during music festival Lowlands in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands. It's the 18th edition...
- 8/22/2010
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Trip-hop duo Massive Attack will tour North America—if you can call five cities a tour—for the first time since 2006 starting May 7 in Toronto. Robert Del Naja and Grand Marshall are performing in support of the pair’s fifh studio album, “Heligoland,” which debuted at No. 46 on the Billboard 200. The set includes collaborations with Damon Albarn, Hope Sandoval, Martina Topley-Bird and TV on the Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe. Dates for the May tour are below: 5/7 Toronto, On 5/9 Toronto, On 5/11 NYC, NY 5/12 NYC, NY 5/18 Los Angeles, CA ...
- 2/25/2010
- Hitfix
Robert '3D' Del Naja has said that Massive Attack would never intentionally plan to make a star-filled album. The band's upcoming LP Heligoland features a number of guest singers, including Damon Albarn, Tunde Adebimpe, Guy Garvey, Martina Topley-Bird and long-time collaborator Horace Andy. Massive Attack's previous records have also boasted vocals from artists including Shara Nelson, Tricky, Tracey Thorn, Elizabeth Fraser and Sinéad O'Connor. Del Naja told Metro: "We'd never make a deliberately star-studded album but when you (more)...
- 2/3/2010
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Massive Attack have announced that they will release their new album Heligoland in February 2010. The group teamed up with collaborators including Damon Albarn, Hope Sandoval, Martina Topley-Bird, Guy Garvey and Tunde Adebimpe on the follow-up to 2003's 100th Window. The duo confirmed three live dates at the Newport Centre on February 8, Brighton Dome on February 9 and London's Hammersmith Apollo on February 11 to promote the album. The full Heligold tracklisting is as follows: 1. 'Pray For Rain' (ft. Tunde Adebimpe)
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- 11/24/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
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