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Polydor launches Hypersonic Missiles

Lauded in the Guardian’s 4* review as the “perfectly imperfect rock debut”, Sam Fender’s Hypersonic Missiles is off to a flying start.

EMI Music Sound Foundation celebrates 21st birthday

Charity celebrates a record £8 million donated to provide children with access to instruments and equipment, music lessons and bursaries, making the Foundation one of the UK’s largest funders of music education and also announces new name - Universal Music UK Sound Foundation

Island team deliver Posty's third album

Island prepared for today’s release of Post Malone’s highly anticipated third album, Hollywood’s Bleeding, by joining forces with Republic to make his recent UK visit a memorable one.

Virgin bring the love to Taylor's UK fans

Fan events, launch parties and competitions have all played their part in Virgin EMI’s campaign to guide Taylor Swift towards her fourth consecutive chart topping album in the UK.

Lana Del Rey sets sail for her return

The hearts of Lana Del Rey fans will go on with the arrival of her new album Norman Fucking Rock, out next Friday via Polydor.

Tori Kelly makes London pit stop

Virgin EMI organised an action-packed schedule for Capitol’s two-time Grammy winner Tori Kelly during her time in London last week.

Mabel delivers on High Expecations

The wait is finally over for Mabel fans as she delivers her debut album High Expectations today via Polydor.

Universal Music celebrates Pride

This week saw the inaugural Universal Music x Pride event take place at 4PS, an evening featuring music, cake and special guests for our LGBTQ+ community and allies

Kaiser Chiefs fans flock for new album

Kaiser Chiefs are celebrating 15 years since their multi-platinum breakthrough Employment with the release of their seventh studio album, Duck, on Friday.

Pavarotti soundtrack set to hit high notes

Decca are gearing up for one of the standout moments of their Decca 90 celebrations with Saturday’s exclusive UK preview of Ron Howard’s highly anticipated documentary, Pavarotti.

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