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milos Posted Fri 27 Jun, 2008 1:51 PM |
According to this new article:
Travis Returns With 'Ode', New Label Deal
By Lars Brandle, London
Scottish melodic rock quartet Travis is lining up a late September release for their sixth studio album, which will arrive through the resuscitated Red Telephone Box label.
The new album, "Ode To J Smith," will land on Sept. 29, thanks to a new label and distribution agreement struck with Integral, a division of [PIAS] UK.
A limited edition 10" vinyl recording of three new tracks will arrive this Monday (June 30). Those songs will also appear for sale on most legitimate download services. Fans who pre-order the EP on the band's official Web site will receive a signed copy and the digital bundle for £3.99 ($7.80). A commercial single release will street on Sept. 18.
The new deal with Integral and the revival of Red Telephone Box marks the conclusion of the band's fruitful collaboration with Independiente, through which Travis's five albums sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, according to the group's management.
Red Telephone Box was originally launched in 1996 to release Travis' debut 10" EP, "All I Want To Do Is Rock". The following year, they signed with Independiente. Their most recent album, "The Boy With No Name," opened at No. 4 in the United Kingdom following its release in May 2007, selling 36,000 copies in its first week, according to the Official U.K. Charts Company.
"This arrangement," comments the band's manager Ian McAndrew, of Wildlife Entertainment, "allows Travis to retain full creative control of their music and affords us the full support of the Integral team to assist in the running of the label." Talks are ongoing to license the album abroad.
Integral specialises in providing services to record labels, artists and artist managers who want to independently release music both physically and digitally.
The firm will provide support and infrastructure to Red Telephone Box and will work closely with the band and their management to take full advantage of revenue-spinning opportunities.
Here's the link: bilboard article |
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gladsadmad Posted Fri 27 Jun, 2008 2:05 PM |
Thanks for the info!
Monday 29th September it is then! :D |
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BenFilbert Posted Fri 27 Jun, 2008 2:23 PM |
| Mmm. Disappointing date to be honest. Hopefully it'll get the official confirmation soon and at least then we have the real date to look forward to. Not too bad I suppose but another 3 months away!!! :( Hopefully we'll get a lot of b sides to make up for it... ;) lol |
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the boy with a cryptic name Posted Fri 27 Jun, 2008 2:41 PM |
Aww, that's ages away!
At least I won't waste my summer waiting for September and then wish I hadn't :) |
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rebekah Posted Fri 27 Jun, 2008 3:15 PM |
ooooo how exciting :)
I don't think it is that long to wait...only 3ish months
ahh looking forward to it coming out is the best part (except actually getting it lol)
The exciting stuff is starting to happen people :) |
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Somewhere Else Posted Fri 27 Jun, 2008 10:32 PM |
| I like the bit about them being able to be in full creative control - Yeah! What a breath of fresh air that will be- is.! |
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loria Posted Sat 28 Jun, 2008 4:22 AM |
ooh I don't mind the date - my birthday is Sept. 24 and this will be a perfect present!
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I Came in Through the Bathroom Window Posted Sat 28 Jun, 2008 4:30 AM |
Quote: Talks are ongoing to license the album abroad.
*crosses fingers* |
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erikausagi Posted Sat 28 Jun, 2008 4:37 AM |
great news!!!
at last we have a release date!!! wohoooo!! 3 months and we'll get this new album... september 29!!!
wohooooooooooooooooo |
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gladsadmad Posted Sat 28 Jun, 2008 6:02 PM |
More on this HERE
TRAVIS ANNOUNCE LABEL AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH INTEGRAL
"London, June 25th 2008 - Travis have revived their former label 'Red Telephone Box' and are entering into a label and distribution arrangement with Integral ahead of the release of their forthcoming studio album, titled 'Ode To J Smith', which is scheduled for release on September 29th.
Integral, a division of [PIAS] UK, specialises in providing services to record labels, artists and artist managers who want to independently release music both physically and digitally. Offering product management, marketing services, press and promotion expertise and distribution through [PIAS] UK, Integral will provide support and infrastructure to Red Telephone Box and will work closely with Travis and their management to maximize the opportunities available to the band in the independent sector.
This coming Monday (June 30th) sees the release of a limited edition 10" vinyl recording of three new tracks. The recordings will also be available on most digital platforms. Fans who pre-order the record on the band site, www.travisonline.com will receive a signed copy of the EP and the digital bundle for £3.99. The first fully available commercial single to precede the album will be released on September 18th.
The band’s manager, Ian McAndrew of Wildlife Entertainment, said, "I met with Pete Thompson and Ian Dutt at Integral earlier this year to play them the new Travis album. After hearing the record they were both very enthusiastic and keen to get involved. We agreed the outline of a label deal which involves Integral providing a range of label services and includes both physical and digital distribution for the UK and Ireland. We mapped out a tentative release plan, formulated a budget, hired our promotion dream team and are releasing our first limited edition 10" EP on Monday, June 30th. This arrangement allows Travis to retain full creative control of their music and affords us the full support of the Integral team to assist in the running of the label".
Peter Thompson, Managing Director of PIAS [UK] said, “Travis have made consistently brilliant albums for years and ‘Ode to J Smith’ is no exception. When Ian played us the new record we jumped at the chance to get involved and the agreement we have worked out with them adheres to the Integral model which gives as much creative control to the artist as possible. The band and their management have a clear vision for what how they want to do things and we have put in place an infrastructure that will allow them to achieve their goals.”
Red Telephone Box was first established in 1996 to release the debut 10" EP from Travis titled "All I Want To Do Is Rock". The band then signed to Independiente in 1997 and recorded five albums which to date have sold over 10 million albums worldwide.
Travis are currently in discussion with a variety of international partners to license the album overseas."
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GMS1968 Posted Sat 28 Jun, 2008 6:11 PM |
| First single Sept 18th, thursday? |
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BenFilbert Posted Sat 28 Jun, 2008 6:12 PM |
| Thanks a lot. :) September 18th for the single?!?! Why?!?! That's a Thursday! |
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Tonie Posted Sat 28 Jun, 2008 6:14 PM |
I think this is all very positive. Thanks for posting the articles :)
Personally, I think the release date isn't too much of an issue. It's coming out pretty much when promised, and if it's a week or 2 later than some had hoped for, it's no big deal.
Lots of lovely publicity/ interviews/ gigs and a shiny new cd on the way. What could be better? |
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GMS1968 Posted Sat 28 Jun, 2008 6:16 PM |
GMS1968 wrote: First single Sept 18th, thursday?
Wonder what the tatics are re thursday release? |
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BenFilbert Posted Sat 28 Jun, 2008 6:20 PM |
Actually most people here were expecting a June/July release though I always said September/October, maybe August. Can't remember the exact thread but it was about 8 weeks ago I think.
It's the single release that's silly. Why a Thursday? I hope that isn't the case. Should be a Monday to maximise sales. I know Coldplay released their album on a Thursday but they're the biggest band in the world.
Song To Self pleeeeaaaase! :) |
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