News

 2007 
6 November '07 Greetings True Belivers!
Things may have appeared to be quiet for Split on these pages since Computerclub's awesome debut 7" 'Snobs' was released by Split in August, but nothing could really be further from the truth. computerclub


Anyway, enough of that. This Is The News:

- The Author's debut single 'Taxi' is now available on digital download.
After this the releases will come fast & furiously from a number of new acts and a couple of familiar ones.

We are proud to announce that we have signed the following new bands:
White Light Parade:
mySpace profile, Split profile
What Would Jesus Drive:
mySpace profile

In the coming months we'll be releasing White Light Parade's fantastically hummable punktastic 'Wait For The Weekend' as a limited edition 7" and enhanced CD including the video for the single.

We'll also be releasing a highly limited edition, individually numbered, one sided 10" EP called 'We Made This' with What Would Jesus Drive. Yes that's correct - a one sided 10" EP! The reverse side of this release can handily be used as a very dark mirror. Should you require one.

We'll keep you updated on both these very exciting releases in the coming weeks.

If this wasn't enough Split fans, we wil be releasing a ruddy, bloody amazing Double A side 7" by computerclub as the follow up to 'Snobs'. And what a follow up it is! More details on that soon ...

And finally [for the time being as we are hiding another couple of new bands up our large, magical, musical wizard's sleeve] in February '08 we will be releasing a lovely new Goldenboy album 'Underneath The Radio' . And because we like it so much we have invited the band to fly over from Hollywood for 10 days to play some gigs to celebrate it's release.

Stay tuned.

Split Records Massive

[Max, Simon & Amy]
4 November '07 'Taxi' is out tomorrow on digital download
THE AUTHOR
SINGLE: 'TAXI'
RELEASED: 5TH NOVEMBER 07

Described by Music Week as 'The New Wave of New Rave' the record has already found huge fans in Radio 1's Steve Lamacq, Zane Lowe, Huw Stephens and Annie Mac, Radio 2's Jonathan Ross and XFM's John Kennedy - with a networked XFM playlist and 6Music Rebel Playlist. Visit any of the following sites to download 'Taxi' -
Napster, HMV and 7 Digital
... The Author
21 July '07 computerclub get MusicWeek thumbs-up
'Finely crafted, subtley epic ...'
Read more about what MusicWeek had to say about computerclub's debut release.
... Press
June '07 Split signs computerclub
Split Records introduce computerclub, who signed to Split Records in June '07.

... more about computerclub
 2006 

  November '06 Split signs Goldenboy
Split have signed Californian 2 piece Goldenboy. Founded around the songwriting talents of the intensley private Shon Sullivan, Goldenboy's name derives from Elliot Smith's [who appears on the album] affectionate nickname for Shon. Shon has previously worked with Johnny Marr, Beck, Matt Sharp & Neil Finn.

Split will be releasing 'Blue Swan Orchestra' in March preceded by a double a side 7": 'Wild Was The Night/ Kittens Of Lust'.

'Blue Swan Orchestra' is the end result of a 2 year run thru the sprinklers, a midnight swim in the nearby apartment building swimming pool, a trip to the local liquor store and then back to the eerie quiet of American suburbia to a garage anyone would drive by and never know.
  October '06 Rosemary signing and debut release
Split have signed Rosemary. Dartford based indie/punk/folk 3 piece who have toured with the Buff Medways, Good Books, Larrikin Love & The Long Blondes. Suburban Kings Rosemary's first single on their own label sold out all 500 copies of the ltd edition release within a week. XFM playlisted it and just this week NME have shown their support for the band describing them as 'a perfect balance between modern indie & 60s pop'. The band are playing In The City in Manchester at the end of the month. Read more about them in our artists' section ...

Split will be releasing Rosemary's new single Benjamin's Ego on November 27th as a ltd edition 7" with a run of 500 indivdually numbered, signed, sealed and delivered copies. The last one sold out in a week so pre-ordering on the Split site is a good idea! If it has sold out before you order your copy, you can buy the single online from I-Tunes, Napster etc. Small consolation I know!

