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Mike Ladd
Mike Ladd was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts and is currently based in Paris, France. He is a widely critically acclaimed musician, MC, lyricist, poet, producer and artistic force who has been making amazing music professionally for 30+ years.
NCP Management currently manages Mike Ladd and handles all corresponding work on his behalf.
Once described in the Guardian as "the king of the hip-hop concept", Ladd's work ranges from deeply personal reflections, to radical discourse on world politics and issues of human rights.
A close contemporary, friend and featured collaborator of a diverse range of artists such as Saul Williams, Vijay Iyer, EL-P, BUSDRIVER, U-God, Dr. John, Arat Kilo, Billy Woods and Open Mike Eagle, his various strong collaborations throughout the years have most recently resulted in several excellent projects such as "The Dead Can Rap" with Remi Rough as well as "Visions of Selam" with Arat Kilo. "Christine" from the aformentioned Billy Wood's "Aethiopes" was released to critical acclaim in 2022.
Ladd's lyrical technique and linguistic mastery combine with his ability to naturally create unique characters, personas and entire cultures in a deeply personal, almost allegorical and alchemical way.
Night City Publishing is re-releasing five classic records by Mike in 2023, starting with "Welcome to the Afterfuture" (out now on all DSPs). Stay tuned for additional monthly releases leading up to summer.
NCP will be releasing a collaborative EP between Queen Mob and Mike Ladd as well, with a release date to come in the next few months as the final songs are completed and mastered.
Mike tours and performs regularly in France and the surrounding area of Europe.
NCP Management currently manages Mike Ladd and handles all corresponding work on his behalf.
Once described in the Guardian as "the king of the hip-hop concept", Ladd's work ranges from deeply personal reflections, to radical discourse on world politics and issues of human rights.
A close contemporary, friend and featured collaborator of a diverse range of artists such as Saul Williams, Vijay Iyer, EL-P, BUSDRIVER, U-God, Dr. John, Arat Kilo, Billy Woods and Open Mike Eagle, his various strong collaborations throughout the years have most recently resulted in several excellent projects such as "The Dead Can Rap" with Remi Rough as well as "Visions of Selam" with Arat Kilo. "Christine" from the aformentioned Billy Wood's "Aethiopes" was released to critical acclaim in 2022.
Ladd's lyrical technique and linguistic mastery combine with his ability to naturally create unique characters, personas and entire cultures in a deeply personal, almost allegorical and alchemical way.
Night City Publishing is re-releasing five classic records by Mike in 2023, starting with "Welcome to the Afterfuture" (out now on all DSPs). Stay tuned for additional monthly releases leading up to summer.
NCP will be releasing a collaborative EP between Queen Mob and Mike Ladd as well, with a release date to come in the next few months as the final songs are completed and mastered.
Mike tours and performs regularly in France and the surrounding area of Europe.
Frank Catalano + Jimmy Chamberlin
Night City Publishing will release the next album from the critically acclaimed collaboration of Saxophonist Frank Catalano and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin in Fall 2023. An exact release date will be announced soon.
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Also in 2023, legendary saxman Frank Catalano will be touring the USA, Europe and Asia extensively, promoting the recent collection of recordings from his many performances at New York’s legendary Birdland Jazz Club as well as his recent studio LPs. These Birdland live recordings feature Herbie Hancock Headhunters alum Mike Clark among other highly talent personnel. Night City Publishing is currently booking winter tour dates for Paris and the surrounding area. Stay tuned for full tour announcements/listings over the next few months.
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Frank regularly teams up with his long-time friend and Smashing Pumpkins drummer, Jimmy Chamberlin. Forbes Magazine profiled Frank for his performances with The Violent Femmes including Riot Fest and Brooklyn Steel.
A documentary was made about Frank by Belgian director Colin Donner. The film is titled “Sugar Jazz” and will premiere at the Tokyo Liftoff Film Festival.
“Tokyo #9” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Charts, has garnered millions of streams and topped the Spotify and Apple Music playlists. “Love Supreme Collective” debuted at #1 on the iTunes Jazz Charts and honors John Coltrane. Frank recorded “Bye, Bye, Blackbird” with David Sanborn and teamed up with Jimmy Chamberlin of The Smashing Pumpkins to release “God’s Gonna Cut You Down”. Frank’s Savoy/Columbia recording “Bang!”debuted at #12 on the Billboard Jazz Charts, while his recording, “Mighty Burner” was on the Billboard Charts for 20 straight weeks.
