UMPG writer André Bratten winner of Spellemannprisen (Norwegian Grammy Awards) for best electronica/dance.

Norway's André Bratten grew up in Oslo on the border between a bustling city and a dense forest. That juxtaposition has informed his sound as he skillfully imbues cosmic disco with intense cerebral techno. His EP 'Math Ilium Ion' features 'Trommer & Bass' which, after being played by legends including DJ Harvey and Erol Alkan, has become a dance sensation around the world. It's solidified Bratten as the dense, ominous heir to the bright disco throne.
André won Spellemannprisen for the critically acclaimed album 'Gode', released in November 2015.

Shawn Mendes has announced his second world tour including dates in Denmark, Sweden and Norway. 

The 17-year-old canadian singer-songwriter is one of the most interesting artists at the moment. Shawn Mendes had a massive year in 2015 following the release of his debut album 'Handwritten' and the single 'Stitches'.
It all started in 2013 when Shawn was discovered through Vine - where he released covers of famous songs. In only a few months he had millions of views and followers.

For more information and tickets please visit Shawn Mendes Official website.

Universal Music Publishing Scandinavia presents the first signing of 2016: Kaliffa!

Kaliffa is a member of the Swedish band Hoffmaestro - known for their spectacular live shows. As a solo artist Kaliffa has already released a few singles - including the summer hit 'Spontanitet' - and there's more to come!   

Click 'Read More' to watch the video for 'Det strålar så om dig' which will give you a good summer vibe. 

 Listen to Kaliffa here

FIRST CAME THE MUSICAL
THEN CAME THE MOVIE
NOW THE PARTY IS HERE

Take part in a brand new experience.
A greek taverna. A Mediterranean menu.
ABBA's songs and a party that never wants to end.

Björn Ulvaeus is the executive producer and one of the initiators behind MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY.

Read more at mammamiatheparty.com

Seinabo Sey - Pretend is nominated for Phonofile Nordic Music Prize.

The Phonofile Nordic Music Prize is an annual award for the best Nordic album of the year. Inspired by the UK's Mercury Prize, it celebrates the album as an artistic format, and chamions the diversity and innovation of today's Nordic music scene (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden).

Nearly three years after the release of their debut ‘If You Leave’, Daughter return with new album ‘Not To Disappear’.  Building on their first record’s gloriously dark intensity, wracked emotion and complex textures, ‘Not To Disappear’ finds Daughter evolving in interesting ways.  There’s distinctly more dramatic ebb and flow, as quiet intimacy lurches into thrilling kaleidoscopic expanses - this time, Daughter feel like an increasingly fearless proposition. 

Maja Francis has released her debut EP 'Come Companion'. The EP includes two new tracks ('Come Companion' & 'Långsam'), her debut single 'Last Days Of Dancing' and a duet with Veronica Maggio - 'Space Invades My Mind'.

Maja had an amazing year in 2015. In addition to her releasing the singles mention above she supported Tove Lo and Seinabo Sey, performed at several festivals such as Way Out West & Popaganda and was chosen as one of Spotify's Spotlight on 2016.
She will also perform the single 'Come Companion' at the P3 Guld award in Gothenburg 16^th January.

“Daydreaming is my super power. It gives me inspiration for the songs I write and it helps me cope when everything around me is moving too fast, when emotions chafe or just to put a nicer outfit on a grey day. In my fantasy world I see the tears in neon, the asphalt & grass as glittery green blankets and the rain as confetti.”

Listen to 'Come Companion'

He wrote classic Swedish songs like 'Tivedshambo' and 'Är du kär i mig ännu Klas-Göran'. That was the start of his career as composer, publisher and record label manager. He later developed a successful music career including co-composing 'Waterloo' and 'Dancing Queen' by ABBA.

Click 'Read More' for more information and tickets.

The album 'Lebensraum' became one of the most acclaimed Swedish albums of 2015. Jonathan Johansson kick started 2016 by releasing his new single 'Real Thing' - co-written by Oskar Linnros.

He will also perform the song at this year's P3 Guld award in Gothenburg 16^th January. To top that Jonathan is heading on tour this spring to perform his three studio albums in chronological order. For more information and tickets please visit Blixten & Co.

 Listen to 'Real Thing' here

Axwell /\ Ingrosso celebrate 2015 with one final release and a video.

Click 'Read More' to listen to the song and watch the video.