Thursday, July 02, 2009

SmoothViews review of It's That Girl Again

"We are just so pleased she's back bringing us jazzed up pop music that doesn't sound like it was manufactured by bean counters to fit the specifications of a focus group's consensus. This is beautifully crafted, lyrically inventive music that sounds like nothing else out there. And that voice! More clear and pure than ever and able to glide effortlessly over the fastest grooves and shift from high to low without losing a beat."

I've enjoyed Shannon West's smart, nail-on-the-head commentary on pop-jazz for many years now. Unsurprisingly, she cues right into the essence of ITGA in her review on the sharp Smooth Views site.

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Wednesday, July 01, 2009

US Charts

RADIO:
#13 Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs ("Blame It On the Summer")
#21 Billboard Indicator ("Blame It On the Summer")
#16 Mediabase Smooth A/C chart ("Blame It On the Summer")
#19 Smoothjazz.com (It's That Girl Again)

SALES:
#16 Billboard Contemporary Jazz albums
Amazon US: #29 Vocal Jazz
iTunes US: #47 Vocal
(both site's status as of 6:00pm EST 7/1/09)

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Monday, June 29, 2009

Polish charts

RADIO:
#1 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("A Gift")
#7 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("Blame it on the Summer")
#16 Radio 3 ("A Gift")
#31 Radio 3 ("Blame it on the Summer")

SALES:
#18 Merlin online sales
#10 Empik Top Ten Muzyka sales
#13 OLIS Oficjalna lista sprzedaży

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

US Charts

I'll start doing Polish charts separately. :)

Up!

US RADIO:
#13 Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs ("Blame It On the Summer")
#17 Mediabase Smooth A/C chart ("Blame It On the Summer")
#19 Smoothjazz.com (It's That Girl Again)

US SALES:
#18 Billboard Contemporary Jazz albums
Amazon US: #23 Vocal Jazz, #23 Dance/Electronic, #36 Dance Pop
iTunes US: #21 Vocal
(both site's status as of 2:00pm EST 6/24/09)

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Order It's That Girl Again signed copies! Also, tour update

This is verbatim from the official Basia mailing list (join on Basia's official site, click on the graphic at right to get you there)

Just to let you know that ‘It’s That Girl Again’ has become available by mail order. It features 15 tracks, including two bonus tracks, ‘Oh Mama’ and a new version of ‘Clear Horizon’. It costs £9.99 +P&P and the first 50 CD’s ordered will be signed by Basia.
Follow the link to order.

Also, a lot of Basia's Polish friends were asking about our providing a Polish translation to the songs on 'It's That Girl Again', so we have created a new section on our website, showing a loose Polish translation alongside the English lyrics. Go to 'New CD Lyrics' and have a look!

And finally, we are still working towards a possible October/November tour. We will let you know as soon as things get confirmed.

With Love
Basia and Danny

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Thursday, June 18, 2009

Charts

US RADIO:
#16 Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs ("Blame It On the Summer")
#16 Mediabase Smooth A/C chart ("Blame It On the Summer")
#20 Smoothjazz.com (It's That Girl Again)

US SALES:
#19 Billboard Contemporary Jazz albums
Amazon US: #25 Vocal Jazz, #14 Dance/Electronic, #23 Dance Pop
iTunes US: #27 Vocal
(both site's status as of 12:30pm EST 6/18/09)

POLISH RADIO: (UPDATED)
#1 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("A Gift")
#10 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("Blame it on the Summer")
#9 Radio 3, Poland ("A Gift")

POLISH SALES: (UPDATED)
#10 Merlin online sales
#7 Empik Top Ten Muzyka sales (major Polish chain store)
#11 OLIS Oficjalna lista sprzedaży (Retail sales chart)

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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

YouTube Roundup!

First video for "Prime Time TV." Since the single came out two years before it did in America, Basia looks pretty different!



Video from one.net (in Polish).

Japanese cover of New Day for You.

