2009 news
Dec 9, ’09
Guvera Limited Signs Deals With EMI Music & IODA for 2010 US Launch
Dec 7, ’09
VEVO announces agreement with EMI Music
Dec 7, ’09
Thirty Seconds to Mars reveal the faces of Mars when new album ‘This is War’ hits stores worldwide this Tuesday December 8th with individual fan photos on thousands of album covers
Dec 3, ’09
EMI Music’s David Guetta fuels global success with five Grammy nods, electrifies US TV audience with Grammy nominations concert performance
Dec 3, ’09
EMI and Century Media further expand their relationship
Dec 3, ’09
Stingray Digital adds EMI Music Canada catalogue to new Galaxie Music Videos on Demand service
Dec 2, ’09
Corinne Bailey Rae: ‘The Sea”
Nov 30, ’09
Norah Jones announces 2010 US tour dates in support of her acclaimed new album ‘The Fall’
Nov 23, ’09
Queen Absolute Greatest album ships in excess of a quarter of a million copies in first week of release
Nov 18, ’09
EMI Music brings music videos and concerts to Hulu
Nov 16, ’09
Sir Simon Rattle and EMI Classics renew contract
Nov 11, ’09
EMI Music strengthens executive team with key appointments
Nov 10, ’09
Hungama Digital Media partners with EMI Music for the digital distribution of its catalogue in South Asia
Nov 9, ’09
The Automatic sign sales and distribution deal with EMI Label Services
Nov 4, ’09
EMI Music launches Abbey Road Live, a new live music recording and production service
Oct 26, ’09
Alice In Chains announce October 27 release for Black Gives Way To Blue iPhone app
Oct 22, ’09
Corinne Bailey Rae: new album ‘The Sea’ released Feb 1st on Good Groove/Virgin Records
Oct 19, ’09
EMI & Virgin Classics artists shine at Germany’s Echo Classics Awards
Oct 19, ’09
EMI Music and David Guetta launch exclusive iPhone application
Oct 16, ’09
EMI Music Mexico congratulates the MTV Latin America Awards 2009 winners: Zoé, Panda, Paty Cantú and Hello Seahorse!
Oct 12, ’09
EMI Classics to capture collaboration of City of Birmingham Symphony and Mariinsky Theatre orchestras and choirs conducted by Valery Gergiev at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall
Oct 6, ’09
Earache Records announce distrbution deal with EMI Music
Oct 5, ’09
EMI expands its relationship with Century Media
Oct 2, ’09
Quatuor Ebène wins 2009 Classic FM Gramophone Awards Record Of The Year
Sep 29, ’09
Queen makes music history with launch of Absolute Greatest album
Sep 22, ’09
The Beatles break chart records around the world with 9-9-09 debut of re-mastered catalogue CDs
Sep 17, ’09
EMI Music artists receive a total of 23 Latin Grammy® nominations
Sep 16, ’09
American label Wind-up Records signs with EMI Music
Sep 15, ’09
The Decemberists Set to Unveil ‘Here Come the Waves: The Hazards Of Love Visualized’ on Oct. 19 at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles
Sep 11, ’09
Thirty Seconds To Mars: new studio album ‘THIS IS WAR’ set to hit November 23rd on Virgin Records
Sep 10, ’09
Norah Jones titles new album ‘The Fall’; reveals album cover artwoork & track list; announces 16 November release date on EMI’s Blue Note Records (17 November in the US)
Sep 8, ’09
Global superstar and Hip-Hop icon Snoop Dogg tapped as Creative Chairman of EMI Music’s Priority Records
Sep 4, ’09
Robbie Williams announces the tracklisting of his new album “Reality Killed The Video Star”, which will be released on EMI’s Virgin label in November 9
Sep 3, ’09
Classical crossover stars Blake sign sales and distribution deal with EMI Label Services
Sep 3, ’09
Queen – Absolute Greatest
Sep 1, ’09
Azhar J. Malik appointed Vice President Marketing & Sales EMI Classics Global
Sep 1, ’09
EMI Classics promotes Jean-Philippe Rolland to International Director A&R EMI Classics EMI Classics promotes Jean-Philippe Rolland to International Director A&R EMI Classics
Aug 21, ’09
Sir Simon Rattle’s album to be made available digitally before official release date
Aug 20, ’09
Norah Jones to release brand new album on EMI’s Blue Note Records in November 2009
Aug 19, ’09
Abbey Road Studios launches online mastering service
Aug 13, ’09
EMI Music remembers the life and legacy of music legend Les Paul
Aug 11, ’09
She’s A Genius the first single from JET’s upcoming album tapped for new Victoria’s Secret ad campaign
Aug 11, ’09
Elton John makes guest appearance on new Alice In Chains album
Aug 10, ’09
Capitol/EMI’S ‘From the Capitol Vaults’ Vinyl Campaign Continues in the US November 3 with 11 Classic Albums
Aug 5, ’09
Robbie’s back!