When Frank was 18, he signed to Delmark Records and did a string of critically acclaimed recordings with Randy Brecker, Von Freeman, Ira Sullivan, Willie Pickens and Paul Wertico amongst others. Frank’s co-led album with Von Freeman, “You Talking To Me,” has become a cult classic. Catalano is the only known saxman to have performed with Miles Davis, Charles Earland, Elvin Jones, Junior Wells, Randy Brecker, Stan Getz, Betty Carter, Tito Puente, Tony Bennett, Les Claypool, and Louis Bellson while still in high school!
Frank has been profiled by countless media including: The New York Times, Forbes, Downbeat, CMJ, JazzIz, Jazz Times, NPR, PBS, Chicago Tribune, Huffington Post, etc. As a sideman, Catalano has been heard by millions of people thanks to his collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Maurice Joshua, Destiny’s Child, John Legend, Tony Bennett, Seal, and others.
Frank has received his fair share of accolades, recently winning an IMA award at Lincoln Center and being inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame. He has appeared on 3 Grammy‐winning and 11 Grammy nominated recordings, plus in 2007 he received a Tech Grammy Award as part of the Yamaha Corporation for his numerous patents and developments. He was also the youngest saxophonist to be voted into the Downbeat Critics Poll at age 19.
No stranger to adversity, Frank cut off his right middle finger in an automobile accident. After several surgeries and much effort, Catalano relearned his signature technique, making him one of the most in‐demand musicians today. He regularly donates his musical services to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Peoples Music School, and Off The Street Club.
Frank has written a book series for publisher Hal Leonard, called “Modern Saxophone Techniques” and his song “Mighty Burner” is featured in “The Real Book Volume 6”. He also endorses Yamaha Saxophones, JodyJazz mouthpieces, D’Addario Reeds, and Rovner Ligatures.
Catalano loves composing music and holds a BA in Classical Composition from De Paul University. Frank is the spokesperson for Drambuie Scotch and has a signature cocktail named after him, “The Catalano Sidecar”, which has been trademarked and is featured at hundreds of clubs and music venues. Frank owns hundreds of vintage saxophones and is on the Board of Directors for the National Saxophone Museum in St Louis. Frank and his wife Sona split their time between their homes in Chicago and New York
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Yamaha, D'Addario, JodyJazz Clinician
Drambuie
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Also in 2023, legendary saxman Frank Catalano will be touring the USA, Europe and Asia extensively, promoting the recent collection of recordings from his many performances at New York’s legendary Birdland Jazz Club as well as his recent studio LPs. These Birdland live recordings feature Herbie Hancock Headhunters alum Mike Clark among other highly talent personnel. Night City Publishing is currently booking winter tour dates for Paris and the surrounding area. Stay tuned for full tour announcements/listings over the next few months.
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Frank regularly teams up with his long-time friend and Smashing Pumpkins drummer, Jimmy Chamberlin. Forbes Magazine profiled Frank for his performances with The Violent Femmes including Riot Fest and Brooklyn Steel.
A documentary was made about Frank by Belgian director Colin Donner. The film is titled “Sugar Jazz” and will premiere at the Tokyo Liftoff Film Festival.
“Tokyo #9” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Charts, has garnered millions of streams and topped the Spotify and Apple Music playlists. “Love Supreme Collective” debuted at #1 on the iTunes Jazz Charts and honors John Coltrane. Frank recorded “Bye, Bye, Blackbird” with David Sanborn and teamed up with Jimmy Chamberlin of The Smashing Pumpkins to release “God’s Gonna Cut You Down”. Frank’s Savoy/Columbia recording “Bang!”debuted at #12 on the Billboard Jazz Charts, while his recording, “Mighty Burner” was on the Billboard Charts for 20 straight weeks.
When Frank was 18, he signed to Delmark Records and did a string of critically acclaimed recordings with Randy Brecker, Von Freeman, Ira Sullivan, Willie Pickens and Paul Wertico amongst others. Frank’s co-led album with Von Freeman, “You Talking To Me,” has become a cult classic. Catalano is the only known saxman to have performed with Miles Davis, Charles Earland, Elvin Jones, Junior Wells, Randy Brecker, Stan Getz, Betty Carter, Tito Puente, Tony Bennett, Les Claypool, and Louis Bellson while still in high school!
Frank has been profiled by countless media including: The New York Times, Forbes, Downbeat, CMJ, JazzIz, Jazz Times, NPR, PBS, Chicago Tribune, Huffington Post, etc. As a sideman, Catalano has been heard by millions of people thanks to his collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Maurice Joshua, Destiny’s Child, John Legend, Tony Bennett, Seal, and others.
Frank has received his fair share of accolades, recently winning an IMA award at Lincoln Center and being inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame. He has appeared on 3 Grammy‐winning and 11 Grammy nominated recordings, plus in 2007 he received a Tech Grammy Award as part of the Yamaha Corporation for his numerous patents and developments. He was also the youngest saxophonist to be voted into the Downbeat Critics Poll at age 19.
