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CANADA+ SOCAN AWARDS + K-OS + NEW SIGNINGS + THE MARBLE INDEXAWARDSUMPG takes home SOCAN AwardsAt this year's annual SOCAN awards, Universal Music Publishingaccepted awards on behalf of Avril Lavigne (Pop Music Award - 'I'mWith You'), Alannah Myles (SOCAN Classics Award - 'Lover OfMine'), Jim Vallance (SOCAN Classics Award - 'My Song' and 'WhatAbout Love?') and Jim Vallance and Brian Adams (SOCAN ClassicsAward - 'Run To You', 'Somebody').k-osUMPG CANADA SIGNS #1 DEBUT SONGWRITER, JOEL PARKESSongwriter Joel Parkes has recently been signed to a co-publishingdeal with Universal Publishing Canada. Joel penned thesong "8th World Wonder" for American Idol second runner-upKimberley Locke, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100Singles chart upon its release in March of 2004.NEXT UP IN THE HIP HOP SCENE: AGILEUMPG Canada has signed writer and producer Agile (AjeneGriffiths) to a co-publishing deal. Agile is a member of the Torontobased rap group BrassMunk, a three time Juno nominee in theRap Recording of the Year, and Big Black Lincoln, a 5 piece signedto Capitol Hill Music and Sony, who have been nominated for a Juno in the R&B/SoulRecording. BrassMunk's talent was recognized by URB magazine, when they werenamed to the influential Next 100 list in 2002, a who's who of artists to watch for in theunderground hip hop and electronic music scenes. The group has toured with such rapgreats as Snoop Dogg, The Beat Nuts, Pharcyde, and Swollen Members.Outside of his group work, Agile has also produced tracks for some of the biggestnames in the urban music scene, including Nas, Methodman, Kardinal Offishall, andJully Black. He recently produced a song for the 2004 Canadian Summer Olympicteam, entitled "Claim the World", that features vocals by Deborah Cox, Glen Lewis,Moka Only, Saukrates, BrassMunk, and Christopher Rouse.Pictured L-R: Jim Vallance with Jodie Ferneyhough, Director Creative Operations, UMPG CanadaK-OS LANDS iTUNES #1 MOST DOWNLOADED TRACKCritically acclaimed hip hop artist K-OS' second album, Joyful Rebellion (EMIMusic Canada) made a record breaking #7 debut on the Canadian Album SoundScanchart. This is the highest SoundScan debut ever for a Canadian urban artist. The albumhas also been certified gold in Canada. Joyful Rebellion is available in the U.S. throughAstralwerks and will be released in Europe in March 2005.According to ballerstatus.net, 'Crabbuckit' and Joyful Rebellion have already madequite an impression in the U.S. marketplace as the # 1 most downloaded track andalbum on the Hip Hop/Rap section of the Apple iTunes music store. More impressive isthe fact that they beat out Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z for thosespots. 'Crabbuckit' was the # 3 most downloaded song overall in the entire store.The Marble IndexThe Marble Index Sign to UMPGHamilton based band The Marble Indexhas recently signed a co-publishing dealwith UMPG Canada. Their debut self-titledalbum, was released through their ownimprint, Death Of Records, on UniversalRecords. The first single, “I Believe”appears on the platinum selling compilationBig Shiny Tunes 9. 2005 tour datesinclude England and Japan, to supporttheir Absolute (Universal UK) and JVC(Japan) releases.K16 • UMPG
EUROPEOVER THIS PAST YEAR, THE KILLERS HAVE CLOCKED SOME SERIOUS MILEAGE, PLAYING NEARLYKILLERS+ LONDONOVER THIS PAST YEAR, THE KILLERS HAVE CLOCKED SOME SERIOUS MILEAGE, PLAYING NEARLYEVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD - AND SOME VENUES TWICE. AS THE BAND GRACEFULLY CARRIESAN UNRELENTING TOUR SCHEDULE, AND PREPARE FOR THEIR NEXT TREK, THEIR PLATINUM PLUSDEBUT ALBUM HOT FUSS (ISLAND) HAS NOW SOLD MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION COPIES WORLDWIDE.Paul Connolly,Managing Director,UMPG UK;Executive Vice President, UMP EuropeThe Las Vegas rockers scored three GRAMMY nominations including,Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song for “Somebody Told Me” and Best RockPerformance By A Duo or Group.And fans are delighted that the Killers have unveiled new material for theirsold out Shockwave NME Awards Tour in the UK. While fans shouldn't anticipateany drastic changes to the band's British-influenced, hook-laden indierock, lead singer Brandon Flowers says they should expect the band's soundto follow what he calls a natural evolution."It's changing a little bit. I think we're getting better. Everyone who hasheard the new songs is saying [the nextalbum is] going to be even better than the firstone and that's the natural thing that shouldhappen," he said.U2 producer Flood and Swervedriver producerAlan Moulder will work with the Killersto demo new material once they completedates in Japan. The band have completedthree songs so far including ‘I Won't Let YouDown, ‘Daddy's Eyes’ and ‘It's Only Natural’.The Killers had tossed around a fall 2005release date for their second album, but withtheir second single off Hot Fuss, "Mr.Brightside," still gaining momentum the bandremain dedicated to their debut offering.GRAMMY NOMINATIONSUMPG UK received a record number of nominations for the 2005Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Franz Ferdinand & The Killers ledthe way with 3 nominations a piece with PJ Harvey,Bjork,BasementJaxx, Chemical Brothers, Metallica, Cradle of Filth each receivingnominations across various categories. In addition, Britney Spears'smash "Toxic" (Avant & Bloodshy) also gets the nod.Franz Ferdinand: Best Rock Performance & Best Video ("Take Me Out"); Best Alternative Album "Franz Ferdinand")The Killers: Best Rock Performance & Best Rock Song ("Somebody Told Me"); Best Rock Album ("Hot Fuss")PJ Harvey: Best Alternative Album ("Uh Huh Her")Bjork: Best Female Pop Vocal Performance ("Oceania" from Medulla); Best Alternative Album ("Medulla")Basement Jaxx: Best Dance Recording ("Good Luck"); Best Electronic/Dance Album ("Kish Kash") - 2005 WINNERChemical Brothers: Best Dance Recording ("Get Yourself High")Metallica: Best Hard Rock Performance ("Kind of Monster")Cradle of Filth: Best Metal Performance ("Nymphetamine")Britney Spears: Best Dance Recording ("Toxic") - 2005 WINNERUMPGSWEEPS RECORDNUMBER OFBRIT AWARDSFRANZ FERDINAND TAKEHOME BEST BRITISH GROUPAND BRITISH ROCK ACTUMPG • 17
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