Posted by Universal Music Publishing on 25 January 2013
Welcome to Universal Music Publishing’s One Stop Shop: our first collection of songs with both Master & Publishing rights licensable worldwide by Universal Music Publishing.
Posted by Universal Music Publishing on 18 January 2013
The The’s 1983 official debut ‘Soul Mining’ is one of the defining albums of the 1980’s.'This is the Day' and 'Uncertain Smile' were the enduring pop hits but 'Giant' is the album’s percussive cornerstone. Matt Johnson went on to record the stunning 'Infected'. UMPG is proud to represent both of these landmark albums.
Posted by Universal Music Publishing on 18 December 2012
Tricky's 'Maxinquaye' still manages to retain its power; years later, it can still sound haunting, disturbing, and surprising after countless spins. It's an album that exists outside of time and outside of trends, a record whose clanking rhythms, tape haze, murmured vocals, shards of noise, reversed gender roles, alt-rock asides, and soul samplings create a ghostly netherworld fused with seductive menace and paranoia.
Featuring vocals from Martina Topley-Bird as well as Tricky, an innovative use of samples and a stunning Public Enemy cover, 'Maxinquaye' is a landmark album.
Posted by Universal Music Publishing on 13 December 2012
Norman Cook has a formidable reputation as producer, artist and re-mix genius, adopting the Fatboy Slim moniker in 1996 after releasing records as Pizzaman and as part of The Housemartins, Beats International and Freak Power.
Norman has won ten MTV Video Music Awards and two Brit awards and his music has been used on countless soundtracks and commercials. Fatboy Slim continues to be one of the world’s biggest live attractions as demonstrated by his set at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony.
Click through to listen to a selection of highlights from his backcatalogue.
A playlist re-living some of the big pop hits from the nineties including Kylie Minogue, Republica, Sub Sub, The Cardigans and The KLF.
Posted by Universal Music Publishing on 22 October 2012
In their short lifespan Sex Pistols produced just one studio album, but they changed the face of popular music and culture in general.
'Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols' was released by Virgin in 1977 and perfectly articulated the frustration and rage of Britain’s disaffected youth. Johnny Rotten’s vitriolic vocals are matched by the punishing power chords of Steve Jones, expertly captured by producer Chris Thomas.
Squeeze and the Difford & Tilbrook songbook are held in the highest esteem by the public and their fellow songwriters alike, from Madness to Blur right into the present day with New Young Pony Club and The View. Here we present a selection of their earlier work which is represented by Universal Music Publishing UK.
The shortlist for the MOBO awards 2012 has been announced, with Universal Music Publishing artists Plan B, Jessie Ware, Wretch 32, Angel, Conor Maynard and Alunageorge in the running for an award. All categories are decided by public vote, and the winners will be announced in a ceremony at Liverpool's Echo Arena on 3rd November. Click through to listen to our MOBO nominations playlist.
This weekend two of the UK's best loved festivals - Leeds and Reading - see the summer out with a bang with typically strong line ups. This playlist celebrates some of the Universal Music Publishing Group artists who will be taking to the stage - from legends such as The Cure and Foo Fighters to bright new talent including Bastille and Lucy Rose.
Award-winning documentary film ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ tells the true story of Rodriguez - the greatest seventies US rock icon who never was. The film finally elevates his music to the legendary status it deserves as it follows the path of two fans who set off to try and discover what became of their hero.
Rodriguez released two albums on A&M offshoot Sussex in the early 1970’s. This playlist highlights a selection of songs from this brilliant, but until now largely unknown, musical talent.