This just in: Capitol Records has decided to make a substantial move into the indie and left-field areas of the music industry. In addition to their recent signing/perversion of Interpol, the well-known experimental quasi-Joy Division tribute band, they've also added The Decemberists (aka 'no more than 3 minutes of prog per album') to their roster. They're also apparently seeking to 'develop' the UK's own Lily Allen, who is so avant-garde that her first single went STRAIGHT to NUMBER ONE!
Capitol has already had success with these avant-garde acts, of course. Who can forget the bizarre act known as The Magic Numbers, with their penchant for facial hair and corpulence balanced by their use of mystical instruments such as spoons, a zither, and even an accordion on occasion. LCD Soundsystem have been another big success for the label, with their tap-dancing rhythm section a constant source of interest amongst listeners hitherto only exposed to the Top 40.
It's great to see a major record label finally accepting some of the weirdest acts around. Next month, Capitol is lining up moves for one of Britain's finest exponents of experimental electronica, Robbie Williams, and word is that they're also planning to sign legendary American beat-boxer Justin Timberlake. Finally, on their list of future conquests, they're also sniffing around a Liverpool-based beat combo known as The Beatles, who are shrouded in mystery and eclecticism.