Split [Max, Simon and Emily Kane] are also off to Manchester for 3 days to In The City to drink the bars dry and find the best new acts to bring to you in 2007 ...
  September '06 All In gets Italy release
Following on from excellent reviews for debut album All In and a successful tour, Crosbi concluded their 18 months of solid activity with a great performance at The End Of The Road Festival and retired to their Wrexham rehersal studio to concentrate on writing follow up material. However following the album being licensed to Mechanism Records in Italy, the band will be heading out in February to Milan for some showcases and MTV interviews before a tour of Italy in April hopefully. Watch this space.
  17 July '06 Helayou released today
Crosbi's third single Helayou is in stores and on the shelves now. Check the tracks out here.


  13 June '06 Helayou artwork preview
We're putting the finishing touches to Crosbi's next release Helayou and have added the CD sleeve artwork for your viewing pleasure.



... see Crosbi's News page

 2005 

  18 December 2005 Sonny EP and debut album All In
The release artwork for Crosbi's debut album 'All In' has now been finalised, ... see it here.
  14 November '05 Watch the Coastline music video
You can now watch the music video to Crosbi's latest single Coastline. You'll need the latest Quicktime player to view the video, which can be found here. Enjoy!

Record Collector, December 2005
From the discordant guitar intro, a surging, unremitting sound pours forth, pushed by sparse yet pounding drums.

Comparisons with Echo & the Bunnymen have been made, but feel slightly incongruous, when a group revisiting their music is compared to one rejuvenating it. Here's to the new breed.
... read more of the Record Collector review
  5 September '05 Steve Lamacq plays Crosbi
Crosbi's forthcoming single Coastline hit the airwaves on Monday (5/9/2005) courtesy of Steve Lamacq's 6 Music show on BBC Radio 1.

Bethan & Huw's show on Radio 1 Wales will play Coastline on Thursday 8th September.

You can also hear the track live if you come along to Dublin Castle, London, or Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff!

...more
  25 June '05 Crosbi and the forthcoming releases
Split Records are proud to introduce a band called Crosbi.

Recording has been completed on their first album, their UK tour is underway, and we're now working hard to promote the debut single.

Their biography is now in the Split Artists section, along with some photos of the guys. Check it out and stay tuned for more about Crosbi.

...other Crosbi news
  17 April '05 Crosbi aired on BBC Radio 1
Split Records have recently heard an exciting and exceptional band named Crosbi, who's forthcoming release 'Sonny' will be aired on Steve Lamacq's show tomorrow on Radio One, starting at 9pm.

Tune in and listen out for Crosbi's track and if you want, show your appreciation for the band's fantastic sound by texting/emailing and generally just biggin'em'up!

We're sure you'll be impressed!

Stay tuned.
  15 February '05 Lisa Coker live at the Toucan
Split Records presents Lisa Coker performing tracks from her forthcoming album at Cardiff's Toucan Club, accompanied by her new band.

Friday's gig will be downstairs at The Toucan Club, at
95 St. Mary's Street. Entry on the night is £2.
Visit www.toucanclub.co.uk for more about the venue.

We hope we'll see you there...
  10 February '05 Matt Sharp: 4/5: Uncut
New reviews by Mojo and Rocksound now online.

'Matt Sharp has produced a delicious 11-track journey for us to experience.' ... PixelSurgeon

'...Generation X-er growing up and discovering an enchanting new voice.' ... Rock Sound

'The songs evoke the essence of Niel, the Velvets and Dylan, yet stand alone in the well-developed regret stakes.' ... Uncut: 4/5

Read the complete list of reviews and press
Matt Sharp press
  28 January '05 Matt Sharp's Debut Album Release
Matt Sharp's debut 13 track album will be released in the UK & EIRE on Monday 31st January 2005 in all good stores. The album will be released in a day later in France on February 1st 2005. We confirm the release date for Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg and other territories very shortly.

The album will be available this week on the Split site at a discounted price of £9.99 on CD or £4.99 as a digital download.

Matt Sharp info & audio clips
  14 January '05 Matt Sharp European Distributors
Split Records are pleased to announce thatin addition to releasing the Matt Sharp album and 7" in UK & EIRE we will now also be releasing the album in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Press and distribution in France will be handled by Chronowax and in the Benelux territory by Suburban.
  13 January '05 Matt Sharp Limited Edition LP
PIAS Recordings GmbH in Hamburg and BOOMPA! Records in Vancouver are now distributing an altertnative LP of Matt Sharp's debut album in partnership with Split Records.


