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Sam scoops first Brit win

Sam Fender has been crowned winner of the prestigious Brits Critics’ Choice for 2019.

Since signing to Polydor in the summer, Sam has come to the fore through his honesty about subjects of social and generational significance, such as mental health, and boosted his growing army of fans with his debut EP Dead Boys.

The hard-touring musician, who hails from North Shields, appeared on the BBC Sound of 2018 longlist at the start of the year.

Brits shortlists start here

03/12/18

Universal artists have secured two of the three shortlist slots for the first award of BRITs 2019, with Lewis Capaldi (Capitol/Virgin EMI) and Sam Fender (Polydor) both securing nominations for the prestigious Critics’ Choice award.

Wait is over for Take That fans

23/11/18

Polydor have been spoiling Take That fans this month, keeping them wrapped up in the celebrations ahead of the band’s 30th anniversary album Odyssey.

Island guide new Mumford release

Island have been whipping up excitement ahead of today’s release of Mumford & Sons highly anticipated fourth album, Delta.

Ariana's sensational night at the BBC

08/11/18

Bouncing up the charts this week with the surprise release of her new single, Thank u, next, Ariana Grande is firmly back in the limelight after starring in her own hour-long BBC special last Thursday.

Ellie Goulding's big collab return

02/11/18

Ellie Goulding is fast adding to her 13 billion streams with the release of single Close To Me, her first new music for Polydor in two years.

Queen classics rock new biopic

19/10/18

Virgin EMI are delivering exclusive material spanning Queen's entire career as part of the soundtrack album to the Bohemian Rhapsody feature film. 

Funky Friday for chart-topping Dave

12/10/18

Dave has smashed chart records this week with new track Funky Friday, as the first UK hip-hop artist to achieve a number one.

It's About Time! Nile & Chic return

02/10/2018

Virgin EMI have been long preparing for the return of Nile Rodgers & Chic with the group’s first new album in over 25 years, It’s About Time.

TT reimagined for 30th birthday

21/09/18

Take That are celebrating their 30th anniversary with the help of Polydor, marking the milestone with a re-imagined greatest hits album, Odyssey, as well as a huge UK tour.

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