THE DARES Though barely 18 years old, The Dares have been playing together for eight years and written over 100 songs. Formed in 1998 by twin brothers Ben Peterson (guitar and lead vocals) and Matt Peterson (drums and vocals), the band moved to California in December of 2003 where school buddy Martin Lascano joined on bass guitar and vocals.
Their energy, showmanship, and great songs have garnered The Dares numerous mentions in newspapers and magazines, and most recently, they played the iTunes showcase at music conference SXSW 2008. Not bad for a trio of seniors from Whittier High School.
Now signed to Jive Records, The Dares are currently writing and recording new songs for their debut full length album.
The first single "Love Me When I Leave" is due out soon - get ready!
>NEW MUSIC
Click below for links to our latest projects, or open the player and listen now!
Got a hot tip? A compliment? A complaint? If it's the former two, please email and be sure to include "Right Bank News" in the subject line. RBM Artist Ry Cuming Joins Quiksilver/SurfAid Mission
Ry in Indonesia to support Quiksilver's Katiet Project
Humanitarian aid organization SurfAid International has opened the premier stage of the Quiksilver SurfAid Community Health Training Center at Katiet, in the Mentawai Islands, off Indonesia's West Sumatran coast.
Ry (pictured right with Mentawai children) traveled to Indonesia with Quiksilver in December to help build sustainable shelters, plant much-needed vegetables, and raise awareness.
He has also documented his experiences in some new songs, to be released soon.
In the worst Mentawai villages, up to 50% of children will die from causes including acute respiratory infection, diarrhea, unclean birthing situations and malaria. In addition, SurfAid research shows that up to 40% of Mentawai children are malnourished and 60% of mothers and children are anemic. The center aims to help correct this situation.
SurfAid Founder and CEO, Dr. Dave Jenkins, said the opening of the center was the culmination of a long and successful partnership with Quiksilver.
Learn more about the project here. BILLBOARD UPDATE
Issue Date: February 23, 2008
The Grammys are over, but our hits keep on coming!
PLATINUM self-titled JONAS BROTHERS album is still charting well, up this week to #25 on the Billboard 200 chart. Look for the JESS CATES-written song "Take A Breath" on the "Jonas Bonus" release.
"Take A Breath" has proved so popular that although the song doesn't have an official video yet, scores of ambitious fans have posted their own versions on youtube:
In other parts of the pop world, America once again has Idol fever. Last season's winner JORDIN SPARKS is up a few spots this week: her album is #44 on the Billboard 200.
There are two versions of her debut album out there - and both include hit songs but writer JESS CATES. There is a main release with our song "Next To You" and a special edition sold on iTunes and at Walmart stores which includes the additional JESS track "Worth The Wait."
And BROOKS & DUNN are still riding high in Nashville with their latest album "Cowboy Town," which this week hit #33 on Top Country Albums.
NEW! JESS CATES' song "Take a Breath" is featured on the JONAS BROTHERS special version of their self-titled album, the "Jonas Bonus" edition.
Issue Date: December 29, 2007
Platinum!
Looks like a lot of tweens will be receiving JONAS BROTHERS albums as gifts this year: their eponymous release hit #16 on the Billboard 200 chart, AND it has just been certified PLATINUM.
In Nashville news, BROOKS & DUNN's latest album "Cowboy Town" is up this week on the Billboard 200 - it's #147 there and up to #30 on Top Country Albums.
She debuted in the top 10, and this week, American Idol winner JORDIN SPARKS is still doing well: her album is #26 on the Billboard 200.
There are two versions available: the main release with our song "Next To You" by JESS CATES, and a special edition sold on iTunes and at Walmart stores which includes an additional track by JESS - "Worth The Wait"!
Issue Date: December 15, 2007
A Spark On The Charts
After debuting at #10 last week, American Idol winner JORDIN SPARKS' new album holds strong at #18 on the Billboard 200.
The release features our song "Next To You" by JESS CATES, and a special edition sold on iTunes and at Walmart stores includes an additional track by JESS - "Worth The Wait"!
Still racking up points before the holidays: JONAS BROTHERS GOLD album and jumped up 17 spots to reach #15 on the Billboard 200 chart.
And happy holidays from Nashville! BROOKS & DUNN's "Cowboy Town" hit #139 on the Billboard 200 and held strong to #30 on Top Country Albums.
