Universal Music Publishing Group has signed six-time Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Glenn Frey to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement (excluding US). As one of the founding members and main songwriters of the Eagles, Glenn Frey’s songwriting proved essential to the signature sound that won the Eagles six Grammys and made them the best-selling band of the 1970's.
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Ilse DeLange
'Dance On The Heartbreak' is the latest single of Ilse DeLange's platinum rewarded album 'Eye of the Hurricane'.
Jimi Hendrix 'People, Hell and Angels'
‘People, Hell and Angels’ is released today - featuring previously unreleased studio recordings by Jimi Hendrix from 1968 to 1970. By 1968 Jimi had become eager to develop new material with old friends and new ensembles, and outside of the Jimi Hendrix Experience he was working behind the scenes on his next musical statement.
‘People, Hell and Angels’ showcases 12 of these recordings, encompassing a variety of sounds, styles, and instruments - horns, keyboards, percussion and second guitar. The album provides a compelling window into his growth as a songwriter, musician and producer.
Adele wins an Oscar for 'Skyfall'
Adele made history last night by winning the Oscar for 'Best Original Song' for the James Bond theme ‘Skyfall’ - the first time a James Bond theme has ever won an Oscar. An emotional Adele said it was "amazing" to win the award for the song, which earlier in the evening she'd performed backed by a full orchestra and choir.
Success for UMP writers at 55th Grammys
Mumford & Sons picked up the coveted Album Of The Year award for their second album 'Babel' at last night’s Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Adele won her ninth Grammy, for Best Pop Solo performance for her live version of ‘Set Fire to the Rain’ performed at The Royal Albert Hall.
UMP sign Billy Joel's catalogue
Universal Music Publishing is proud to announce the signing of an exclusive worldwide deal for the entire Billy Joel catalogue, including the hit songs ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘Tell Her About It’, ‘Just the Way You Are’ and 'We Didn’t Start the Fire’. Since having his first chart and sales success in the early 1970s, Billy Joel has remained one of the world's most popular artists.
Janne Schra
Janne Schra's self titled album was released by Universal Music on January 11th, 2013.
New ING Commercial
New ING commercial with music written by Blof.
Laura Jansen releases new album 'Elba'
Laura Jansen, the LA based singer-songwriter, releases her second album ‘Elba' on March 22 in The Netherlands.
Laura Jansen and Tom Chaplin 'Same Heart'
Laura Jansen and Tom Chaplin (Keane) perform 'Same Heart' for 3FM Serious Request