A limited edition of Matt Sharp's album is also available on vinyl from GlitterHouse Mailorder.
 2004 

  1 December 2004 Subba-Cultcha Matt Sharp review
Considering that my knowledge of Weezer doesn't go much further than uber-single Buddy Holly, I had absolutely no idea of what to expect from Matt Sharp. Thankfully, the ex-Weezer bassist and front man of The Rentals, Sharp's self titled solo album is a quietly gorgeous affair. SC

The full review at Subba-Cultcha*
  27 November '04 NME review of 'Just Like Movie Stars'
Ex-geekster pop star with Weezer, ex-punk-rap-electro-rocker with The Rentals, now Matt Sharp turns to the only genre besides skiffle he hasn't tried - nu-gaze! Sprinkled with glitch-glitter, it's easily the loveliest record ever made by anyone involved with 'Buddy Holly'. MB NME
  1 November '04 Matt Sharp Competition
There are two tickets up for grabs in our Matt Sharp competition.

If you can make it to Spittlefields on November 11th, if you can answer one simple question, and if you're lucky we'll be seeing you there.
  31 October '04 KWT vs. GLC
We are giving away the awesome 'Spark You' single, to the first 100 visitors that download it.

knows it
  30 October '04 Kidz With Toyz album out now
The album can currently be bought as an MP3 via the online shop. The CD and 12inch versions will be available soon.

listen here...
  13 October '04 Matt Sharp limited edtion 7" single
Official release date is November 25th.

Featuring tracks 'Just Like Movie Stars' and 'Before You Go', the single can be pre-ordered or bought as an MP3 via the online shop.

listen here...
  12 October '04 Kidz With Toyz 12" due for release

The Kidz have been getting a lot of recognition and airplay from Radio 1 & XFM, MaryAnne Hobbes and Eddy Temple Morris are confirmed fans as are Goldie Lookin' Chain.

This and more Split Records news is in this month's press release.

...more
  10 October '04 NeoTokyo's Fearless EP released online

  29 Sepember '04 Split Records sign Matt Sharp
Matt's latest album is a haunting collection of atmospheric songs that has earned excellent reviews in the US.

...more news.

listen to the forthcoming album
  5 May '04 Pete Tong plays 'Nothing Without Me'
Split are pleased to report that 'Nothing Without Me' the Harry Peat dub mix was played on the Pete Tong show on Radio 1 on Friday April 9th [click on link below to see track listing and hear the mix].

Click here: BBC - Radio 1 - Pete Tong Tracklistings

Split can also confirm that a second set of mixes of NWM should be available to listen to and buy online exclusively here at www.splitrecords.co.uk from Wall of Sound's Daniel Peppe (Themroc). We shall also be releasing this as a limited edition white label as we move towards a full UK summer release.

In other Split news, we have started working with a new act, singer-songwriter Lisa Coker. We are very pleased about this, more details will follow shortly.
  2 March '04 Nothing Without Me: the latest
Sold courtesy of our friends at Unique Distribution, this caps a pleasing run of the first stage of promotion for the single, including:

- A peak position of #2 UK in the Music Week up-front club chart, spending 6 consecutive weeks in the top 40.

- Substantial radio support across the board from stations including Kiss, Ministry of Sound radio, Vibe 101, the Capital radio group and the Galaxy Network.

- An appearance on 'New Welsh talent' cover-mount CD included with Music Week in February ...more.
  21 January '04 Mendoza release debut single


Behind the scenes, Mendoza and Split Records have been preparing the release of 'Nothing Without Me', the debut single now available to buy online.

 2003 

  18 November 2003 Split Records first release is a hit
Split Records first release, 'Nothing Without Me' by Mendoza, is currently causing a bit of a stir in the upfront dance music charts...

It has achieved a very pleasing level of success already in it's first week charting at #7 in the UK upfront Club Chart top 100 (to quantify this Chemical Brothers Get Yourself High was a new entry at #43). It also debuted at #12 in the DMC charts.

For more details contact Split Records, or email Press for extra info.
  13 November '03 Split Records' debut single by Mendoza
Founded around vocalist Arianne Schreiber and production duo Max Odell and Brett Parker ...more.
  29 October '03 Our first signing Mendoza
Read more about them in the
Artists section.

We are looking at other acts to help this record company grow. Split is looking for commercial pop acts, wilfully un-commercial post rock acts, Warp style electronica, new wave emo punk, nu metal, clubfloor dance acts, R'nB divas, hip hop wannabe megastars, the next Coldplay, Johnny Cash meets the Beach Boys with Aphex Twin on remixing duties.