No stranger to adversity, Frank cut off his right middle finger in an automobile accident. After several surgeries and much effort, Catalano relearned his signature technique, making him one of the most in‐demand musicians today. He regularly donates his musical services to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Peoples Music School, and Off The Street Club.
Frank has written a book series for publisher Hal Leonard, called “Modern Saxophone Techniques” and his song “Mighty Burner” is featured in “The Real Book Volume 6”. He also endorses Yamaha Saxophones, JodyJazz mouthpieces, D’Addario Reeds, and Rovner Ligatures.
Catalano loves composing music and holds a BA in Classical Composition from De Paul University. Frank is the spokesperson for Drambuie Scotch and has a signature cocktail named after him, “The Catalano Sidecar”, which has been trademarked and is featured at hundreds of clubs and music venues. Frank owns hundreds of vintage saxophones and is on the Board of Directors for the National Saxophone Museum in St Louis. Frank and his wife Sona split their time between their homes in Chicago and New York
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Yamaha, D'Addario, JodyJazz Clinician
Drambuie
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The Exillians
The Exillians are a Europe-based hip-hop supergroup consisting of three highly talented ex-pats: Boston born Post Futurist poet, Mike Ladd, Senegalese surrealist singer and poetess, TIE and Astro-Caribbean MC Juice Aleem. Night City Publishing will release their debut LP in the second half of 2023.
We've listened to the final record extensively at the label and are simply blown away. The production is outstanding as on all of Mike's projects and Juice and TIE really bring it with their lyrical performance as well. TIE in particular is a vocal beast on this record, taking on and triumphing through many complex challenges in time signature changes and quick shifts in production. Juice Aleem brings his usual swagger and important Caribbean voice to the songs and is easily the subtle MVP of the album. Mike's overall vision and strong lyrical performances, as well as production round out an incredible and unique LP that we are very excited to bring to all of you.
More details on the LP title, album art and exact release date(s) to come soon.
We've listened to the final record extensively at the label and are simply blown away. The production is outstanding as on all of Mike's projects and Juice and TIE really bring it with their lyrical performance as well. TIE in particular is a vocal beast on this record, taking on and triumphing through many complex challenges in time signature changes and quick shifts in production. Juice Aleem brings his usual swagger and important Caribbean voice to the songs and is easily the subtle MVP of the album. Mike's overall vision and strong lyrical performances, as well as production round out an incredible and unique LP that we are very excited to bring to all of you.
More details on the LP title, album art and exact release date(s) to come soon.
Valley of the Dolls
Valley of the Dolls is a New England based post-punk band founded and led by Colin Morgan, the enigmatic leader of Night City Publishing. Gothic USA forever.
Mystic Mixtape (Podcast by Diana Dagaz)
Created and developed by astrologer and radio personality, Diana Dagaz, Mystic Mixtape is a podcast concerning astrology, tarot, and the occult - in addition to day to day life, world issues and excellent music.
Night City Publishing is producing and sourcing all of season 3, which is currently still recording.
Diana has an excellent set of guests already and we can’t wait for you to hear every episode.
Click our news section or the link below for more episodes and information.
Night City Publishing is producing and sourcing all of season 3, which is currently still recording.
Diana has an excellent set of guests already and we can’t wait for you to hear every episode.
Click our news section or the link below for more episodes and information.
The Colourflies
The Colourflies are a Pacific Northwest based alternative rock band. Night City Publishing helped with recent releases such as "1997", "Cow" and the "Hair" video.
Starquake
Starquake is a rock band, founded and led by Nicholas Mikita.
New England based.
Night City Publishing released "Tease," the debut single from Starquake in December of 2023, with further releases to follow in 2024.
"Peace.
Love for all beings.
Music can heal and ennoble us.
Music is the shape of my devotion and my delight.
Starquake comes from my heart." -Nicholas Mikita
New England based.
Night City Publishing released "Tease," the debut single from Starquake in December of 2023, with further releases to follow in 2024.
"Peace.
Love for all beings.
Music can heal and ennoble us.
Music is the shape of my devotion and my delight.
Starquake comes from my heart." -Nicholas Mikita
Disguiser
Disguiser is a two-piece alternative rock duo that is highly influenced by GY!BE, Supercar and the concept of detection. Their collaborative EP with Queen Mob, “You Cannot Come Back”, is full of droning guitars and lilting vocals that shift like static from song to song. Disguiser is based in Reading, PA.
Humblr
Humblr is a four piece pop punk band from Haddonfield, NJ. Night City Publishing is currently re-recording their last EP, with some additional new songs. Releasing early summer with an EP title and tracklist to come sometime during early July.
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