Backstreet's Back
Few things in life remain consistent, but these boys may just be the exception.
If you've missed the perfect pop, the choregraphed dancing or the earnest crooning, then October 30th was your lucky day: THE BACKSTREET BOYS' latest album "Unbreakable" was finally released!
The Digital Deluxe version includes the entire album plus two bonus tracks (including one additional song by our own JESS CATES, who also penned the hit first single "Inconsolable.")
"Unbreakable" charted at #169 on the Billboard 200 this week, and JESS CATES' "Hit Predictor" single "Inconsolable" can be heard on radio stations nationwide.
Both the song and the album are also charting strongly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland!
PLUS...
Magazine coverage of our artists isn't limited to Billboard: RY CUMING is currently featured on Vogue's website in a clip about good music and the surfing lifestyle of Australia.
Watch it here, or navigate to www.shopvogue.tv and click "TrendWatch - UGG Australia." Cheers!
December 4, 2007
RY OPENING FOR MAROON 5!
Ry to tour with Maroon 5
We are happy to announce that singer-songwriter RY CUMING will be supporting LA rockers MAROON 5 when they tour his native Australia this spring (fall if you're lucky enough to be in Oz for the shows).
MARCH
28 Fri - PERTH, Burswood Dome
30 Sun - MELBOURNE, Rod Laver Arena
31 Mon - ADELAIDE, Entertainment Centre
APRIL
2 Wed - BRISBANE, Entertainment Centre
4 Fri - SYDNEY, Acer Arena
And if you happen to be down under sooner, be sure to catch Ry's more intimate solo shows:
DECEMBER
18 Tues - SYDNEY, Beach Hotel Bondi
21 Fri - MELBOURNE, Prince of Wales - St Kilda (with the Custom Kings)
31 Mon - PEATS RIDGE Festival, NSW
BILLBOARD UPDATE
Issue Date: November 24, 2007
After debuting at #7 on the Billboard 200 chart, the BACKSTREET BOYS are still crooning their way to success. This week, new album "Unbreakable" took the #40 position, and JESS CATES' single "Inconsolable" has been dubbed a "Hit Predictor" song by Billboard.
Internationally, the BOYS made it onto the B playlist of Gaydar Radio in the UK!
Also, "Unbreakable" is charting throughout German-speaking countries:
Germany: Top 100 Sales #26
Austria: Top Sales #57
Switzerland Top 75 Sales #9!
"Inconsolable" single:
Germany: Top 100 Sales #40
Austria: Top Sales #62
Switzerland: Top 75 Sales #28
And German listeners get even more...
Top 50 Airplay: #18!
Top 20 Ringtones: #11!
Golden brothers.
But the winners this week are the JONAS BROTHERS, whose self-titled album has been certified GOLD and hit #32 on the Billboard 200 chart.
There's good news from Nashville as well. Country stars BROOKS & DUNN proved their crossover power this week as "Cowboy Town" charted not only on Top Country Albums (#19), but also on the Billboard 200! They took #76 there after six weeks on.
Looks like we have a lot to be thankful for this holiday week. Ry at Hollywood's Hotel Cafe
Ry's residency is over.But that doesn't mean there's an end to the music! Check back for more information on upcoming shows. In the meantime, you can hear Right Bank's newest artist RY CUMING on his myspace page.
Cheers!
BILLBOARD UPDATE
Issue Date: October 6, 2007
Brooks & Dunn: Drunk on Hits
BROOKS & DUNN is now out! Listen to our latest song "Drunk On Love" cowritten by DARRELL BROWN, featured on the country duo's newest album "Cowboy Town".
And look out for their upcoming tour, also entitled Drunk On Love to hear our music live, and maybe pick up some Right Bank writing-inspired merchandise.
Also this week, BACKSTREET BOYSare tearing up the charts. Single "Inconsolable" is still climbing Billboard's Pop 100 chart - this week it's at #58 after 6 weeks on!
UPDATE - September 28, 2007 Though the album isn't even released yet, the "Inconsolable" single is the #1 BACKSTREET BOYS download on iTunes (another JESS CATES hit "Incomplete" comes in at #3) AND The Top BACKSTREET BOYS Ringtone!
The song is also #40 this week on the iTunes Top Pop Songs chart.
