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Virgin EMI set to launch Rocketman

Another blockbuster soundtrack is looming with Virgin EMI preparing for the May 24 release of Rocketman, the music from Elton John’s epic musical fantasy motion picture.

Bastille prepare for Doom Days

The wait for Bastille fans is almost over following the band’s announcement of their third album, Doom Days, which will be released by Virgin EMI on June 14.

Mo stacks up streams ahead of debut album

Following a flurry of teasers on social media, North London’s rising star MoStack has finally announced the release of his highly anticipated debut album, Stacko, out June 7 via Virgin EMI.

Mabel is set to deliver on High Expectations

With more than 500m global track streams across a string of hits, Mabel is set to release her debut album for Polydor on July 12.

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.

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