Slicethepie Market News

Temposhark video finalist in SXSW Click competition

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:18:36 G7T

Temposhark's video for 'Blame' is in the final of the SXSW Click music video competition. Their video Directed by Motomichi Nakamura has had over 8000 hits on YouTube, been showcased at Edinburgh film festival and is now gaining more profile from this entry in to SXSW Click. Check out the link below to watch the video on YouTube and to vote for them on the SWXSW Click website.

Lights.Action! playing at T In The Park and Zoo festivals!

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:09:57 G7T

Lights.Action! have been really busy touring up and down the country whilst fitting in heaps of pre-production. With their album now written they are ready to hit the studio and start recording! Whilst in the studio they will be fitting in a trip to Scotland to play the Relentless stage at T In The Park! If you can't wait that long to see them you can catch them at Zoo festival this weekend. Check out their new website for more details.

Shortwave Fade to Play Summer Sundae Festival

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:51:45 G7T

Shortwave Fade have been shortlisted as 1 of 12 possible acts to open the main stage of the Summer Sundae Festival! Summer Sundae is a Leicester festival in its 7th year! This year some big acts are playing including Supergrass, Reverend And The Makers, Lykke Li and The Mystery Jets! You can vote for Shortwave fade to open the festival on the BBC website - follow the link below or check out Shortwave Fade's MySpace for more info.

The Critical confirm Producer

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:10:22 G6T

Last week we announced that The Critical had made it in to the last 30 band in the Supajam competition to play at FIB Heineken Festival 2008 - they are now down to the last 5 acts and will be battling it out at the Pigalle Club on July 1st.

We can also confirm that Chris Brown will be producing their album, his credits include: The Beatles, Blur, Massive Attack, Paul McCartney, Muse, My Vitriol, Radiohead, Spice Girls, Starsailor, Supergrass - so it's set to be a busy summer of gigging and recording!

Temposhark playlisted on SUB.TV

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:41:35 G6T

'Blame' has been playlisted on SUB.TV which is broadcast in 100 universities to 1.8 million students every week! Temposhark are getting a whole heap of exposure including a featured spot on Walmart in the US and this week have been on the front cover of Boyz magazine.

Tommy busy mixing 'Wall of Words' with Hugh Padgham

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:35:58 G6T

Tommy Ludgate is mixing her album this week with legendary record producer and recording engineer Hugh Padgham. Hugh Padgham's credits include: David Bowie, The Bee Gees, Paul McCartney, The Police, Genesis, McFly, Mansun and many more! Once the final touches have been made to the album she will be finalising her PR team, hoping to release in September/ October.

Lights.Action! announce Academy tour!

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:14:54 G6T

Lights.Action! have announced today that they will be embarking on an Academy promoted tour this September! They will be playing 5 dates in the space of a week. Check out their MySpace for more details.

Miranda Barber album press!

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:56:59 G6T

Miranda Barber is still gaining a whole heap of exposure in the run up to her Album launch, including her TV appearance in Berlin last week. Her album, Lips' Decision, which will be released on June 30th has been reviewed on dontstayin.com, skiddle.com, remotegoat.co,uk, playlouder.com to name just a few! She's also had press in the Hackney Gazette, the Australian Times and respected industry network CMU.

Temposhark on Fearless TV

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:51:30 G6T

Temposhark made their USA television debut last weekend on Fearless Music TV in New York performing "Joy". They have also had some exciting press including being on the front cover of this month's F*@k Magazine.

Fancy seeing The Critical at Benicassim FIB Heineken Festival?

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:23:21 G6T

The Critical are currently battling it out in a public vote to play at Benicassim FIB Heineken Festival 2008. Judges chose The Critical as one of their favourites from 1000 bands that entered the competition. The band with the most support will be jetted off to Spain to play at Benicassim. Other artists on the bill include Morrissey, Gnarls Barkley, The Raconteurs, The Kills, Babyshambles, and Hot Chip!

