Soka Afrika

Soka Afrika is a feature length documentary film celebrating African football in the run up to World Cup 2010. Following the different paths of aspiring young African players from South Africa, Ivory Coast, Egypt and Cameroon, Soka Afrika explores the power of football to influence Africa for better or worse.

We've been working closely with prodcution company Studio SRK, supervising all of the music for the film. So far we've licensed tracks from Mount Kimbie, MRR & ADM and kidkanevil. The film is set for release later this summer and is looking ace! Watch the trailer here

New 5MM Catalogue...Essay Like Nephew

We've just signed a number of fantastic songs by London/Suffolk 4 piece: Essay Like Nephew.

The mood and style of their work varies quite a bit, from catchy upbeat compositions to more downbeat epic, poignant songs. Their's is an organic, honest and open sound with a penchant for heartfelt vocals.

We're very excited to have them as part of our catalogue and are looking forward to working the music for synch. www.myspace.com/essaylikenephew to hear a selection of tracks.

kidknevil / Basho Basho album release...

The new kidkanevil album ‘Basho Basho’ is out now! With his 3rd studio album, the kid has upped his game yet again. with a 12-track set of songs that is already winning fans across the globe. Fusing idiosyncratic hip hop beats with new-school sounds of the  likes of Joker and Flying Lotus, kid-k has crafted a truly cohesive follow to his 2008 ‘Back Off Man, I’m A Scientist’. We love it.

“Fantastic, straight-up awesome” Daedelus (Ninja Tune)

“This is mahh type’o’shieeetttt!!” Tokimonsta (Brainfeeder)

“8-bit madness packed full of E numbers…gimme some mo!” Alex Nut (Eglo/Rinse FM)

“Basho Basho deserves to put kidkanevil right up there with Flying Lotus” Knowledge Mag

www.firstwordrecords.com for more info

Seal Cub Clubbing Club's 'Aurienteering' placed in U.S Vicks Commercial

We've recently been working quite closely with the five-piece, post-punk, Wirral based Seal Cub Clubbing Club (Jack To Phono Records) and are pleased to confirm that 'Aurienteering' (from their splendid debut album 'Super Science Fiction') has just been placed in a Vicks commercial in the USA (check the Synch Work page to see it). 

The band are currently busy in the studio recording their follow up album, look out for a new single to come very soon.

They're also touring the UK with dates in London, Bath, Oxford, Manchester, Liverpool & Birmingham over the next few weeks.

Little Big Planet / Sony PSP License

We've recently licensed Voodoo Trombone Quartet's 'Voodoo Juju' track (on Freshly Squeezed Music) to the rather endearing and innotive Sony PSP game Little Big Planet, which is out now and great!

Artizan Music join the fray...

We're pleased to announce that we've just signed a deal with Artizan Music's DJ/Producer duo Jafar & Maxime Cescau collectively known as Poussez.

The guys specialise in the very best deep house, warm techno and modern, late night electronics, specifically tailored to the more discerning dance music connoisseur, working with a host of well known talent including Demarkus Lewis, Rich Medina, Spieltape, Blacksoul, Terry Farley, Rithma, Funky Transport, Rhythm Plate, Deporto, Yam Who? and more...

More info at www.artizanmusic.co.uk

Welcome aboard gents.

New Matt Halsall album...

Recent signing, trumpeter, composer, producer and all round good egg, Matthew Halsall, has just completed the finishing touches to his brand new album, "Colour Yes".

The album contains 6 brand new compositions that feature (Matt on) trumpet, piano, upright bass, harp and saxophone and are amazing!

Matt's modal jazz sounds influenced by Alice Coltrane, Art Blakely and John Coltrane have been receiving airplay from Gilles Peterson on BBC Radio 1 over the past month - his show was graced with TWO tracks from the new album two weeks in a row.

The album is set for release on Monday 26th October on the Gondwana Records label (www.gondwanarecords.com). He is playing a series of live dates around the country to promote it.

Listen for yourself and find out more at www.myspace.com/matthewhalsall

Flashguns join the party...

We'd like to extend a huge welcome to London (& some Brighton) indie punks Flashguns and are chuffed to announce they've signed a publishing deal with us here at Five Missions More.

Flashguns have previously worked closely with independent promoter and record company Blue Flowers (who've also released music from another 5MM favourite Stricken City) and performed this year's Latitude & 1234 Festivals, plus Summer Sundae and Standon Calling.