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Friday, June 05, 2009

TVN translated chat

Thanks to marek on the basia2 list for this translation and transcription! I've bolded things that are of note to you and me, the fans looking for the nitty-gritty. :)

B: Good morning, everybody, welcome to the chat.
AniqqqX: What is your day like?
B: And in how many words am I to answer that question? :)
Paatryk: Why did you double the `Trze' in your last name? To impress?
B: That's not my fault (I had nothing to do with it). :D
Radek: How come you decided to record a new version of Clear Horizon? Greetings, I'm impatiently awaiting for a concert in 3city (Gdansk/Sopot/ Gdynia)
B: Thanks. We were not quite happy with the first version, but not sure whether the new one is better.
Alusia1: What songs are included on the new album?
B: I suggest checking out our website, basiasongs.com.
Paulina: Which artists that you have met were you most impressed with ?
B: Anita Baker, Stevie Wonder, Mike Hucknall.
Absolvent: Hello, I went to Jaworzno High School. I know it was part of your life, too. How do you recall those times?
B: Best time of my life.
Marek_en: Are you planning to do a clip for any of the singles from ITGA?
B: Yes, we are planning to do clips for `A Gift' and `I must'.

Kuba123: How did you start your career?
B: I was born singing and the career followed against my will (it just happened?). :)
AniqqqX: Good morning, do you have a pet?
B. I used to have a dog, I'd like to have another one, just not one that sheds hair, I am allergic. A poodle? :)
Paulina: If you didn't pursue singing career, what would you do?
B: I'd be a teacher.
AniqqqX: Do you like picking wild mushrooms? [seriously?? -- LO]
B: I never do it. I live in England, they don't do it there, sadly.
Rih1: What Polish groups did you sing with?
B: Alibabki, for a short while, Perfect, for an even shorter while, and before that in my High School group Astry :)
Ciekawa: What has been happening with you all this time?
B: What time do you mean?
AniqqqX: What do you think of Jarocin Festival?
B: I know nothing about it. Should I?
Marek_en: Where can one buy the bonus songs from the new album, `Oh Mama' and `Clear Horizon'?
B: iTunes or wait for the new version of the album.

AniqqqX: What do you enjoy besides music?
B: Football, F1, movies and theatre.
Ergp: When are you planning to tour Poland?
B: Probably in the fall.

Radek: Basiu, how did you started working together with Trey Lorenz? How come you decided to record `She deserves it' with him?
B: He was signed to the same label, I met him by chance at the recording studio. His voice suited the song and he was keen to do it.
Ergp: Is it true you studies physics?
B: Yes. :) But only for a year.
AniqqqX: Is this your first chat?
B: Yes. :) Lack of experience is obvious. :)
Marek_en: Basiu, I would love to hear you on the biggest radio stations (RMF and Zet), are you planning any special promotion (e.g. interviews) with them?
B: I would like to be heard there, but it's up to them.
Dragan: Do you miss Poland?
B: Not really, I am always here (spending a lot of time in Poland).
Paulina: What albums do like from start to end?
B: Early Stevie Wonder albums, `Nightfly' Dogan Fagen, Noa and Keane.
Paatryk: How did you live through the martial law period (81/82)?
B: I was in UK by then and I felt very sad.
Radek: Will Peter White, Dee Johnson and Clarisse sisters go on tour with you?
B: Clarisse sisters for sure, Peter possible, he's always on tour, Dee is on tour with Simply Red.

aniqqqX: What do you think should be the symbol for euro 2012?
B: Maybe a red and white football? :)
Thank you very much for your questions. :) It was nice to meet you. See you. :)

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Thailand release of ITGA

It's That Girl Again will see a release in Thailand on June 23. (via basiasongs.com)

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Charts with bonus WTF!

In the "ain't that a.... stinker" category, R&R is dunzo! They literally shut down out of nowhere, pulled the proverbial plug. Had the countdown continued, "Blame It On The Summer" would have been at #17 on monitored Smooth Jazz.

moving on!

