It's with sadness that we've watched tributes pour in for Adam 'MCA' Yauch, founding member of the Beastie Boys who passed away on Friday. The accolades from friends, artists and admirers worldwide talk of a wise man, full of humour, integrity and compassion who inspired generations of musicians.
Keane release their highly anticipated fourth studio album 'Strangeland' on Monday 7th May. Read more and watch the video for 'Silenced by the Night', the first single from the album.
Richard Hawley's seventh studio album 'Standing at the Sky's Edge' is released on Monday 7th May, and marks a bold new direction which features, "guitars, bass, drums and rocket noises!”
Universal Music Publishing has been awarded Publisher of the Year (Albums) at the Music Week Awards 2012. Listen to some of the highlights from last year's albums.
Two new albums co-written and produced by new UMP signing Danger Mouse are set for release within a week of each other.
The first is the debut LP from LA duo Electric Guest, ‘Mondo’ - a delightful collection of sunny soulful pop music. The second is Norah Jones’ fifth studio album ‘Little Broken Hearts’.
Click through to listen to the first singles from 'Mondo' and 'Little Broken Hearts'.
The Vaccines and R Stevie Moore have released a limited edition 7 inch as part of this year’s Record Store Day, with The Vaccines covering R Stevie Moore's ‘Why Should I Love You’, whilst R Stevie Moore turns in a version of 'Post Break Up Sex'.
The shortlist for the 2012 Ivor Novello Awards has been annouced today, with several Universal Music Publishing artists up for an award including Adele, Florence + The Machine and James Blake.
Keane have unveiled a creepy video inspired by horror films for the song 'Disconnected'.
After working with Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah, Etta Bond and Smiler & Rize on his first two releases, Josh Osho is set to release his new single 'Giants' featuring US rapper Childish Gambino.
The highly acclaimed Grammy award winning artist, producer and songwriter Danger Mouse has signed to Universal Music Publishing. Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) has won countless awards for his work, and was recently declared by Esquire magazine to be one of the 75 most influential people of the 21st century.