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Epic Artists Spring Into 2002 With Highly Anticipated Releases


As Epic Records commitment to artist development continued to flourish in 2001, Epic will bring an entirely new group of exciting artists to the stage in 2002. The Epic team will work as one cohesive unit towards our common goal: helping our artists rise to the top of the marketplace. EPIC RECORDS 2001 RECAP Flickerstick – Winners of the breakthrough VH1 series Bands on the Run released their major label debut Welcoming Home The Astronauts. The album was re-mixed by Tom Lord Alge (Weezer, Blink-182, Marilyn Manson) and includes two new songs, “Execution By X-mas Lights” and “Smile.” Flickerstick will… Read more »

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New Year's Eve Live Music Highlights


While Dec. 31, 2001, may not rank up there with the millennium celebrations, there’s still plenty of top-notch live music being presented in the clubs and arenas of the U.S. this New Year’s Eve. So, if you’re planning to get off the couch while Dick Clark rings in 2002 in Times Square, rest assured that there are worthwhile options in most major cities. In New York, band of the moment the Strokes will open for perennial indie favorite Guided By Voices at the famed Apollo Theatre. Further downtown, Phish’s Page McConnell will premiere his new band, Vida Blue, which features… Read more »

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Curb Records Celebrates a Banner Year Capped Off With a 'Plumb' Signing


Curb Records has announced the signing of recording artist Plumb. “I’m really excited,” says Plumb. “After having lunch with Mike Curb and his wife Linda, I knew that Curb Records was the place I needed to be and I feel very comfortable with my decision.” Music-lovers and critics alike have embraced Plumb’s music resulting in a string of hits at CCM radio including “Here With Me,” “Phobic,” “God Shaped Hole” and “Stranded”. Those releases went on to sell in excess of 250,000 units. In 2000, Plumb took home a prestigious Dove Award in the Alternative/Modern Rock Album category for the… Read more »

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Alicia Keys, Shaggy Top Billboard Music Awards Nominees


You know an awards show is unique when Now That’s What I Call Music! Vol. 5 and the Beatles are nominees in the same category. But one way next week’s 2001 Billboard Music Awards is like the others is in its recognition of R&B newcomer Alicia Keys, who is the leading contender with nominations in eight categories. Keys – whose “Fallin’” helped her debut album, Songs in A Minor, top the charts when it was released in June – was named Best New Artist at MTV’s Video Music Awards in September, is the leading nominee in the American Music Awards… Read more »

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