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Big summer beckons for Chemical Brothers

Electronic music legends Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons have celebrated their 30th year as a pioneering dance duo with the release this week of No Geography, their ninth studio album.

Billie Eilish breaks UK chart record

Billie Eilish has become a teenage phenomenon, breaking records on both sides of the Atlantic with her debut album. 

Drake turns the O2 into the O3

Global superstar Drake has been lighting up The O2 this week for the UK leg of his Assassination Vacation tour.

Billie unleashes her debut album

Polydor are ready for the release today of the highly anticipated debut album from one of music’s fastest-rising stars, Interscope’s Billie Eilish. 

Decca and Einaudi compose global deal

Classical pianist Ludovico Einaudi, the most-streamed classical artist of all time, has announced a new worldwide deal with Decca Records.

Dave psychs up for album chart climax

Following his chart-topping success with Funky Friday in October, which had 65m global streams and made him only the second artist to debut a track at number one in the UK, Dave is this week challenging for another number one with his debut album Psychodrama.

Globe inject F1 with Chems remix

Formula 1 and The Chemical Brothers have teamed up for a unique brand collaboration, launching the fastest remix of all time to kick-start the 2019 F1 season.

Island & Globe team up for Wild Rose OST

28/02/19

Island are taking the reins for the release of the Wild Rose film official soundtrack on April 12, but not without the help of the Globe team who have steered the music from script to screen.

Decca get the party started for their 90th birthday

After kicking off with events in Paris and Berlin earlier this week, Decca are continuing the launch of their year-long 90th anniversary celebrations tonight at London’s White City House.

The 1975 triumph at the Brits 2019

22/02/19

The 2019 Brit Awards proved to be a huge night for Dirty Hit/Polydor’s The 1975 who gave a stand-out performance and celebrated two major wins.

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