Songs from numerous Universal Music Publishing Group artists were used as part of Danny Boyle’s spectacular Opening Ceremony – with many more expected to feature in Olympic venues over the course of the competition.

Conor Maynard burst onto the music scene this year with brilliant and insanely catchy debut single ‘Can’t Say No’, which entered the UK album charts at No. 2. Following on from his second single ‘Vegas Girl’ last week, today he releases his debut album ‘Contrast’ – an impressive collection which spans R&B, hip hop and urban pop.

Three official songs for the London 2012 Olympic Games sports presentation are from UMPG artists:  The Chemical Brothers ‘Velodrome’, Delphic ‘Good Life’ and Elton John vs Pnau ‘Good Morning to the Night’.

Dog is Dead release ‘Glockenspiel Song’ today – a taster of their forthcoming debut album ‘All Our Favourite Stories’ which is due out in the autumn.

Universal Music Publishing Group is delighted to welcome the hugely talented Lucy Rose to the UMPG family. The young singer-songwriter from Warwickshire moved to London aged 18 armed with an acoustic guitar and bags of steely determination, and has been described as “one of indie music’s breakout stars for 2012” (Vogue) with a voice that “could melt the stoniest of hearts” (Q Magazine).

Elton John has joined forces with Australian electronic duo Pnau to release ‘Good Morning to the Night’ – an album that boldly re-imagines songs from Elton’s early back catalogue in glorious electronic technicolour. Much more than a straightforward remix album, Q Magazine described 'Good Morning to the Night' as, “a truly remarkable record, one that will repay your deep and repeated listening tenfold.”

Florence + The Machine scored their first No. 1 single this week with 'Spectrum (Say My Name)'. The band already have two No. 1 albums to their name in the UK with 'Lungs' and 'Ceremonials', but this is the first time they have topped the singles chart. Click through to watch the video for 'Spectrum (Say My Name)' - directed by David La Chappelle and John Byrne.

Post War Years release the ‘Glass House EP’ today – comprising of the title track plus ‘Brazil’, 'Galapagos' and 'Mirror (Roam)'. Click through to wacth the brilliantly surreal video for 'Glass House'.

The xx have revealed the first single from their highly anticipated second album 'Coexist'.  The wistful loveliness of 'Angels' is also the opening track to the album - set for release on 11th September on Young Turks. Click through to listen to 'Angels'.

Elton John releases a limited edition box set ‘Classic Album Selection (1970 – 73)’ on Monday 16th July, comprising of five classic albums: ‘Elton John’, ‘Tumbleweed Connection’, ‘Madman Across The Water’, ‘Honky Chateau’ and ‘Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player’. These albums provided the backbone of Elton’s early career, and included hits such as ‘Your Song’, ‘Tiny Dancer’, ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Crocodile Rock’ and ‘Daniel.’

Click through to listen to a selection of songs from the ‘Classic Album Selection’.