Their vibrant, infectious spirit and tight live performances have earnt them a support slot with Bombay Bicycle Club on their current UK tour.

"Sky-bursting and heart stirring" NME

"Surging new wave rhythms and time-tested melodies" Artrocker

"We get the feeling we will be seeing a lot more of Flashguns" The Fly

We do too...but in the meantime, here's their MySpace.

'Top of the Top' placed in Vodafone ad...

We’re proud to announce that we’ve just placed Laura J Martin’s ‘Top Of The Top’ in a Vodafone campaign in the Netherlands.

Big thanks to our Dutch partners at The Missing Synch for their help. 
Check out the ad on our synch page and the full track on our music page.

Laura has just completed live sets at this years' Big Chill and Green Man Festivals. You can hear more Laura J Martin music on her www.myspace.com/lalajmartin

Brasstronaut join the 5MM family (and we're celebrating with a free mp3!)...

We're delighted to announce that Five Missions More have just signed a publishing deal with Brasstronaut. The horn-wielding Vancouver based-band are not quite pop, not quite jazz, nor classical… they’re not really anything immediately identifiable in fact. They do, however, create strikingly beautiful and original music, itching to make a mark on your memories and starving hearts.

Have a look at the new music video for EP track 'Requiem for A Scene', directed by Alan Miller, on our music page (where you can also hear 'Fan')

Hailing from British Columbia, Canada and signed to Toronto-based independent label Unfamiliar Records, the band are currently putting the finishing touches to their debut album set for release later this year.

We're really excited to be involved in their project and are offering a free mp3 of the track to celebrate...click here and we'll send you a download link for the bargain introductory price of £your e-mail address.

Welcome, Brasstronaut, to family 5MM....

5MM Present: Next Up...

Over the last few months here at 5MM HQ we’ve been delving deep into the compelling & often clandestine (if a little grimey) world of up & coming/ independent music.

Our expeditions to all manner of interesting venues, pop-up clubs & strange Dalston basements have compelled us to gather up a selection of tracks from some of the hottest, current, up & coming bands to push on the synch front and bring you...5MM Present: Next Up...

These be the bands:

My Tiger My Timing, Stricken City, Flashguns, Dan Black, the Seal Cub Clubbing Club, Killermeters, Homecut and new 5MM signing Brasstronaut.

...they are good.

If you're interested in receiving a promo CD or an mp3 showreel in relation to licensing opportunities, just drop us a line... tom@fivemissionsmore.com.

5MM & First Word Publishing Deal...

We're proud to announce the completion of a deal that sees 5MM Publishing administer the First Word Records publishing catalogue.

First Word Records is home to Kidkanevil (of Stateless), 6ix Toys & the funkiest horn section in the UK, The Haggis Horns. An eclectic label which boasts a catalogue of modern soul, edgy hip hop and jazzy beats, FW have released music from Corinne Bailey Rae, Andreya Triana, Laura J Martin and many more.

We're really excited about getting to work on the music and proud to welcome First Word into the 5MM fold.

For more info about First Word check www.firstwordrecords.com.

Inaudible Answer join the fray...

We are pleased to announce that we've just concluded a deal with brand new net label; Inaudible Answer. 5MM will publish the songwriters who release on the label.

Set up to promote as wide a range of music as they see fit and striking as good a balance between free and paid for content as possible, the label is looking to provide a platform for some really exciting up and coming artists.

The initial releases will have an electronic focus and will feature the striking debut EP from producer Huess.

There's plenty more to come from IA in the next 6 months, so keep 'em peeled...

Laura J Martin's 'Doki Doki' placed in Tang commercial

No sooner had we welcomed Laura aboard the good ship 5MM, than we placed her first single, 'Doki Doki' (released on First Word Excursions early 2009) in this Tang soft drink commercial (South America).

Laura is currently finishing her debut album; a wonderful mix of handmade folk and electronics. She'll be shopping the album to various labels in the months to come.

Rest assured there's a lot more to come from this super-talented young singer/songwriter/producer!

Aaron Jerome features in 90210...

5MM track 'Angel Lady' by Aaron Jerome which features Andreya Triana, was featured in episode 11 of brand new US TV series 90210: "an edgy, contemporary spin-off of the iconic drama Beverly Hills, 90210" as described by the network.

The song is taken from the splendid Aaron Jerome album 'Time To Rearrange" on BBE Records which is out now and well worth checking out...