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	V2 Records - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		V2 Records is a record label which was started in 1996 by Richard Branson, four years after he sold Virgin Records to EMI.
		Over the years V2 acquired Junior Boy's Own, Gee Street Records and Big Cat Records.
		In 2006 Branson spun off the relatively unsuccessful V2 Records North America to Sheridan Square Entertainment.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/V2_Records (131 words)

	Virgin Records - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Virgin Records is a British recording label founded by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, and Nik Powell in 1972.
		Virgin Records America's releases were distributed by WEA with arrangement from Atlantic Records until 1992.
		Virgin Records was sold by Branson to EMI in 1992 for a reported £550 million.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Virgin_Records (554 words)

	V2 Records: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		A record label is a brand created by companies that specialize in manufacturing, distributing and promoting audio and video recordings, on various formats including...
		Virgin records is a british recording label founded by british entrepreneur richard branson, and nik powell in 1972 after a period of selling discount records...
		Gee street records was a rap label acquired by v2 records in 1996....
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/v/v2/v2_records.htm (393 words)

	Release
		V2 Records is the first of the "Major Independent Labels" to sign on as a customer for DMDS.
		V2 represents several significant artists and it is important that they be able to deliver their music in a secure and efficient manner like the major labels.
		V2 Records is an independent label launched in 1997 by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, the founder of the very successful Virgin label.
	www.musicrypt.com /release.asp?pressID=10 (544 words)

	DR V2.1: RECORDS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		The only problem with putting the Corigliano record first is that this one is thus forced into the next spot.
		Piguet has done it again--this is another fine recording by the master of baroque oboe and recorder.
		The oboist on this recording, Bernard Schenkel, is currently principal oboist with L'Orchestre de la Suisse romande in Geneva.
	idrs.colorado.edu /Publications/DR/DR2.1/records.html (1234 words)

	TAXI A&R Interview: Al Smith, V2 Records
		He was one of the first people from the record industry to pick up the phone, call TAXI, and run a listing with us.
		Getting a job at Tower Records was brilliant because, for one, everybody there wanted to be in the music business, so every day all we talked about was how to get in.
		The type of bands that I was signing and making records with weren't the type of bands that Atlantic was really going to promote and make into household names.
	www.taxi.com /faq/ar/smith-1.html (2539 words)

	Coolfer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Hits' Rumor Mill took a few pokes at V2 Records earlier today, saying industry insiders say V2 should "be renamed V1/2 as the understaffed company makes a desperate attempt to set up the most critical release in its brief history," and wondered out loud if "an underperforming Stripes cause the company to fizzle?"
		After watching V2 drop the ball completely on one of the more promising bands of the last 10 years (www.12rods.com) before dropping them off the label.
		Record companies promise the moon and then back out of their contracts and tell broke bands to go ahead and sue.
	www.coolfer.com /blog/archives/2005/06/v2_hits_catfigh.php (1016 words)

	Toots and Zap Team Up To Tap Consumer Brands For '05 Tour
		Classic songs written and recorded by Toots and the Maytals have been covered by the likes of the Clash and the Specials, and the group was featured in reggae's greatest breakthrough event- "The Harder They Come," the 1972 film that became an international sensation.
		V2 records is the UK's biggest and best independent record label, and is home to Stereophonics, Liberty X, Underworld, Tom Jones, Elbow, Grandaddy, Mercury Rev, Jaimeson, and many more-including The White Stripes, The Datsun, The Crystal Method and Moby in the US.
		V2 was started by Richard Branson, the English entrepreneur who has created one of Britain's best-known brands, Virgin, and whose wide-ranging business empire (encompassing music, travel, soft drinks, Internet and financial services, mobile phones, bridal wear, clothing, and cosmetics) is reportedly worth $8 billion.
	www.emediawire.com /releases/2004/8/prweb153106.htm (936 words)