US RADIO:
#16 Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs ("Blame It On the Summer")
#17 Mediabase Smooth A/C chart ("Blame It On the Summer")
#21 Smoothjazz.com (It's That Girl Again)

US SALES:
#13 Billboard Contemporary Jazz albums
Amazon US: #19 Vocal Jazz, #19 Dance/Electronic, #22 Dance Pop
iTunes US: #19 Vocal
(both site's status as of 10:00pm EST 6/5/08)

POLISH RADIO:
#1 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("A Gift")
#6 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("Blame it on the Summer")
#2 Radio 3, Poland ("A Gift")

POLISH SALES:
#4 Merlin online sales
#4 Empik Top Ten Muzyka sales (major Polish chain store)
#4 OLIS Oficjalna lista sprzedaży (Retail sales chart)

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Friday, May 29, 2009

This week's charts

US RADIO:
#16 R&R Monitored Smooth Jazz chart; Most Added ("Blame It On the Summer")
#20 R&R Smooth Jazz Indicator ("Blame It On the Summer")
#16 Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs ("Blame It On the Summer")
#16 Mediabase Smooth A/C chart ("Blame It On the Summer")
#20 Smoothjazz.com (It's That Girl Again)

US SALES:
#13 Billboard Contemporary Jazz albums
Amazon US: #17 Vocal Jazz, #17 Dance/Electronic, #20 Dance Pop
iTunes US: #19 Vocal
(both site's status as of 2:00pm EST 5/29/08)

POLISH RADIO:
#1 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("A Gift")
#5 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("Blame it on the Summer")
#2 Radio 3, Poland ("A Gift")

POLISH SALES:
#6 Merlin online sales
#6 Empik Top Ten Muzyka sales (major Polish chain store)
#7 OLIS Oficjalna lista sprzedaży (Retail sales chart)

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Charts now

Next verse, same as the first.

Special note: "Blame it on the Summer" will be played on the Smooth Jazz Countdown with Alan Kepler this weekend as a "chartbound" track.

US RADIO:
#16 R&R Monitored Smooth Jazz chart ("Blame It On the Summer")
#18 R&R Smooth Jazz Indicator ("Blame It On the Summer")
#16 Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs ("Blame It On the Summer")
#17 Mediabase Smooth A/C chart ("Blame It On the Summer")
#20 Smoothjazz.com (It's That Girl Again)

US SALES:
#7 Billboard Contemporary Jazz albums
Amazon US: #17 Vocal Jazz, #16 Dance/Electronic, #22 Dance Pop
iTunes US: #24 Vocal
(both site's status as of 10:00pm EST 5/19/08)

POLISH RADIO:
#1 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("A Gift")
#10 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("Blame it on the Summer")
#1 Radio 3, Poland ("A Gift")

POLISH SALES:
#5 Merlin online sales
#5 Empik Top Ten Muzyka sales (major Polish chain store)
#6 OLIS Oficjalna lista sprzedaży (Retail sales chart)

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Friday, May 15, 2009

San Diego today, San Francisco/San Rafael tomorrow

TODAY-
SAN DIEGO
Interview for NBC News (to be shown on the 4.30 Newscast)
7.30pm instore appearance at Borders, 668 6th Avenue San Diego.

TOMORROW-
SAN FRANCISCO
Interview with KKSF
Instore appearance at Borders, 588 Francisco Blvd West, San Rafael 4pm.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

This week's charts

Steady!

US RADIO:
#16 R&R Monitored Smooth Jazz chart; Most Added ("Blame It On the Summer")
#16 Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs ("Blame It On the Summer")
#17 Mediabase Smooth A/C chart ("Blame It On the Summer")
#19Smoothjazz.com (It's That Girl Again)
#23 R&R Smooth Jazz Indicator chart ("Blame It On the Summer")

US SALES:
#7 Billboard Contemporary Jazz albums
Amazon US: #17 Vocal Jazz, #17 Dance/Electronic, #21 Dance Pop, #394 in all Music
iTunes US: #24 Vocal
(both site's status as of 2:39pm EST 5/13/08)

POLISH RADIO:
#1 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("A Gift")
#9 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("Blame it on the Summer")
#2 Radio 3, Poland ("A Gift")

POLISH SALES:
#3 Merlin online sales
#5 Empik Top Ten Muzyka sales (major Polish chain store)
#5 OLIS Oficjalna lista sprzedaży (Retail sales chart) ITGA is one of the most frequently purchased albums in Poland right now, as it should be!

