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Getting Closer

Thu, June 13 2013 12:20pm - Source: XLR8R

Will Saul has been fairly quiet on the production front for the past five years, apart from a smattering of collaborative EPs. One the surface, it might appear that the twin responsibilities of his labels, Simple and Aus, have been taking up all his time.

CLOSE - Getting Closer

Thu, June 13 2013 12:10am - Source: The Four Oh Five

It's just as well that there came a point in Will Saul's career as CLOSE that he decided to cast off the cloak of anonmymity, because his debut album definitely would have dragged him, willingly or otherwise, into the spotlight.

Beam Me Up

Tue, April 23 2013 10:19am - Source: XLR8R

The accompanying press release for the lead single off Will Saul 's forthcoming Getting Closer LP, a first offering under his freshly minted Close alias, is a curious one.

Listen to Scuba Remix Close's New Single

Mon, April 15 2013 8:28pm - Source: XLR8R

Last week's edition of Press Play featured—among a number of other things—the latest single from Aus / Simple label boss Will Saul (a.k.a. Close ), "Beam Me Up." Featuring vocalist Charlene Soraia and the always intriguing Scuba , the fresh tune also appeared with a remix from Hotflush affiliate George FitzGerald last week, and is joined today by Scuba's own "Dub of Doom" version.

Will Saul Details Debut LP as Close

Wed, April 03 2013 5:51pm - Source: XLR8R

After announcing details of his first single "Beam Me Up" under the Close production moniker, UK artist and owner of the Aus and Simple labels Will Saul has finally released the details of his upcoming debut LP, Getting Closer.

Track Of The Day 25/3 - Josh Record

Mon, March 25 2013 11:16am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Sure, some records can be enjoyed in isolation, sat alone with a pair of headphones on.

Will Saul Announces Forthcoming LP as Close, Preps Lead Single

Fri, March 15 2013 5:05pm - Source: XLR8R

Will Saul —the man at the helm of both the Aus and Simple labels—has unveiled a new production alias, Close , which will release its debut full-length through the K7! imprint after dropping its first single next month.

Skream to Drop House Mix Album with Pete Tong

Wed, February 20 2013 4:54pm - Source: XLR8R

One of the lead forces in mainstream dubstep, Skream (pictured above) has announced that he'll soon release a house-centric mix as part of the All Gone series curated by Pete Tong , who joins the UK bass pusher with a mix of his own on All Gone Miami 2013.

VIDEO: Charlene Soraia - Ghost

Mon, January 14 2013 4:54pm - Source: Glasswerk National \ Thirst for Music

Charlene Soraia has announced that she is to release her new single Ghost on the 18th of March (the follow up to her top three hit Wherever You Will Go).

Susan Boyle, Leona Lewis and Amy Winehouse team up for tears

Sat, October 27 2012 1:29am - Source: Music-News.com

The platinum-selling Tearjerkers brand is back!

Rising Singer-Songwriter Rachel K Collier Unveils Video For Stripped Down 'Hard Road To Travel'

Fri, May 11 2012 1:05pm - Source: Stereoboard

A cover of the classic Jimmy Cliff track Hard Road To Travel, has been given a stripped down modernisation from rising UK singer/songwriter Rachel K Collier and has been climbing the iTunes chart from its first exposure in a massive new TV advertising campaign.

TMF meets Charlene Soraia

Tue, March 06 2012 7:07am - Source: The Music Mix

Charlene Soraia reached number three in the charts with her cover of The Calling �s �Wherever You Will Go� which was featured on a Twinings TV advert.

Charlene Soraia - Lancaster Library

Thu, February 23 2012 2:39pm - Source: The Music Mix

There's a respectful hush as Lancaster Library opens its doors for round two of the Get it Loud in Libraries scheme.

Lianne La Havas, The Social

Wed, January 18 2012 11:20am - Source: The Independent - Music

They don't actually wish her any malice, in fact, they seem entranced by her honeyed vocals, her warm, wide smile, her expressive, pretty face and her easy banter, but some of her best songs come from experiences with her ex, as she admits, "As much as I dislike him, he's been a huge inspiration in my song-writing".

Artists To Watch 2012: Close

Wed, January 11 2012 2:03pm - Source: Beatportal

We're getting closer to the arrival of Close.

Charlene Soraia – Moonchild

Thu, December 15 2011 6:37am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Charlene Soraia is that girl who sings that song from that advert about tea.

