Amason performs a cover of The Mamas and The Papas song about leaving the troublesome reality and escaping to a place where worries don't exist. Amason's cover is the theme song for this year's H&M Loves Coachella campaign.

Super talanted Amanda Winberg - our latest signing and last year's Swedish Idol runner-up - releases her debut single 'Shutdown' including video. 

'Shutdown' is co-written with UMPG writers David Landolf, Noel Svahn and Isak Alverus. 

With over 115 000 tickets sold and 150 sold out shows in Stockholm and Gothenburg - Orup is now taking the show 'Viva la Pop' on tour during the fall 2016. 24 concerts in 12 cities is giving many Swedes the opportunity to experience the critically acclaimed pop show. 

'Viva La Pop' will give the audience a mix of old and new hits from Orup's impressive career. 

Veronica Maggio's back with her new single 'Den första är alltid gratis' co-written with her friends Salem Al Fakir, Vincent Pontare (both UMPG writers) and Klas Gullbrand. 

Sebastian Ingrosso releases the new single 'FLAGS!' which marks his first solo single since 2013's 'Reload'. 
FLAGS! is a collaboration with Salvatore and Swedish newcomer LIOHN. The song is also co-written by UMPG writer Magnus Lidehäll. 

The legendary R.E.M. - one of the world’s most successful and well-loved bands – have signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing to represent their catalogue.  Formed in 1980 by Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Bill Berry, R.E.M.’s craftsmanship and musical impact was pivotal in defining the indie rock genre. 

Picking up after a stacked year of releases and touring activity for Axwell/\Ingrosso, the Axtone flag bearer goes it alone for his first single since 2013's 'I Am'.
 
Already a popular set favourite from the summer festival season, 'Barricade' shows a more aggressive and adrenaline fuelled side to Axwell's studio output. Opting for main stage energy and experimental transitions whilst maintaining his signature melodic hold on the genre, the track signals further evolution for the long serving DJ/producer and his renowned knack for quality productions.

Låpsley releases her debut album ‘Long Way Home’ today on XL Recordings. The twelve track album features new versions of her previous acclaimed releases ‘Hurt Me’, ‘Falling Short’, ‘Painter’ and ‘Station’, as well as latest single ‘Love Is Blind’ – which was premiered as Annie Mac’s hottest record.

Albin Lee Meldau releases his debut single 'Lou Lou'. The sparse and raw production showcases a standout voice that weaves a story of an enslaving and destructive love. Produced by fellow-swede, and famed Lykke Li contributor, Björn Yttling the single marks the introduction of a unique voice and storyteller. 

"My life has been characterized by tones, from Sonia Hedenbratt's babbling, The Wailers wailing, Otis crashing to Dylan's poetry. When I turned seven years old my dad gave me a boom box, and Bob Marley’'s'Kaya' and my uncle, who could play Hendrix for fun, came in his sunglasses and played 'Voodoo Child' on his guitar."
- Albin Lee Meldau

Vigiland is made up of Claes Remmered Persson and Otto Pettersson, the Swedish producer-duo behind cheeky Summer smash 'Shots & Squats' and streaming mega-hit 'UFO'. 
The pair primarily focus on Melbourne Bounce, a sharer variant of house music. Their millions of streams on Spotify are only enhanced by their popularity amongst dance music fans, and each track they release brings them further into the spotlight. 

Party-starter 'Pong Dance' again asserts their versatility and adeptness at making every track a hit. The song is written by Vigiland, Simon Strömstedt, David Landolf and Noël Svahn (all signed to UMPG).