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Saturday, May 09, 2009

Basia and Danny's American Adventure

Kind of, anyway. ;) They are coming over to NYC and the West Coast to do a little promo.

NEW YORK (Tue/Wed May 12/13): Interviews for ABC News Now (Live 1pm May 12), Reuters TV and XM/Sirius Radio.

LA (Thu May 14): Interview at The WAVE and at Broadcast Architecture/SmoothJazz.com

SAN DIEGO (Fri May 15):Interviews for KIFM and NBC News (to be shown on the 4.30 Newscast) and at 7.30pm an instore appearance at Borders, 668 6th Avenue San Diego.

SAN FRANCISCO (Sat May 16): Interview with KKSF and an instore appearance at Borders, 588 Francisco Blvd West, San Rafael 4pm.

Be sure to catch them if those in-stores are in your area! We'll update with any more details.

In even more official good news, ITGA has gone gold in Poland and a fall tour is looking more and more possible! YES!

(via basiasongs.com & official mailing list)

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Wednesday, May 06, 2009

5/5 charts

Hot fudge, holy moly. The charts are expanding like rabbits so I'm going to break it down for you like this:

US RADIO:
#16 R&R Monitored Smooth Jazz chart ("Blame It On the Summer")
#16 Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs ("Blame It On the Summer")
#19 Mediabase Smooth A/C chart ("Blame It On the Summer")
#20 Smoothjazz.com (It's That Girl Again)
#20 Smooth Jazz Top 20 Countdown w/ Alan Kepler ("Blame It On the Summer")
#23 R&R Smooth Jazz Indicator chart ("Blame It On the Summer")

US SALES:
#5 Billboard Contemporary Jazz albums
Amazon US: #7 Dance/Electronic (??), #13 Dance Pop, #14 Vocal Jazz, #205 in all Music
iTunes US: #20 Vocal, graphic still in rotation on main page!
(both site's status as of 12:52pm EST 5/6/08)

POLISH RADIO:
#1 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("A Gift")
#9 Radio 3, Poland ("A Gift")
#14 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("Blame it on the Summer")

POLISH SALES:
#1 Merlin online sales!!!
#5 Empik Top Ten Muzyka sales (major Polish chain store)
#7 OLIS Oficjalna lista sprzedaży (Retail sales chart) Huge jump from 22 last week!

WOW. But don't let this behemoth dissuade you from sending links to more in the comments, because that's the only way I find these things out.

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Thursday, April 30, 2009

This week's charts

#6 Billboard Contemporary Jazz albums (It's That Girl Again)
#16 R&R Monitored Smooth Jazz chart; Most Added list ("Blame It On the Summer")
#16 Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs ("Blame It On the Summer")
#19 Smoothjazz.com (It's That Girl Again)
#22 Mediabase Smooth A/C chart ("Blame It On the Summer")

#22 OLIS Oficjalna lista sprzedaży (Retail sales chart)
#1 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("A Gift")
#14 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("Blame it on the Summer")

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Saturday, April 25, 2009

Release dates for Malaysia and Singapore

(via basiasongs.com)I KNOW there is a following in these countries as I was fortunate to have met some fans from there after a show last tour! It's That Girl Again was released in Malaysia yesterday, April 24, and it will also be out in Singapore on May 1. Woot!

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Friday, April 24, 2009

Nissan commercial song on MySpace; bonus track lyrics on basiasongs

Basia uploaded a cover of "Smooth Operator", done for a Nissan commercial in Japan, to the MySpace page.
View the original commercial here!

There are now lyrics for bonus songs "Oh Mama" and "Clear Horizon" on basiasongs.com.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

4/21 charts

Up and up and up!