	dBusinessNews :: Daily Business News Delivered to Your Desktop
		The deals call for V2, Beggars Banquet, Beggars USA, 4AD, Mantra Recordings, Mo'Wax Labels, Too Pure, Wiiija, XL Recordings, and other leading indies to upload and register their entire music catalogs with SNOCAP's database services, enabling the digital distribution of their content through commercial peer-to-peer services.
		V2 is the home for over 40 signed artists around the world, including acts such as the Stereophonics, Paul Weller, Elbow and in the US The White Stripes and Moby with exciting new signings such as The Rakes and The Duals.
		V2 operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries in the U.S, the U.K, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Spain, Italy and through jointly owned companies and licensing arrangements globally.
	sanfrancisco.dbusinessnews.com /shownews.php?newsid=44771&type_news=latest (890 words)

	TANITA TIKARAM : BIOG \| V2 MUSIC : SCANDINAVIA & FINLAND
		In 1988 at the age of eighteen Tanita Tikarem released her self-penned debut album, ‘Ancient Heart’ which went on to sell over 4 million copies worldwide and secure her position as one of the foremost singers and songwriters of her generation.
		“It is a departure from my last album in terms of the way it was developed and recorded but in many ways I think it is part of a natural development in my songwriting, I hope the more mature I become, the simpler the songs become”, she explains.
		In practical terms that meant working with a group of musicians who were perfectly in synch with Tanita’s aims and way of working from her
	se.v2music.com /site/actbio.asp?ID=370 (651 words)

	PR Newswire - November 12, 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		V2 Records announced today a January 8th release date for the soundtrack to the upcoming New Line Cinema film, "I Am Sam," starring Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer.
		Produced by Kate Hyman and Jon Sidel from V2 Records and the film's director/co-writer Jessie Nelson, the soundtrack to "I Am Sam" serves as the ideal complement to the emotionally moving experience of the movie.
		After many submissions and many decisions, Kate, Jon and Jessie came up with what V2 Records and New Line Cinema believe to be the perfect mix of artists and music.
	www.aimeemanninprint.com /2001/pr111201.htm (498 words)

	witz.org: V2 Records, now firing... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		V2 does sound like a fun place to work though: - FROM: bob.rubenstein@v2music.com Dear everyone, I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that today is my last day at V2.
		V2 does sound like a fun place to work though:
		I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that today is my last day at V2.
	www.witz.org /archives/v2_records_now_firing.html (388 words)

	ARTISTS \| V2 MUSIC : CANADA
		Their new album, produced by Jose Contreras of By Divine Right, was released in January by V2 Records, the influential indie label home to The White Stripes, Grandaddy, Mercury Rev and others.
		V2 Records is proud to announce the signing of Canada’s The Meligrove Band to a worldwide agreement.
		The recently completed album, Planets Conspire, will be released on V2 Records Canada in January 2006 with a US release slated for the spring and international releases to follow.
	ca.v2music.com /site/mediaLounge.asp?noCache=1147066026861 (196 words)

	V2 Records Inc. info / releases \| Beatfreax - Electronic Music Platform
		This concert by David Link, FM Einheit and Jamie Lidell was recorded live at the Dutch Electronic Arts Festival in November 2004, and has just been released on FM 4.5.1.
		Record label set up by Richard Branson after he sold Virgin Music to Thorn EMI.
		V2 Records Belgium, V2 Records Canada, V2 France, V2 Records Germany, V2 records srl Italy, V2 Records The Netherlands, V2 Scandinavia, V2 Records Spain, V2 Music UK & V2 Music USA.
	www.beatfreax.nl /s/6f950c7860/lid/312.html (223 words)