Jul 28, ’09
EMI Music Mexico and Movic Records ink licensing agreement
Jul 27, ’09
‘Waking Up In Vegas’ is third no.1 for Katy Perry
Jul 23, ’09
A Fine Frenzy celebrates million-follower Twitter milestone with free download
Jul 23, ’09
EMI Music to release Eva Simon’s worldwide online hit debut single ‘Silly Boy’
Jul 22, ’09
EMI Music expands global digital capabilities with key appointments
Jul 22, ’09
Twista storms the top of the album charts with ‘Category F5′
Jul 21, ’09
Emily West takes part in Lollipop Theater Network’s “Rhythm Of Hope” music programme
Jul 21, ’09
Bat for Lashes’ ‘Two Suns’ nominated for 2009 Mercury Music Prize
Jul 21, ’09
Sweet Billy Pilgrim: ‘Twice Born Men’, a samadhisound records release, Mercury Music Prize 2009 Nomination
Jul 16, ’09
Coldplay reaches another digital milestone, becoming the first artist to sell more than one million digital albums in US and two million worldwide
Jul 14, ’09
Coldplay – ‘Stawberry Swing’ short film premiere at Odeon Cinemas from July 22 and Babelgum web and mobile from July 20
Jul 13, ’09
EMI Music CEO: the consumer has spoken, but have we been listening?
Jul 7, ’09
Rosanne Cash to release brand-new album, ‘The List’, on Manhattan Records on October 6th, 2009
Jun 24, ’09
Katy Perry’s hot summer, 2009
Jun 19, ’09
Alice In Chains – brand new album ‘Black Gives Way To Blue’ released September 28
Jun 19, ’09
Air will release their fifth studio album, ‘Love 2′, in mid-October 2009
Jun 19, ’09
Iron Maiden’s Flight 666 lands at No. 1 …Globally!!
Jun 9, ’09
JET set date for worldwide priority release of highly anticipated new album
Jun 8, ’09
Alice In Chains sign with EMI
Jun 1, ’09
Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, along with Yoko Ono Lennon and Olivia Harrison Come Together for World Premiere of The Beatles™: Rock Band™
May 28, ’09
EMI Music confirms senior corporate appointments
May 18, ’09
EMI’s Virgin Records agrees worldwide partnership with deadmau5
May 18, ’09
EMI names Shabs Jobanputra as president, Virgin UK
May 15, ’09
Double victory for EMI Classics at 10th anniversary Classical Brit awards
May 11, ’09
EMI Music signs exclusive deal with Immodesty Blaize
May 11, ’09
‘Iron Maiden: Flight 666′ cinema milestone
May 8, ’09
EMI Music appoints Ronn Werre and David Kassler as Chief Operating Officers
May 7, ’09
EMI Music records strong improvement in full-year operating performance
May 6, ’09
Fairmont & EMI Music launch new music platform online
May 5, ’09
EMI Music France and YellowKorner join forces on innovative Iggy Pop merchandising offer
May 1, ’09
New Depeche Mode album number one in 20 countries
Apr 29, ’09
30 Seconds To Mars sign new worldwide deal with EMI Music’s Virgin Records
Apr 29, ’09
Jenny Bryant appointed President Human Resources, EMI Music
Apr 27, ’09
Virgin Records UK launches revolutionary digital music video created by Product Magnet
Apr 23, ’09
Andria Vidler appointed president of EMI Music UK and Ireland
Apr 21, ’09
MYPLASH inks first major music label deal with EMI Music
Apr 20, ’09
EMI Music and The Eleven Seven Music Group announce sales and distribution partnership for The Eleven Seven Music Group in UK and Europe
Apr 16, ’09
Dance-rock band Hockey prepares to bring trans-Atlantic ‘Mind Chaos’ with August 25th release
Apr 15, ’09
Raekwon gushes that ‘The wait is finally over’ for Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2
Apr 7, ’09
The Beatles’ entire original recorded catalogue remastered by Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music for worldwide release on September 9, 2009 (9-9-09)
Apr 7, ’09
Trace Adkins takes home 2009 ACM Award for “Single of the Year”
Apr 1, ’09
EMI Music and Pollard Banknote to launch music lottery ticket program worldwide
Mar 23, ’09
EMI Music promotes Cory Ondrejka to EVP digital marketing
Mar 19, ’09
Walking on a platinum dream
Mar 18, ’09
J. Holiday’s ‘Round 2′ album debuts at no.4 in the US
Mar 16, ’09
Beastie Boys: Check Your Head deluxe reissue in stores April 7
Mar 11, ’09
