Artist of the Month!
Biography (THE VERY UNIQUE EXISTENCE)
The V.U.E. has enclosed a complimentary copy of their 7 track debut EP 'Everyone'. The title of the EP reflects The V.U.E.'s diverse musicality, edge and appeal, genuinely providing 'something for EVERYONE'.
This debut has been accepted by all commercial and non- commercial Radio in Australia and Abroad that it has been sent to making rotational play lists.
The Very Unique Existence is a dynamic, driven Byron Bay rock outfit with a unique essence that appeals powerfully both locally and internationally. The V.U.E. is committed to delivering outstanding quality, original Australian music with global appeal and is seeking international industry / radio / licensing support and a major signing for their debut release.
The V.U.E. wish to market the EP internationally in 2007, with tracks 'Looking Down', 'Take it Easy' and 'Pop Song' proposed (but not limited to) for a play list ad across the board on commercial stations internationally and "Roll On", "Shadow Behind" and "U.K Dance Re-Mix" promoted for play list ad on high profile indie stations such as Triple J in Australia. The have the product, the runs on the board, the fans and the determination to have a long career making quality records.
The V.U.E. is: Rich Latimer (VOX/Guitar), Chris Boniface (Drums), Mick Harris (Bass) and Wes Seewald (Keys).
Snaps to date:
• The V.U.E. receive continued high level rotation on National and North Coast Commercial and Community Stations plus U.S airplay on a range of Main Stream Commercial Stations, with College Radio being serviced currently;
• AUSTEREO – Have added "Pop Song" to rotation on the Oi Oi OI show with scheduled migration to higher rotation. They fully support the band and have even gone so far as to sugest The V.U.E to labels and pluggers.
• Track 1 'Take it Easy' selected repeatedly in the listener voted Top 10 Indie Pop/Adult Contemporary and is receiving high level rotation to over 2.5 million across the U.S. Germany and Russia, on the Moozikoo and Radio X Indie networks worldwide plus online radio such as www.acousticfuel.com;
• 'Take it Easy' and track 3 'Looking Down' have maintained FM High Rotation for over 8 weeks in Northern NSW and the most requested songs for 5 of those weeks with all remaining tracks making it to the play list;
• Responses to live shows have been 'amazing', the CD has sold out in stores, gigs and in outlets throughout Northern NSW, plus indie digital distribution;
• Dance track 6 currently played in all regional night clubs by national and international DJ's with rave reviews;
• Businesses in the area are using tracks 1 and 2 for radio, TV and local cinema advertising;
• The Very Unique Existence Selected for inclusion on the Grow Your Own Upload One Compilation / MGM / Foghorn.
• Licensing interest in Japan for mobile content currently being negotiated;
• OVER 1000 COPIES OF EP HAVE SOLD IN THE LAST 10 WEEKS IN THE NORTHERN NSW REGION!
The V.U.E.'s success to date is attributable to their sheer talent, determination, huge appeal and marketability:
'We work hard rehearsing 3 - 4 times a week refining the 60+ best original songs over the last 3 years consolidating our sound and direction. The response to the Ep, live shows and Airplay has blown us away, particularly the Radio Requests.'
The V.U.E. is characterised by its quality musicianship, powerful lyrics and unique sound (shaped by eclectic song writing, rare equipment selection and extensive industry experience).
The V.U.E.'s fan base is extensive through the band's marketing, touring, gigging, multimedia promotions and airplay. With a database worldwide of 1500 growing steadily at 15 sign-ups a day.
Contact: rich@thevue.com.au or the web site:
www.thevuecom.au
THE V.U.E: Key Notes
• Austereo have played "Take It Easy" on their "Oi Oi Oi" segment and will shortly interview the band and launch "Pop Song " incorporating this release into mainstream daytime segments in 2007. "Take it Easy" is also up for play list selection along with 2 other tracks from the debut in 2007 with MR WORKS and Austereo;
• In the United States The Very Unique Existence will be heard on Radio X in L.A, KERX, 95.3 FM, in Ft. Smith, AR; WAMX, 106.3 FM, in Huntington, WV; WEGW, 107.5 FM, in Wheeling, WV; and WHBR, 103.1 FM, in Parkersburg, WV on the Undiscovered Radio show. Approaching College Radio presently, it is inevitable that The V.U.E.'s music will make it onto play lists worldwide.
