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Decca re:imagine Blue Note classics

The legendary Blue Note label is set to find a new generation of fans thanks to Blue Note Re:imagined, a collection of classic Blue Note tracks brought together for the first time, reworked and newly recorded by a selection of the jazz scene's most exciting young talents today.

Little Monsters flock to Gaga’s Chromatica

Polydor have left no stone unturned for today’s release of Chromatica, Lady Gaga’s highly-anticipated sixth studio album. The release comes as the global star secures her sixth UK number one single with her Ariana Grande collaboration, Rain On Me, which has also clocked up this year’s highest number of day one global streams.

More milestones for Lewis Capaldi

Virgin EMI have helped steer Lewis Capaldi to another chart milestone after his single Someone You Loved secured 31 weeks in Top 10, the first for a song by a British artist.

Drake surprises fans with mixtape project

Drake has sent his fans into an online frenzy today with the surprise release of his new project, Dark Lane Demo Tapes.

Singles triumph for Captain Tom

In one of the most heart-warming chart races in modern times, Decca’s Michael Ball and Captain Tom Moore have secured the top spot in the Official Charts with their charity single You’ll Never Walk Alone.

Bocelli's Duomo show breaks global records

On Easter Sunday, Decca’s Andrea Bocelli broke multiple records with an emotionally-charged solo performance, streamed exclusively live via YouTube from the Duomo in Milan.

Island rally behind Marcus charity cover

The team at Island have been busy behind the scenes supporting Marcus Mumford’s early release of his stripped down cover of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s You’ll Never Walk Alone in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Island shine a light on new Weeknd album

After helping to deliver The Weeknd his first ever UK number on single spot on the Official Charts, the team at Island have left no stone unturned for today’s release of the global star’s highly anticipated fifth album, After Hours.

UMTogether: top tips for working from home

We've gathered some top tips for working from home including advice on diet and staying healthy.

Lewis does the double at memorable Brits

The 2020 BRIT Awards will go down as a memorable one for the Universal Music family, not just for the widely-celebrated overhaul of the show but also the collection of six of the 10 awards alongside a range of standout performances from Mabel, Lewis Capaldi, Dave, Billie Eilish and Celeste.

 

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