Album: Charlene Soraia, Moonchild (Peacefrog)

Sun, November 20 2011 3:42pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Here it penetrates the folds of a young, female, synaesthetic songwriter/guitarist of great accomplishment and solipsism: the self set adrift on sensory bliss – abstract, artful, allusive, whispery, ever so slightly precious.

Noel Gallagher No.1 'proves EMI Label Services model works'

Thu, November 03 2011 11:51pm - Source: Music Week

Speaking about the singer's decision to enlist the help of EMI's Label Services Europe for distribution and promotion surrounding the release, Ignition Management partner Alex McKinlay said that Gallagher, who has released records through his own labels for the past 11 years, first with Big Brother and then with Sour Mash, had outgrown the traditional record label model – adding that the company was also a powerful solution for artists who no longer fitted within the traditional 'hit-driven' label system.

EMI Label Services the right fit for Gallagher

Thu, November 03 2011 10:33am - Source: Music Week

Speaking about the singer's decision to enlist the help of EMI's Label Services Europe for distribution and promotion surrounding the release, Ignition Management partner Alex McKinlay said that Gallagher, who has released records through his own labels for the past 11 years, first with Big Brother and then with Sour Mash, had outgrown the traditional record label model – adding that the company was also a powerful solution for artists who no longer fitted within the traditional 'hit-driven' label system.

UK Midweek Chart update: Coldplay sales hit 95k already

Tue, October 25 2011 11:24am - Source: Music Week

The Parlophone act are certainties to debut at number one this coming Sunday with what will be their fifth chart-topping album out of five releases.

Noel Gallagher tops album chart

Mon, October 24 2011 10:35am - Source: BBC - Newsbeat - Music

Former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has topped the UK album chart with his debut solo album, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.

UK Singles Chart Analysis: Rihanna outsells The Wanted by 21k units

Mon, October 24 2011 8:37am - Source: Music Week

Charlene Soraia's stripped down version of The Calling 2002 number three hit Wherever You Will Go matches the chart peak of the original this week, climbing 7-3 (66,674 sales), helped by its continued use in the Twinings Tea TV commercial, rapidly increasing radio exposure (it jumps 102-? on the radio airplay chart) and Sophie Habibis' rendition of the track on The X Factor.

UK Singles Chart: Rihanna pips The Wanted to top spot

Sun, October 23 2011 6:04pm - Source: Music Week

The boy band's sixth single fails to repeat the success of its predecessor, Glad You Came, which hit the top spot in July.

UK Midweek Chart update: Noel Gallagher outselling Matt Cardle's album by 2-1

Tue, October 18 2011 10:57am - Source: Music Week

Gallagher, who topped the albums chart eight times with Oasis, has already this week achieved nearly 55,000 sales of his Sour Marsh-issued album Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, according to today's Official Charts Company Midweek figures, with Columbia/Syco act Matt Cardle in a distant second place with Letters.

Tragedy? Steps top album charts with greatest hits

Mon, October 17 2011 11:24am - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

In the Official Singles Chart, Rihanna held firm at top sot for a second week with We Found Love featuring Calvin Harris.

UK Singles Chart Analysis: Rihanna and Calvin Harris sell another 106k

Mon, October 17 2011 8:06am - Source: Music Week

Its runner-up, as last week, is Moves Like Jagger, the Maroon 5/Christina Aguilera collaboration which has now occupied the number two slot for seven straight weeks – a run unmatched since All-4-One's I Swear was second to Wet Wet Wet's Love Is All Around for a similar stretch in 1994.

Steps top the charts after decade away

Mon, October 17 2011 5:54am - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

US rock singer/songwriter, poet and painter Ryan Adams scored a personal best with 13th studio album Ashes & Fire straight in at number nine, while the evergreen Cliff Richard recorded his 39th Top 10 album - a record for a British act - with Soulicious, a collection of duets with various soul artists, straight in at Number 10.

Fink - Union Chapel

Mon, October 10 2011 3:31pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Union Chapel is a fitting stop for Fink's aptly titled Biblical Tour, in which they will be performing 40 days and 40 nights as part of their biggest tour to date.

UK Singles Chart Analysis: Rihanna sells 87k in four days

Mon, October 10 2011 9:05am - Source: Music Week

It was prevented from doing so by Rihanna's Umbrella (feat. Jay-Z), which charged past it at the death to debut at number one – a position it held for 10 weeks, by which time Makes Me Wonder was way out of the running at number 40.

UK Midweek Chart: Maroon 5 set to knock Sak Noel from top of singles chart

Tue, October 04 2011 11:43am - Source: Music Week

It will be the eighth week in the Top 10 for the Maroon 5 single- which, to date, has received little support from Radio 1.

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