The family of Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees announced with great sadness yesterday that the legendary singer and songwriter passed away following his battle with cancer.
The entertainment world has lined up to pay tribute – including Paul Gambaccini who described Robin as "one of the most important people in the history of British music"
Kindness gives us a lesson in how to make pop music in the new video for his forthcoming single 'House'.
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.