Pop sensation Halsey has in two years gone from unknown to one of USA's biggest artists. After debuting with the single 'Ghost' last year, Astralwerks signed her and released the EP 'Room 93' in October the same year, resulting in being on the top of many 'to-watch-in-2015' lists by publications such as Vevo and Billboard. Her debut album 'Badlands' was released in August this year to great reviews.

Her first ever Europe tour begin early next year and she will visit Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm on February 17th.

For tickets please visit www.luger.se

The british pop talent 'Shura' is coming to Debaser Ballroom and Stockholm December 18th.

In the progress to finish up her debut album due out next year, Shura has still performed in front of sold-out crowds as opener for Jessie Ware and doing her own critically acclaimed festival shows, including Way Out West and Sonár Stockholm.

For tickets please visit www.luger.se.

Canadian quartet Half Moon Run is coming to Stockholm and Debaser Strand February 21st.

Half Moon Run's breakthrough came with 'Dark Eyes' in 2012 where they showcased their emotional modern folk rock. In February they're back in Stockholm with the long-awaited sequel 'Sun Leads Me On'.

For tickets please visit www.luger.se.

The music collective Den Svenska Björnstammen is back with their third studio album 'Country'.

The album features singles 'Förlåta eller svika (feat. 047)' and 'Country (feat. Maj Monet)' and has been celebrated by both fans and critics alike.

To celebrate the new album, the band goes on a Swedish fall tour which include a special matinee show at Debaser Medis in Stockholm November 28th.

Click 'Read More' for links to the album and show tickets.

The british indie folk trio 'Daughter' is coming to Stockholm on February 5.

After their critically acclaimed debut album in 2013, Daughter is back with a new album to be released January 15th. 'Not To Disappear' showcase the sound which made Daughter famous though in a bigger and more expansive way than ever before. 

Just a few weeks after the album release they will visit Stockholm and Debaser Medis on February 5. Their last show in Stockholm was sold-out so be sure to grab your tickets on October 23 available at www.luger.se

Listen to the first single from the new album, 'Doing The Right Thing', after the break.

Every year SKAP (The Swedish Society of Songwriters, Composers and Authors) provide grants and awards to songwriters to shine light on creative diversity and the people behind the music. This year Jörgen Elofsson, Seinabo Sey and Vincent Pontare each received awards from SKAP on October 8th.

Seinabo Sey received the “Jubilee Award” that’s awarded “young writers who will go on and make big things but has already made a significant impact”.

Jörgen Elofsson received the 'Honorary Award' because of his longevity in the music scene, beginning with his essential role at Cherion to writing hits to artists such as Westlife, Britney Spears, Celine Dion and Bryan Adams.

To read more about SKAP visit their website here.

UMPG writers Vincent Pontare, Salem Al Fakir, Daniel Adams-Ray, Henrik Jonback, Chris Martin, Martin Garrix and Mike Einziger have all contributed to the new Avicii album “Stories”. “Stories” is released worldwide by PRMD. Lead single "Waiting For Love” (Pontare/Al Fakir/Garritsen) has already more than 180 million streams on Spotify.

Full track list:
"Waiting For Love" (Pontare/Al Fakir/Garritsen)
"Somewhere In Stockholm" (Adams-Ray/Jonback)
"True Believer" (Martin)
"Can't Catch Me" (Einziger)

Listen to the songs after the break.

The nominees for the Swedish MPA Awards 2015 are in and Universal Music Publishing has a total of five nominations out of seven categories.

Disclosure’s extraordinary debut album ‘Settle’ saw the brothers top the charts, win numerous accolades and secure their place at the forefront of a new wave of electronic music. With ‘Caracal’, their second album (released today on PMR / Island Records) they assert themselves as hugely talented songwriters.

New Order release their new much anticipated new album ‘Music Complete’ today on Mute records. The long awaited LP is their first full studio release since 2005's ‘Waiting For The Siren's Call’. ‘Music Complete’ finds the group revitalised, and where the group has previously pushed toward electronics or guitars, here the two are in balance.