Bose and NME Announce Details of Limited-Edition C24 Mixtape Vinyl – Enter the Free Ballot Now

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM; 13 SEPTEMBER, 2024 – Today, NME (nme.com) in partnership with Bose, a brand obsessed with sound for 60 years, reveal the release details of the hand-numbered, special edition, orange C24 mixtape vinyl.

The exclusive vinyl will be available free of charge through a ballot hosted by music retailer, Dawsons. Registration is open now – music fans are invited to enter the ballot by answering a C24-themed question at https://nme.dawsons.co.uk/. Entries close at 11:59pm (BST) on September 26. The lucky winners will be notified by email on a later date.

Released digitally on 19 July, the full tracklist for C24 boasts exclusive new songs from some of the hottest artists in the world including Artemas, Laufey, RoyalOtis, LolaYoung and SamaraCyn. Alongside them is Tehya, who was hand-picked by the judges of C24’s new artist competition in association with social music creation platform BandLab to find an unsigned emerging artist to get their big break by featuring on the mixtape.

Bose x NME C24 Tracklist

1. Teddy Swims – Funeral
2. Artemas – So Stunning
3. Laufey – Where or When
4. Royel Otis – Nack Nostalgia
5. Lola Young – I Don’t Mind
6. Tehya – Peach Pit
7. Samara Cyn – Loop

Bose x NME C24 is available to stream now on digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and SoundCloud, continuing the series’ mission of being the definitive showcase of the future of music. Packed with original and exclusive tracks from the most exciting and innovative artists, this essential compilation represents another pivotal moment in the new music landscape. Offering an elevated platform to diverse new artists and connecting them with music fans across the world, C24 celebrates Bose and NME’s shared commitment to championing incredible new music. 

ABOUT NME
Launched in London, UK, in 1952 as the New Musical Express, NME has grown into a global media powerhouse that creates and curates content, products and experiences essential to fans of music and pop culture today. NME brings together the best writers and photographers to provide a multi-platform editorial offering that is at the bleeding edge of what matters most across the globe — be it music, film, TV or gaming.

ABOUT NME NETWORKS
NME Networks is a global, next-generation media group that views the wider world of pop culture through the lens of music and connects artists and brands to music-obsessed audiences. Our portfolio of popular music-journalism brands, comprising NME, Guitar.com and MusicTech, takes audiences on a lifelong journey through musicianship and fandom. NME Networks is a part of Caldecott Music Group. 

ABOUT BOSE
Bose is world renowned for its premium audio solutions for the home, on the go, and in the car. Since its founding in 1964 by Dr. Amar Bose, the company has been dedicated to delivering amazing sound experiences through innovation. And its passionate employees — engineers, researchers, music fanatics, and dreamers — have remained committed to the belief that sound is the most powerful force on earth; its ability to transform, transport, and make us feel alive. For 60 years, this belief has driven us to create products that have become iconic, changing the way people listen to music.

ABOUT BANDLAB
BandLab’s vision is simple: A future where there are no boundaries to making and sharing music. Founded in 2015, BandLab is the next-generation social music creation platform on a mission to break down the technical, geographic, and creative barriers for musicians and fans. Free-to-use, the mobile-first cross-platform DAW and social network, unites the entire creator journey into one place, boasting a suite of features and tools for creators to make music, share their music with fans, earn a living, and even top the charts.

To find out why over 100 million creators love and use BandLab, visit bandlab.com or sign up for free on the App Store or Google Play. BandLab is the flagship product of BandLab Technologies, which also includes professional-level digital audio workstation, Cakewalk, beat marketplace, Airbit, and artist services platform, ReverbNation.

ABOUT DAWSONS
Established in 1898 in Warrington, Dawsons is the UK’s omni-channel musical instrument and lifestyle retailer and distributor. Committed to community and creativity, the brand’s mission is to be the region’s trusted house of music and expression. Dawsons is known for curating immersive experiences and Local store concepts, and matching customers with the products and services they need throughout their musical journey. With a legacy rooted in thoughtfulness, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm, Dawsons embodies a passion for music that resonates across the region. Dawsons is a part of Vista Musical Instruments.