#5 Billboard Contemporary Jazz albums (It's That Girl Again)
#16 R&R Monitored Smooth Jazz chart; #1 Most Increased Play ("Blame It On the Summer")
#17 Mediabase Smooth A/C chart("Blame It On the Summer")
#18 Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs ("Blame It On the Summer")
#25 Smoothjazz.com; Top 10 Spincrease! (It's That Girl Again)

#1 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje ("A Gift")


Anyone know what is happening in Japan?


EDIT: from Krysia-
Yesterday's (Friday - 24.04.2009)Radio Zlote Przeboje Chart results:
- A gift - 2nd
- Blame it on the Summer - 22nd

You can vote for the songs this way:
Go to the site,
(choose "Lista przebojów" from the menu on the left)

You need to register ("Rejestracja") before you vote ("Zagłosuj"). (Thanks to commenter mk for the directions!

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Friday, April 17, 2009

Album out in Poland today!!

Congrats to everyone there, enjoy the new album!

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Thursday, April 16, 2009

It's That Girl Again #5 on Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album chart

And this is it's chart debut!!

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

4/14 Charts

This week's chart action:

#19 R&R Monitored Smooth Jazz chart
#19 Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs
#22 Mediabase Monitored Smooth A/C chart
#30 Smoothjazz.com
Unsure of what is going on at Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje this week.

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Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Basia iTunes banner!


Woot! This was spotted in the Vocal section.

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4/7 Charts

This week's chart action:

#19 R&R Monitored Smooth Jazz chart
#21 Mediabase Monitored Smooth A/C chart
#25 Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs
#37 Smoothjazz.com *chart debut!* Also on: Most Added List; SPINcreased Top Ten List (+40)

#2 #2 Lista Przebojów Radia Złote Przeboje (for "A Gift")



PEOPLE: please don't send links to that top40charts world jazz site-- it is full of adware and I'm not going to send people somewhere that will crash their browser at the least. Thanks. :)

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Saturday, April 04, 2009

Basia interview on Jazz Trax is online!

It's up! Radio stations who carry the Jazz Trax program will be playing it this weekend as well.

At some point when I can capture the audio I'll transcribe it. :)

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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

New album on Amazon UK

Looks like It's That Girl Again is now available on Amazon UK (thanks Mark).

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3/31 charts

"Blame it on the Summer"
enters the Radio and Records Smooth Jazz chart at #29. It is also among Most Increased Plays.

is #2 on Marek Niedzwiecki Radio Zlote Przeboje chart (Poland)

is #29 on Mediabase Smooth AC chart.

ITGA as a whole is Most Added and Chartbound at smoothjazz.com.

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WTF Borders?

Update on the Borders situation: fans who have not been able to get the Borders Exclusive version of It's That Girl Again in stores have ordered it online, BUT were given the 13-track, no-bonus-tracks version. Clearly this isn't acceptable and a real shame.

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It's That Girl Again on iTunes Europe!

Now's your chance if you live in Europe! Use this link to find Basia no matter which country's iTunes you wish to use. (thanks Marek)

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Thursday, March 26, 2009

Borders is go, in some areas anyway

The Special Edition of It's That Girl Again at Borders has been confirmed and it includes bonus tracks "Oh Mama" and "Clear Horizon" (2009).

Some parts of the country apparently haven't been stocked (including, grrr, mine). Borders appears to be reorganizing how they sell music, perhaps this may have something to do with it. In any case, some fans are ordering online and seeing if the bonus tracks come with. We will update.

Never ends, does it? :D

Thanks to the fans who hopped over so those further away could save gas or shipping!

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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

IT'S FINALLY TIME! THE ALBUM IS OUT!!

Today is that long-awaited day for US fans as It's That Girl Again is NOW AVAILABLE in stores and for download. Buy one now and get several for friends!!

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Friday, March 20, 2009

It's That Girl Again US preorder watch; iTunes now with samples; Borders update

Friday March 20: this will be the last update to this post.

iTunes US is now listing ITGA as a preorder release, with audio samples.

