Tracklicensing.com is the business to business website for Demon Music Group (DMG), the UK's largest independent record company, DMG markets a back catalogue that reads like a who's who of the last 50 years of music with artists as varied as Al Green, Ian Dury and T Rex and diverse catalogues including Ace Mississippi, Hi, Philadelphia International, Amazon Records & Trax (Chicago. The website also includes representation rights for 3rd party independents including Just Music and Lovecat Records (NY) enabling us to offer a wide range of genres, with styles ranging from Latin and Blues to Drum & Bass and Hard Rock.
Coming out of the Chicago house scene of the early to mid-1980s, Trax Records were to go on to define the genre. Trax would open its doors in 1985, releasing ‘Wanna Dance/Certainly’ by Le Noiz, followed up by a stream of underground hits including ‘Dream Girl’ and ‘Acid Tracks.’ The label is perhaps most famous for being the first to use the squelchy bass lines that now so defines the genre “Acid”. The release of ‘Move Your Body’ by Marshall Jefferson in 1986 signalled a change for Trax and the house genre, being one of the first ‘House’ tracks to crossover and become a pop hit. These seminal releases on Trax have gone on to influence a whole generation of DJs and musicians, whilst Trax producer/ writers such as Frankie Knuckles are collaborating with current artists such as Hercules and Love Affair.
Gary Numan was one of the major forerunners of the electronic era of the 80s, pioneering the way for acts such as Depeche Mode and Ultravox. A long string of hits throughout the late 70s and early 80s, alongside his creative use of electronic instruments, gave him great kudos amongst the hip 80s scene. His influence is still felt today, with many of his songs still being sampled by the likes of the Sugar Babes and Basement Jaxx.
Featuring as vocalist on Radio Heart, alongside Elton John on piano and Ray Cooper on guitar, Numan proves once again why he’s so highly considered amongst musicians and fans alike.
Rising from the ashes of Two Tone staples The Bodysnatchers, The Belle Stars were the darlings of the 80s Ska movement. Signing to Stiff Records, home to Madness and Ian Dury and The Blockheads, they would go on to gain success alongside gaining 4 top 40 hits. Their hits from the early 80s included ‘Sign Of The Times’ (#3 UK Chart) and ‘The Clapping Song’ (#11 UK Chart). Opening for acts such as The Clash, The Police and Madness, The Belle Stars are considered by many as one of the true stars from that era.
Originally from Baltimore, and eventually signing for New York’s All Platinum Records, The Whatnauts portray the mainstream 70s soul sound perfectly. Produced by Motown legend George Kerr, this album has gone on to influence many of today’s artists, with the song ‘Why Can’t People Be Colours Too’ being heavily sampled.
Includes the hits ‘I’ll Erase Away Your Pain’ and ‘We’re Friends By Day (And Lovers By Night),’ staples of the 70s soul-pop genre.
As one of the 50s and 60s shining stars, Bobby Darin’s hit making record was second to none. Bursting onto the young Rock ‘n’ Roll scene in 1958 with a string of Number 1 UK Chart hits, which are still considered today as classics of that era. Elevated to super-stardom, Darin continued his hit making throughout the 60s, alongside appearing in major Hollywood films ‘Come September’ and ‘Captain Newman, M.D,’ for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. With numerous Grammy Awards to his name, Bobby Darin’s career has long been recognised as a force to be reckoned with.
Ace Records released many of the largest Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll and Soul in America throughout the late 50s. Set up by legendary record producer Johnny Vincent in Jackson, Mississippi, after having worked with Blues greats John Lee Hooker and Earl King. The label’s biggest signing was Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, issuing the hit ‘Rockin’ Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu,’ along with Jimmy Clanton’s ‘Just A Dream’ and Frankie Ford’s ‘Sea Cruise.’ Due to problems with distribution during the mid-60s, the label closed its doors until reissuing rock ‘n’ roll rarities in the early 70s.
This collection contains some long lost gems alongside 50s favourites, including tracks from Willie Dixon and The Del-Tones.
Formed in 1967 in North London, Fairport Convention are often credited as being the first electric English-folk act. Transforming from a style similar to that of the American West-Coast acts of the mid-60s to a style of their own, they paved the way for many British folk acts to find their way into the mainstream. After 22 years of constant recording and touring, Fairport Convention played one final tour, entitled ‘Encore Encore.’ The record of the same name documenting this event is considered one of their finest records, containing both traditional and self-penned songs, this is a favourite of both fans and music critics.
