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HMV Saved From Collapse, But 27 Stores Close

Posted on by David Thomas
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Canadian Sunrise Records have purchased famous UK music chain HMV. This purchase by Sunrise Records chief executive Doug Putman beat out offers from others, including Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley. 100 stores will be bought out of administration, which is going to save 1,487 jobs. However, 27 HMV stores will close. This will lead lead to 455 redundancies and a further 122 warehouse jobs will also be lost. Putman stated that he was “delighted to…

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HMV predicts biggest year for vinyl sales since late 1980s

Posted on by George Millington

HMV predicts biggest year for UK vinyl sales in 30 years. Sales are expected to exceed four million by the end of the year in the UK, with its demand soaring across all genres. The reason for this increase is in large part due to new albums released this year by Ed Sheeran, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher and Rag’n’Bone Man. As reported by The Guardian, the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) predicts UK vinyl sales will…

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Emma Blackery, ‘Take Me Out’ – Single Review

Posted on by Molly Bergara
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Youtuber-turned-pop star Emma Blackery has released a new single Take Me Out through RWG Records, taken from her upcoming album Villains, due out at the end of this month, August 31st. Full to the brim with sass, Take Me Out is shiny pop at its best. Produced by legend Toby Scott, who has worked with the likes of Little Mix and Girls Aloud, the track features an infectious chorus and an upbeat note of optimism…

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