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Half Moon Run to Stockholm

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.

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Den Svenska Björnstammen

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.

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Daughter to Stockholm in February

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.

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SKAP Awards

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.

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UMPG writers on new Avicii album 'Stories'

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.

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Swedish MPA Awards 2015

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

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.

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New Order release 'Music Complete'

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.

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Mamma Mia! The Party

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.

Welcome!

Read more at mammamiatheparty.com

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Jimmy Napes co-writes new Bond theme

Grammy award winning UMPG songwriter Jimmy Napes has co-written the theme song for the new Bond film ‘Spectre’. ‘Writing’s On The Wall’ – performed by Sam Smith and written by Smith and Napes – is the first James Bond theme song recorded by a British male solo artist since 1965.

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