Temposhark featured on MSN USA

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:58:26 G6T

Temposhark's Blame video has received even more publicity and is featured on MSN top 10 videos today. If you are in the USA check it out!

Miranda Barber on TV!

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:13:35 G6T

Miranda Barber is currently in Berlin and tomorrow will be appearing on "Hallo Berlin" on Fernsehen aus Berlin. Miranda will be doing a live performance on the show, which goes out to 3.9 Million viewers! Miranda's debut album, Lips' Decision is out on June 30th.

Scars on 45 in the press!

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:16:39 G6T

Scars on 45 are getting ready for the Isle of Wight festival which they will be playing next weekend. (13-15th June.) Whilst they were in South Africa supporting The Parlotones they had a wave of press, as they played 9 gigs to crowds of over 1000. Check out the links below to see interviews and performances on South African TV, as well as some more local press!

The Critical regional press

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:47:56 G6T

Since securing funding after the All Genres 4 Showcase, The Critical have been pretty busy. They've gone down really well with local press, with plays on Martlet FM and a video interview with The Crawley Observer. The Critical are currently on the hunt for a Producer and once they have this secured, they'll be heading in to the studio.

Temposhark music video screening at Edinburgh International Film Festival

Thu, 29 May 2008 11:25:43 G5T

Temposhark's music video for their song 'Blame' will be screened in June at The Edinburgh Film Festival. The animated video created by Motomichi Nakamura has had over 5,000 views on YouTube!

The Skies Name Change

Wed, 28 May 2008 16:15:25 G5T

The Skies have announced that they have changed their name to 51/50s. The band had their last gig as The Skies on Sunday evening and will be releasing their debut album, funded by investors on Slicethepie, this summer under the new name of the 51/50s.

Miranda Barber gearing up for Album Launch

Fri, 23 May 2008 16:01:29 G5T

Miranda Barber's debut album is causing a bit of a stir, she's popping up all over the web! Lips' Decision will be released on June 30th. Check out the links below, or her MySpace page!

Scars on 45 album update!

Mon, 19 May 2008 14:26:48 G5T

Scars on 45 remain in the spotlight, as this week they can confirm that Ken Thomas will be mixing their album. Recently Ken Thomas is most famous for his work with Icelandic phenomena Sigur Ros. Scars on 45 have just returned from a successful support tour with The Parlotones in South Africa. They got on so well it looks like they'll be returning later this year - watch this space!

Last chance to download 'Wall of Words'

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:03:40 G5T

Today is the last day that you can download Tommy's track "Wall of Words". We can reveal exclusively today that "Wall of Words" will be the title of her debut album (produced by Tom Kelly), which will be released in September. This track is a demo from the album, which is currently being mastered.To download the track Wall of Words, click the link below and enter the code WALLOFWORDS.

Walk.DontWalk Road to V update!

Tue, 13 May 2008 08:40:27 G5T

Walk.DontWalk last week played their 'Road to V' gig at Liverpool Carling academy which went down a storm! One of the judges, Mark Beaumont (from NME) writes: "But the find of the night - and perhaps the entire contest - were Walk.DontWalk from Birmingham, who jerked, jolted, waltzed and trumpeted their way through the night's most electrifying set, complete with their bussed-in crowd of Brummie nutters going decidedly mental in a girl-flinging, dress-removing, mate-piggybacking, TV camera-grabbing frenzy. A turbo-charged Coral anyone?" The gig will be aired on Channel 4 this summer with the winners playing at the V festival in August.

The Alps featured in 'Clash' Magazine

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:28:07 G5T

The Alps are rapidly creating a buzz around their debut album and have been featured in the latest issue of Clash. The Alps have been working on the Video for their single 'Not So Laughable Now' which will be out on June 23rd. Check out the article on The Alps website by clicking the link below - you'll also be able to see the pictures from their video shoot.

Miranda Barber album release date confirmed!

