Playlists

Posted by Universal Music Publishing on  24 April 2013

The Undertones' self-titled debut album was recorded at Eden Studios in London in early 1979 and released in May that year. A re-released version of the album was issued in October 1979 including their classic hits: 'Teenage Kicks' and 'Get Over You' alongside both 'Jimmy Jimmy' and a single version of 'Here Comes The Summer'. The album is still considered to be one of the great punk/new wave albums of all time, and was described by AllMusic Guide as “a perfect album."

Posted by Universal Music Publishing on  28 February 2013

Merely mention the name John Coltrane and you’re likely to evoke a deeply emotional, often spiritual response from even the most casual jazz fan. He formed the John Coltrane Quartet in 1960, and went on to create some of the most innovative and expressive music in jazz history – including his monumental work ‘A Love Supreme’. This playlist showcases a selection of highlights from his back catalogue.

Posted by Universal Music Publishing on  05 February 2013

A selection of new music from some of 2013's most exciting talent including Arlissa, Bastille, Disclosure feat. AlunaGeorge, Dog is Dead, Gabrielle Aplin, Palma Violets and many more. 

Posted by Universal Music Publishing on  25 January 2013

Welcome to Universal Music Publishing’s One Stop Shop: our first collection of songs with both Master & Publishing rights licensable worldwide by Universal Music Publishing.

Posted by Universal Music Publishing on  18 January 2013

The The’s 1983 official debut ‘Soul Mining’ is one of the defining albums of the 1980’s.'This is the Day' and 'Uncertain Smile' were the enduring  pop hits but 'Giant' is the album’s percussive cornerstone. Matt Johnson went on to record the stunning 'Infected'. UMPG is proud to represent both of these landmark albums. 

Posted by Universal Music Publishing on  18 December 2012

Tricky's 'Maxinquaye' still manages to retain its power; years later, it can still sound haunting, disturbing, and surprising after countless spins. It's an album that exists outside of time and outside of trends, a record whose clanking rhythms, tape haze, murmured vocals, shards of noise, reversed gender roles, alt-rock asides, and soul samplings create a ghostly netherworld fused with seductive menace and paranoia.

Featuring vocals from Martina Topley-Bird as well as Tricky, an innovative use of samples and a stunning Public Enemy cover, 'Maxinquaye' is a landmark album.

Posted by Universal Music Publishing on  13 December 2012

Norman Cook has a formidable reputation as producer, artist and re-mix genius, adopting the Fatboy Slim moniker in 1996 after releasing records as Pizzaman and as part of The Housemartins, Beats International and Freak Power. 

Norman has won ten MTV Video Music Awards and two Brit awards and his music has been used on countless soundtracks and commercials. Fatboy Slim continues to be one of the world’s biggest live attractions as demonstrated by his set  at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony.

Click through to listen to a selection of highlights from his backcatalogue.

Posted by Universal Music Publishing on  06 December 2012

A playlist to showcase selection of artists signed to Universal Music Publishing Group including Adele, Coldplay, Disclosure, Jessie Ware, Mumford & Sons, The Clash, The xx and more.

Posted by Universal Music Publishing on  15 November 2012

A playlist re-living some of the big pop hits from the nineties including Kylie Minogue, Republica, Sub Sub, The Cardigans and The KLF.

Posted by Universal Music Publishing on  22 October 2012

In their short lifespan Sex Pistols produced just one studio album, but they changed the face of popular music and culture in general.

'Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols' was released by Virgin in 1977 and perfectly articulated the frustration and rage of Britain’s disaffected  youth. Johnny Rotten’s  vitriolic vocals are matched by the punishing power chords of Steve Jones, expertly captured by producer Chris Thomas.