http://www.epicrecords.com epic records news- News Articles en-US Copyright 2008 SonyBMG Music Entertainment http://www.epicrecords.com admin@bmgonline.com 60 http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203927 NEW YORK, NY – June 25, 2009 – Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture. 

Commenting on his passing, Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation, said: “Michael Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius whose music reflected the passion and creativity of an era. His artistry and magnetism changed the music landscape forever. We have been profoundly affected by his originality, creativity and amazing body of work. The entire Sony family extends our deepest condolences to his family and to the millions of fans around the world who loved him.”

Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, said: “Michael Jackson's unsurpassed artistry and beloved music brought joy to every corner of the world. We join today with his millions of fans in expressing our profound sadness and we offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. It was a true privilege for all of us in the Sony Music family to work with one of the most talented superstars in the history of music. We will miss him greatly.”  

Martin Bandier, Chairman & CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, said: “Michael was the kind of amazing talent that comes along once in a lifetime. He was an incredible recording artist, an insightful businessman, an unmatched performer, and a true icon. To all of us at Sony/ATV Music Publishing, he was also a trusted and passionate partner, who was very proud of our accomplishments. He will be dearly missed.  We wish his children and entire family our deepest condolences.” 

Five of Jackson’s solo albums – “Off the Wall,” “Thriller,” “Bad,” “Dangerous” and “HIStory,” all with Epic Records, a Sony Music label – are among the top-sellers of all time. During his extraordinary career, he sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Jackson as the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time and “Thriller” as the Biggest Selling Album of All Time.  Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards and received the American Music Award’s Artist of the Century Award.

Michael Jackson started in the music business at the age of 11 with his brothers as a member of the Jackson 5. In the early 1980s, he defined the art form of music video with such ground-breaking videos as “Billie Jean,” “Beat It” and the epic “Thriller.” Jackson’s sound, style and dance moves inspired subsequent generations of pop, soul, R&B and hip-hop artists.

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:40:05 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203903 Incubus' new album, Monuments and Melodies is available starting Tuesday, June 16th.  If you'd like to buy the album, click here.  

All physical versions come with a code that allows access to The Vault.  The Vault will be periodically updated with 100s of rare or unreleased MP3s, Videos, Photos taken by the band members themselves and much more!

Visit www.enjoyincubus.com for more information.]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:14:48 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203893 Margot & The Nuclear So and So's performed "Pages Written on a Wall" and "Children's Crusade on Acid" on Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit".

Click here to see them perform "Pages Written on a Wall".]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:40:38 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203892 The Fray will be giving away a pair of lawn tickets to each headlining tour date with Jack's Mannequin.

Text FrayTour to 66937 to sign up for The Fray's mobile list and get the day's trivia question.*

Text in the day before the show you want to attend**. One correct winner will be notified via text!

Head to www.thefray.net for more info and a list of tour dates.

*standard text messaging rates apply
** Text to win offer does not apply to July 4th and July 19th dates

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:41:58 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203894 last.fm have teamed up with Incubus to offer you a chance to visit one of NYC's greatest monuments, the world famous Radio City Music Hall, where you'll get to meet Incubus and see them perform live that night! 

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]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:46:26 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203850 Incubus launches the all new www.enjoyincubus.com complete with a new skin and The Vault (which will be accessible on 6/16). The Vault will allow you to download from hundreds of rare or unreleased MP3s, videos, and pictures. A code to access The Vault will be found in every physical copy of Monuments and Melodies. More details on The Vault will be released in the coming weeks, but for now, stop by the site and let Incubus know what you think!]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:34:46 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203757 MTV2's Unleashed premiered the new video for "Black Heart Inertia"! Click here to see it.

As you probably know, "Black Heart Inertia" is the first single from the Incubus Greatest Hits album Monuments and Melodies. The double-disc set contains 13 of their biggest hits, 3 new tracks, 11 rarities, and a code to allow you to download more from over 500 rare or unreleased songs, videos, and photos in The Vault which launches on 6/16 at www.enjoyincubus.com. You can pre-order your copy of Monuments and Melodies here!]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 00:28:40 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203758 "Fire Burning", from Sean Kingston OUT NOW! Download the "Fire Burning" ringtone.]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 00:32:19 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203759 "Be There" is finally here!

You can buy it from iTunes here.]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 00:33:34 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203756 The Fray recently recorded a cover of Kanye West's "Heartless" at Swinghouse Studios. The song is now on iTunes.]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 00:23:00 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203722 pick up The Fray Live iPhone App. Exclusive live footage of the band's upcoming shows in Europe will be added after each concert.]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:18:49 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203678 Listen to the next Nipsey Hussle smash"Roll The Windows Up" from his upcoming album South Central State Of Mind.  

]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 20:57:50 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203450 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:20:24 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203269 LAMB OF GOD'S fifth studio release, WRATH is produced by Josh Wilbur and was recorded in studios in New York, Virginia, and New Hampshire.

]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 21:00:41 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203176 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:31:30 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#203175 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:28:13 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#202960 NIPSEY HUSSLE has been selected as an Artists to Watch for the month of January on ClearChannel.com 
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]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 00:13:40 GMT http://www.epicrecords.com/news/index.html#202337 You Oughta Know artist!

For one week, listen to a preview of Lenka's debut album, Lenka, on VH1's The Leak. ]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:08:00 GMT