Tower: $12.86 Low price winner!
Amazon: $12.99 (import $42.99-- yikes!)
CD Universe: $13.34
DeepDiscount.com: $13.79
Best Buy: $14.99
J&R: $14.99
SonyStyle: $14.99
FYE: $14.99 (less for members)
Borders (pretty bare listing): $18.99

Borders has indicated to Danny and Basia that they will be offering a version with "Oh Mama" as a bonus track, and Danny supplied them with the tracks and everything to do this, but fans have been trying to confirm this without much luck. According to their reps at E1 (Koch) Borders should have the error corrected in their system sometime today. However, some fans who live near Borders are going to confirm this physically to help our international fans and those fans who live far away from any Borders location. I'll post confirmation when we get it!


NOTE: these links are for informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement by BasiaWeb. In other words, it's up to you who you choose, and you are on your own!

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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

It's That Girl Again electronic press kit

The new EPK has been uploaded to YouTube. It's a ten-minute mini-documentary and it's pretty great. What I wouldn't give for one in high-def!

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Friday, March 13, 2009

New single being spun across the US

The new album is #1 in new adds among those stations who report to smoothjazz.com

"Blame It on the Summer" is also #2 most added on what may be the final tracking of such facts on Radio & Records, which is eliminating smooth jazz coverage shortly.

There is also coverage (from our writeup) on Smooth Jazz Network, the overseeing network of many remaining smooth jazz stations. So that's good!

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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Lyrics up on Basia's site

All of the lyrics from It's That Girl Again have been posted on Basia and Danny's site-- you will find the heading at the top menu.

Congratulations Japan, and as for the rest of us-- not much longer!!

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Thursday, March 05, 2009

Our take on ITGA

is up now on Koch Distribution's site.

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Europe download release scheduled

From the Basia official mailing list:
We are delighted to tell you we have just received a date of March 30th for the release of 'It's That Girl Again' on iTunes in Europe.
Other downloading sites will follow a week later.
A deal for the release of the CD in Poland is underway.
After much debate on the subject, we have decided not to put the lyrics for the new albumon the CD booklet, but they will be available on our website www.basiasongs.comfrom 11th March.

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Monday, March 02, 2009

Borders including bonus tracks, Japan including special sleeve

Anyone still on the fence about who to order from and how many? In the US, Borders Books and Music will sell a version of It's That Girl Again with bonus tracks "Clear Horizon" and "Oh Mama." (it is not listed on their site yet) In Japan, the bonus track will be "Clear Horizon" and the CD will be sleeved within a special plastic sleeve including text and graphics, according to the HMV site and our team of crack translators on smoe.

Looks like I'm going to have to get both!

"Clear Horizon" is a reworking of the 1998 song from the Clear Horizon- Best of Basia compliation.

As for other countries, plans are in the works and will be announced when they are ready to roll.

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"Blame It On The Summer" going for adds on SJ radio this week

The new first US single "Blame It On The Summer" is listed on Radio and Record's site as "Going for Adds." This means that we may hear it on Smooth Jazz radio very soon.

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Sample "A Gift"

You can hear a sample of "A Gift" here. It appeared on Marek Niedzwiecki's radio show in Poland.

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Friday, February 13, 2009

Japan release pushed to March 11

This according to basiasongs.com :)

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Monday, February 09, 2009

It's official!

The official Basia site is updated including official word that the album will be out in the US on Koch on March 24 and in Japan on WHD "a week or two ahead of America." A final cover can be seen there as well as they have added ITGA to their discography. See also the link to their myspace which includes an unreleased live version of "An Olive Tree."

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Friday, February 06, 2009

Japan release looking to be in March

While retailers are pushing a February 25th street date in Japan, according to Danny it will likely be a week earlier than the US release date, aka March. Will keep you posted.

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Thursday, February 05, 2009

CONFIRMED: Koch sales book outlining release details of It's That Girl Again, set for March 24.

Commenter "Mark" has left a link to Koch's spring sales PDF, including artwork, photo, and release date for It's That Girl Again. (However, this artwork is not the final version)

Highlights:
  • March 24, 2009!!!

