Patrick Wolf ‘Vulture’ Video
Patrick Wolf is out with the video to his new single ‘Vulture’, the first release off the British alternative pop singer’s fourth studio album ‘The Bachelor’, out June 1st via Wolf’s label Bloody Chamber Music. Watch it via Wolf’s YouTube channel below.
Patrick Wolf Christmas Chaos
Patrick Wolf posted chapter four of his video journal, writing on his MySpace blog that it offers “Just a little glimpse of some of the chaos that occurred last Xmas and a little farewell to the flat that brought me back to life, writing, peace and quiet to help make the new album..” Watch it below.
Patrick Wolf Sits On Santa’s Lap
Chapter four of Patrick Wolf's video journal features the British pop singer sitting in Santa Claus' lap and performing a free Christmas show, as well as some backstage and rehearsal footage. Patrick also offered a tour of the home he'll soon be departing. Watch it below.[inline][/inline]
Patrick Wolf ‘Who Will’ Acoustic Performance
Patrick Wolf posted live footage from his first intimate bandstocks holders only event, where the singer songwriter performed an acoustic version of new song 'Who Will', a track off his forthcoming album 'The Bachelor'. Watch the video, mixed with footage of Patrick at his writing piano in Bankside Se1, London, below.[inline][/inline]
Patrick Wolf Reflects
Patrick Wolf checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Thursday (February 12), talking about music, his future, moving to another house, concert dates, and a March release for 'Vulture', the first song on his new album 'The Bachelor'. The London singer songwriter tells readers:Today is a day when all the work I have done has given me a perspective on my future and all the things I've fought for at last seem worth all the fighting. Maybe this is planetary or caused by the sun or just BANG that feeling that my album is finished, totally, excitingly, yes 13 year old Patrick, in 12 years time you will have made four albums from the bottom of your heart and you didn't get diluted or compromised along the way, bingo. You aren't the gutter tramp, hooker or failure those kids promised you would be. I'm watching my lovely man sleeping in the bed next to my studio.. so peaceful and handsome... all lovers should watch their partners sleeping more often... It's not creepy, It's romantic, I think even snoring can be charming when the noise is made by right person. Sorry I digress.. but I haven't done a proper writing blog for a while.
Check out the entire message here.
Patrick Wolf Excited To Get Back On The Road
With Patrick Wolf set to release his fourth album 'Battle' later this year, the London pop singer is heading out for a handful of dates in March where he will preview new tracks along with past classics. A full UK tour will follow in May. Patrick stated:After taking a break from touring last year, I am excited to be back onstage to perform my new album, 'Battle'. While recording throughout 2008 I did a few unadvertised personal shows that helped me remember my passion for performance after 13 years of curtain calls and spotlights. The tour is starting in England and will see me and my band revisit Russia, Japan, Australia and the USA over a period of two years. I'm so very excited to get back on the open road and onstage where I belong. These dates are just the first few warm ups to what will be a long and wonderful journey. I am planning to present a whole new bigger production and vision to what I have delivered in the past... So be prepared for many surprises and new arrangements of the best from the last three albums... See you there... Back to rehearsals now...
Check out more details here.
Patrick Wolf Performing Show For His Shareholders
Patrick Wolf checked in with fans on his blog at MySpace on Sunday (January 18), revealing plans to perform select events for his bandstocks.com shareholders. The British singer songwriter tells readers:Hi, The following invitation to attend an intimate solo performance by Patrick went out to a select few Bandstock holders yesterday. We will be picking at random another half dozen Bandstockholders at the end of the week. So if you haven't already, buy a Bandstock to gain a chance of attending this special performance. Be aware this is only the first of many bonuses that Bandstockholders will receive. There will be more announcements over the next couple of weeks, including of the first Battle shows. From Patrick... Well, the first part of my two part battle has been mixed and will be mastered at Abbey Road over the next couple of weeks thanks to the initial funding received via bandstocks. I wanted to invite as many bandstocks supporters as I could over to my studio here by the river in Bankside, London, to say thank you by way of a little no microphone acoustic show around my piano. But alas I am currently moving house and my home / "mattress in a recording studio" is in a state of chaos but I have found the next best option. A good friend of mine has a grand piano in his warehouse and as long as you don't mind sitting your bums down on a wooden floor this letter is an invitation for about 20-30 of you to come for a little free thank you from me.
Check out the entire post here.
Patrick Wolf’s Team Makes The Bandstocks Pitch
Patrick Wolf's "Team Wolf" checked in with fans on the British pop artist's blog at MySpace on Tuesday (January 6), offering some more details on his plans to release his fourth album via a stock funding via Bandstocks.com. They write:Firstly, we'd like to say a big thanks to everyone who has bought a Bandstock. However, we feel that many of you are still undecided about the scheme because we haven't fully explained its benefits for both Patrick and you, the investors.
For Patrick, going the Bandstocks route will allow him to release the record on his own label with complete artistic control. (And believe Team Wolf when we tell you that Patrick has poured blood, muscle and sinew into making Battle an epic, and what we believe will be one of the most important records of 2009.) Equally importantly, it will mean that he will own the rights to his own recordings – a right not even The Beatles ever gained.
Bandstockholders, you, will be involved in a unique experiment, the first of its kind, that puts artists and fans in a business relationship that doesn't mean you simply buy things as a passive consumer, but also that you will share in the profits of the record. All the net revenue generated from the sales of Battle – whether that be digital downloads or CDs –will be split; 50% to Patrick, 20% to the company that runs Bandstocks, and 30% to stockholders.
The album's close to completion – your investment will not only go towards production of the record, and making this the best Patrick Wolf record to date, but also fund the making of videos, remixes, recording of b-sides, touring, fabulous artwork, a wondrous wardrobe, both CDs and 12" vinyl (yes vinyl!), marketing and promotion.
Check out the entire post here.
Patrick Wolf Offers Fans A Chance To Invest In His 4th Album
Patrick Wolf's "team" updated fans on his blog at MySpace on his bid to fund his fourth album via Bandstocks.com, which allows fans to invest in artists and share half the album's revenue for 5 years after its release. The team writes:Hey there,
First up, a big ta to everyone who has bought a Bandstock. We're really pleased with how they have gone so far. But don't let that stop you buying more, or telling your friends, because the quicker we sell out, the sooner we'll be able to get the album out. And the more stocks you hold, the greater your privileges, and access to the special offers. Everyone, also please note, assuming Patrick's forthcoming masterpiece matches the sales of 'Magic Position', every investor will get their money back, if not make a few quid on top. So just head over here bandstocks and stock up (sorry, couldn't resist).
We've been reading the forum, and the comments and messages posted here, and we're working on solutions to the two most common queries: namely, is it not possible for people outside the UK to buy stocks? And how do we buy them as gifts for people?
Well, we have found solutions to both and will be making announcements here over the next few days, as well as giving you a few more details about the special privileges that will be made available to Battlestock holders.
Sorry if this sounds like a tease, but we don't want to promise things we can't deliver.
Best,
Team Wolf x
Patrick Wolf Discusses Bloody Chamber Music, ‘Battle’ CD
Patrick Wolf checked in on his YouTube channel with chapter two of his video journal, where the British singer songwriter talked about his new label Bloody Chamber Music, how musicians are having a harder time staying in business because of piracy, and his upcoming double album 'Battle'. Watch the clip below.[inline][/inline]