August 10, 2007
Backstreet's Back
Just when you thought the boy band fire had died down a bit, the BACKSTREET BOYS and writer JESS CATES have returned to fan the flames:
We are happy to announce that Backstreet Boys will release Jess' song "Inconsolable" as the first single off their upcoming album!
The boys are inconsolable
And the fans are as loyal as ever. "Inconsolable" debuted on Z100 FM to rave reviews from new listeners and older ones who, despite being out of junior high these days, can't get enough of the boys. Requests flooded the station, and the response to the song was overwhelming. Check out not one but 78 photos of the band's on-air interview.
Due late October, the new album is a return to the vocal harmonies and classic pop structure that fans of the genre seem to love best. "Inconsolable" is more uptempo than last year's platinum ballad (and top iTunes download) "Incomplete" (also written by Jess), but just as affecting. Get ready for some choreographed dancing, because this one's gonna be big.
Listen to "Inconsolable" and countdown to its worldwide release on their official website.
INTERNATIONAL CHARTS
As of August 3, 2007
Belgian fans have to been good to us this summer.
NATALIA continues to top charts with her PLATINUM album "Everything And More," which includesthree Right Bank Music songs.
After eight weeks, the record is still in the Belgian Top Ten, hitting #7 this week, and it's getting pretty close to DOUBLE PLATINUM status.
Plus, if you visit her myspace page, you can add JESS CATES' "I Survived You" to your profile! (Right Bank UK song "Lil' Precious" is also featured).
Welcome to Australian singer-songwriter RY CUMING!
RBM is thrilled to announce a new addition to our publishing and management lineup: soulful guitarist RY CUMING.
New artist Ry with the LA team
After four years of traveling between the US and his native Byron Bay, Ry settled in Los Angeles just over a year ago and has been a staple of the local music scene ever since.
His insightful songs are both laid back and infectious - just listen to "Meaning Of It All" and try to get it out of your head. Or any of his songs. Seriously.
We're looking forward to big things from this charismatic Aussie - check back for updates on the album and live shows!
BILLBOARD SPOTLIGHT
Change in the Clubs: KIMBERLEY LOCKE AT #1
A change has come over the dance charts, literally.
The second single off KIMBERLEY LOCKE's album "Based On A True Story" is successfully traveling off the path usually beaten by American Idol alums: it shot to #1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play (issue date: June 9, 2007).
Changing Idol history
Though "Change" peaked at #6 on the familiar Hot Adult Contemporary chart, a dance remix proved to be the real winner.
The JESS CATES-written song knocked Fergie's "Glamorous" out of the highest spot, and made Locke the only Idol to top a Billboard dance chart with an original song. (Interestingly, "Change" also went to #7 on the Brazilian Top 30 Dance Club chart.)
In synch news, "Change" was featured on a episode of VH1's Celebrity Fit Club, on which Locke was a contestant. Clearly, Screech's bitter comments had no effect on viewers: 2.7 million watched the June 17th season finale, the highest-rated in the show's history.
Incidentally, our JESS CATES has a knack for penning tunes that can be successfully remade into club versions. His NICK LACHEY song "What's Left Of Me" has a remix playing in gyms everywhere, and it's surprisingly motivating for a heartwrenching ballad about public divorce. Maybe that's another niche market to conquer...
ARTIST UPDATE
July 2007
Let's Hear It For The Boys
If you've been missing pop-punk rockers THE DARES recently, the wait is over. They've been writing nonstop lately and are ready to debut some great songs.
Check out the brand new "Why Do I" in our player, or head to their myspace page for even more music, photos, tour info, merchandise, and friends.
Meanwhile, soulful indie rockers THE RECOIL are hard at work on their upcoming full-length album "Come On Over" and the sounds coming out of their Brighton studio are pretty amazing.
Belgian sensation NATALIA is #1 for the third week in a row!
#1 for 3 weeks!
It's been a good few weeks for us internationally as Right Bank Music songs traveled the globe and found success with various incarnations.
NATALIA was first runner-up on Idool 2003, the Belgian version of Pop Idol, where she "lost" to Peter Everard, who got 50.7% of the votes.
But her new album "Everything And More" is hardly losing on the charts. It features three Right Bank Music songs, and is already certified PLATINUM in Belgium.
And as of June 15, 2007, Natalia has a record-breaking 10 different songs off the album charting on the Belgian Top 100!
Keep an eye out for the success of German band STANFOUR - their song "Lonely Life" was cowritten by JESS CATES and is featured on their upcoming album (Universal).
Aussie Idol
Down under, Australian sensation DEAN GEYER is already garnering attention. The Australian Idol contestant released his "hotly anticipated" debut "Rush" in May and hit #7 on the ARIA charts. The album's second single is slated to be JESS CATES' song "I Don't Wanna Wait."
BILLBOARD UPDATE
Issue Date: May 26, 2007
"I Can't Hate You Anymore" keeps NOW 23 alive and charting, plus proof that Jess Cates+American Idol=AC success, all in this week's report. On The Billboard 200, "NOW That's What I Call Music 23" is still hanging on, despite new chart entries and NOW editions in release. The DOUBLE PLATINUM compilation hit #195!
And it's more good news on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart:
American Idol's KIMBERLEY LOCKE climbs to #9 with her brand new song "Change."
Plus, TAYLOR HICKS continues to chart with his JESS CATES-written ballad "Just To Feel That Way." This week it's #21 on Hot AC.
And look for more international news next week when we'll have new releases everywhere from Germany to Australia! Stay tuned.
Issue Date: May 12, 2007
Compilation "NOW That's What I Call Music 23" is still rocking the The Billboard 200 - this week the DOUBLE PLATINUM album took its place at #141.
Change on the charts
KIMBERLEY LOCKE of American Idol famemoved to #12 spot on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart with her new single "Change," cowritten by JESS CATES.
Her full album, "Based On A True Story" was released May 1 and featured on the front page of the allmusic guide.
TAYLOR HICKS pushes up to #20 on Hot Adult Contemporary with "Just To Feel That Way." The JESS CATES-penned song was the first single from the American Idol winner's PLATINUM album, "Taylor Hicks."
May 2, 2007
Marit Larsen Joins Right Bank Team
RBM is thrilled to welcome singer-songwriter MARIT LARSEN to the Right Bank Management roster.
Introducing MARIT LARSEN
Already a star in her native country, Marit was voted "Best New Norwegian Artist" at the MTV European Awards. Her album "Under The Surface" went double platinum in Norway and produced four successive #1 singles. We're looking forward to introducing Marit's gorgeous sound to American ears.
Writer Jess Cates and publisher Right Bank Music received plaques at ASCAP's Pop Awards for our work on Nick Lachey's song "What's Left Of Me," co-written by Cates.
Lachey also performed the hit single, honored for being "Among the Most Performed Songs of 2006," at the ceremony, which was held in the Kodak Theater.
Issue Date: April 14, 2007
Just because part of the world took a holiday doesn't mean our hits did: "NOW That's What I Call Music 23" continues to rank on The Billboard 200 after 21 weeks. The DOUBLE PLATINUM compilation album hit #87. American Idol's KIMBERLEY LOCKE's "Change" holds onto the #13 spot the Hot Adult Contemporary chart. Look for our JESS CATES song on her soon-to-be-released album.
TAYLOR HICKS holds steady at #21 on Hot Adult Contemporary with JESS CATES' "Just To Feel That Way."
April 11, 2007
RBM indie rockers THE RECOIL continue to storm the UK and have now moved to a bigger territory - ubiquitous MySpace.
With witty blogs and constant comments, the band's myspace music home is fast becoming the place to go for all things RECOIL - listen to the latest music, check tourdates, or just be their friend.
THE RECOIL are available immediately for film and tv licensing, or catch them live if you're in England this spring.
For more information or a copy of their latest EP, "Eyes For The Shore" contact us here. Issue Date: April 7, 2007
"NOW That's What I Call Music 23" holds strong at #44 on The Billboard 200.
Star of "NOW 23"
The JESS CATES-NICK LACHEY ballad "I Can't Hate You Anymore" has propelled the album to DOUBLE PLATINUM since its release last year.
American Idol's KIMBERLEY LOCKE's single "Change" is up to #13 this week on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart. The song, co-written by JESS CATES, will be featured on her upcoming album.
AND TAYLOR HICKS makes his mark this week onthe Hot Adult Contemporary chart: JESS CATES' "Just To Feel That Way" is #20!
In the Netherlands, VANVELZEN's album "Unwind," featuring the JESS CATES single "Burn," is #6 on the Dutch Top 100 Albums chart after debuting in the top spot last week. Issue Date: March 24, 2007
Compilation "Now That's What I Call Music 23" continues to be our highest-charting album on The Billboard 200. The DOUBLE PLATINUM album is fueled by JESS CATES' "I Can't Hate You Anymore" (NICK LACHEY) and hit #38 this week.
TAYLOR HICKS' PLATINUM album "Taylor Hicks" holds strong again this week - it stayed at #138 on The Billboard 200 chart.
And big international news - Netherlands star VANVELZEN's "Unwind" debuted at #1 on the Dutch Top 100 Albums chart!
#1 in the Netherlands!
The album was released March 16, 2007 and features two JESS CATES songs, "Someday" and "Burn," which hit #6 on the Mega Top 50 radio chart.
If your Dutch is good, get all the info you ever wanted on his official website.
Or head to the site anyway to stream the entire English-language album and download our single "Burn."
DOUBLE PLATINUM "Now That's What I Call Music 23" moves up AGAIN this week, taking the #30 spot on The Billboard 200. The long-charting compilation features JESS CATES ballad "I Can't Hate You Anymore" (NICK LACHEY).
Sdtk is "Alive"!
JESS CATES rode onto the silver screen in October when his song "Alive" was featured in the film "Flicka." Now the soundtrack, which includes music by Tim McGraw, is available!
KIMBERLEY LOCKE has been performing her JESS CATES-written single on shows all over television, and it's paid off on the charts: "Change" is #19 on Hot AC.
TAYLOR HICKS' PLATINUM album "Taylor Hicks" continues to chart on The Billboard 200, this week at #138.
NEW this week: his single "Just To Feel That Way" is declared a hit by Billboard's "Hit Predictor" column! Look for the song to take off in the coming weeks...
February 24, 2007
Stephane On The Air
VP STEPHANE BOMBET stopped by the Indie 103.1 studio Saturday to sit in with A&R Worldwide's SAT BISLA on his radio show "Passport Approved."
"Passport Approved" airs Saturday mornings on 103.1 FM, or you can listen live here.
Issue Date: March 3, 2007
Set your Tivo for when American Idol winner TAYLOR HICKS performs his latest hit single "Just To Feel That Way" live on the Ellen DeGeneres Show - details coming soon!
Tune in for Taylor live
In the chart world,the song co-written by JESS CATESis ascending the Hot Adult Contemporary chart - up to #26 in only its second week out.
The album "TAYLOR HICKS" holds strong at #96 on The Billboard 200 after ten weeks on.
Also steadily rising is KIMBERLEY LOCKE with her JESS CATES-written single "Change" - this time it's up to #18 on Hot AC.
DOUBLE PLATINUM "Now That's What I Call Music 23" continues its reign as a chart-topping compilation. Driven by JESS CATES' song "I Can't Hate You Anymore" (NICK LACHEY), the album claims the #32 position on The Billboard 200.
And last but certainly not least, "Kidz Bop 10" is back on the charts! The GOLD album of kids singing pop hits such as our NICK LACHEY ballad "What's Left Of Me" returned to The Billboard 200 at #192 this week.
Issue Date: February 17, 2007
DOUBLE PLATINUM "Now That's What I Call Music 23" regains its position as our highest-charting album this week. The compilation featuring JESS CATES' NICK LACHEY ballad "I Can't Hate You Anymore" is #25 this week.
TAYLOR HICKS holds strong at #76 on The Billboard 200. Single "Just To Feel That Way," co-written by JESS CATES, is giving the self-titled PLATINUM album momentum - look for the song to start charting on its own in the coming weeks.
American Idol alum KIMBERLEY LOCKE's new song "Change" is swiftly moving up the Hot Adult Contemporary singles chart. Co-written by JESS CATES, "Change" is #19 this week.
And still burning up the Top Country Albums chart is FAITH HILL's DOUBLE PLATINUM "Fireflies." This week, it takes the #45 spot.
Issue Date: February 10, 2007
As Valentine's Day draws near, love is in the air for RBM projects...
"Just To Feel That Way," the TAYLOR HICKS single co-written by JESS CATES, is keeping HICKS' PLATINUM eponymous album on The Billboard 200 - this week it's at #63.
Right About Now, TY's a hit
And we have a new country love! TY HERNDON is back with his gorgeous new album featuring FIVE songs by our writers! This week "Right About Now" hits #64 on the Top Country Albums chart.
Also still glowing on the country charts is FAITH HILL's DOUBLE PLATINUM release "Fireflies." Featuring the ballad "Wish For You," her album takes the #39 spot on Top Country Albums this week.
Issue Date: February 3, 2007
This week brought more great news as "Just To Feel That Way," the TAYLOR HICKS single co-written by JESS CATES, receives a stellar review in Billboard that praises the pop-rock song's potential as a country hit:
"Powerhouse vocal...Hicks may be a star after all." (Billboard, 2.03.07)
Is Taylor Hicks the latest "American Idol" to realize that the quickest path to fame and fortune is country, instead of the wall of steel presented by top 40? Seems that way, based on second Southern rock single "Just to Feel That Way." Granted, first single "Do I Make You Proud" was as formulaic as they come, in the typical mold of "AI" debuts. And on "Just to Feel That Way," he emits a powerhouse vocal that goes from coarse growl to cool-guy sensitivity; in fact, it is more convincing than most anything he sang on the show. This song could make the grade at country and with the proper promotional push, adult top 40. Hicks may be a star after all.
- Chuck Taylor
The album "Taylor Hicks" - now PLATINUM - is back up to #50 on The Billboard 200.
NEW NEW NEW!
In other Idol contestant news, KIMBERLEY LOCKE released her new single and it's already charting! "Change," cowritten by JESS CATES, AI songwriter extraordinaire, debuts this week at #25 on the Adult Contemporary singles chart.
SOSHY Receives her First Gold Record for Songwriting
International music conference MIDEM brought more than networking opportunities for RBM artist SOSHY. This year in Cannes, she received her first GOLD disc award for songwriting!
Her song "Tu Joues De Moi" is featured on France's Pop IdolMYRIAM ABEL's album, "La Vie Devant Toi." Bravo, SoShy!
BILLBOARD UPDATE
Issue Date: January 27, 2007
JESS CATES SONG HELPS TAYLOR HICKS GO PLATINUM!
"Just To Feel That Way," co-written by RBM composer JESS CATES, was released as the first single off American Idol winner TAYLOR HICKS debut "Taylor Hicks."
The album itself is #53 on The Billboard 200 chart in its fifth week out, and is also certified PLATINUM!
Both song and album were featured on Apple's iTunes music page, and released through its "New Music Tuesday" newsletter January 17th.
Also highlighted was music by American Idol alumni BO BICE and CLAY AIKEN, previous JESS CATES projects.
Watch for big things on the singles charts for HICKS and "Just To Feel That Way" in the coming weeks, and in the meantime, happy downloading!
And still charting well: DOUBLE PLATINUM "NOW That's What I call Music 23" (with JESS CATES' NICK LACHEY ballad "I Can't Hate You Anymore") is #7 on The Billboard 200.
Meanwhile, GOLD "Kidz Bop 10" took the #159 spot and PLATINUM "NOW 22" hit #189 this week. Both compilations feature NICK LACHEY hit "What's Left Of Me."
This Woman's been charting for 2 years!
Our country ladies were both up on the Top Country Albums chart. LEANN RIMES (right) showed her staying power this week as GOLD "This Woman" charted for the 103rd week straight - this time it's #56.
Also up: FAITH HILL's "Fireflies" is DOUBLE PLATINUM and #38.
BILLBOARD UPDATE
Issue Date: December 30, 2006
TAYLOR HICKS DEBUTS AT #2 and "NOW 23" is DOUBLE PLATINUM!
Soul Patrol is #2!
More chart news that's making us very happy for the holidays: American Idol winner TAYLOR HICKS gives us a present in the form of a chart-topping debut.
His album, appropriately entitled "Your American Idol" took the #2 spot on The Billboard 200 in its first week out. The album features the new JESS CATES song "Just To Feel That Way."
But that's hardly all there is under the tree for Jess this time. Compilation "NOW That's What I call Music 23," with Jess-penned NICK LACHEY song "I Can't Hate You Anymore" is certified DOUBLE PLATINUM this week as it moves up to the #4 position.
Further down The Billboard 200, another compilation is proving that it's not just adults who love NICK LACHEY. GOLD "Kidz Bop 10," which includes children singing "What's Left Of Me," is #86 this week!
Also featuring NICK LACHEY's "What's Left Of Me," PLATINUM "NOW 22" came in at #102 this week!
Christmas Comeback
And FAITH HILL makes a comeback for Christmas: DOUBLE PLATINUM "Fireflies" re-enters the Billboard 200 chart this week at #193! The album is also #37 on Top Country Albums.
LEANN RIMES' GOLD album "This Woman" moved up this week as well! It's #72 on the Top Country Albums chart, and single "Some People," written with DARRELL BROWN, is #58 on Top Country Songs.
2006 has been good to us, and we look forward to an even better 2007. Happy Holidays, whatever and wherever you're celebrating, and best wishes for the new year!
December 23, 2006
SPECIAL ISSUE Year-End Charts
Christmas comes early this year for Right Bank Music writers as our artist collaborations score across Billboard's "The Year In Music & Touring 2006" summary.
After a professionally-successful year, NICK LACHEY earned several mentions:
#28 on Pop 100 Artists
#48 on Hot 100 Artists
And even more RBM-specific, smash "What's Left Of Me," co-written by JESS CATES, took the following honors:
#31 on Pop 100 Airplay
#32 on Pop 100 Songs
Congratulations also go to our country projects:
FAITH HILL:
#2 on Top Country Artists - Female
#11 on Hot Country Songs Artists
#14 on Top Country Albums (for "Fireflies," with songs by DARRELL BROWN)
#15 on Top Country Album Artists
LEANN RIMES also made the top ten for Top Country Artists - Female: she's #6!
And of course, KEITH URBAN:
#4 on Top Country Artists - Male
#6 on Top Country Artists overall
#8 on Top Country Albums (for "Be Here," with songs by DARRELL)
#8 Top Country Album Artists
#10 on Hot Country Songs Artists
Incredible job, JESS, DARRELL, and all those who helped out along the way. In the immortal words of LDL, "Champagne!"
Issue Date: December 16, 2006
Compilations rule
Compilation "Now That's What I Call Music 23" continues its reign at the top of The Billboard 200 chart.
This week the album, which includes the NICK LACHEY ballad "I Can't Hate You Anymore" by JESS CATES, took the #4 position. "NOW 23" debuted at #1 in November.
That doesn't mean it's over for PLATINUM "NOW 22," which also features a JESS-penned NICK LACHEY single ("What's Left Of Me"). jumped up 10 spots this week to #93!
But the title of greatest gainer this week goes to another compilation: "Kidz Bop 10", which flew from #104 to #79! Looks like Santa will be stuffing stockings with a children's choral version of JESS' "What's Left Of Me"...
And LEANN RIMES' GOLD release "This Woman" climbed the charts as well - it hit #71 after 97 weeks on!
Her latest single, ballad "Some People" cowritten by DARRELL BROWN, is staying strong at #40 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
Fans wish for Faith
Country music lovers seem to have FAITH HILL on their lists this year. Her DOUBLE PLATINUM album "Fireflies," with song "Wish For You" by DARRELL BROWN, moved up on the TOP COUNTRY ALBUMS chart. This week it's #39!
So far, it's been a happy holiday season for us, and we have even more to anticipate in the coming weeks.
Watch for NICK LACHEY to sing his "Resolution" all over pop radio, and your American Idol TAYLOR HICKS may give us an early present in the form of 1.2 million copies of his album (featuring JESS' "Just To Feel That Way") shipped!
Issue Date: November 25, 2006
"NOW 23" DEBUTS AT #1!!!
NICK LACHEY's "I Can't Hate You Anymore," co-written by our own JESS CATES, led compilation "Now That's What I Call Music 23" to Billboard victory. The album claimed the #1 position on The Billboard 200 in its first week in release!
Another Nick-powered #1 album!
Not to be outdone, PLATINUM "Now That's What I Call Music 22," featuring our NICK LACHEY ballad "What's Left Of Me" is showing staying power at #86 on The Billboard 200. And if you remember, this stellar compilation also debuted at #1 a few weeks back...
