2017 Blog
Flash Funding for Vinyl Winners!
In May, with PRS Foundation, we sponsored a flash funding to give emerging artists the chance to press 500 12" vinyl to progress in their music career. We hosted a live decision panel that took place at The Great Escape Festival where industry experts Pat Carr [Infectious Records/BMG], Julie Weir [Music For Nations/Sony], John Kennedy [Radio X] and John Robb [Louder Than War] proclaimed the funding winners, now, it's time to get to know them and get excited for their upcoming vinyl releases!!
Speakman Sound
Brand new duo Speakman Sound take dance into unchartered territories with their fresh take on electronic music. Brothers Todd and Guy spent their childhood in the Glastonbury area immersed in music through their father, a well-known guitarist heavily involved with the psychedelic music scene, and grew into adolescence against a backdrop of rave culture in Somerset.
“We’re really honoured to have been selected for this award. The work PRS Foundation do to support young musicians and artists at important stages of their careers is hugely important and this partnership with Key Production and Modo is really forward-thinking, supporting us to release some vinyl is exactly what we need. The live panel process at The Great Escape was also really valuable and illuminating, allowing others to learn and grow from this year’s submissions.” – Speakman Sound
Read more and watch their application video on PRS Foundation website.
Them Blends
From all corners of the planet, Them Blends formed in the madness that is London and has created a body of work in the far away island of Sonder Sandoy in Norway. Them Blends is a movement that wants to take you to the eye of cow mountain.
“This album has been made with love and care over a year and we can’t thank PRS Foundation enough for helping us make this project become a reality and something everyone can touch. Big love to the Flash Fund!” – Them Blends
Read more and watch their application video on PRS Foundation website.
Vulgarians
Vulgarians are a four-piece Post-punk band from Hull. Having continuously toured throughout the UK supporting both their EP releases, with artists such as; The Wytches, whilst gaining continuous support from the likes of Huw Stephens and Steve Lamacq, Vulgarians will utilize the flash funding towards the release of their debut album.
“We couldn’t be more appreciative of the work both PRS Foundation and Key Production do. This allows artists from varied backgrounds and genres to be given numerous opportunities that may not be financially possible. The Flash Funding will support us throughout the release of our debut album, and provide us with the platform to release hundreds of vinyl copies!” – Vulgarians
Read more and watch their application video on PRS Foundation website.
Yassassin
After releasing ‘Social Politics’ and ‘Pretty Face’ last year, London five piece Yassassin are ready for a revolution. Their debut EP Vitamin Y encapsulates their contagious energy and their genre-spanning abilities. Produced by Dave Allen (The Cure, Neneh Cherry) and mixed by Mike Moore (Liam Gallagher), Vitamin Y may be just what the doctor ordered.
“We are thrilled to have been chosen for the PRS Foundation’s Flash Funding in association with Key Production Group. For a band at our stage in the game, every bit of help make a huge difference to what we can achieve. We are so excited for our debut EP release and cannot wait for people to hear it.” – Yassassin
Read more and watch their application video on PRS Foundation website.