The deal is a BMG 'masters' agreement - the company states that these adopt a more partnership-based approach to releasing records.Īrtist and company jointly agree every aspect of a release, including the budget. After roughly a decade of silence, OMD returned in the mid-2000s to add to their legacy as much as tend to it. BMG are giving artists a new alternative and we are all very excited moving forward with the new album.’ These hits supported inventive albums such as Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (1980), Architecture & Morality (1981), and commercial suicide-turned-cult classic Dazzle Ships (1983). ‘Having worked together with BMG on History Of Modern, we know them and like them and this is the perfect next step. Mirelle Davis, OMD Manager, said: ‘OMD are an independent-spirited band, and we were attracted to the BMG model because it allows us to continue with the independent relationships we have built, particularly in the UK. Publishing rights for much of OMD’s back catalogue including big hits such as Enola Gay will also be acquired by BMG as part of the company's proposals to invest in Virgin Music Publishing catalogue – the deal is currently subject to EC approval. This weeks selection highlights the album of release by Arcade Fire, OMDs return to their early electronica sound, Michael Chapman channelling early Bowie. The new record will be the follow up to the electro-pop pioneers’ 2010 album History of Modern - the release marked the reunion of the original OMD line up after their 1989 split and went on to sell more than 100,000 copies.īMG published the previous album and is expected to take on the same role for the next record. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) will release their next studio album through BMG.
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