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:27:08 G5T

Miranda Barber's much awaited debut album, "Lips' Decision", will be released on June 30th. The album launch will be on June 25th, at an exclusive Big Secret night hosted at The Ginglik in Shepards Bush. Check out Miranda's MySpace for more details, and keep tuned to Slicethepie for an album preview coming soon!

Walk.DontWalk through to 'Road to V' final!

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:42:24 G4T

Walk.DontWalk last week announced that they are through to the final of the 'Road to V' competition. The boys are busy gearing up for the final at the Liverpool Carling Academy on May 8th. You can grab a place on the guest list - check out their MySpace to find out how. Walk.DontWalk have been fitting in lots of rehearsals so that they are ready to hit the studio in late May. Their album will be released later this year.

John Tayles talking to several big Management Companies!

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:07:58 G4T

John Tayles is preparing to travel back to Vancouver to finish his album, which is being produced by Darren Grahn. He is in direct contact with several management companies that manage some heavy hitters in the music industry, including Nelly Furtado and Avril Lavigne! This interest is great so early on, since the Album is still in progress - fingers crossed he will soon be joining these big names on the books of a management company!

'Lookin @ me' remix to be released on Delinquent E.P!

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:01:27 G4T

Bassline and Garage legends Delinquent will be doing some remixing for our very own Jamie George. Delinquent's "My Destiny" is currently storming clubland and commercial radio, entering the national charts at No 19 and Dance charts at number 5. Delinquent have recently remixed for Jamelia, Timberland and Taio Cruz. The details are currently being finalised, but we'll keep you posted!

Get your free Trail Download!

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:47:33 G4T

Trail will be giving away their single 'Prism' this week. Their support is growing by the day as they continue raising £20,000 via direct financing on Slicethepie. Trail have recently won a competition to support 'Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong' who are NME's band of the moment and are signed to the same label as Razorlight and are tipped as 'the next big thing'. Trail will be supporting them in Warwick on the 25th of April. Click the link below to get a taster, simply enter the code 'PRISM'.

Lights.Action! featured in Kerrang!

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:51:13 G4T

Lights.Action! favourites with Kerrang! magazine were featured in last week's 'Playlist' in the run up to the release of their E.P on Monday. Lights.Action! are already writing new material for their album and their mini tour starts this Sunday. Lights.Action! are currently raising finance, to support them and get involved in the making of the album, click the link below and buy a Backstage Pass.

The Alps second single update

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:40:52 G4T

The Alps have been getting some more press - this time they were featured on French music site 'Sound of Violence'. The Alps are also looking for an extra to be in the video for their single 'Not So Laughable Now' - check out their website for more details.

Slicethepie in the Financial Times

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:14:40 G4T

Slicethepie was featured in Friday's Financial Times in an article on fan-funded music. Click the link below to read the article.

Miranda Barber - album update

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:59:46 G4T

Miranda has recently returned from gigging in Berlin. She is through to the semi finals of the Troubadour singer/songwriter competition, held at the famous Schlot Jazz club. The final (if she makes it) will take place in June, which will coincide brilliantly with the release of her debut Album, "Lips' Decision". Winning the Troubadour competition would secure Miranda, amongst other things, a German Tour and writing retreat.

'Something I Might Regret' in demand!

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:42:46 G3T

The Alps debut album 'Something I Might Regret' has been receiving re-orders from some big retailers. Both HMV and Zavvi (formally virgin) have made re-orders of the album. The Alps are currently working on their second single release and will be embarking on a UK tour this summer.

Walk.DontWalk confirm album plans!

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:38:53 G3T

The Walk.DontWalk guys have been really busy rehearsing, getting ready for their time in the studio! They've managed to squeeze in a few gigs whilst also finding the right producer and studio. We announced on site last week that Walk.DontWalk will be working with former Arctic Monkeys engineer, Laurence Brazil. Laurence has worked with an array of artists ranging from The Kooks to Sophie Ellis Bexter. Walk.DontWalk will begin recording in Konk Studios at the end of May.

