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The new Gorillaz album, ‘Plastic Beach’ is topping charts around the world, coming in this morning at #2 on the US Top 200 Chart and #1 on the Digital Album and Alternative Album charts with 112,011 units sold. That bests first week sales and chart numbers in the US for the now-double-platinum ‘Demon Days’ when it entered the chart at #6, with 107,000 units sold in 2005.

‘Plastic Beach’ has also gone to #1 in Australia and Austria, #2 in the UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland and the pan-European chart, and #3 in Canada, Germany and on the Japanese international chart.

Meanwhile, EMI’s red hot trio Lady Antebellum, currently in the middle of a huge North American tour, came in at #3 on the US album chart, after spending the previous 6 weeks in the #1 and #2 slot.

Have you seen the great new Gorillaz video for ‘Stylo’ yet, featuring a cameo from Bruce Willis?  Check it here.

Ever wondered what the Top 10 Things That Sound Cool When Said by Snoop Dogg are? Watch his appearance on Late Night with David Letterman on US TV on Wednesday night and wonder no more:

Hotly tipped British MC Professor Green kicks off his new deal with Virgin Records with the April 12 release of his great new single ‘I Need You Tonight’.

Based around a sample from INXS’ massive global hit ‘Need You Tonight’ the single is the first from his album ‘Alive ‘Til I’m Dead’ which will be out in the summer. The impressive list of collaborators on the album includes the likes of Lily Allen, Labrinth, Naughty Boy, Cores and Mike Skinner.

Check it out here:

Hot Chip’s previewing their new video for “I Feel Better” at MySpace Music.  You’ve never seen them on stage quite like this before!

What happened to the Hot Chip boys? From their latest video.

Goldfrapp have crafted a lovely new website for the forthcoming release of their fifth studio album ‘Head First’. The site contains also things Goldfrapp like news, a fan forum and Alison’s blog. As a taster for ‘Head First’ here’s the video for their new single ‘Rocket’:

Combine home-made bits, a kitted out studio, more ‘real’ piano (Steinway!) and a sound they describe as more compact and cohesive (plus “long takes and “layers…lots of layers.”)  There you have it:  the broad strokes of a recipe for Hot Chip’s latest album, “One Life Stand” according to a chat band members Joe Goddard and Al Doyle had with Electronic Musician TV.  Click here for Part 1.

Oh!  Here’s Part 2: Warning:  for gearheads only.  But, as Goddard admits:  “making music’s about having good ideas and getting good performances.”

Hip-hop icon, Creative Chairman of EMI’s Priority Records, and now superhero.

Yes, on March 23 Snoop Dogg will release ‘More Malice: Deluxe Album and Movie’, combination album and 40 minute mini-movie starring Snoop as a superhero on a mission to save his city.

In the film, Snoop plays super crime-fighter ‘Malice’ who is striving to bring peace back to his neighbourhood. Cameos  in the action packed movie include Jamie Foxx, Xzibit, Nipsey Hussle and many more. The soundtrack album features five songs from the previously released ‘Malice N Wonderland’, five new songs and two remixes.

Starting today, March 16, MySpace are premiering a previously unseen trailer of ‘Malice N Wonderland The Movie’. See more here: http://www.myspace.com/snoopdogg.  In the US, Hulu will be premiering the film next week.

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We’ve started a new home for artists and music in Nashville!  In addition to Capitol Nashville, named imprint of the year by Billboard and label of the year by Country Radio Seminar this month, EMI is launching EMI Records Nashville. 

Arizona-born singer/songwriter Troy Olsen is the label’s first artist, and his debut album is slated for release later this year.  Olsen, an authentic American cowboy, grew up in rural Arizona as a third generation rancher. The work ethic ingrained in him as a child, along with the influence of his musical idols – Dwight Yoakam, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Springsteen – have molded him into a truly unique and driven artist. Olsen has toured with his idol Dwight Yoakam and even recorded music with Yoakam’s world-class band.

From Left to Right, Standing: Trisha McClanahan, Troy's manager/McClanahan Management, Scott Safford, Troy’s lawyer/Safford-Motley, Rusty Gaston, Troy's manager/THIS Music: Steve Hodges - Capitol Nashville SVP Promotion, Cindy Mabe SVP Marketing -- Capitol Nashville, Tom Becci, Capitol Nashville COO. Sitting – Mike Dungan, President and CEO Capitol Nashville, Troy Olsen and Autumn House Sr. Director of A&R, Capitol Nashville.

“Establishing EMI Records Nashville is part of our growth strategy and a way to provide artists a terrific creative home and a top notch, dedicated team to help build their careers,” said Mike Dungan, President and CEO of Capitol Nashville.  “We couldn’t be more pleased to have an artist as unique and groundbreaking as Troy christen the roster of EMI Records Nashville.  This demonstrates our commitment to and investment in the country genre.  Fasten your seatbelt, because we have a lot more in store for fans and our partners in retail and radio.”

 “I dreamed of having a record deal from the first time I picked up a guitar,” said Olsen.  “To now have that dream come true with the best team in Nashville, and with the legendary significance of EMI, is more than I could have imagined.”

Lady Antebellum is #1 in the Adult Top 40 chart in America with “Need You Now” today — making it one of 2 songs that have crossed from Country to Top 40 and reached #1 (the other was Faith Hill with her track, “Breathe” from 2000.  “Need You Now” owns the record for the fastest-growing Country crossover Hot AC single ever, achieving #1 in 10 weeks.  (It took Faith Hill’s “Breathe” 12 weeks).

It’s no wonder, given how in-demand and busy this trio have been.  Check out their lastest weekly Webisode here: