UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP MUSIC COVERAGE

TAIKOPROJECT to Bring RHYTHMIC RELATIONS 2013 to Ford Theatres, 6/29

Crowd-pleasing taiko songs and Arabic-Japanese musical fusion converge to create a bass-pounding drum spectacular when TAIKOPROJECT brings Rhythmic Relations 2013 to the Ford Theatres on Saturday, Jun... (more...)

Pivot Multi-Arts Festival is Presented, 6/6 - 6/22

Pivot Arts launches a new celebration of innovative theater, music and dance in unique and often historic spaces from June 6 – 22, 2013 throughout Chicago's Uptown and Edgewater neighborhoods. The ina... (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...)

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...)

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...)

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...)

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...)

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...)

DJANGO UNCHAINED Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Vinyl Now Available

The best way to experience the 'DJANGO UNCHAINED' ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK [Loma Vista/Republic Records] is on the special edition vinyl release available in stores April 16. (more...)

LA SANTA CECILIA New Album ft. Elvis Costello to Be Released 4/30

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

PSY Debuts 'Gentleman' Music Video; Sets New YouTube Record For Most Views In One Day

Multiplatinum-selling global superstar PSY premiered his brand new music video for 'Gentleman' [School Boy Records/Republic Records] on Saturday April 13 and set a new YouTube record for 'most views i... (more...)

Tickets Go on Sale Today for JONAS BROTHERS' First North American Tour in 3 Years

Hot on the heels of sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall and the Pantages Theatre, and as they come off a hugely successful Latin American run, the Jonas Brothers will embark on their first North A... (more...)

Jack Black Emcees All-Star Line-Up at Autism Speaks Benefit Tonight

Kristen and Stephen Stills are hosting the Light Up The Blues Concert-An Evening of Music to Benefit Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization. The fundraiser, emceed... (more...)

The Benedictines of Mary to Release Second Album in May

As a follow-up to their chart-topping first release with the Decca Label Group, The Benedictines of Mary unite their voices once more in ANGELS AND SAINTS AT EPHESUS. This second album, a year round c... (more...)

Bruno Mars & More Featured on NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 46

The world's best-selling, multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music!, has gathered today's biggest hits for NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 46, to be released May 7. NOW 46will be ava... (more...)

Kelly Rowland to Release New Album TALK A GOOD GAME this Summer

Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum superstar KELLY ROWLAND is gearing up to release her fourth full-length solo album, Talk A Good Game [Republic Records], this summer. Already preparing herself for... (more...)

Universal Music Group Announces Partnership w/ Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter's Roc Nation

Universal Music Group (UMG),the world's leading music company, and Roc Nation, the renowned entertainment company founded by Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter, announced today that they have entered into a multi-y... (more...)

Adam Kromelow, Bill Kirchner and More Set for National Jazz Museum in Harlem, April 2013

This April, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem continues to offer a wide range of top quality free programming and affordable concerts from jazz's most celebrated musicians, educators and historians. ... (more...)

Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi to Drop New Album SARAWOGA, 5/21

Oliver Mtukudzi, affectionately called 'Tuku' by fans worldwide, has weathered storms with his sharp observations and gracious emphasis on the basic human experiences that unite us all: childhood and ... (more...)