SONY MUSIC MUSIC COVERAGE

VAMPIRE WEEKEND Tops Chart with Second No. 1 Album

Vampire Weekend's Modern Vampires Of The City has entered the U.S. album chart at #1, selling nearly 135,000 copies since its May 14 release on XL Recordings. (more...)

The Clash Announce Deluxe 'Sound System' Box Set

Designed and compiled by The Clash, the new deluxe 12-disc Sound System collects for the first time all of the band's seminal studio albums remastered, plus three CDs of demos, non-album singles, B-si... (more...)

Truth & Salvage Co. to Host APPALACHIAN HILLTOP FAMILY REUNION in Ohio, 7/6

Scott Kinnebrew (guitars/lap steel/mandolin/vocals), Tim Jones (guitars/vocals), Walker Young (piano/organ/accordion/vocals), Adam Grace (organ/piano/Wurlitzer/additional background vocals) Bill “Smit... (more...)

Cornelia Street Cafe to Present THE LIFE I'M LEADING: MUSIC OF DANIEL FELSENFELD, 6/2

Cornelia Street Cafe presents CCi's Serial Underground featuring The Life I'm Leading: Music of Daniel Felsenfeld including several premieres on Sunday, June 2nd at 6pm. Guest Artists include flutists... (more...)

The Blind Boys Of Alabama Sign To Sony Masterworks Worldwide

The Blind Boys Of Alabama have signed a worldwide deal with Sony Masterworks, and the label will release the band's next album this Fall. Produced by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, the release will featur... (more...)

The Blind Boys Of Alabama Sign To Sony Masterworks Worldwide

The Blind Boys Of Alabama have signed a worldwide deal with Sony Masterworks, and the label will release the band's next album this Fall. Produced by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, the release will featur... (more...)

ONE DIRECTION Announces 'Where We Are' World Tour!

During a press conference at Wembley Stadium, One Direction officially announced the first dates of their upcoming stadium tour. (more...)

Belgium's Hooverphonic Drops 'Harmless Shapes' and 'Unfinished Symphony'

Belgium's Hooverphonic is gearing up for the June 4th US release of their latest album The Night Before on Sony Music with a couple of exciting premieres. (more...)

Solange Starts Record Label, Announces New Album

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Knowles family has done it again. It is not Beyonce this time, rather her little sister Solange making headlines. (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...)

Harry Nilsson's THE RCA ALBUMS COLLECTION Commemorates Decade Of Recording From 1967 To 1977

The profound musical gifts of Harry Nilsson, an artist whose fans ranged from all four Beatles to the Monkees, Randy Newman, Keith Moon, Jimmy Webb, and dozens more, are on full display in THE RCA ALB... (more...)

Pet Shop Boys 'Axis' Currently Premiering Via Mixmag

Pet Shop Boys return in triumphant form with their new studio album 'Electric', the first to appear on their own label x2 (via Kobalt Label Services). (more...)

ELVIS AT STAX Deluxe Edition Chronicles 40th Anniversary of Historic Studio Sessions

The last major studio sessions in the career of Elvis Presley have finally been gathered together for the first time in one comprehensive package as ELVIS AT STAX: DELUXE EDITION. (more...)

Duke Dumont to Release New Single “Need U (100%)”, 5/7

Riding a massive wave of buzz in his home country, London-based producer Duke Dumont has teamed with the newly launched Win Records and leading independent U.S. record label Downtown Records for the N... (more...)

Duke Dumont Debuts New Single NEED YOU (100%) Today

Riding a massive wave of buzz in his home country, London-based producer DUKE DUMONT has teamed with the newly launched Win Records and leading independent U.S. record label Downtown Records for the N... (more...)

VAMPIRE WEEKEND Headlines Barclay Center This September, Tix on Sale Today

VAMPIRE WEEKEND has confirmed a September 20 headline show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn NY. Tickets to the band's first ever engagement at Barclays will be on sale beginning today, May 4--the sa... (more...)

Listen to Brand New VAMPIRE WEEKEND Track 'Ya Hey'

As Vampire Weekend gear up for the release of their highly anticipated third studio album Modern Vampires of the City, the band have unveiled a lyrical video for brand new track 'Ya Hey,' directed by ... (more...)

TRUTH & SALVAGE CO. to Release Second Album, 7/23

TRUTH & SALVAGE CO. return July 23 with their second album PICK ME UP (Megaforce/Sony RED), a work that powerfully builds on their stirring blend of rock and Americana introduced on their acclaimed 20... (more...)

WOODY GUTHRIE AT 100! LIVE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER Coming to CD/DVD, 6/11

WOODY GUTHRIE AT 100! LIVE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER pays homage to the artistry of American folk musician Woody Guthrie. This new CD+DVD commemorative package captures the historic all-star concert stage... (more...)

Gloria Estefan Sings THE STANDARDS on New Album, Set for Sept. Release

Sony Masterworks releases Gloria Estefan's The Standards on September 10, 2013. Celebrating great tunes from the American Songbook, The Standards reaches out to Estefan's global fan base via interna... (more...)

PET SHOP BOYS to Release New Album 'Electric' 7/15

The album is the first Pet Shop Boys studio album to be produced by Stuart Price. Visit Stereogum for an extensive 'Progress Report' interview with the duo -- along with the debut of the new track 'Ax... (more...)

VAMPIRE WEEKEND to Headline Barclay Center This September, Tix on Sale 5/4

VAMPIRE WEEKEND has confirmed a September 20 headline show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn NY. Tickets to the band's first ever engagement at Barclays will be on sale beginning Saturday, May 4--the... (more...)

Shazam Announces Rich Riley as New Chief Executive Officer

Shazam, the world's leading media engagement company, today announces that Rich Riley has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. (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...)

Joe Satriani Announces US Tour

Joe Satriani is announcing a new U.S. tour, supporting his latest album Unstoppable Momentum. (more...)