From: PledgeMusic [newsletters_at_pledgemusic_dot_com]

Sent: 27 November 2014 11:00

Subject: The latest from The Pop Group, Foy Vance, Hunters & Collectors, and more!

 

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The Pop Group Release First Studio Album in 35 Years

The Pop Group have announced the release of "Citizen Zombie," the band's first studio LP in 35 years. Produced by Paul Epworth, the 11-track record features original members Mark Stewart (vocals), Dan Catsis (bass), Gareth Sager (guitar) and Bruce Smith (drums). Check out the "Citizen Zombie" PledgeMusic campaign page?there are handwritten lyric sheets and limited edition colour vinyl among the exclusives available to fans. Also, be sure to catch The Pop Group on tour in March 2015!

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Live Record Coming From Foy Vance

"Live at Bangor Abbey," the first ever live album from Foy Vance is now available for pre-order. The album was recorded last August at Bangor Abbey, a place Vance calls "a site of genuine weight and beauty." The record is set for release in February 2015, but now is the time to reserve your copy and grab something special that Vance has set aside for you. And hey, all pre-orders come with an instant stream of the full album!

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Hunters & Collectors Put Final Shows on Vinyl

Hunters & Collectors have teamed with PledgeMusic to offer fans a limited edition live recording box set documenting the band's final shows in Australia during 2014. The collection, available only through this campaign, comes with an exclusive T-shirt, photo and keyring. Fans can be immortalised by having their names in the "thank yous," or get one of the limited signed editions of the set. Visit the group's site to learn more.

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Book of Portraits Benefits Charity for Children

Photographer Tom Oldham has been shooting pics of music's biggest artists over the past five years, just before they go on stage and once again when they get off. A hardcover book, titled ON/ OFF , featuring artists like Muse, Arctic Monkeys, Elbow, Prodigy, Tinie Tempah, Plan B, Ed Sheeran, M.I.A., Rudimental and Primal Scream, is now available through PledgeMusic. The book is raising money for War Child, an organization that aids children in war-torn regions.

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The Answer Ready to 'Raise a Little Hell'

Pre-orders are now up and running for "Raise a Little Hell," the new record from The Answer. The LP will be released in March 2015, but PledgeMusic has got a bunch of cool items available to fans in the meantime. May we suggest grabbing the limited edition coloured double vinyl? Beautiful.

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Cold War Kids Launch Campaign for 'Hold My Home'

Fans of Cold War Kids rejoice?the band's new record, "Hold My Home," is now available for pre-order. Visit the Cold War Kids PledgeMusic campaign page to get signed copies of the album in a number of formats. The latest update features a download of the track "All This Could Be Yours," just posted this week!

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'U' from To Be Frank is Available for Pre-Order Now

To Be Frank has put together a new full-length album and is ready to share it with fans. You may have heard Frank, who makes music as To Be Frank, on Radio 1, and now is your chance to claim your copy of "U." Here's a rare opportunity: Frank is letting fans send in selfies so they can be included in the album artwork. Visit the To Be Frank PledgeMusic campaign store to learn more.

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Shayne Ward Album Title and Cover Art Revealed

The new Shayne Ward album is coming out in April 2015, and the latest update to his PledgeMusic campaign is up now. Shayne has revealed to fans the title of the record along with the artwork. Take a look at the update here and see the brand new cover of Shayne's forthcoming album, "Closer." You'll also see at the site a chance to go sing karaoke with Shayne! How cool is that?

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'Nirvana Diary' Book Has Been Manufactured

Rock photographer Steve Gullick has a PledgeMusic campaign for his book, "Nirvana Diary," which he describes as, "a photographic journey through my work with Nirvana and their contemporaries," spanning the years 1990-1994. Fans of this project will be pleased to hear that the book has now been manufactured, getting it one step closer to your front door. Steve himself saw the final product for the first time last week and was thrilled. We can't wait for you to see it, too!

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GIANTS Making Debut Album

Fans are invited to join GIANTS as they make their debut full-length record. The band has set up a great PledgeMusic campaign to let you in on all the action. They are signing a bunch of stuff for you like CDs, picks, drumsticks and setlists, plus fans can even be in the band's next video or attend a recording session. Don't miss out!

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Monarchy Begin Work on New LP

For their second album, Monarchy have just kicked off a PledgeMusic campaign, and it's one that lets you really see the album come together from start to finish. In fact, Monarchy does not yet know the album's title, nor have they selected a track list yet. The most recent update to the group's campaign announces closing off soon on artwork. Hop onboard now to be a part of the action. There's a huge list of great exclusives from Monarchy, as well. They'll even let you sing on a song!

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Fort Hope Announce New EP

There is a new, self-titled EP from Fort Hope scheduled to be released on 8 February 2015, and pre-orders are open to fans now. The band has just made "Plans," the first song from the EP, available on their PledgeMusic campaign site. Get your pre-order for the EP in and take a listen to the new track. Also, Fort Hope are offering signed CDs, lyric sheets and T-shirts to go with the download of the EP. Sweet!

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Second Solo Album on the Way From ikiz

Drummer ikiz has launched a PledgeMusic campaign for his second solo record, expected to be released in spring/summer 2015. Visit his site and check out the video he has posted for the song "Hallshuk." The song is, as he says, "named after a beautiful place on the island of Gotland, just off the east coast of Sweden," adding that, "Most of the images from the video were also recorded there to give you a better sense of why I find this place so inspiring." It's a gorgeous video that also, of course, highlights the incredible drumming skills that ikiz has. Enjoy.

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