The New York Funk-Soul scene of the 70s spawned many classic tracks, giving rise to what would eventually be known as Disco. BT Express were central to this scene, creating groove classics still filling dance floors today. Signed in 1974 to Sid Maurer’s Roadshow Records, they would go on to record many Top 40 hits, in both the Pop and R&B genres. Their influence can still be felt today, with songs such as ‘Discotizer’ and ‘The House Is Smokin’’ being sampled by many of today’s coolest producers, including Hotspot and Above The Law. These funky grooves are sure fire winners, capturing the imaginations of both young, and those who can remember ‘cutting some shapes’ to these classics first time around.
Australia may not be known for its musical heritage, but one artist has shown just what can be done from these humble musical beginnings. Hailing from New South Wales, Gary Shearston was a huge star of the Australian folk scene throughout the 1960s. After achieving notoriety with regional Australian hits ‘Sometime Lovin’’ (AUS #38) and ‘Sydney Town’ (AUS#9), his rise to international fame came with a version of the Cole Porter classic ‘I Get A Kick Out Of You,’ charting in the UK at #9.
Demon Music Group are proud to present Shearston’s back catalogue, with a long-term, all rights exclusive deal.
From the humble beginnings of the smallest venues to Top of the Pops and many other top T.V. appearances. From Soul to Reggae, and back again, the ‘Notes have definitely been up and down the musical scale.
‘You’re Never Too Young’, originally released by the ‘Abstract Dance’ label, became the foundation of what we now know today as the British ‘Street Soul’ scene. Becoming an underground smash and the biggest club hit in the spring/summer of 1984, ‘You’re Never Too Young’ put the Cool-Notes on the musical map and just fell short of the Top 40 at #42, completely without marketing and advertising. Their follow-up singles ‘Spend The Night’ and ‘In Your Car’ cemented their position as one of the hottest Street Soul bands around, both charting in the UK Top 20
Demon are pleased to announce a long-term, all rights exclusive worldwide catalogue representation deal.
Formed and fronted by ex-Marmalade guitarist Nicholson, Blue signed to Elton John’s record label, Rocket Records in 1973, and released ‘Another Night Time Flight’ in 1977, and Fool’s party in 1979. In 1977, Elton John was huge. The British singer/composer had enjoyed one major hit after another in the 1970s, and was obviously destined to go down in history as one of the decades top rock/pop artists. So when John co-produced Blue’s ‘Another Night Time Flight’ for his MCA-distributed Rocket label in 1977, it was a huge acknowledgement for the band.
‘Another Night Time Flight’ is a remarkable collection of soft rock. Think of the more middle-of-the-road material that Elton John, the pre-disco Bee Gees, and former Beatles such as George Harrison and Paul McCartney recorded in the 1970s, and you will know where Blue is coming from on tunes like ‘Fantasy,’ ‘Bring Back The Love,’ ‘The Shepherd’ and the single ‘Capture Your Heart’ – a US hit.
Coming soon on Demon Music Group's Edsel label - the remastered Mike Nesmith recordings. 8 albums originally released on the Pacific Arts label, including the worldwide hit "Rio". On the heels of "Rio's" chart success, Nesmith produced it's filmed accompaniment, and in the process helped set a precedent for modern day music videos. Whilst appearing in Australia, he noted an interest in Top 40 TV shows that played video clips of performing artists. Back in the US, Nesmith put together a 30 minute prototype Top 40 show called "Popclips". Ultimately Nesmith sold both the show and the concept to Warner Amex and "Popclips" was reborn as the behemoth we now know as MTV.
Demon Music Group are proud to announce the release of the remastered Ian Gillan recordings, consisting of his output during the 70s and 80s as the Ian Gillan Band & Gillan. Ian Gillan was a member of Deep Purple from 1969 through 1973, appearing on the classic Deep Purple albums such as Fireball and Machine Head. During these years, he also portrayed Jesus Christ in the original version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar.After leaving Deep Purple, Gillan formed the Ian Gillan Band, and their initial sound had a distinct jazz-rock aspect, however this evolved into a more high powered hard rock sound as Gillan reformed the lineup and shortened the group's name to Gillan. With the release of Mr. Universe Ian Gillan was back in the UK charts and through several more lineup changes released a string of hit singles and successful albums including Glory Road, Future Shock, Double Trouble, and finally Magic.
Manchester United are once again at No. 1....as they clinched another Premiership title at the weekend, as Chelsea failed to win their match at Arsenal.
Click on the Hit List for further details of FOUR Manchester United and Reds United hit singles.
In the early 70s Bolan and co., could do no wrong and the hits just kept on coming. Telegram Sam, and Metal Guru, both hit the No.1 spot. Other top 5 hits such as the heavy chorded Children Of The Revolution, the metallic 20th Century Boy, and the sexiness of The Groover proved to the sceptics that Bolan was no one-hit-wonder.
