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Stuart Clarke is Music Week’s A&R editor, and will be bringing you all the latest industry A&R news on signings, showcases and industry gossip in this blog. stuart@musicweek.com

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RAZORLIGHT DRUMMER GETS FRESH START

16:17 | Monday May 24, 2010

Mercury Records has got the ball rolling the debut album campaign for former Razorlight drummer and co-songwriter Andy Burrows and his new project, I Am Arrows, this month, beginning a steady introduction to media and fans via a series of...

MINISTRY MAKES EXAMPLE OF TALENT

16:15 | Monday May 24, 2010

Having released his first album via Mike Skinners label, The Beats, Brit rapper Example signed to Ministry Of Sound's Data imprint in 2009, and will this summer see the fruits of his promotional efforts realised with the release of the awaited...

UNEARTHED: Villagers (Domino)

16:14 | Monday May 24, 2010

Support from specialist radio formats and the blogging community have already laid a strong foundation for Villagers debut, but leading indie Domino has its sights set firmly on establishing the band with daytime radio audiences.

UNEARTHED: Chiddy Bang (Parlophone)

10:17 | Tuesday March 2, 2010

Philadelphia duo Chiddy Bang were touring the UK with Hockey last week in support of their debut single The Opposite Of Adults, and the promotional visit will continue into this week when they support Tinie Tempah at 229 in London on March...

Bella Union signs rising Brit talent

11:34 | Friday February 19, 2010

Alessi's Ark has put pen to paper with the team at Bella Union, home to the likes of Beach House, Fleet Foxes, Midlake and Andrew Bird.

UNEARTHED: Donkeyboy

11:04 | Monday February 15, 2010

Over the past twelve months Norwegian five piece Donkeyboy have enjoyed phenomenal success in their native market and Warner Bros. is hoping to replicate some of that success in the UK as it pushes the button on their debut album campaign.

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Charts & Data

The OCC UK albums chart - 29/08/10

	1.	Various: Now That's What I Call Music! 76
	2.	Various: 80's Groove
	3.	Various: American Anthems
	4.	Various: Scott Mills Pts Big Ones
	5.	Various: Chilled R&B - Summer Classics

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