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About us...Empathy Records is based in Brighton (UK) offering physical distribution services in the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Poland, Australia and Japan as well as worldwide digital distribution. We also include comprehensive promotion for the majority of our distribution labels, Empathy offers competitive representation for artists and labels worldwide. Empathy News...
23rd March 2007- Joe Purdy to play a FREE gig at Glasgow Fopp Union Street at 5pm Monday 26th March. Following a series of live appearances with Pete Townshend people will get a rare oppurtunity to see this up and coming star play live for free. Having had tracks featured on US series Lost and Grey's Anatomy to name but a few, Joe's career is soaring to new heights. For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/joepurdy 
26th February 2007- My Device release their latest single Eat Lead available on CD (Tracklist: Eat Lead and Slamming Doors) and on very special 7" purple vinyl with individual drawings on the white labels. A limited release of numbered 500 only (Tracklist: Eat Lead, I was Brave Today and Bear) Both available from Amazon on CD or on 7". "Their recent single "Eat Lead," has been described by some as a cross between Maximo Park mixed with some Northern Soul and/or the Artic Monkeys crossed with the Futureheads (though you make your own comparisons). They talk the talk, walk the walk and have a bloody good time doing it." fortyshadesofnoise 
5th February 2007- Seagull Strange have evolved into an all-knowing, all-powerful, six-piece band, who when not giving their all on a stage near you, spend their time fighting crime and injustice, battling the forces of darkness, and standing up for all that is good and righteous in the world. The debut album from Seagull Strange, entitled “Better Angels of Our Nature” is available from Amazon here 
5th February 2007- Pirate Disco is the debut single by JOEY NIGHTMARE - an intense alternative rock band with disco and progressive influences from Chicester. Joey Nightmare is the latest signing to 4real Records and they have exploded onto the UK scene with this release. Available from Amazon here. April '07 will see the release of their long awaited album, Polytechnic showcasing the band's unique amalgamation of progressive rock and disco. 
20th November 2006- Joe Purdy releases his new album Only Four Seasons and makes his debut album Julie Blue available for the first time in the UK To date, ABC has aired five of Purdy's songs on its hit shows Lost and Grey's Anatomy In October 2004, Lost featured Wash Away (Reprise) from Julie Blue. The song made iTunes' Top 10 in the singer/songwriter category, and Julie Blue was the number 1 selling album on CDBaby.com and listed on iTunes' Top 20. Grey's Anatomy featured Purdy's songs I Love the Rain the Most, The City, Far Away Blues and Suitcase. The City was also included on the Grey's Anatomy Original Soundtrack released in September. For more information on Joe Purdy or to purchase either of his albums click here 
20th October 2006- The eagerly awaited follow up to English Roots Music is in the shops for Monday the 30th October. In an attempt to capture the spontaneity and excitement of the band's live concerts, this album was recorded earlier this year, 'live' in one take, going straight to stereo, utilising the talents of the band sound man Mick Routledge. There were no over dubs allowed. For more information or to buy an advance copy of Jah Wobble & the English Roots Band before it reaches the shops click here 
16th October 2006- A new release from Pressure Sounds, Life Goes in Circles: Sounds from the Talent Corporation 1974- 1979. Pressure Sounds have gathered together a unique collection of music dating from 1974 to 1979 that demonstrates the range and brilliance of Talent Corporation's output from this incredibly creative period with innovative artists such as Jacob Miller, Dennis Brown, The Devon Irons and the utterly compelling Abyssinians. Ironically enough, and typically enough too, this remarkably modest and self-effacing man felt that he was "just dabbling" in record production but with this Pressure Sounds release Tommy stated "it's all coming together now to make sense.". For more information click here 01 October 2006- Nell Bryden is back in the UK
again for yet another all out tour, this time playing venues accross the UK,
Ireland and Holland. Promoting her new single "Tonight" which will be available
for download later this month. For more information and tour dates click here 
27 September 2006- Los Albertos release their latest album Information Overload with Empathy Records as their distributor. Since their formation in late 2002, Los Albertos have been creating a frenzy upon the dance floors and grassy fields of Europe with their inimitable foot-stompin, brass-blaring high energy blend of ska, punk, funk, dub and original beats. Its dance music, Jim, but not as we know it Drawing upon a peculiarly twisted English humour (where The Comic Strip meets League of Gentlemen) this six-piece throw in some dynamite horn, guitar and drum action and invariably you end with something very naughty, but very nice... 