The Alps - Delist Date

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:17:58 G3T

Following The Alps album release on March 10th 2008, the delisting date for their Contracts is now confirmed for March 10th 2010. This is reflected on the Trading Exchange and gives traders the full 2 year period to trade in The Alps' Contracts.

Armstrong getting ready for the studio!

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:05:09 G3T

Armstrong are currently finalising all their album plans and are chatting with some very well known producers and mixers. They hope to be recording in Pravda Studios in Leeds where The Pigeon Detectives recorded their platinum selling debut album 'Wait for Me' - having the band as friends will no doubt help with pulling a few strings! Armstrong are also talking to a big signed band about supporting them on a national tour.

Scars on 45 secure support slot!

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:54:29 G3T

When Scars on 45 supported Starsailor at the end of 2007, Starsailor liked them so much, that they have now agreed to feature on some of the album tracks.

Having sold over 3,000 EPs on the tour and had their debut single featured on iTunes for 6 weeks, there is growing buzz around Scars' debut album.

Later this year Scars on 45 will be supporting South African band 'The Parlotones' - check out details of their gigs on their MySpace page and watch out for them on the Slicethepie Trading Exchange!

'Something I Might Regret' out now!

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:37:56 G3T

The Alps debut album and the first Slicethepie funded album to be released is out now! The Alps have been very busy promoting the album and have had a whole load of new press, which you can check out on their website. Follow the links below to be directed to iTunes to purchase the album and to trade in The Alps on the Slicethepie Trading Exchange.

Miranda Barber update and free download!

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:28:40 G3T

Miranda has been busy in the studio working with Charlie Winston. Charlie is a singer/songwriter himself signed to RealWord and is hoping to produce an atmospheric album for Miranda. The album is set to be released in June. This week slicethepie is exclusively giving away her track 'Too Damn Hard'. Follow the link below and enter the download code: TOODAMNHARD

The Skies - single update!

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:59:06 G3T

The Skies have been getting some great reviews, vainzine recently said "this quartet from London are set to set the scene alight with the release of Hypnotised in April." They are busy gigging in the run up to the release of the single out April 7th.

Scars on 45 featured on BBC Introducing

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:11:21 G2T

Scars on 45 have been featured on "BBC Introducing." BBC Introducing is showcasing unsigned emerging musical talent across the UK, including artists to look out for in 2008. Our very own Scars on 45 were featured in the BBC Leeds show - follow the link below to watch them on telly!

Tommy Ludgate - Producer confirmed!

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:19:09 G2T

Having talked to several big name producers Tommy has now finalised plans for work on her debut album with Tom Kelly at Mark Angelo studios. Mark Angelo studios have some big clients including Belle and Sebastian and Jamie Cullum to name but a few! Tom Kelly is an established engineer with some brilliant industry connections and has recently worked with Beverly Knight and Jocelyn Brown. The album is set to be released at the end of June.

Last chance to get Scars on 45 single!

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:31:39 G2T

Scars on 45 are currently giving away their single “Burn the House Down”. It's free for all slicethepie users. There's only one day left to download it so hurry to get your download!

Katrina Bello - Contracts suspended

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:01:31 G2T

Over the past few weeks it has become clear that Katrina is not in a position to make a professional album in the required timescale, and as a result she will not be proceeding on Slicethepie. Backstage Pass holders in Katrina Bello will all be refunded within a week and Katrina's Contracts will be delisted from the exchange with holders of the Contracts being credited with 50 pence per Contract held or, if greater, the amount of their total investment in Katrina's Contracts to date. This is an isolated case, all other Slicethepie financed artists are on course to delivering their albums.

Shortwave Fade confirm producer!

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:29:52 G2T

Shortwave Fade will be working with Gavin Monaghan at his Magic Garden Studio in Wolverhampton. Gavin has worked with some big name acts like The Smiths. More recently Gavin has worked with acts such as The Editors, The Twang and Scott Matthews. Listen out for the completed album this summer.

