UME MUSIC COVERAGE

UME's 'ICON' Series Continues with 16 New Collections in Stores Today

Today, May 14, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) releases 16 new single-disc collections in its acclaimed ICON series from some of music's most legendary artists. (more...)

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Original Broadway Cast Recording to Be Released 6/4

The original Broadway cast recording of “MOTOWN THE MUSICAL,” a show nominated for four TONY Awards, is to be released June 4, 2013, by Motown/Universal Music Enterprises (more...)

Jane's Addiction to Release 'LIVE IN NYC,'6/25

Jane's Addiction has always thrown THE most provocative and extravagant parties in rock, mixing a fierce musicality and streetwise lyrics with a theatrical flair. (more...)

MEGADETH Reveals GIGANTOUR 2013 Tour Line-up

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Bob Marley's KAYA Recording Celebrates 35th Anniversary Edition Release Today

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Bob Marley & The Wailers' now classic, 1978 release, Kaya. To celebrate, today, April 23, 2013, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release Kaya: 35th Annive... (more...)

Kobra and the Lotus Release Self-Titled Debut Album Today

Kobra And The Lotus make their major label debut with their self-titled album KOBRA AND THE LOTUS on April 16, 2013, on Simmons Records/T-Boy Records/Universal Music Enterprises (UME). (more...)

David Bowie's Remastered ALADDIN SANE 40th Anniversary Edition Released Today

David Bowie's groundbreaking album, Aladdin Sane, his 1973 follow-up to 1972's The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars, has been digitally remastered by Ray Staff at London's AIR... (more...)

SIMPLE MINDS 'Celebrate - The Greatest Hits +' Released Today

Following the success and acclaim of last year's X5 box set and the “5 X 5 Tour,” Virgin/UMe will release Celebrate - The Greatest Hits + collection, a comprehensive overview of 35 years of one of Bri... (more...)

THE BEACH BOYS New 50th Anniversary Concert Collection to Be Released 5/21

The founding members of The Beach Boys, one of the world's most legendary bands in popular music history, reunited in 2012 for a global 50th Anniversary celebration, including a new album release, a m... (more...)

Legendary Singer Donna Summer's ICON, in Stores Today

Today, one week before Donna Summer's posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) releases Donna Summer ICON, a new single-disc collection featuring 11 ... (more...)

Huey Lewis & The News Celebrate 30th Anniversary of 'Sports' w/ Remastered Deluxe Edition; National Tour Announced

Huey Lewis and The News' 1983 'Sports' album spawned four Top 10 hit singles (and another that cracked the Top 20), iconic music videos, and sold almost 10 million copies. To celebrate the blockbuster... (more...)

SIMPLE MINDS 'Celebrate - The Greatest Hits +' to be Released 4/16

Following the success and acclaim of last year's X5 box set and the “5 X 5 Tour,” Virgin/UMe will release Celebrate - The Greatest Hits + collection, a comprehensive overview of 35 years of one of Bri... (more...)

David Bowie's Remastered 'Aladdin Sane' 40th Anniversary Edition to Be Released 4/16

David Bowie's groundbreaking album, Aladdin Sane, his 1973 follow-up to 1972's The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars, has been digitally remastered by Ray Staff at London's AIR... (more...)

Bob Marley's KAYA Recording to Celebrate 35th Anniversary Edition Release, 4/23

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Bob Marley & The Wailers' now classic, 1978 release, Kaya. To celebrate, on April 23, 2013, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release Kaya: 35th Anniversar... (more...)

UMe Inks Deal to Unify BING CROSBY Musical Catalog

Universal Music Enterprises has entered into a worldwide arrangement to market and distribute Bing Crosby recordings that are overseen by HLC Properties, LTD, the administrator for the Crosby estate. (more...)

Green Day, Big Black Delta Among Line-Up of SXSW 2013

The 1975, Atlas Genius, Big Black Delta, Fitz and the Tantrums, Green Day, Judith Hill, Maximum Hedrum, PYYRAMIDS, Ume are set to play at SXSW 2013. (more...)

Belinda Carlisle, best known to fans worldwide for her hugely successful solo career as well as the lead vocalist/songwriter of one of the most successful female bands of all time, The Go-Go's, is the... (more...)

Metal Gods MEGADETH New Album 'Super Collider' Set for Release June 2013

Currently working in their studio in San Diego on their 14th studio album titled Super Collider, Mustaine, along with bassist Dave Ellefson, drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick, are loo... (more...)

UME to Release 'MOTOWN ORIGINALS: The Classic Songs That Inspired The Broadway Show!'

In conjunction with the opening of this season's most highly anticipated Broadway world premiere event, Motown: The Musical, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release Motown Originals: The Classi... (more...)

UME/SELECT/CAPITOL RECORDS Announces February/March Releases

Ringo Starr is a living legend whose contribution to the roots of rock and roll is immeasurable, not only as a Beatle, but also through his prolific and successful solo career. In gathering a new grou... (more...)

Danny Avila Releases BREAKING YOUR FALL 5-Part Remix Bundle

Following the critically acclaimed release of his debut single, Breaking Your Fall (for sale on Beatport), which led to being highlighted as one of Billboard's '21 Under 21: Ones to Watch 2012,' 17 ye... (more...)

essence goldman To Release Her Debut Children's Album A Dog Named Moo and His Friend Roo on myKaZoo Music

essence goldman, an award-winning singer-songwriter, will release her first-ever children's album on the label myKaZoo Music through Universal Music Enterprises on January 29th. A Dog Named Moo and Hi... (more...)

SUPERTRAMP's Roger Hodgson to Launch 2013 World Tour

The legendary songwriter and vocalist Roger Hodgson, co-founder and original singer-songwriter from Supertramp, begins his 2013 world tour with three special shows in the US before heading off to Aust... (more...)

Universal Music to Bring George Harrison Documentary to Facebook Users

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) and Milyoni, the leader in social entertainment, today announced the availability of LEGENDS IN THE CLOUDS offerings which will allow Facebook users to stream a varie... (more...)

Universal Music to Release 14 Audio Recordings of Patsy Cline's Greatest TV Performances

On November 13, 2012, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) will release Patsy Cline On The Air: Her Greatest TV Performances, bringing together, for the first time ever on CD, rare live audio recordings ... (more...)