UNIVERSAL MUSIC COVERAGE

Explosions In The Sky & David Wingo's PRINCE AVALANCHE Score to be Released 8/6

Hailed by everyone from The New Yorker and Rolling Stone to Judd Apatow to their hundreds of thousands of fans for the cinematic scale and sweep of its instrumental epics, Explosions In The Sky & Da... (more...)

J.A.M. Sessions Start This Weekend in Los Angeles County

Dance to the beat, play an instrument and experience something unexpected with J.A.M. Sessions. Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome to these free interactive events which take place ... (more...)

Google Signs Deal with Universal, Sony for Streaming Music Service

The internet mega-corporation has inked deals with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, which will bring their signed artists to the streaming service, poised as a rival to Spotify, whi... (more...)

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...)

4th Wall Theatre and More to Headline May's MUSIC AT THE MANSION, 5/19

NiCori Studios and Productions in association with Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center announces a new installment of the monthly concert series, 'Music at the Mansion', on Sunday, May 19, at 3pm. Per... (more...)

2013 Tony Nominees and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, 5/20-26

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of extraordinary talent for May 20 - May 26, 2013. (more...)

Timberline Handbell to Premiere "Through the Storm Concert, 5/12

On May 12, 2013 at 4:00 p.m., the Timberline Handbell Ensemble will premiere 'Through the Storm: Hope Endures'. (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...)

Natalie Cole to Release First Spanish Album, 6/25

Multiple GRAMMY Award-winner Natalie Cole's first Spanish-language album, 'Natalie Cole en Espanol' will be released June 25 on Verve/Universal. The album finds Natalie personally inspired by both the... (more...)

Creators of LES MISERABLES Among Recording Academy Honorees

Songwriters/performing artists Ashford & Simpson, GRAMMY-winning violinist Joshua Bell, , GRAMMY-winning creators of 'Les Misérables' — Alain Boublil, Herbert Kretzmer and Claude-Michel Schönberg — a... (more...)

ANTIVIRAL Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Due Out 5/21

Lakeshore Records will release the Antiviral – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally on May 21, 2013. Antiviral was written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg and debuted at Cannes in 2012. E... (more...)

Alternative Rock Band Yarn to Perform at The Garage, 5/31

Up and coming Americana Alt/Rock band Yarn will perform one night only at The Garage on May 31 at 8pm. (more...)

KEM to Guest Host THE STEVE HARVEY MORNING SHOW, 5/8

Motown Artist KEM will take to the airwaves tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8 from 6:00am-10:00am EDT, as he takes on the role of special guest host of the Steve Harvey Morning Show as part of a week-long ce... (more...)

Hoopla Digital to Offer More Than 250,000 Digital Music Albums

Midwest Tape, LLC. is pleased to announce new licensing agreements with Universal Music Group and Universal Music Canada, Warner Music Inc. and WEA International Inc., The Orchard, and Entertainment O... (more...)

Bang on a Can to Set Out on Simultaneous Tours to Europe, China and Mexico, May 2013

This May, Bang on a Can is producing three simultaneous international touring programs: in Europe featuring the renowned Bang on a Can All-Stars; in Beijing, China featuring the Shenzhen Symphony Orch... (more...)

Il Volo to Launch North American Tour in British Columbia, 8/25

For the millions of U.S. fans who fell in love with the astonishing talent of IL VOLO following their show stopping PBS Special 'Il Volo Takes Flight,' or as special guests of Barbra Streisand's fall ... (more...)

LA SANTA CECILIA New Album ft. Elvis Costello Released Today

Now La Santa Cecilia plan to unveil their forthcoming album “TREINTA DIAS” (Thirty Days) today, April 30th, just in time to infuse nationwide Cinco de Mayo playlists with a more authentic, yet uniquel... (more...)

2013 Juno Awards Winners Announced

The 2013 Juno Awards were announced last night in Regina, Saskatchewan. Three of the four classical categories were won by Naxos and its distributed labels including the first ever win for a composer ... (more...)

Steve Kuhn Trio, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, Now thru 5/5

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its upcoming concerts and events for today, April 29 - May 5, 2013, featuring: Steve Kuhn Trio, Spencer Day, Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Jim Caru... (more...)

Duke Ellington Center For The Arts Celebrates Duke Ellington's 114th Birthday, 4/28-29

Mercedes Ellington, President of The Duke Ellington Center For The Arts, has announced that the 114th Birthday of her grandfather Duke Ellington will be celebrated with two events this year -- today, ... (more...)

Selena Gomez Headlines Radio Disney Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Tonight

The most popular recording artists among kids and tweens will be celebrated during the Radio Disney Music Awards, TONIGHT, APRIL 27 at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, it was announced today by Phil Guerini, ... (more...)

Bang on a Can to Set Out on Simultaneous Tours to Europe, China and Mexico, May 2013

This May, Bang on a Can is producing three simultaneous international touring programs: in Europe featuring the renowned Bang on a Can All-Stars; in Beijing, China featuring the Shenzhen Symphony Orch... (more...)

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...)

VIDEO: Gazelle's 'R.U.N' Featuring Jogyo and Devi Mambouka

“Run, but don't run away” opens the chorus of this new single, a unique collaboration between South African musician Gazelle, Dither Down mainstay Jogyo and vocalist Devi Mambouka. 3 NYC-based transpl... (more...)