  • "A Gift" goes to AC radio, while "Blame It On The Summer" goes to Smooth Jazz (gulp).

  • Commercials will air on CBS Sunday Morning on March 22.

  • Touring, apparently!

  • This is intriguing: "Internet awareness campaign to mobilize the Basia fan base through social networking sites and core websites." Universal said the same thing during Matt's Mood, yet I never did hear from them-- the fans did all the work as per usual, though there was that entertaining intern that spammed every message board in town, gaining credibility nowhere and sort of undermining us. We shall see what Koch means by this.

  • I just want it known that I did not write that piece. I did however, write this.

It's safe to freak out now. WHOOOOOO!

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Thursday, January 08, 2009

Preorders available on CD Japan

(Thanks to Chris for the heads-up!)
It's That Girl Again is available for preorder on CD Japan's website according to this notice received by fans:


To secure your first press copy of any of the items listed below,
preorder on or before January 15, 2009.
************ ********* ********* ********* ******
IECP-10168
BASIA/IT's That Girl Again(Title subject to change) [Limited Release]
[HQCD] CDA 2700 yen US$29/93.78 Release Date:2009/02/ 25
Description: Features high-quality CD (HQCD) format.
URL - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=IECP-10168

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"First Press Available" button in the product details indicates the
availability of the first press edition (sometimes including bonuses).
When that button is gone, only a later press of the same title may be
available.
Some items are released in limited quantity or for a limited period of
time. If you're after a limited edition, early ordering is essential to
ensure timely receipt of your order.


As no details of any release have been confirmed yet, buyer beware! You could be ordering a different cover or bonus tracks... or you could be ordering a really expensive version of the exact same thing. :)

(Hopefully they ARE different-- I'm itching for something new to collect!)

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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

It's That Girl Again will get a Japanese release too

The new album It's That Girl Again will be released in Japan as well as the US, according to the official Basia site. While they plan on sending emails to their mailing list when the official date is confirmed, HMV Japan appears to have beaten them to it by declaring a February 25th street date. Ooh, intrigue!

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Wednesday, December 03, 2008

The NEW track listing (now with additional newness)

The track listing for It's That Girl Again has been finalized! [EDIT: and then again!]

1.If Not Now Then When
2.Someone For Everyone
3.I Must
4.A Gift
5.Everybody's On The Move
6.There's a Tear
7.Blame It On The Summer
8.Two Islands
9.Love Lies Bleeding
10.Winners
11.They Know Nothing About Us
12.Amelki Smiech
13.It's That Girl Again

Bonus tracks for promos, "b-sides" etc.
1.Clear Horizon
2.Oh Mama

I heard the two most-recently-completed songs (A Gift, Oh Mama) and they are really great as well. :) EDIT: and it appears "A Gift" will be the first single. It's an excellent choice for that.

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Get on Basia's mailing list

There's now an email list for release and touring info at the official site, I suggest you get there (hit the News section) and join it!

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Thursday, October 02, 2008

Basia: Koch deal done, album February '09, touring spring

via Basia's myspace page Basia has posted a message on her myspace as well as new tracks.

"Good news! Our deal with Koch Records has at last been finalized for the release of our CD in North America. We're still working on the rest of the world! The schedule at the moment is for a single release in late January and then the album will follow in late February. We would then, all going well, tour some time around April/May/June time. Where exactly, we just don't know yet, but watch this space or check out the website (basiasongs.com). To celebrate we have added two new tasters, 'There's a Tear' and 'Everybody's on the Move' (instrumental). Thanks to those who took the time to wish me a happy birthday. I celebrated it with my brother and sister, by going to see Stevie Wonder at the 02 Arena. He was fantastic, we had a wonderful night! With love Basia"

If you haven't already, do add Basia to your friends list: http://www.myspace.com/basiasongs

Also: it appears that you can now add their songs to your myspace playlist, THANK YOU!! because I was feeling like a heel for having everyone but Basia on mine, frankly. Gotta represent, and us fans are going to have to work harder to spread the word this time since they are indie now!

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