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Mail On Sunday to launch own record label

Tabloid says it wants to sign 'original talent' and 'bag Christmas Number One'

Tabloid newspaper The Mail On Sunday has launched its own record label.

Called Mail On Sunday Sounds, editor Peter Wright says he wants the label to "put something back" into the music industry, adding that he is keen to sign up original talent.

He told Music Week: "I think that if we can move into original content in the long run that will be more exciting. It is closer to what we do in the newspaper - we don't publish other people's stories. We are original content providers. If we can move into that area with music, it is very exciting."

Previously, The Mail On Sunday has given away copies of Prince's 'Planet Earth' album and McFly's 'Radio:Active'.

The first release on the newly-established record label is ACM Gospel Choir's cover of 'Holy Night', released yesterday (December 8).

Wright says he hopes the album will be a contender for Christmas Number One.
 

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baronsaladback 

Dec 9, 2008

Will the talent have to have questionable social views?

ed2005 

Dec 9, 2008

A vile newspaper...don't let it anywhere near the music industry!

aphexbin 

Dec 9, 2008

So if the Mail gives away the album how can it be a christmas 'number one', or is the daily mail going to sell albums now?

drgonzo2012 

Dec 9, 2008

Does this mean all the artists will have the same bigotted, scare mongering views as the newspaper?

iharkis 

Dec 9, 2008

So, the first release from a label that wants to provide original content is a cover version? Can we also expect songs designed to specifically insight middle class moral panic?

SteelersFan_UK06 

Dec 10, 2008

wow, people really don't like this idea.

isabelle2 

Dec 10, 2008

I think the Mail are doing a fantastic thing. Surely the more outlets for music and the more opportunities for artists can only be good thing. there is alot of unsigned taent out there and surely this is better than what is forced upon us by x factor and the likes. I will definately buy this weeks mail on sunday and any further issue with free CDs or films. I have heard ACM Gospel Choirs single and can't wait for more. Good on the Mail!

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