Promo news

Change to this news section

Due to updating difficulties of a static web site, I have decided to change the way that I update this news section. Its turning into a 4ad blog instead. That way I can update the news wherever I happen to be. So from now on you need to go to: http://www.20six.co.uk/4ad.

25 Years of 4AD

4AD has just celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a series of gigs in London during November 2005. See the blog for more on this and other news.

More promos now circulating.

Blonde Redhead - Equus

The forthcoming single from Blonde Redhead entitled Equus has been released as a promo CD-R. Track 2 has David Sylvian (ex Japan) singing on it. Tracks are:

  • Equus
  • Messenger
  • Melody

This promo comes in a plastic sleeve with artwork and original press release. This promo is attracting interest from David Sylvian fans and one was recently sold on Ebay for over £82!!

Fifty Foot Wave

There is a 6 track promo CD of the new Kristin Hersh side project called Fifty Foot Wave.

  • Bug
  • Clara Bow
  • Long Painting
  • Glory Weed
  • Lavender
  • Dog Days.

Again this comes with original artwork in a plastic wallet.

Rachel Goswell - THE SLEEP SHELTER EP

This EP has been released as a CD-R with full artwork. Tracks are:

  • Plucked
  • Sleepless In Tooting
  • Flying With Gene
  • Stickin' With Grace
  • Come Rescue Me

TV on the Radio

The new signing TV ON THE RADIO are having their records released by 4AD outside of the USA. The first offering from this new band is their recent full length record BLOOD THIRSTY BABES. This has been released as a CD-R promo with the following tracks:

  • Wrong Way
  • Staring at the Sun
  • Dreams
  • King Eternal
  • Ambulance
  • Poppy
  • Don't Love You
  • Bomb Yourself
  • Wear You Out

Pixies promos due soon!

With the launch of a new mini site for the pixies - www.Ilovepixies.com by 4AD, the Pixies starting their first tour in about 14 years or so and the upcoming release of a new compilation CD and a special DVD, there are a few promos on the horizon! Almost certainly there are full length promos for both the CD and DVD out there already. But other promos are a special very limited promo CD which will have both film clips and a few songs on it. This is going to be sent to subscribers of the 4AD new issue service very soon. There are also promo posters (large format), button badges, stickers and probably other items too. Incidentally there is a new digital single available for 4AD, and this will not be released in any other format.

Vinny, Lisa, Blondes and Goats...

4AD have released several promos of interest to us. First off is for Vinny Miller. The full length album have b een issued as a CD-R promo with only a backing info card and no art work. Track listing:

  • The Yes/No Game
  • Breaking Out Of Your Arms
  • Roll Complete
  • Pigpen
  • Cromagno
  • Afternoon Nod
  • Bogeyeater
  • Millalude
  • Hogbreath Busts A Move
  • Alioth
  • On The Block

Blonde Redhead have also had their recent single (Elephant Woman) released as a promo (cat no. BAD 2408CD). It comes in a plastic wallet with a CD cover similar to the released one. Tracks are:

  • Elephant Woman
  • Misery (Wicked Version)
  • Tons Confession
. There is also a promo poster of the band around too.

The Mountain Goats next single, Letter to Belgium has been released on a promo. This comes in a custom sleeve. It is again a CD-R rather than a CD per se. Track listing:

  • LETTER FROM BELGIUM
  • NOVA SCOTIA
  • ATTENTION ALL PICKPOCKETS

The strictly limited TAD 2311CD issued around xmas 2003 by Lisa Gerrard and Patrick Cassidy was also released as a plain white CD promo. Two tracks

  • Abwoon (Our Father)
  • Maranatha (Come Lord)

New Promos released in 2004

Well we are already into March 2004, but that hasnt stopped 4AD promo machine being in action. After quite a while without too much being released, 4ad has new signings and as a result has pushed the sale of their new artists.

The first new signing was Cass McCombes who released his first single on the label during the autumn of 2003. In promo terms this was a 6 track CD-R, with a coloured insert. There is undoubtably a full length promo album produced to promote the release of 'A' too. One item of interest to 4ad promo fans was the inclusion of a poster to promote the album 'A' with one of the mail order sendings.

A second new signing for the label was Blonde Redhead. This is a three-piece band who have had previous releases on other labels. To help promote this new band to a UK audience, 4ad have produced a 4 track promo cd. This comes in a plain tracing paper bag, along with an information card. The bag is sealed with a small butterfly printed sticker. The tracks on the CD are:

  • Elephant Woman
  • Maddening Cloud
  • Anticipation
  • Equus

The catalogue number of the cd is butterfly 1. Blonde redhead have also had a poster produced to promote the new album.

Other new signings are:

  • 50ft Wave - an off shoot project from Kristin Hersh.
  • Scott Walker - a well known artist who has been producing records since the 1960's.
During the next few months we can expect new records from Vinny Miller, Rachel Goswell, Pixies and probably a few suprises too. All these will have promotional items released so keep your eyes open!