	JIVE Magazine Forums - The Gang of Four Ink deal with V2 Records
		The Gang of Four Ink deal with V2 Records - Set to release a new double disc set on Aug. 30 - First Single “To Hell With Poverty 2005” is available on Itunes now - 2005 has been an extremely busy year for legendary post punk outfit, Gang of Four.
		They recently reunited as the original line up, played to sold out crowds across England this past December/January, received mass critical acclaim, AND have recorded a new double disc set, to be released by V2 Records.
		Says Andy Gershon, President of V2: “I have always been a fan of Gang of Four and it is great honor to be able to work with them, when music today is reflecting the influence and importance of this band.”
	www.jivemagazine.com /forum/showthread.php?t=9340 (434 words)

	Splendid Magazine reviews Various Artists: Cherub Records: Comp V2
		Like any respectable city with its share of colleges, Richmond, Virginia is full of young men and young women who feel the need to express themselves through song.
		This is where the local DYI label comes in; it's run by everyone's friend and more than willing to press hundreds of CDRs or send out that mainstay of indie labeldom, the compilation.
		Kids Techno's "Maximillian Cohen" is a brief whoosh of acid-techno halfway between Boards of Canada and My Bloody Valentine, an exotic respite from the guitar-driven raggedness of the rest of the disc.
	www.splendidezine.com /review.html?reviewid=107555986248532 (293 words)

	MSO (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		V2 RECORDS SIGNS THE BLACK CROWES TO WORLDWIDE DEAL V2 Records proudly announces the signing of multi-platinum rock band The Black Crowes to a major worldwide deal.
		Revered for their high-voltage brand of rock 'n roll soul and the songs of CHRIS and RICH ROBINSON, the band will release their debut album for the label in the spring, 2001.
		V2 Records is an independent record company founded by entrepreneur Richard Branson.
	www.msopr.com /mso/blackcrowes-v2.html (346 words)

	In Music We Trust - INTERVIEW: Brendan Benson: Power-pop's rising star delivers an alternative to love
		Following the release of the record, Benson hit the ground running, touring relentlessly (he's still on tour, a headlining tour now) to promote the record.
		We sold a lot of records at the shows," he tells me. "But, though it was a good tour to be on, I wouldn't call it fun.
		Another collaboration, a record he and Jack White did together, is slated for release in the future.
	www.inmusicwetrust.com /articles/71h05.html (768 words)

	MPH Magazine - The Duke Spirit, Cuts Across the Land (Loog Records/V2) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		Songs like "Howling Self" suggest that rather than simply turning to early Stones records for inspiration, the Duke Spirit have turned to the Bo Diddley records that influenced those Stones records.
		They're not simply aping far superior bands, but rather capturing their essence, throwing in some contemporary influences, and making music that looks to the future while others dream of the past.
		Cuts Across the Land is currently available only as an import, but a domestic release on V2 records is planned for early 2006.
	www.mph-online.com /mag/booty/0029 (339 words)

	FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!
		"The Management team of V2 North America believes that by becoming a stand alone entity in North America through the formation of a new company with Sheridan Square and retaining all the advantages of strong international ties with V2 Group, a best of both worlds scenario is realized," says V2 CEO Andy Gershon.
		V2 was part of Richard Branson's Virgin Group, which encompasses 51 percent of the Virgin Atlantic airline, a music retail chain, financial services, health clubs and Internet and mobile phone services.
		This deal with Sheridan Square and V2 North America, and our continued presence in North America with deals such as Emusica under V2 International, will allow both companies to flourish and develop in a way that is true to their core strategies.
	www.fmqb.com /Article.asp?id=148375 (756 words)

	Paste Magazine :: News :: V2 Records Signs Josh Ritter (Page 1)
		V2 Records has announced the signing of singer/songwriter Josh Ritter.
		Produced by David Odlum (Gemma Hayes, The Frames), Hello Starling was recorded over a two week period at Black Box Studios (an old dairy farm) outside of Angers, France, and contains 11 tracks of original material.
		Ritter says, “The thick stone walls, high ceilings and old gear (much of it Curtis Mayfield’s old equipment) made for a record which I think sounds conversational and honest.
	www.pastemagazine.com /action/article?article_id=1261 (272 words)

