Mumford & Sons release their second studio album ‘Babel’ today – the hugely anticipated follow up to their Brit award winning debut ‘Sigh No More’. Having sold over 4 million copies of their first album, as well as picking up a Mercury Prize nomination and six Grammy nominations, the band “wanted to do something unashamed,” says Ben Lovett. “We’re confident and happy to be where we are... everything that’s happened with us has exceeded expectations, and it’s all been a surprise, it’s all much bigger than what we were prepared for."

Universal Music Publishing is very excited to welcome the supremely talented Jessie Ware to UMPG. The London born singer songwriter has been causing something of a stir with her soulful vocals and effortlessly elegant songwriting skills. Her debut album ‘Devotion’ has attracted rave reviews: NME described it as, “Both contemporary and timeless… a record filled with moments that bring you to your knees”, whilst Pitchfork calls it, “A uniquely soulful masterclass.”

Universal Music Publishing is delighted to welcome Alabama Shakes, with their unique and brilliant take on rock 'n' roll, to the UMPG family. Described by the New York Times as, "a thunderbolt dressed in bluejeans", whose music is "aching when it’s slow and growling and whooping when it’s fast", they've quickly proved themselves a major musical force to be reckoned with.

Songs from numerous Universal Music Publishing Group artists were used as part of Danny Boyle’s spectacular Opening Ceremony – with many more featured in Olympic venues over the course of the competition.

Elton John releases a limited edition box set ‘Classic Album Selection (1970 – 73)’ on Monday 16th July, comprising of five classic albums: ‘Elton John’, ‘Tumbleweed Connection’, ‘Madman Across The Water’, ‘Honky Chateau’ and ‘Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player’. These albums provided the backbone of Elton’s early career, and included hits such as ‘Your Song’, ‘Tiny Dancer’, ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Crocodile Rock’ and ‘Daniel.’

Click through to listen to a selection of songs from the ‘Classic Album Selection’.

Post-punk developed out of the punk movement of the mid 1970’s, taking the sound in a more complex, experimental direction and absorbing a broader range of influences. This playlist celebrates some of the key post-punk artists from Universal Music Publishing Group’s catalogue including Cocteau Twins, Joy Division, Talking Heads, The Cure, The Specials and Tubeway Army.

A selection of film score themes from well loved classics to recent blockbusters, featuring composers such as Thomas Newman, Angelo Badalamenti, Danny Elfman, John Williams, Nick Cave and Warren Ellis and John Barry.

CarNext.com teams up with Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen

Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel won this years IMPALA European Independent Album of the Year Award for her third album ' Citizen of Glass'