Necessary Records is a record label based in the UK, founded by Warren Clarke, a former A&R executive at London Records and Edel, in 2003.[1] Clarke describes that the label was born out of a creative necessity. "It's an outlet for records that should and must be heard. An outlet for artists that deserve to and will, touch the widest possible audience."[2]
| Necessary Records | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 2 September 2002 |
| Founder | Warren J. Clarke |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Rock |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Location | London |
| Official website | Necessary Records |
It is most notable for being the record label of English indie rock band Hard-Fi[3][4]
The label was responsible for the release of Hard Fi's debut album, Stars of CCTV,[5][6] before the label secured a two album worldwide licensing deal with Atlantic,[7] which saw the album re-released in the UK and subsequently nominated for a Mercury Prize and two Brit Awards.[6][8] The album also peaked at #1 in the UK albums chart in January 2006, reaching sales of 1.2 million copies worldwide,[6][9] with over 830,000 in the UK alone.[10] The band's second album, Once Upon a Time in the West, released by Necessary/Atlantic, also reached #1 on the UK album charts.[10] The band's third album, Killer Sounds, released by Necessary/Atlantic went to #9 on the UK album charts.[11]
Necessary also have a publishing[12] and management company.
Artist roster edit
- Nights
- Distophia
- Hard-Fi
- Maupa
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Sexton, Paul (6 August 2005). "UK finds Hard-Fi hard to beat". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. p. 36. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ "Why Necessary?". Necessary Records. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ "Hard-Fi interview". BBC. 4 November 2005. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ Jones, Stephen (31 May 2011). "Hard-Fi back after three years". Music Week. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- ^ Ryan, Gary (31 January 2006). "Hard-Fi to hit city". City Life. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ a b c Mackenzie, Wilson. "Hard-Fi : Biography". Allmusic. All Media Guide (Rovi). Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ Sexton, Paul (18 March 2006). "Hard-Fi looks to 'Cash' in". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. p. 54. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ Youngs, Ian (4 September 2005). "Hard-Fi battle to beat Mercury odds". BBC. Retrieved 5 January 2010.
- ^ Petridis, Alex (31 August 2007). "Hard-Fi, Once Upon a Time in the West". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ a b "Hard-fi - Stars of CCTV". αCharts.us. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
- ^ "Hard-fi - Killer Sounds". αCharts.us. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- ^ "Necessary Music Publishing". bizzy.co.uk. Retrieved 10 February 2012.
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