UMPG has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing deal with Grammy-winning artist and producer Zedd. Currently featured on Hailee Steinfeld & Grey’s international hit “Starving," Zedd has had numerous chart topping hits both as an artist and producer.
Sydney (Mar 1, 2017) – Universal Music Publishing Australia has signed a global music publishing deal with Tim Carroll, Ryan Strathie and Matt Redlich of Holy Holy, it was announced today by Andrew Jenkins, President of Universal Music Publishing Australasia, and Arwen Curson, VP Creative of Music Publishing Australia and New Zealand.
UMPG artists and staff from around the world again ascend on Austin, Texas Mar. 13 - 19 to showcase new music and, let’s face it, have a great time!
Universal Music Publishing have signed multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Tom Walker. An exciting new talent, he has already gained support from Clash, Pigeons & Planes, Q Magazine and SBTV, as well as BBC Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra, Beats1 and BBC Introducing. His debut EP is set for release in March and is produced by Jim Abbiss (Arctic Monkeys, Adele).
Fashion brand Diesel launched new world campaign on Valentines day. 'Make Love, Not Walls'
UMPG has appointed Walter Jones as VP Creative. Reporting to David Gray, UMPG EVP/Head of West Coast A&R, Jones will relocate to Los Angeles, and joins UMPG’s global A&R team from Sony/ATV, where he served as Vice President of Urban A&R.
Hip-hop star Big Sean scored his second No.1, on the Billboard 200 album charts with his newest release, I Decided. The album features the singles “Bounce Back” and “Moves” along with guest features from UMPG artists Jeremih, Eminem, Jhene Aiko and Quavo, plus additional UMPG songwriting credits from Metro Boomin, Travis Scott and DJ Khalil. Congratulations to Big Sean and all our amazing writers on the record!
At the 59th annual Grammy Awards held last night, Universal Music Publishing Group artists, writers and producers took home 17 awards in a wide range of major categories. UMPG artist Adele, the biggest winner of the evening, received five Grammy Awards including Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for her global smash hit ballad, “Hello,” Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for 25, the best-selling album of 2015 and 2016.
Some of the greatest songs ever written by Prince are now streaming worldwide on services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Prime, and Google Play, among others.
Paul Weller has written his first ever full film score for 'Jawbone', a film telling the story of a former youth boxing champion Jimmy McCabe.