Jody Gerson’s UMPG has prevailed in the highly competitive derby for buzzing singer/songwriter Halsey. It’s a big get for the pubco. The Astralwerks/Capitol siren—a huge priority for label chief Steve Barnett and team—began garnering major attention when airplay on her zeitgeisty track “New Americana” (which looks set to cross from Alternative) began driving big preorders for her forthcoming full-length, Badlands (due 8/28). The album continues to blow up at iTunes ahead of release, with preorders approaching 40k.
NEAR TRUTHS: EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
One name keeps popping up amid the Roan-related speculation. (11/26a)
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NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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