Lucius’ second album ‘Good Grief' is released today on PIAS. The songs veer from sassy, soul-drenched vocals to glitzy rhythmic pop to songs that call up '60s girl groups; from the first swooping, synthy intro of ‘Something About You’ to the menace of ‘What We Have (To Change),’ these are expertly wrought pop songs full of emotional depth.
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.
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.
Tiga releases new album ‘No Fantasy Required’ today via Counter Records. It’s the concluding part of a trilogy of albums, and an honest, open and playful record – packed with both inspired songs and driving techno cuts.
Raleigh Ritchie releases his debut album, ‘You're A Man Now, Boy’ today via Columbia Records. The LP explores the theme of growing up: “It’s really about that feeling of being in between stages and grappling with getting older. It’s about questioning why we need to grow up."
Adele was the big winner at last night’s BRIT awards, collecting a total of four trophies: British Female Solo Artist, Mastercard British Album of the Year for ‘25’, British Single for ‘Hello’ and Global Success. Her win made her the most successful solo artist in any one year in the history of the awards, and she now has eight BRITS in total.
Alabama Shakes won three Grammy Awards last night at the 58th Grammy’s held at the Staples Centre in in Los Angeles. The band scooped the trophies for Best Alternative Music Album for their second album ‘Sound & Color’, as well as Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance for ‘Don’t Wanna Fight’. During the awards ceremony the band took to the stage for a heartfelt and electrifying performance of their Grammy wining single.
Elton John releases his 33rd studio album ‘Wonderful Crazy Night’ today via Virgin EMI Records. The new album continues Elton’s long-time writing partnership with Bernie Taupin and was written and recorded in Los Angeles in just 17 days with core band members convening at the venerable Village studio.
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.
Universal Music Publishing artists and writers have been nominated in every category for the 2016 BRIT awards. Adele, Years & Years, Coldplay, Florence + The Machine, Jamie xx, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Alabama Shakes and U2 have all been shortlisted. In addition, UMPG songwriters Jin Jin, Paul Barry, Jimmy Hogarth, Jon Green, Kid Harpoon, Ed Harcourt and Gary Lightbody all have cuts on nominated songs or albums.