A Newcastle singer-songwriter is celebrating after being one of the first talents to be signed by a new label which sees HMV return to making records for the first time in around 40 years.
India Arkin made an impression on the high street giant during a round of grassroots gigs which resulted in her being picked up by its newly-launched music label 1921 Records. The entertainment retailer sees its return to record-making as "an exciting opportunity" and it signed Arkin, an indie singer who has featured reguarly on BBC Newcastle and its BBC series, after she performed at its Newcastle branch.
Since the start of the year, more than 1,000 gigs have taken place at various HMV stores as part of the company's Live & Local programme and a further 100 shows are set to take place on October 15 which is National Album Day. Arkin, who is said to have achieved her start through the programme, will release new track Home Truths on the same day.