Download Scars on 45 single FREE!

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:36:32 G2T

For one week only you can download 'Burn the House Down', an album track from Scars on 45's forthcoming debut album for FREE. This is not the completed version but gives you an exclusive sneaky peek of their album due out this summer. To get your free download, click the link below and enter the following code: BURNTHEHOUSEDOWN.

Scars on 45 confirmed on Isle of Wight Festival line up!

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:43:45 G2T

Scars on 45 are heading to the Isle of Wight Festival this summer where they will be playing in the 'Big Top'! Headlining the festival are The Kaiser Chiefs, The Sex Pistols and The Police!

John Tayles working with Darren Grahn

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:38:04 G2T

John Tayles will be working with Darren Grahn, who has produced for some multi-platinum selling artists such as Metalica, Bon Jovi, and Elvis Costello! John has gone down really well with the Canadian press and with Darren Grahn on board, the album should get some big exposure.

'Trail' becomes first direct financing band of 2008

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:34:56 G2T

Trail, the 2007 winners of the Capital FM Unsigned Competition and finalists in 02's Undiscovered competition, have become the first band to follow the direct financing route on Slicethepie in 2008. Trail will be raising £20,000 through the sale of Backstage Passes for £5 each. Every Backstage Pass will entitle investors to:

- A free digital copy of the album
- Involvement in the making of the album and other exclusive benefits from the band
- The right to buy 4 Contracts at 25 pence each

Trail had already attracted over £15,000 direct finance from fans and investors on Sellaband, proving the strength of their fan base. However they were keen to retain their copyright and publishing rights and wanted to offer a proper financial return to their investors and themselves. They therefore approached Slicethepie to manage the financing process on their behalf.

The Skies, busy in the studio!

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:03:58 G2T

The Skies have been recording in Miloco Studios in London, which is where '(What's The Story) Morning Glory' was recorded. Their first single of 2008, 'Hypnotised', is due out in April, followed by their album out this summer.

Tommy Ludgate in talks with big name producer!

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:47:32 G1T

Tommy is close to securing a producer for her album and is now in talks with Ian Grimble, who has produced for The Manic Street Preachers and Travis, watch this space!

Scars on 45 in The Telegraph

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:53:37 G1T

Scars on 45 were featured in 'The Telegraph' this weekend. They are busy in the studio working on their album which they will be self producing. Managed by heavenly management, they are a band to watch out for in 2008. Album due out this spring.

The Alps Playlisted on Xfm!

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:09:22 G1T

The Alps single “Something I Might Regret” has just been play-listed on Xfm. “Something I Might Regret” is also the title of their debut album (produced by Dave Allen who produced The Cure) which will be released in March. The Alps are gaining some great exposure including being featured in both 'The Independent' and 'The Observer'.

Scars on 45 featured artists on iTunes for 6 weeks!

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:58:26 G12T

Our 5th financed band, Scars on 45 are raising their profile significantly at the moment, with their debut single ‘Tired Eyes’ being featured for an amazing 6 weeks on the iTunes homepage! This indie six piece from Leeds, will soon be releasing their debut album, where they have collaborated on a few tracks with members from the platinum selling group Starsailor – famed for hits such as ‘Silence is easy’ and ‘Lullaby’. They are also confirming a tour slot with Reverend and the Makers for next year. Definitely a band to watch for 2008.

Scars on 45 featured on iTunes for 4th week running!

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:07:52 G11T

Scars on 45’s single ‘Tired Eyes’ has been featured for a fourth week running on iTunes - The single released on October 22nd has been doing so well that iTunes have it featured amongst other singles released this week such as Oasis ‘Lord don’t slow me down’ and Kings of Leon ‘Charmer’. Scars on 45 are building great momentum and are currently in the studio working on their debut album.

Danny from the band said “The single is doing really well and we just can’t wait to get the album done - we’ve been really busy in the studio and all is going to plan. We’re confident the album is going to be f*cking brilliant” Watch this space!

