Latest 429 Records Stories

Loeb's Music Heard On A Variety Of TV Shows Augmenting First Rate Press Activities SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy-nominated singer Lisa Loeb, newly signed with 429 Records, is continuing to promote the release of her seventh album NO FAIRY TALE with an extended series of tour dates performing with her full band Nine Stories (additional dates listed below). In addition to the tremendous high profile press secured such as appearances on Leno, Conan and...

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- JP aka JP Jones formerly of UK pop group Grace and JP, Chrissie and the Fairground Boys (a collaborative effort with then romantic interest Chrissie Hynde), has signed with 429 Records and is gearing up for the release of his first solo effort SON OF JACK. Produced by Victor Van Vugt (Nick Cave's Grinderman) and recorded at Graceland Studio and Mission Sound Studio in New York City, SON OF JACK is a lush, soulful love...

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy-nominated singer Lisa Loeb, newly signed with 429 Records, is celebrating the release of her seventh album NO FAIRY TALE with a flurry of promotional events including appearances on Conan (2/19), Huffington Post Live (2/20) and tour dates performing with her band Nine Stories throughout the U.S. (see below). No Fairy Tale" continues to be #1 Most-Added week after week at FMQB-AC. "The strength in these tracks lies within...

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Identical twins Craig and Charlie Reid, aka The Proclaimers are preparing for the U.S. release of "LIKE COMEDY"-their new album and second for 429 Records. The follow up to the acclaimed release "Notes & Rhymes," the new project finds the boys back in fine form having garnered rave review in the UK upon its release earlier this year. "Pure Class" writes Mojo Magazine in its rave of The Proclaimers distinctive sound which...

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The View, Scotland's irrepressible purveyors of propulsive indie rock are gearing up for the U.S. release of "CHEEKY FOR A REASON," their 429 Records debut and their first-ever U.S. club tour. It's the band's fourth album for the Mercury Prize nominees (garnered for their #1 debut album, "Hats Off To The Buskers"). The View kicks off their tour February 28(th) at The Crocodile in Seattle, WA hitting major cities...

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating their 30 year anniversary, indie rock pioneers Camper Van Beethoven have returned with a new album, "LA COSTA PERDIDA"--their 429 Records debut which will be available everywhere tomorrow, January 22(nd). The album has already garnered media and radio accolades and buzz with rave reviews in Spin Magazine and Pitchfork as well as key radio airplay at WFUV and KFOG. Says Spin: "They finally bring it...

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 429 Records is set to release "STARLIGHT," an all new collection of compositions by celebrated songstress Joan Armatrading. "STARLIGHT" is a collection of 10 songs which emphasize her unequaled prowess as a singer and arranger. Always the consummate songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Armatrading explores new vocal phrasing technique with "STARLIGHT" which add new emotional dimension and depth to her always incisive...

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Macy Gray's upcoming new album, a "re-imagining" of the classic Stevie Wonder album "TALKING BOOK," is available now for preorder @ Amazon for $9.99 Coming hot on the heels of her stunning 429 Records' debut "COVERED"--a collection of all new recordings of handpicked songs she delivers in her own inimitable fashion, "TALKING BOOK" will be released digitally to coincide with the 40(th) Anniversary of the original which was...

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Macy Gray is preparing for the release of her "re-imagining" of the classic Stevie Wonder album "TALKING BOOK." Coming hot on the heels of her stunning 429 Records' debut "COVERED"--a collection of all new recordings of handpicked songs she delivers in her own inimitable fashion, "TALKING BOOK" will be released to coincide with the 40(th) Anniversary of the original which was released on October 28, 1972. With the help of...

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Constellations, astute purveyors of Atlanta's rock/soul underbelly, will embark on a national tour with Matisyahu beginning in October (see dates below). Newly signed with 429 Records, the band is promoting "DO IT FOR FREE"--their debut album for 429 and the follow up to their acclaimed debut "Southern Gothic" (Virgin). Led by Elijah Jones, and featuring Wes Hoffman (bass), Travis Phillips (guitar), James Gordon...