27 September 2006- 4 Real Records who chose Empathy Records as their distributor in August announce the release of Thomas Bromley's new single All the Things We Need on the 13th November 2006. Taken from Thomas's debut album 295 this new single confirms the depth of his songwriting. Reworked with band members Lewis Searle (drums), Tom Greene (keys), Tom B (guitars) and label collegue Tiffany Tremain (lead vocals from Joey Nightmare). The single also includes the never before heard track Beaten by Defeat. For more information on Tom click here. 11 September 2006- My Device kick off NME.COM's birthday party 
WALKMAN NME Breaking Bands winners shineWALKMAN NME Breaking Bands winners My Device have kicked off the live entertainment at NME.COM's tenth birthday party in London tonight (September 12). The crowd at Camden's KOKO watched a short set from the three-piece, who won NME.COM's contest to find a new band to share the bill with CSS and headliners Kasabian. Watched by the likes of Babyshambles, The Long Blondes and The Horrors they didn't disappoint, performing the likes of 'House On Fire', 'Life is A Blast' and 'My Bear'. Speaking to NME.COM afterwards, singer Todd Jordan said: "That was awesome but really weird and dreamy. I was just looking out in the crowd and I could see people I know and people I didn't jumping around and that was amazing to see." The band played:
For more info on My Device and to order their debut album click here 09 September 2006- Empathy take over distribution for Audio Fidelity, a label boasting a strong catalogue of SACD, CD & DVD. As well as their extensive back catalogue, Empathy is releasing Audio Fidelity's latest DVD Tim Allen Live 24 July 2006- Renowned Oxford indie label Shifty Disco join forces with Empathy to release a lot of their back catalogue of British indie classics as well as two new releases coming out in August; Domes of Silence- Mescaline and My Device- Nervous System.
With the release of their third full-length album, Stewboss have proven yet again why they are the band to beat in the world of straight-up American rock-n-roll. With songs like 'Your Street', 'Tell The Preacher' and 'Union Station', Stewboss conjure up the early days of Tom Petty, The Replacements and The Jayhawks. When music could be played fast and loose without losing any of its lyrical relevance. The songs on this record are urgent, desperate even, they gnash their teeth at you, spit out the speakers, and dare you to turn the volume up to levels once reserved only for Thrash Metal and Skate Punk. Prepare to be knocked on your ass and walk away humming the chorus. For more information on Stewboss click here
Kim first hit San Diego in late 2005, but she's already made an extraordinary name for herself playing on Clear Channel's "Brand X Big Break" on 91X Radio, San Diego's indie 94.9FM, and unbelievably being asked to organize San Diego's 2005 GoGirlsMusicFest. For more information on Kim click here
23 May 2006- Up and rising star Nell Bryden chooses Empathy for European distribution. Brooklyn native Nell's latest album From Midnight On was recorded in New Orleans and produced by John Hill & Marc Stone. Joined by Neil Young's longtime drummer Karl Himmel, Joe Krown on B3 Hammond Organ and Chris Feinstein (of Patty Griffin's Flaming Red), this album draws inspiration from the soul and jazz of New Orleans. Currently touring the UK & Ireland Nell has gathered much interest having been interviewed and performed live on Today with Pat Kenny (Ireland's RTE Radio 1), and had 'Green Dress' played on BBC Radio Scotland. June's Maverick Give's 'From Midnight On' a 3 out of 4 star review. Nell was recently invited to open for KT Tunstall in the USA and has supported Gina Villalobos in the UK, There is no doubt that Nell is gaining acclaim both sides of the Atlantic. For more information on tour dates and Nell's album click here. 
16 May 2006- Easy Star All-Stars UK release date (10th July 2006) is confirmed for the much awaited Dub Side of the Moon Live DVD. On this brand new DVD, they deliver a stellar live concert at the State Theater in Falls Church, Virginia. Original animation has been added to the footage to make for an even trippier experience. With a running time of 55 minutes not including extensive bonus material, enjoy this unique live show from the comfort of your own living room. For more click here.
20 April 2006- Azra comes to Empathy Records for their UK distribution. Bringing Dub Gabriel's critically acclaimed album Bass Jihad, SSI, Starline Theorie and Muslimgauze amongst other artists to Empathy's catalogue. For more information on the Azra catalogue click here 10 April 2006- Yet another US label joins Empathy's ranks. Ugly Things publish the highly sought after magazine by the same name, covering 60s Beat, Garage & Psychedelic music. There is also a solid collection of music on the Ugly Things label, with titles by artists such as The Misunderstood, The Loons and The Mustangs. For more click here. 07 April 2006- US label Arcanum joins Empathy Records, featuring the infamous Bobby Beausoleil soundtrack to Kenneth Anger's Lucifer Rising amongst other equally renowned titles. For more click here. 22 March 2006- Press release for the much anticipated Easy Star All Stars- Radiodread, due for release this summer. For more click here 20 March 2006- Pressure Sounds marks their 10th anniversary with their fiftieth release. More Pressure Volume 1- Straight to the Head is also the first in a new series focusing on one-off 45s of some of the darkest, deepest and best reggae tunes ever made, rather than one artist or producer. For more click here |
Renata was born in Los Angeles, California and now residing in San Diego, Renata Youngblood's love for music
began with a strict training in concert piano. However; she naturally gravitated toward composing.
She was nominated for awards by the LA Music awards for the last two years running:
