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Primary Wave Publishing Presents – Pipeline Newsletter (Fall 2014)

December 11th, 2014

 

 


RECENT CHART ACTIVITY


 

 

Jessie J xSDTRK

“Sweet Talker” – Self titled track from Jessie J’s third studio album, which was #10 on the Billboard 200 (co-written by xSDTRK)

 

Tinashe

Jon Redwine and Bobby Brackins

“2 On” – Tinashe peaked #1 at rhythmic radio, certified Gold (co-produced by Jon Redwine and co-written by Bobby Brackins)

Chris Brown

Roccstar and Bobby Brackins

“Loyal”, “Came to Do”, “X”, “Add Me In”, “Stereotype”, “Autumn Leaves”, “Body Shots” – Chris Brown album “X” peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200, Loyal Certified Platinum (“Loyal” and “Came to Do” written by Bobby Brackins, “X”, “Add Me In”, “Stereotype”, “Autumn Leaves”, “Body Shots” written by Roccstar)

Ed Sheeran

Foy Vance

“Tenerife Sea” and “Afire Love” – Ed Sheeran album “x” peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200, certified Gold in the USA, certified 2x Platinum in the UK (co-written by Foy Vance)

“Make It Rain” Performed by Ed Sheeran and written by Foy Vance placed on Sons of Anarchy and is the #2 digital song on iTunes

Usher

New Usher song “Clueless” available exclusively in Honey Nut Cheerios boxes sold at Walmart – Click To View The Billboard.com Article

 

 

 


NEW TO THE WAVE


 

Kate Davis

  • Multi-instrumentalist originally from Portland, Oregon and currently recording in NY with David Kahne (Paul McCartney, Lana Del Rey, Regina Spektor, The Strokes) and Rob Moose (Bon Iver, Beth Orton, Sufjan Stevens)
  • Lauded by MTV as one of 2014's “15 Fresh Females Who Will Rule Pop”
  • Has recently shared the stage with such diverse artists as Alison Krauss, Josh Groban, Ben Folds, Sara Bareilles, and Renee Fleming
  • Her accolades include a Robert Allen Award from the ASCAP Foundation, and her arts advocacy work includes a presentation at TEDx Portland and participation in the 2010 National Arts Policy Roundtable
  • Kate Davis' cover with Postmodern Jukebox of Meghan Trainor's “All About that Bass” has 8 million+ views on YouTube. – Click Here to Watch The Youtube Video

Calvin Richardson

  • Signed to R&B legend Eric Benet's Jordan House Records in 2014 to collaborate on first studio album in four years
  • Recorded Grammy-nominated Bobby Womack tribute album 'Facts of Life'

Eric Benet

  • 4X Grammy nominated Singer/Songwriter, 6X NAACP Image Award Nominee with smash hit “Spend My Life With You” which rose to #1 on the US Billboard R&B charts, was certified gold, and nominated for both Grammy Award and Soul Train Music Award
  • Successfully released five albums and most recently released his sixth album The One in June 2012 and reached #5 on the US R&B charts
  • 5X Essence Festival performer, featured on BET's 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' and BET's 'Black Girls Rock' alongside Miguel, KEM, Anthony Hamilton and Luke James

xSDTRK

  • Award winning writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and artist from Montreal now based in Los Angeles
  • Writing/Production credits include Jennifer Lopez, Jessie J, Karl Wolfe, Ricky J and Jessie Labelle
  • Produced “Whatta Night” for Ricky J that received a 2011 SOCAN Award and was nominated for a JUNO Award

Canon Logic

  • Brooklyn-based DIY band that have tapped into a spirit of adventure and freedom with their first self-produced and recorded effort, WYLD
  • Members: Mark Alu, Tim Kiely, Sean Enright, Zach Jordan
  • Featured on national ad campaign for Shutterfly, an international spot for Coca-Cola, trailer for MTV series Finding Carter & more
  • Their song “Runaway” won in the 2014 Unsigned Only's Music Competition, judged by music veterans like John Oates (Hall & Oates), Robert Smith (The Cure), Black Francis (The Pixies), amongst other all-star music acts

City of Sun

  • A powerful instrumental trio from Ecuador, Seattle, and Israel coming together with two guitars, a box, some bells, and a sound that is far greater the sum of those parts
  • Blazed a trail through NYC playing everywhere from street corners, artist lofts, galleries and traditional venues such as Irving Plaza and Gramercy Theater, to traveling the world for exclusive TEDx showcases
  • Played at Jones Beach concerts, opened for Matisyahu and The Madden Brothers, taped artist profile for national cable network Fuse and pioneered Rock The Vote promotion for 2014 election season

 

 


CATALOG SPOTLIGHT


 

LP

LP IS A TRUE STARDOM-WORTHY ORIGINAL.”— SF Examiner

SHE HAS HER OWN KIND OF CHARISMA THAT CAN DELIVER A WIDE AUDIENCE.” — Washington Post

LP is an incredible artist and songwriter from New York City now living in Los Angeles. With a unique and powerful voice, she has been described as a mix of Jeff Buckley, Florence + The Machine and Janis Joplin, yet has a style and sound all her own. In today’s crowded musical landscape, LP stands out as a real artist with meaningful music. She can only truly be described through the sound of her music.

 

“Tokyo Sunrise” – Click Here to Watch

“Into The Wild” – Click Here to Watch

Her latest syncs include the movie Sex Tape, TV show Couple's Therapy (Vh2) and a trailer for Ski Week – Click Here to Watch

Her most notable sync is the Citi Bank commercial – Click Here to Watch

 

Other Fun Facts:

  • Album “Forever For Now” was produced by Rob Cavallo.
  • Collaborations include: Billy Steinberg, Isabella “Machine” Summers (from Florence & The Machine), Josh Alexander, Claude Kelly, Justyn Pilbrow, Carl Ryder, and Rob Kleiner.
  • In 2012, she became the first female Martin Guitar Ambassador.
  • She was also named one of Vogue Magazine's “People to Watch in 2013”

 

Artist Discography

Albums

Into the Wild (Live EP) — Released April 24, 2012

Singles

2012: Into the Wild — Released April 24, 2012

New Music Coming in 2015

 

Songwriter Discography

    1. 2007: Love Will Keep You Up All Night (Backstreet Boys)

    1. 2010: Standing Where You Left Me (Erik Hassle), Beautiful People (Christina Aguilera from Burlesque: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

    1. 2011: Cheers (Drink To That) (Rihanna)

    1. 2012: Happening (Chiddy Bang), Fingerprint (Leona Lewis), Shine Ya Light (Rita Ora), Lolita (The Veronicas)

    1. 2013: Red (Cher), Pride (Cher)

    1. 2014: Human (Cher Lloyd), Mirror Man (Ella Henderson), Tidal Wave (Karmin)

 

 


SYNCHS


 

Def Leppard – “Pour Some Sugar On Me”

Family Guy & The Simpsons

(FOX crossover episode)

Ed Sheeran – “Make It Rain”
(Written by Foy Vance)

Sons of Anarchy

(FX)

 

 


MORE SYNCHS


 

Bronze Radio Return
“Further On”

St. Vincent
(Film & Trailer Use)

Click to watch
the St. Vincent trailer

Chiddy Bang
“Happening”
(co-written with LP)

Sex Tape
(Film Use)

Foy Vance
“Paper Prince”

Sons of Anarchy
(FX)

Melt Yourself Now
“We Are Enough”

Kohl's
(National Commercial)

Click to watch
the Kohl's commercial

Saint Raymond
“Wild Heart”

FIFA 15
(EA Sports)