	Toots and Zap Team Up To Tap Consumer Brands For '05 Tour : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
		TOPANGA, Calif., Sept. 1, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- V2 Records (http://us.v2music.com/site/), world-renowned entrepreneur Richard Branson's record label, has enlisted the services of Multimediary (http://www.multimediary.com), Los Angeles and Portland-based entertainment marketing company, to procure partners for the 2005 Toots and the Maytals with Zap Mama Tour US Tour.
		Toots Hibbert is one of the true architects of reggae -- so much so that "Do the Reggay," a 1968 single by Toots and his group, the Maytals, is credited with giving the genre its name.
		Classic songs written and recorded by Toots and the Maytals have been covered by the likes of the Clash and the Specials, and the group was featured in reggae's greatest breakthrough event -- "The Harder They Come," the 1972 film that became an international sensation.
	press.arrivenet.com /business/article.php/436216.html (555 words)

	Amiga Education
		As children play the games, their progress is automatically monitored and recorded in 36 specific challenges with no input from the parents or teachers.
		CD The Guinnes book of records comes to life with graphics, full colour photographs and high quality sound.
		Easy search menus and a cheeky Leprechaun guide you through records and wonders of the world or sit back and see and hear an overview of topics with an audio visual tour.
	www.forematt.idps.co.uk /amiedu.html (1182 words)

	REMIX PRESENTS THE “REMIX APHRODITE” CONTEST
		Also the current V2 dance music catalog, Aphrodite “Aftershock” skate deck, autographed Aphrodite CD, vinyl, and poster, plus VIP tickets to an Aphrodite gig as well as a one-year subscription to Remix and will be featured in an upcoming issue of the magazine plus a mention in the Remix Transmisions newsletter.
		1 plus the current V2 dance music catalog, autographed Aphrodite gear and tickets in addition to a one-year subscription to Remix and an editorial mention in the magazine.
		Remix focuses on covering recording and live-performance gear, electronic musical instruments and music-production hardware and software for the underground music production market.
	remixmag.com /news/remix_remix_presents_remix (471 words)

	BLABBERMOUTH.NET - DOPE Sign With V2 RECORDS
		Chicago/New York City rockers DOPE have reached an agreement with V2 Records (home to such artists as THE WHITE STRIPES, MOBY, and SUGAR CULT) for the band's future work.
		their first record and the last one were my favorites by Dope.
		The accuracy of the information contained herein is neither confirmed nor guaranteed by Roadrunner Records, and the views and opinions of authors expressed on these pages do not necessarily state or reflect those of Roadrunner Records or its employees.
	www.roadrunnerrecords.com /blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=50831 (1068 words)

	dBusinessNews :: Daily Business News Delivered to Your Desktop
		For more information or for labels and artists to sign up and begin their registration process, please visit www.snocap.com.
		V2 Music was founded in May 1996 by Richard Branson.
		Beggars Group started as the Beggars Banquet label in 1979 and works with some of the most creative and influential labels in the business such as Matador Records, XL Recordings, Too Pure and 4AD Records.
	sanfrancisco.dbusinessnews.com /shownews.php?newsid=44599&type_news=latest (1039 words)

	www.myspace.com/v2records
		V2 Records's Latest Blog Entry [Subscribe to this Blog]
		We want invite you to listen to our music, if you cold be interested we can send our demo with six songs.
		Hi V2 many thanks for agreeing to be my friend and for introducing us to Elbow.
	www.myspace.com /v2records (528 words)

	Moby -- Play: The B-Sides (V2 Records 2000)
		On the heels of the brilliant Play, V2 Records has issued a limited-edition box set, containing the platinum-selling album, together with a full CD of B sides and alternate versions made during the recording of Play.
		Save your shekels - while The B-Sides contain the ambient flavor of the parent disc, fans will be disappointed.
		Loyal fans should not be forced to buy both albums just to get The B-Sides.
	www.homestead.com /rhinoxsis/MusicRmoby.html (201 words)

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