Warp drop Jimmy Edgar's new album
I read this from a bulletin Jimmy Edgar posted up on myspace
During the last 2 years Jimmy Edgar has been hard at work on new music.
Jimmy has completed various new releases & new side projects, one of which was his album for delivery to Warp Records.
It has come to the decision of Warp Records that they will not be releasing Jimmy Edgar's album as it is. Unfortunately, Steve Beckitt rejected the album. With little respect, Warp Records offered absolutely no creative critism or interest in artistic development. In other words, Warp completely dropped the ball on Jimmy Edgar.
From our perspective (Jimmy Edgar, his manager and other affiliates), we see this as the end of Warp Records. We also agree that Warp Records is no longer interested in taking a chance with new, fresh, innovative electronic music... unless of course its their roster which have been around for longer (Autechre, Squarepusher, Aphex Twin.) Basically we feel that Warp is terrified to try something new and work hard to develop new fans. Its probably safe to say these classic Warp artists are not developing many new fans, which is not the case with Jimmy Edgar.
We all know the music industry is continuing to shatter for many reasons. Its nearly impossible to make money on record sales and we all know this.
With that said, Jimmy Edgar's new material is next level music, ahead of it's time. The great thing about working with Warp was that they were so behind this sort of thing. With the death of Rob Mitchell, everyone saw a huge change in Warp Records. It is mostly agreed that Rob was the heart of Warp's innovative spirit.
Whatever the case, this is a sign of times once again. Jimmy Edgar has no interest in working with Warp Records and their disrespective antics. Though, we would like to thank Tom, Phil, James, Mary, and a few others in the office who showed support.
"This was inevitable with respect to the industry, a diminishing industry that is continuing to lack artistic support. Working with Warp was mostly a joy, but there was another side to it as well. I'm looking to collaborate with an affiliation that can see more 'eye to eye' with me. I am continuing with everything, to further my work as a multimedia artist. Warp is not equipped to handle me, nor are they willing to take a chance with fresh and innovative ideas anymore... It's time to move on and this will be the best decision that has happened this year..."
Jimmy is currently working hard on the next album and working closely with new management to solidify this release with new and fresh ideas.
"We are coming up with new avenues to display what I do. Since its not just music, there are more options for what we can display. 2008 is the year for innovative art and multimedia.
"2008 is indeed the year for everyone. Let this be a motivational and inspirational message for artists alike. Jimmy Edgar is currently working on new editorial fashion photography with Costume National, directing 2 videos for v2 Records artist Black Affair, and continuing working on new J.E. music and production work for major label artists.