Vodafone’s music catalogue from EMI, Universal Music and Sony switches to digital rights management free MP3 format for mobile and PC
Mar 9, ’09
Saving Abel scores gold and platinum – band extending road dates with Seether and Nickelback through summer
Mar 9, ’09
No. 1 UK Classical Chart position for EMI Classics recording of ‘Madama Butterfly’ starring Angela Gheorghiu
Mar 6, ’09
Black Hole Recordings and EMI Label Services team up for UK & Ireland sales and distribution
Mar 6, ’09
Pet Shop Boys release their tenth studio album “Yes” in the US on April 21 on Astralwerks
Mar 5, ’09
Apple Corp Ltd., MTV and Harmonix announce “The Beatles: Rock Band,” worldwide release set for 9/9/09
Mar 5, ’09
Katy Perry storms into spring 2009
Feb 26, ’09
Platinum rapper Twista signs with EMI Label Services
Feb 26, ’09
Fat Joe readies new album: Jealous Ones Still Envy 2 out April 7
Feb 25, ’09
Bat For Lashes – new album ‘Two Suns’ released 6 April 2009
Feb 24, ’09
EMI Music debuts first iTunes Pass with Depeche Mode
Feb 23, ’09
EMI artists provide the evening’s highlight performances as Germany’s ECHO awards shine with a new venue and a first ever live primetime broadcast
Feb 18, ’09
Autographed guitar from EMI’s post-Grammy® event to be available for auction
Feb 18, ’09
Lily Allen online game passes 2 million plays as single & album top the music charts
Feb 17, ’09
Flex sets a new record by topping the list of finalists for the 2009 Billboard Latin Music Awards with 13 nominations
Feb 16, ’09
Coldplay’s ‘Viva La Vida’ the top selling global album of 2008
Feb 16, ’09
Starsailor: new single, ‘Tell Me It’s Not Over’, released 2nd March 2009
Feb 16, ’09
Hockey: debut single ‘Too Fake’ released March 2nd 2009, 7″ inch only
Feb 16, ’09
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce festival appearances for 2009
Feb 16, ’09
Peter Doherty releases debut solo album on March 16th
Feb 15, ’09
Lily Allen makes it a double first
Feb 12, ’09
Platinum artist returns: MIMS is back to ‘Move’ the crowd
Feb 11, ’09
Darius Rucker’s ‘Learn To Live’ certified gold in the US
Feb 10, ’09
Bootsy Collins signs global agreement with EMI Music Publishing
Feb 10, ’09
Keith Urban spreads a little ‘Sweet Thing’ (for Valentine’s Day) to his fans with customizeable music video
Feb 8, ’09
EMI Music’s Coldplay earns three Grammy® Awards including song of the year and best rock album
Feb 6, ’09
MySpace Music presents Lily Allen headlining three secret shows on three continents
Feb 2, ’09
SingStar® Queen to be launched by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Jan 30, ’09
The world’s most successful CD compilation series “NOW That’s What I Call Music!” joins forces with “American Idol” creator Simon Fuller to create global music show
Jan 22, ’09
Keith Urban “Defying Gravity”
Jan 22, ’09
EMI’s Music Services unit adds sponsorship and merchandise capabilities; outlines global offering and senior team
Jan 21, ’09
EMI Music artists Coldplay, Katy Perry, Iron Maiden & The Verve nominated for 2009 Brits; Pet Shop Boys to receive Outstanding Contribution to Music award
Jan 20, ’09
EMI Music names global and regional marketing heads
Jan 16, ’09
EMI makes senior appointments
Jan 15, ’09
Depeche Mode – New Album ‘Sounds Of The Universe’ Out April 20, 2009 Features First New Single ‘Wrong’
Jan 14, ’09
EMI Music taps Boosey & Hawkes to represent legendary Blue Note label for synch exploitation
Jan 14, ’09
EMI Music signs with MUZU.TV
Jan 12, ’09
NOW That’s What I Call Music (1)
Jan 12, ’09
War Child announce ‘Heroes’ full tracklist and artist lineup
Jan 12, ’09
In the pop collaboration of the year, Pet Shop Boys team up with producers Xenomania for their new studio album ‘Yes’ which will be released on Parlophone on March 23
Jan 12, ’09
New State Entertainment join forces with EMI for UK distribution
Jan 9, ’09
BootB launches global online music innovation contest for EMI
Jan 6, ’09
Blue Note 70/25
Jan 6, ’09
Lady Sovereign brings new venture, Midget Records, to EMI Music Services for UK and US
Jan 6, ’09
Röyksopp announce new album for spring 2009