Scars on 45 featured 2 weeks in a row on iTunes

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:11:05 G11T

Scars on 45 have released their first single and it is now available to buy on iTunes. Due to impressive sales, iTunes are featuring it for the second week in a row on their home page under singles/rock – this is a great start and bodes well for strong album sales next year.

Gilkicker contracts redeemed at £1.88 each

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:50:00 G11T

Following the takeover of Gilkicker on the Trading Exchange, Slicethepie announces that all Gilkicker Contracts have now been delisted from the Exchange and redeemed. All Gilkicker Contract holders trading accounts have been credited with £1.88 per contract redeemed, representing a 276% profit on a typical investment of £0.50 per Contract.

Analyst Research - Scars on 45

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:26:47 G10T

Analyst research notes on Scars on 45 (SCAR1) are now available here.

£20,000 payout for fans as Slicethepie band negotiates major record deal

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:44:00 G10T

•    Gilkicker ‘takeover’ on the Slicethepie Trading Exchange
•    Fans book a healthy profit from band’s success
•    Power of the Slicethepie business model underlined

24 October 2007 - Only 3 months ago Gilkicker raised £15,000 from their fans and investors on Slicethepie in just one week, making them the fastest Internet funded band in history.

Gilkicker is now in detailed negotiations with a major record label.

As a direct result there has been a takeover of all Gilkicker Contracts on the Slicethepie Trading Exchange at £1.88 each, a 50% premium to the market price, with a total payout of over £20,000.

A typical investor who spent £15 on a Backstage Pass and Contracts in Gilkicker will still receive a free copy of Gilkicker’s debut album once completed. However, their £5 worth of Contracts will be cashed in next week for £18.75, realizing an almost 300% return. A few fans who bought multiple Contracts back in July have landed profits of several hundred pounds.

Sam McCarthy, lead singer of Gilkicker said: “The press, radio play and recognition we received from our success on Slicethepie hugely raised our profile which has led to this amazing opportunity.   We now realize that Slicethepie is not only an alternative to a record deal – it can also be the route to one.”

David Courtier-Dutton, CEO of Slicethepie commented “We are delighted for Gilkicker and for all those who invested in them. Investing in artists on Slicethepie is not a lottery – it’s a genuine opportunity to put your money into artists who have already proven their broad appeal. You can participate with anything from £10 to £100,000 and Gilkicker proves you can make excellent returns if you finance and trade in the most successful bands.”

The world’s first music trading exchange was launched only last month. On the exchange fans and investors can speculate on the success of financed artists by trading in and out of their ‘contracts’. The contract value is directly proportional to the amount of singles and albums sold in a two year period.

Gilkicker Contracts will be de-listed from the Exchange next week.

Progress on Slicethepie since launch

•    Slicethepie launched on 18 June 2007 at www.slicethepie.com.
•    6 artists have been financed - Gilkicker, The Alps, The Skies, Miranda Barber, Scars on 45 and Katrina Bello - raising over £100,000 from music fans and music investors
•    Over 6,000 artists have signed up
•    Over 175,000 independent reviews have been carried out by users ‘scouting’
•    Scouts have earnt over £15,000
•    Trading in Contracts in the albums of The Alps, The Skies, Miranda Barber and Scars on 45 and Katrina Bello is currently live

FOR ALL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Nick Oborne @ Weber Shandwick. Tel: 020 7067 0000

Analyst Research - The Alps

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:41:34 G10T

Analyst research notes on The Alps (ALPS1) are now available here.

Analyst Research - The Skies

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:14:37 G10T

Analyst research notes on The Skies (SKIE1) are now available here.

Trading in Gilkicker Contracts suspended

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:15:00 G9T

Due to a preliminary approach that may or may not lead to Gilkicker’s Contracts being acquired at a premium by a third party, trading in Contracts in Gilkicker have been temporarily suspended pending a further announcement.