• In France The Very Unique Existence is getting rotation via the Rock Radio Networked Hub FERRA ROCK servicing a large number of stations.
• Selected for the renown 10years running Grown Your Own /Upload One Compilation CD, serviced to Radio and Press Nationally, out through MGM and Foghorn Records.
• 100.9 Triple Z and 104.7 2GFM Fm Pop/Adult Contemporary Commercial Radio for the Covering the whole North coast region have put the first 3 tracks straight into A level rotation 3 times a day and into the Top 30, and Hit prediction and chose to feature the whole release over a 2 week promo with each and every track making it into the play list! "Take it Easy" has maintained highest requested song for 5 weeks running now topped by 'Looking Down';
• POWER FM Commercial Radio in S.A and Southern NSW are trialing "Looking Down" and MR WORKS has started a 30 station Trial with "Take it Easy"
• The V.U.E. has won the East Coast Jim Beam Band Competition, the Meet Sony/BMG Competition 2004 (told great potential come and see us in 2007 with the product) and Sunshine Studios Competition plus a host of Sonic Bids opportunities including selection for US film licensing companies and airplay;
• QPIX and Cutting Edge Television (company that produced Big Brother 06) are producing their video clip with The V.U.E. EP as soundtrack;
• The V.U.E. have played with Wolfmother, Betchadoopa, Kevin Borich, Dirty Skanks (Nathan Cavaleri), Vegas Kings, Ian Rilen, The Black Keys , The Rich and Famous, to name just a few…
• The V.U.E. has regular airplay on 5 U.S. stations: Acoustic Fuel Radio, Radio X, Moozikoo Radio, Desert Radio, My Radio and featured on www.thefaction.com.au 4 Podcast (In top ten of most downloaded on Itunes.com.au), plus in consideration with MR Works for commercial network airplay on release date;
• EP voted consistently in Top 10 Best of Indie Pop/Adult Contemporary on Moozikoo Radio U.S, Germany, Russia 2.5 million listeners 4 times running (equivalent to a 4 month period);
• OVER 1000 COPIES OF THE EP HAVE SOLD IN THE LAST 12 WEEKS IN NORTHERN NSW. They have a global database of 5000+ with 15 sign ups a day.
• The V.U.E. has played 350+ paid performances in 2.5 years, drawing 250+ fans to paying gigs in primary gigging areas Byron Bay, Brisbane and Gold Coast. The V.U.E. has played at The 'Espy' in Melbourne and Bondi Hotel in Sydney with huge success. The V.U.E. recently headlined the Byron Bay New Year's Eve Festival performing to several thousand fans;
• The V.U.E. has been asked to tour Japan and Europe by U.S. company IRL Group, and have been approached for Representation at MIDEM by www.evomarketing.com also a U.S. music marketing firm;
• The V.U.E.'s website www.thevue.com.au and myspace www.myspace.com/thevuerock receive 1000-1800 unique listens a day collectively with most coming from www.thevue.com.au they have over 1500 fans on their mailing list and receive 15 new fans a day.
The V.U.E. appreciates your time. We look forward to hearing from you.
Rich Latimer, Chris Boniface, Mick Harris and Wes Seewald.
The Vue 2004 Demo
7 Track Demo "The Vue Demo" Digital Release 2004
Sold strongly and still selling was never intended for release but by request we listed it for digital distribution.
Very Unique Existance In The USA
That said, there is plenty of good news to talk about including the new chart debuts from WLOY and WBKE! We also had WSIN come back on board after not having Very Unique Existence on their top 30 last week. New adds are in from a good number of stations with WMEB, WRUV, KRCL, KZMU and KUMM among some the highlights.
Very Unique Existance now want to move into the UK and Europe market and hit the radio stations the same as they did in the USA and Headline Management will be there to support them all the way.
http://www.thevue.com.au
Discography
7 Track Debut "Everyone" Shopping Release 2007 (National & International Commercial, Community & Internet Airplay)
www.thevue.com.au
(1400 Listens a Day)
www.myspace.com/thevuerock
(1500 Listens a day)