Also doing well is another compilation - GOLD "Kidz Bop 10." The album of children singing popular songs - including JESS CATES' smash "What's Left of Me" - is #125 this week!
NICK LACHEY's solo release, "What's Left of Me" has been downloaded over 800,000 times worldwide! Looks like no iPod is complete without it.
Plus, the video is enjoying heavy rotation on both VH1 and MTV. Check it out here.
November 20, 2006
Right Bank Writers Perform at ASCAP's Quiet on the Set
Writers JESS CATES and DARRELL BROWN were asked to perform their songs acoustically at ASCAP's 15th annual "Quiet on the Set" event to honor successful songwriters.
Both JESS and DARRELL played to packed houses at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, where they played stripped-down versions of hits such as "Incomplete," a Backstreet Boys' single cowritten by JESS.
Pop-punk prodigies THE DARES have signed with major label Jive Records.
After capturing label attention with their amazing stage presence and great songs, The Dares were signed to Jive by TERESA LABARBERA-WHITES, VP A&R (Jessica Simpson, Destiny's Child).
Right Bank Music VP STEPHANE BOMBET comments, "We wanted to sign with a person that had the most passion and vision and decided to sign with Jive through TERESA. She is an amazing A&R executive who has a genuine love for both artists and music. We very much look forward to working with her."
THE DARES are a trio of 16 year olds now hailing from Whittier, CA who joined the Right Bank Music team for both management and publishing.
Look out for big things from these multi-talented teens!
October 1, 2006
The Art of Chase Featured in Italian Vogue and RBM office
Right Bank Music has a new location and now new walls thanks to Los Angeles-based grafitti artist CHASE (below).
Using spraypaint on aluminum panels in the office's main hallway and reception area, Chase created a colorful display featuring positive messages such as "you can't until you say you can." While not an RBM musical artist exactly, he still made enough of an impact for us to feature his work. The Art of Chase, ranging from other murals to clothing design, can be found on his website, and was featured in the October issue of Italian Vogue.
The team with our new art display
During his recent visit from Paris, Right Bank Music/13 Bis President LAURENT DREUX-LEBLANC (right) loved the new view.
VP Stephane Bombet w/ BJORN TESKE of SONY BMG Germany
During his recent visit to Berlin, VP STEPHANE BOMBET received a PLATINUM plaque for our work with TOBIAS REGNER, winner of POP IDOL Germany.
REGNER's success must be due to our own JESS CATES and his amazing single "I Still Burn".
Gluckwunsche!
September 12, 2006
THE RECOIL's Right Bank Music debut EP "Eyes For The Shore" is now available!
Debut EP "Eyes For The Shore" released
With their soaring choruses and finely-crafted lyrics, UK-based rockers THE RECOIL have the ability to be reminiscent of great bands of the past, while maintaining a unique sound. Rock, alternative, pop and punk meet passion, honesty and intensity. They are a band who believes in the "soul power" of music, and their live performances leave a lasting impression.
Formed nearly two years ago in Brighton, England,
THE RECOIL is comprised of Pete Harwood (vocals/keyboards/guitar), Chi Lee (drums), Ian Walker (guitar/lyrics), and Chris Woolner (bass/vocals).
They are signed to Right Bank Music publishing.
Contact us for more details or to obtain your very own copy; or visit the boys on their MySpace page.
August 12, 2006
Billboard Review Praises our Work with LeAnn Rimes Both Here and Abroad
A review of Leann Rimes' latest country single "Some People" in the Billboard 'Spotlights' section reported incredibly favorably on the beautiful ballad:
Crossing borders
LeAnn Rimes has been around for so long and crossed so many format borders that at times it's easy to take her stellar talent for granted. Country radio warmly embraced previous offering...and the momentum should maintain eight cylinders on 'Some People'. This is among her best work in a long while, and man, oh, man, that's saying something. Now if only there were a way to convince Curb to release her extraordinary new overseas-only pop album, "Whatever We Wanna".
(CT, Billboard Aug 12, 2006 issue).
Some People was cowritten with Right Bank's DARRELL BROWN. "Whatever We Wanna" features songs by both DARRELL and our own JESS CATES.
Currently, the album is only available in the UK, but you don't have to live in London to watch the gorgeous video for "Strong," the single written by JESS CATES - it's available on youtube.
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